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Avatar for S.R. Waterproofing & Construction
S.R. Waterproofing & Construction
3.9(
35
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shawn was great!! Super responsive. Gave me a very fair quote on Monday, did the work on Wednesday, and finished a new system installation by Friday. This included digging up 40' of concrete in my basement and replacing it after the drainage system was in. Very nice and pleasant and took great care with my home. I couldn't be more pleased and STRONGLY RECOMMEND him!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Foundation Specialists
3.6(
131
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very professional they explained everything very well and make sure I understood what was going on they took pictures of everything under and around the house to show me what they did they were here on time every day they were a wonderful group of fellas they worked wonderful together they were very hard workers my brick is not cracked anymore my floors are not sagging anymore and I'm very happy with the decision I made to choose this company to do my foundation work I feel very good about everything they did and I highly recommend them"
#1 -  Fractured Brick
 #2 - Wet Crawl Space
 #3 - Creaky/Bouncing Floor
 #4 - Wet/Damp Basement
 #5 - Drafty/Poor Indoor Air

+35

Response time3 hrs
96 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Midwest Structural Solutions, LLC
5.0(
1
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"As a contractor in the area I often find myself in need of assistance or find something that's above my abilities. I am always confident that Midwest will provide quality craftsmanship, be punctual, treat our customers with respect, and be competitive in pricing. It is always a pleasure doing business with Tye and his crew and I highly recommend them!"
Foundation Stabilization
Foundation Lift and Stabilization
I-Beams
Wall Push Back
Wall-Push-Back-System

+20

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Advanced Foundation Repair & Replacement
5.0(
30
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+3 more

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Frank diagnosed the problem accurately and informed me of what needed to be done to fix it. Frank was very knowledgeable, honest and direct. The work was completed quickly and professionally. Very pleased, would use again and highly recommend to others."
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+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Advanced Restoration & Waterproofing, LLC
4.7(
109
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I made an offer on a home contingent to the home inspection and found foundation problems that need to be addressed as time was of the essence I need to find a foundation specialist I called several foundation specialist and no one answered finally I called advance restoration and waterproofing and they answered their phone in person and I told them that I was running out of time and need an estimate as soon as possible and they worked me into their schedule the next morning very professional and excellent work."
French drains
Drainage
Finished Basement
Interior Basement
Large Drainage Project

+16

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Concrete Services
4.8(
47
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called within 5 minutes of my submission. Was quoted on Friday and concrete was poured and finished by Tuesday. Brian is a great guy to work with. Would recommend to anyone."
concrete
my work
befor
concrete
my work

+63

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength. 

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.

A well-made brick wall can last up to 100 years if maintained properly, which includes regularly repairing the mortar every 30 to 50 years. If your brick wall is under 30 years old and is already showing signs of repair, it may be due to poor brickwork and installation. Extreme weather conditions can also accelerate a brick wall’s life span (especially the exterior of a house).

In some cases, black stains on brick are caused by organic substances like algae and mold. However, it's more likely that the black spots you're noticing on your bricks come from carbon from vehicle exhaust or soot. Black stains can usually be removed by scrubbing the brick with a brush and masonry cleaner or power washing.

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