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Avatar for Olsen Tuckpointing Co
Olsen Tuckpointing Co
4.8(
112
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Serving Volo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Another outstanding job by Olsen. We requested and received a proposal last fall for work to be done. Proposal was easy to understand, covered all work wanted and provided on very timely basis. Early spring they delivered brick samples for our approval and began work a few days later. Work was preformed very quickly, very professionally and of the best quality. They thoroughly cleaned up each day and after completion. We strongly recommend Olsen to everyone needing masonry work. Another satisfied customer, again."
Before tuckpointing – note the cracked and missing mortar and stone.
After tuckpointing is complete.
Chimney Before
Chimney After
Chimney Before

+15

Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for 83 Masonry, LLC
83 Masonry, LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Volo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish I was very satisfied with 83 Masonry LLC. Estimating was detailed and easy to read. Work was performed accurately and efficiently. Work site was cleaned after job was complete. I would recommend 83 Masonry LLC."
Brick work on Starbucks
Masonry Arches
Restaurant stone veneer
Specialty Masonry
Kenosha brick work

+17

Response time11 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
21
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Serving Volo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great family business, hard working guys finished big retaining wall project sooner than expected and on budget. Great communication throughout the process, showed up on time, very knowledgeable. Took extra steps to make everything look nice as well as functional. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced contractor!"
Walkway
Walkway
Patio
Patio
Patio

+3

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Atlas Restoration LLC
4.6(
205
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Serving Volo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We used Atlas Restoration for new interior drain tile, sump pump, window well drains and connection to public storm system. The entire process was smooth from estimate through installation. Gary Milligan was very knowledgable, helpful, and available whenever we had questions. The installation crew, led by Ruben, was phenomenal. They took extra care while working in our home and focused on cleaning up each day. Overall, our expectations were exceeded and we would recommend Atlas to friends and family."
Sump Pump Installation
Foundation Repair
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Sump Pump Installation
Crawl Space Encapsulation

+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hernandez & Sons Hardscape
4.4(
42
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Serving Volo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job on repair of patio, and building a garden wall. The pricing is very reasonable, and the work was done in a timely manner. I would recommend them anytime I am very pleased."
Grill
Firepit
Grill
Firepit & seatwall
Untitled Gallery 2

+15

Response time3 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Chimney Restoration Map, Inc.
4.8(
31
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Serving Volo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had them do masonry work on our exterior of our house and they did a great job blending new with old. They also put stainless steel liner and chimney cap on our fire place they were very thoural and clean."
Outdoor fireplace
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Tuck Point

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Real Seal LLC
5.0(
252
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Serving Volo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional from start to finish. We have an older home that has partial cinder block foundation. They were able to seal the problem areas and with recent heavy rainfalls, all dry! They sent me a video prior to the job to show us exactly how the process worked. Very happy and satisfied would definitely recommend Real Seal!"
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
274 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

Unless you’ve worked in the masonry industry before, it is in your best interest if you hire a pro for any masonry needs. Masonry-related jobs require a high skill level and can be extremely time-consuming. If anything goes wrong, a licensed and insured masonry contractor would be able to take care of the subsequent repairs, giving you additional peace of mind.

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.

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