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Avatar for Atlas Restoration LLC
Atlas Restoration LLC
4.6(
205
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great! They put in a support team. They jacked up the house and put in a new foundation. They were very professional and very orderly."
Sump Pump Installation
Foundation Repair
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Sump Pump Installation
Crawl Space Encapsulation

+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crowbar Construction
4.7(
98
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had to install an emergency egress window in my basement as part of a remodel project. This required excavation, demoing the finished basement interior to expose the concrete foundation, cutting an opening in the concrete, and installing the new window. Scott is very professional, honest, and very communicative. I knew exactly what was going to happen and what to expect. There were no surprises. I would highly recommend Crowbar for any home project falling within their area of expertise."
Demolition
Room Addition Foundations
Installing a paver walk
Dumpsters small or LARGE
Contract Carpet Vac.

+71

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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5 Star Concrete & Construction
4.4(
151
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Starting with the estimate (which was comparable to the other estimates I got), Gibran spent more time discussing exactly what I wanted and needed: the old walk was narrow, did I want it widened; squared off or rounded out where it met the garage slab; raising the back walk slightly to eliminate the extra, shallow step at each end; and most usefully, how to work around the 100 year old catalpa, that had lifted and broken the old walk, between it and the house. We ended up adding a curve to the walk, just by the tree, giving it extra space without disturbing the existing tulip bed on the other side of the walk along the house. He and his crew worked quickly and neatly, and did a very nice job. The new walks meet the city sidewalk and garage slab evenly, the curves are smooth, the tree has room, the tulip bed and ivy along the house weren’t disturbed, and now it’s much less of a pain to shovel snow than it used to be! As a bonus, landscaping was not part of the contract, but Gibran found a source of black dirt for us, and when there was a delay (while waiting for the city inspector) after the forms were in place, he and his crew spread the dirt needed to regrade the yard for us, rather than just sit around. I’m very pleased with the work they did for us, enjoyed working with Gibran and his crew, and would definitely recommend 5 Star Concrete & Construction."
Stamp patio
Stamp patio
Stamp patio
Stamp patio
Additional Photos

+79

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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The Real Seal LLC
5.0(
252
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My husband and I had a wonderful experience with The Real Seal in July 2024. They fixed a bowing foundation and waterproofed the basement for future finishing. Their team was prompt, respectful, organized and thoroughly educated us on the drainage tile system, installation process and prevention. Thank you, Real Seal for being the flawless first step to our dream basement/family space!"
Before and After Crack Repair
I Beam Supports
Polyjacking in Darien
Our Carbon Fiber Straps Repair Before, During, and After
Crack repaired with Carbon Fiber Staples

+39

Response time10 hrs
85 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Perma-Seal Basement Systems
4.4(
1,511
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was our second time working with Permeseal. Had a great experience the first time was they remediated four foundation cracks. This time, stabilized concrete steps that had pulled away from house, amd leveled out a sidewalk.. They explained the remediation effort and went to work. Very conscientious and true craftsmen."
Thermal imaging
Blower door test
Old insulation removal
New blown insulation
Perma-Seal Attic Insulation

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
44
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The landscaping looks wonderful. Juan was professional and polite when we talked about what was needed. He and his crew do excellent work. We would highly recommend them. We definitely will use their services in the future."
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+50

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc
4.9(
130
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Prepared basement/stairs fore entering/leaving/working, determined site of blockage, broker concrete at blockage site, re-connected drain pipe, recemented area, clean-u."
Exposed Wall
After
Install Drainage mat over Stone
Additional Photos
Clean Wall crack

+2

Response time1 day
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FPI Construction LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired this company to replace our crumbling front stairs, the curved front walkway, another set of stairs, rebuild the retaining wall in concrete, and install new railings. Fidel and Daniel were responsive and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. They took the time to answer all of our questions. The level of communication and customer service stood out to me and showed me how much they care about the quality of their work. The new concrete, retaining walls, and railings look amazing. We are getting compliments on it. Everything was completed professionally, and the finished product is functional and beautiful. I recommend this company for quality concrete work and excellent customer service."
Beautiful Stepping Stone Walkway made with concrete at front of home.
Resurfacing - BEFORE AND AFTER
Black gravel driveway surrounded with a concrete perimeter and an apron.
Resurfacing - BEFORE AND AFTER
Remove and replace of front walkway

+42

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Everseal Basement, Inc.
4.5(
130
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Used Everseal to install drain tile in our basement. Excellent standard of work and customer service. Great value for money. Very happy with the work performed."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for The Real Seal, LLC
The Real Seal, LLC
4.5(
38
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Real Seal built new footings and added new supports in our crawl space. They were professional, courteous and did a great job. Couldn't be happier."
 Interior Foundation Crack Repair
Exterior Drain Tile System
 PHCC 1730 Battery Backup System w/ 1033 sump pump
 Interior Foundation Crack Repair
Cut-out of Interior Drain Tile System

+74

Response time10 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

  • Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion

  • Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.

  • Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.

  • Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

For most brick cleaning jobs, including fireplace bricks, use a masonry sponge and a gentle cleaner. A simple solution of equal parts water and vinegar, or a few drops of dish soap in a bowl of water, can effectively remove grime. For tougher stains, you can use a dedicated masonry or fireplace cleaner. It is crucial to wet the bricks thoroughly with water before applying any cleaning solution to prevent the brick from absorbing it, and to rinse the surface completely afterward. Harsher cleaners containing bleach or ammonia should only be used as a last resort, and they should never be mixed together.

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