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AccuLevel, Inc. - Belleville

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AccuLevel, Inc. - Belleville

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Customers say: Quality work
118 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Acculevel is your foundation repair expert, serving Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio with over 20 years of experience. Our repairs come with a lifetime warranty. Acculevel begins by evaluating your entire foundation system, checking your property for the signs and causes of foundation failure. From foundation & crawlspace repair to waterproofing & encapsulation systems, Acculevel can help you protect your home-- the most valuable investment you'll ever make.

"Best quote from the the companies I contacted. Fast job completion."

Alex B on December 2022

Acculevel is your foundation repair expert, serving Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio with over 20 years of experience. Our repairs come with a lifetime warranty. Acculevel begins by evaluating your entire foundation system, checking your property for the signs and causes of foundation failure. From foundation & crawlspace repair to waterproofing & encapsulation systems, Acculevel can help you protect your home-- the most valuable investment you'll ever make.

"Best quote from the the companies I contacted. Fast job completion."

Alex B on December 2022


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Foundation Recovery Systems

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Foundation Recovery Systems

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Customers say: Quality work
61 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

Foundation Recovery Systems, founded in 1992, is a subsidiary of Groundworks, a family of companies that offers superior, proven solutions for your foundation repair, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete leveling needs. They currently maintain offices in Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, and St Louis. Foundation Recovery Systems is a recognized accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and devotes its years of experience, industry knowledge and specialized training to help customers protect their homes or commercial buildings from water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation failure.

"As far as we can tell, the work was effective at stabilizing our foundation, and the on-site crew led by Luke was great, informing us of their progress along the way. However, we expressed in advance our concern about protecting some of our landscaping. We were assured the crew would have boards to cover landscaping on which removed dirt would be piled. This turned out not to be the case. I’ve had quite a bit of expense and labor to restore landscaping that was damaged during the work. This damage could have been avoided. Foundation Recovery sends out $500 coupons to advertise for their work. My attempts to contact Joe and FRS to honor even a part of the $500 coupon to help defray my landscaping costs have gone unanswered. Our salesperson, Joe, was not present during the work and has not been responsive to our followup inquiries. We are very disappointed in the poor customer service from Foundation and its representatives. I cannot recommend this company based on their failure to address our up-front concerns, lack of response to our followup requests, and the false advertising that is associated with the coupons."

Jerry K on September 2025

Foundation Recovery Systems, founded in 1992, is a subsidiary of Groundworks, a family of companies that offers superior, proven solutions for your foundation repair, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete leveling needs. They currently maintain offices in Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, and St Louis. Foundation Recovery Systems is a recognized accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and devotes its years of experience, industry knowledge and specialized training to help customers protect their homes or commercial buildings from water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation failure.

"As far as we can tell, the work was effective at stabilizing our foundation, and the on-site crew led by Luke was great, informing us of their progress along the way. However, we expressed in advance our concern about protecting some of our landscaping. We were assured the crew would have boards to cover landscaping on which removed dirt would be piled. This turned out not to be the case. I’ve had quite a bit of expense and labor to restore landscaping that was damaged during the work. This damage could have been avoided. Foundation Recovery sends out $500 coupons to advertise for their work. My attempts to contact Joe and FRS to honor even a part of the $500 coupon to help defray my landscaping costs have gone unanswered. Our salesperson, Joe, was not present during the work and has not been responsive to our followup inquiries. We are very disappointed in the poor customer service from Foundation and its representatives. I cannot recommend this company based on their failure to address our up-front concerns, lack of response to our followup requests, and the false advertising that is associated with the coupons."

Jerry K on September 2025


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BDry Solutions

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BDry Solutions

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Customers say: Quality work
47 local quotes requested
67 years of experience

B-Dry® Systems Inc. has been established since 1958, B-Dry Solutions owns and operates 3 Independent Licensee’s of B-Dry ® Systems Inc., that have been actively serving the area since 1983 under the name B-Dry Systems of Metro East, Central and St. Louis Mo. B-Dry® Systems Inc. patented waterproofing system stops the 5 ways water enters your basement or crawlspace and our transferable lifetime warranty has protected homes since 1958. The B-Dry® System holds seven patents resulting from constant innovation for our customers. Over 40% of our business comes from referrals alone. B-Dry Solutions has a solution for virtually any foundation. Whether your home has a small wall crack, or a major foundation wall bowing, leaning, settling or sinking, B-Dry Solutions can handle the job. B-Dry Solutions installs Egress Windows which turns basements into beautiful warm living areas enhanced with natural sunlight. An Egress window is required by code for below grade living

"if you buy a pool from Bwet/Bdry (or any other service) just know that you are going to be lied to. There are several reviews out there about the company lying to their customers. The people at the front desk are the worst customer service people I have ever encountered, and they lie as well. We bought an above ground pool for Bwet/Bdry and we had to replace the whole thing out of our pocket except the shell because of the lies of Bwet and Doughboy pools. Avoid!! Go anywhere else."

