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Artios Painting
4.1(
63
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+4 more

Serving Taylor Ridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike with Artios Painting did an excellent job. He was on time, very responsive, and started work right away. He is more old-school and prefers phone calls instead of texting, which worked fine for me and communication was always clear. He kept me informed throughout the entire project and made sure everything was done correctly. The finished work looks great and you can definitely see the improvement in the before and after pictures. I would hire him again and highly recommend Artios Painting to anyone needing quality painting/repair work. He also a jack of all trades."
Response time1 day
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Supreme Services Corp., of The Quad Cities
4.2(
26
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Taylor Ridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Nick and the guys were very professional timely and extremely thorough from removal of the old driveway to pouring new driveway smoothing treating and cutting. The price was reasonable and I would highly recommend them."
New Stunning Driveway
Response time4 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
702
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Taylor Ridge, 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 rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Sancen Outside Services, LLC
4.0(
12
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Taylor Ridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They came and cleared the section of my yard as agreed upon. Even after days of bad weather. The area never looked so good. Easy to work with, good prices, excellent job!! Would highly recommend for yard projects. I will be calling them again for yard work."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Takota Outdoor Transformations LLC
5.0(
7
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Taylor Ridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are an owner-operated landscaping company established in 2019, backed by over 35 years of hands-on experience. We specialize in mulching, planting, cleanups, paver patios, retaining walls, water features, and low-voltage outdoor lighting.\n\nOur direct, owner-led approach ensures every project is completed with precision, care, and attention to detail. When you hire Takota, you're working directly with the people who care most about the outcome.

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Patios
Patios
Patios
Patios

+26

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Klarkowski Concrete
5.0(
2
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Taylor Ridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jamie is extremely easy to work with. We had a previous contractor bury our downspouts which was a huge mistake as he used incorrect materials and installed them incorrectly (this guy knew what our concrete project was too as we had asked him for a bid). Before removing the disaster, Jamie talked to us, told us what the problem would be if we didn't remove it and then had to fix some of what this other guy did. We knew he was on the up and up as 3 other contractors had told us the same thing regarding the downspouts. Very professional. The price was very reasonable. We wouldn't hesitate to hire him again."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry FAQs, answered by experts

Real stone is exactly what it sounds like: It’s real stone sourced from the earth without additives. It is durable and unique, but it’s difficult to work with because of its weight, challenge in sourcing, and high cost. Stone veneer mimics the look of real stone but is actually engineered with a mixture of Portland cement, natural minerals, and a colorant. While it’s more affordable and easier to work with, it’s less durable and may appear manufactured to the trained eye.

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

Yes, you can paint stone on the exterior of a house. It’s important to properly prep the stone by cleaning off dirt and debris. You’ll want to apply at least two coats of paint to get the most even and complete coverage. Any pinholes or missed spots, however small, can allow moisture to get into the masonry and potentially cause the paint to blister and peel from the stone.

Removing paint from brick can have both aesthetic and practical value. Some people prefer the timeless look of bare brick, making it worthwhile to remove old paint layers. Brick also lasts longer when unpainted, as paint traps moisture, causing the brick to deteriorate more quickly. If your brick walls are already in bad shape, stripping the paint off might do more harm than good.

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