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Atlas Restoration LLC
4.6(
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Serving Union, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very impressed with Atlas. The team was prompt, hard working, and quick. I expected that digging holes for 5 piers would make quite a mess. However, they had it down to a science -- Plastic sheets to protect the ground and then cover the excavated dirt so it didn't blow around or get muddy when it rained. Noise was minimal - much less than I thought it would be. They were done in 3 days, and cleaned up so well, you could hardly tell that anything had been done."
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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The Real Seal LLC
5.0(
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Serving Union, 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 Union, IL and surrounding areas

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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
Professional Concrete Inc
4.5(
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Serving Union, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We are totally satisfied with the professionalism, skill, work ethic and overall attention to detail provided by Hector Martinez and his extremely capable crew. This is a contractor you can trust. They completed the job timely once they had started. Prices are fair. Our emphasis was on the quality of the materials and workmanship rather than the cheapest contractor we could find, as value is important to us. We feel this concrete will endure for many years to come. We plan to hire Hector again for additional masonry projects."
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+5

Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AQ Landscaping Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Union, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Warranties offered

"Had several very large stone steps that were sinking. AQ had to remove steps reinforce base and reset steps. Did a great job, I’m very happy and have more work for them this spring."
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+21

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Everseal Basement, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Union, 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
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RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
3.9(
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Serving Union, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Rivera concrete did a good job, they were on time and professional and answered all my questions. Had to come back for a touch up and is now complete."
Concrete Driveways Project
Masonry Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Rentals - Equipment Project

+46

Response time4 days
Response rate97%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Real Seal, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Union, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Gardner Environmental Services
4.8(
263
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Serving Union, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David was very personable very sympathetic of our situation had the job done in half the time he said it would take and it looks phenomenal it looks like it's a brand new room every issue was taken care of and the mold is gone it looks like brand new plywood up there again his workers very polite very professional I would recommend and highly recommend him to anyone who had any issues regarding mold and needing a certified person to handle it to call David and his company and have his Cruise out to any home at any time"
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+20

Response time5 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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U.S. Waterproofing
4.3(
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Serving Union, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1957

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Called company on Monday and got an appointment for an inspection on Wednesday. That following Monday, the technician arrived and went through each step is sealing off the concrete foundation to the water leak. The fix worked well and was put to the test with the recent record rains. Not one drop of water came into the basement."
Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.

Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.

However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.

To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.

If your old bricks are in decent condition and you have the space to store them where they’ll be protected from the elements, keeping old bricks is often worthwhile. You’d spend anywhere from $70 to a few hundred dollars to have them removed from your property, in which case you won’t be able to use them for future projects. Holding on to old bricks in good condition means you can use them later for other DIY projects, potentially saving yourself some money on disposal and new materials down the road.

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