Amy M on March 2024

B-Dry® Systems Inc. has been established since 1958, B-Dry Solutions owns and operates 3 Independent Licensee’s of B-Dry ® Systems Inc., that have been actively serving the area since 1983 under the name B-Dry Systems of Metro East, Central and St. Louis Mo. B-Dry® Systems Inc. patented waterproofing system stops the 5 ways water enters your basement or crawlspace and our transferable lifetime warranty has protected homes since 1958. The B-Dry® System holds seven patents resulting from constant innovation for our customers. Over 40% of our business comes from referrals alone. B-Dry Solutions has a solution for virtually any foundation. Whether your home has a small wall crack, or a major foundation wall bowing, leaning, settling or sinking, B-Dry Solutions can handle the job. B-Dry Solutions installs Egress Windows which turns basements into beautiful warm living areas enhanced with natural sunlight. An Egress window is required by code for below grade living

"if you buy a pool from Bwet/Bdry (or any other service) just know that you are going to be lied to. There are several reviews out there about the company lying to their customers. The people at the front desk are the worst customer service people I have ever encountered, and they lie as well. We bought an above ground pool for Bwet/Bdry and we had to replace the whole thing out of our pocket except the shell because of the lies of Bwet and Doughboy pools. Avoid!! Go anywhere else."

Amy M on March 2024


Elite Masonry Restoration LLC

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Elite Masonry Restoration LLC

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We do all masonry work including tuck pointing, brick laying, exterior building cleaning, water proofing. All though the company started in 2023 I have been in the restoration field for over 20 years. The business is owner operated and I am working on every job.

We do all masonry work including tuck pointing, brick laying, exterior building cleaning, water proofing. All though the company started in 2023 I have been in the restoration field for over 20 years. The business is owner operated and I am working on every job.





paradise creations

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paradise creations

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12 years of experience

We are a locally owned company that is committed to creating only the best products that will be conveyed to our customers and their loved ones. From Headstones to Yard markers, and everything in between, let us help you create a lasting monument that is sure to show everyone that sees it how much you care. We also do laser etching on multiple surfaces, special sandblasting and on site work for our customers. We are centrally located and that allows us to give the customer cheaper prices at a higher quality.

We are a locally owned company that is committed to creating only the best products that will be conveyed to our customers and their loved ones. From Headstones to Yard markers, and everything in between, let us help you create a lasting monument that is sure to show everyone that sees it how much you care. We also do laser etching on multiple surfaces, special sandblasting and on site work for our customers. We are centrally located and that allows us to give the customer cheaper prices at a higher quality.


Rod Nicholson & Sons Masonry

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Rod Nicholson & Sons Masonry

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20 years of experience

Rod Nicholson & Sons Masonry are experienced craftsman installing brick, stone and specialize in: chimney repair, repair foundation walls,stone work,stucco foundation walls,build fireplace inside and outside,pizza oven,patio work pour foundation, build step, handicap ramps.

Rod Nicholson & Sons Masonry are experienced craftsman installing brick, stone and specialize in: chimney repair, repair foundation walls,stone work,stucco foundation walls,build fireplace inside and outside,pizza oven,patio work pour foundation, build step, handicap ramps.


A&M Construction

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A&M Construction

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38 years of experience

We are a full service roofing contractor serving the entire Chicagoland area since 1990 specializing in commercial & residential roof systems. We are so proud of being a family owned/operated company Call for free estimates same day guaranteed !

We are a full service roofing contractor serving the entire Chicagoland area since 1990 specializing in commercial & residential roof systems. We are so proud of being a family owned/operated company Call for free estimates same day guaranteed !

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, brick can breathe through limewash. Limewash is a breathable coating made from natural lime and water, allowing moisture to pass through while providing a protective layer. Unlike synthetic paints or sealants, which can trap moisture within the brick and lead to issues like mold, limewash allows the brick to maintain its natural breathability. This characteristic makes limewash an ideal choice for historic structures where preserving the integrity of the brick is essential.

Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

Yes, technically, you can pressure wash the paint off of brick. However, you run a much greater risk of damaging the brick and causing serious problems. If you go this route, you’ll still need to carefully choose and apply a chemical paint stripper before washing, following all instructions on the product packaging. Set your power washer to a low pressure to avoid damage.

A well-made brick wall can last up to 100 years if maintained properly, which includes regularly repairing the mortar every 30 to 50 years. If your brick wall is under 30 years old and is already showing signs of repair, it may be due to poor brickwork and installation. Extreme weather conditions can also accelerate a brick wall’s life span (especially the exterior of a house).

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