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Podergois Masonry LLC
4.9(
12
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Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Frank was easy to schedule and I felt comfortable leaving him in my house alone. He put up with my crazy dogs too. He showed up when he said he would and was quick to get the job done. The fireplace installer made a mistake and had to cut a hole in my brick and Frank quickly came to repair it and you can not even tell where the hole was. We also had a problem with our hearth stones that Frank was able to correct (not his fault) and now we have the fireplace of our dreams. Frank takes great pride in his work and it shows. I would highly recommend Podergois Masonry."
front porch remodel
front porch remodel
front porch remodel
front porch remodel
front porch remodel

+93

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Belleville
3.9(
215
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Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They explained everything very well, and they fixed the foundation without ripping out my front porch. They have awesome payment plans as well!"
Wall Anchors
Exterior Foundation Repair
Bowed Wall Foundation Repair AFTER
Horizontal Wall Crack BEFORE
Exterior Wall Anchors

+31

Response time4 days
257 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Musick House Leveling, LLC
4.9(
29
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Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I got bids from 5 contractors. 3 of them backed out immediately and the 4th didn't have good references. Musick had stellar references, stuck with me through the financing process which lasted months and answered all questions and concerns I had. Most of all he had the confidence in himself and his crew to do the job right. My new foundation looks amazing and I can't be happier with the job that they did. Too bad they don't do everything because I'd definitely hire them."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Effingham Foundation Systems
5.0(
3
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Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My home (crawlspace) was inspected recently by Foundation Recovery Systems. We were given very helpful information on improving our situation with waterproofing/encapsulation of the space. The owner was professional with his presentation/service. We were very satisfied."
Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
JR Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Justin Ratts Construction, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. At Justin Ratts Construction we specialize in concrete block, brick, and stone installation and know that you as a homeowner can take pride in the quality and beauty that our work will contribute to your project.

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
701
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Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldnâ t find anyone local to install a chimney, so went with Shamrock, who had a crew working locally, although they were based 2 hrs away. They came sooner than expected, did the job beautifully, and have been easy to contact with any questions we had. Very pleased with the whole project."
Chimney service
Crown and caps
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

You may not need a hammer drill if you’re planning on drilling one or two very small diameter holes in brick. For holes with a diameter of 3/16-inch or less, a regular drill with a masonry bit can do the job. However, the bit will heat up quickly, and the process will take significantly longer than with a hammer drill. Prepare to cool your drill bit down in a bucket of water more often.

Initially, brick staining is not cheaper than painting. However, while it has a higher up-front cost, it may be more cost-effective in the long run. Brick stain can last for 20 years or longer, compared to paint, which usually starts to peel away in three to five years.

Discoloration ondifferent types of brick can range from harmless to red flag. For example, efflorescence that is caused by a buildup of water-soluble white salt is considered harmless. However, green or greenish-yellow stains are caused by salts that are harmful to brick. Staining can also be caused by rust, corrosion, lime run, soot, algae, or moss.

Yes, an outdoor fireplace should use fire bricks. Fire bricks are specially designed to withstand high levels of heat and thus won’t crack as easily as regular bricks when exposed to the intense heat inside a fireplace.

The Salem, IL homeowners’ guide to masonry services

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