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Avatar for 83 Masonry, LLC
83 Masonry, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Wadsworth, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience with 83 Masonry was EXCELLENT! We hired them to tuck-point and partially rebuild our two chimneys. They started the project on time and showed up everyday ahead of time. We have new roof and AC, so before they started any work, they have protected the roof and build protection canopy over the AC to make sure nothing would get damaged. Very professional, knowledgeable, punctual and safe. Not only were the chimneys fixed, they improved the look of the house. We are EXTREMELY happy with the craftsmanship and we would recommend them for any type of masonry work."
Brick work on Starbucks
Masonry Arches
Restaurant stone veneer
Specialty Masonry
Kenosha brick work

+17

Response time11 hrs
Response rate89%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Wadsworth, IL and surrounding areas

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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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Hernandez & Sons Hardscape
4.4(
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Serving Wadsworth, IL and surrounding areas

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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 time2 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Perma-Seal Basement Systems
4.4(
1,519
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Serving Wadsworth, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work went extremely well. The concrete is now properly raised and sloped for drainage. The gap between the slab and my front stairs is also sealed. It looks great. I highly recommend Perma-Seal."
Thermal imaging
Blower door test
Old insulation removal
New blown insulation
Perma-Seal Attic Insulation

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
Professional Concrete Inc
4.5(
58
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Serving Wadsworth, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Professional Concrete is fantastic. Hector was incredibly responsive and his team was really capable. They were really flexible; I had to coordinate with another contractor replacing part of the fencing near where Professional Concrete was working. They were really accommodating and focused on doing both jobs (what they were doing and the fence company) correctly. I will definitely be hiring them again for a patio next spring."
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+5

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Real Seal LLC
5.0(
252
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Serving Wadsworth, IL and surrounding areas

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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
317 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
WANTOLA CONCRETE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Wadsworth, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Wantola Concrete 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.

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greenworks Landscape
4.8(
45
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Serving Wadsworth, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had them out to complete a brick paver patio that another contractor started incorrectly. Communication was great. Price was good. Final product looked great."
Brickwork
Brickwork
Brickwork
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
4.5(
1,227
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Serving Wadsworth, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"it went very well, technician call 30 minutes before their arrival, once they arrived they introduced themselves and got right to work. The inspection went well and the technician made sure to show me what they were seeing. After the inspection there was some work that needed to be done and was suggested. After seeing photographs and discussing with the technician, I choose to have some of the proposed work done. There was no pressure or hard sales pitch, just practical safety and maintenance issues. The work was able to be accomplished during the visit, and in addition an additional discount was provided. The technicians were knowledgeable, professional and did a nice job cleaning up after themselves. I will have them back to do a more thorough masonry inspection in the spring when there is not snow on the roof."
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New Build
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+17

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.

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.

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

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