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Avatar for Chuy's Tuckpointing & Restoration, LLC
Chuy's Tuckpointing & Restoration, LLC
4.8(
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Steger, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chuy's Tuckpointing and Restoration did an excellent job repairing portions of my house. Although the job was small, Chuy and his crew paid careful attention to the job resulting in a high quality repair. The customer service was fantastic. Rocio was in constant and timely contact throughout the process. She carefully considered and answered the questions that I had. All told, I had a very positive experience working with Chuy's Tuckpointing and Restoration. I strongly recommend them to anybody who needs tuckpointing done, whether it's a big whole-house job or a small repair. I'll likely engage his services again for more work on my house."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Zmartin Plastering,LLC
Zmartin Plastering,LLC
5.0(
12
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Steger, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have a 90+ year old Chicago bungalow. Brian came out me out promptly for estimate. After speaking with Brian I could tell he knew about doing plaster work for an older house. No mud and tape job here. His worker (Sam) are great to work with. Had extensive work to all my ceilings and walls on 1st floor of house. Fixed all cracks in walls, all 22 of them !! Also fixed an arch way which was cracked all the way down to metal framing. Then had them paint the walls and ceilings. Can highly recommend them for any work. The job turned out fantastic. Could not be any happier."
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+30

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for JRG Remodeling
JRG Remodeling
4.9(
60
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Steger, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall JRG Remodeling is honest to goodness quality service that is rare to find these days. Gorge the owner is excellent professional neat clean tidy timely accommodating (especially with the masks and shoe covers we requested) He is flexible knowledgeable meticulous fast efficient quick to respond and easily accessible. Happy doing business with you, will definitely do again and refer others as well. Thank you for a job very well done by you and your staff on our dry wall project and floor tiling! P.S. They even came during a snow storm and stayed on, dependable and did not cancel!"
Home remodel
Floor installation
Home remodel
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+54

Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
All Service Calls, LLC
4.5(
41
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Handyman for Multiple Small ProjectsDrywall - InstallDrywall - Repair+3 more

Serving Steger, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough good things about Abraham and his team. They were indispensible during a challenging and stressful move. Not only did they do a superb job of installing a ceiling fan to an 18ft ceiling, multiple patch repairs, seamlessly replacing and installing bathroom extractor fans that into non standard sized spaces, filling countless nail holes and repainting, and reattaching a dislodged dishwasher, Abraham did all of this amidst the chaos of a move and made MULTIPLE trips to Home Depot to color match paints when I provided the wrong cans. He was patient, thorough, and went WAY above and beyond any expectations in both service, execution, and generosity. If you have anything you need done in your home, make these guys your first call!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fire It Up Chimney Services
4.4(
87
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Steger, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rob was great he fixed our issue with the Dryer vent and also pointed out an issue with our the furnace and hot water tank venting system that was repaired with metal tapping of the edges without additional charge. He was on time and very nice to work with. Have him coming back to work on the chimney roof vent and give us a quote."
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Wall Repair questions, answered by experts

Rebar is a steel support that goes inside concrete to prevent structural damage over time. Concrete is susceptible to impact, weight, and tension. By inserting rebar into the concrete during the installation, you can help extend its lifespan and avoid hazardous situations where the foundation of your home gives way to tensile forces.

Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between 3 and 4 feet tall—and the height often tops out at around 6 feet. You can go taller, but you may need additional footings and reinforcements, including a second layer of railroad ties to support the added weight of the soil it’s holding back.

Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it’s repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. Railroad ties are typically treated with creosote, which makes them much more durable than untreated wood. Though they last longer, they don’t last forever. For the most longevity, make sure your retaining wall has a sturdy base and steel reinforcements. You should also install drainage to direct water away from the wall.

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its material, installation quality, maintenance, and local climate, with an average range of 20 to 100 years. Retaining walls made from durable materials like concrete, stone, and brick generally last a minimum of 50 years. Concrete walls typically last between 50 and 100 years, while brick can last for over a century in ideal conditions. Timber retaining walls can last from 20 to 40 years, depending on the wood quality, and pressure-treated wood walls average around 30 years. It is important to note that a retaining wall can fail prematurely if it was poorly constructed, for example, with inefficient footings or without necessary rebar reinforcements.

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

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