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AccuLevel, Inc. - Kentucky
4.0(
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Serving Ivel, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They explained everything very well, and they fixed the foundation without ripping out my front porch. They have awesome payment plans as well!"
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing

+32

Response time10 hrs
335 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Reed's Home Solutions
5.0(
8
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Serving Ivel, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My attic was lacking in insulation and my crawl space was a mess. Reed’s worked and fixed both. Workers were wonderful and polite to answer all my questions I am so thankful for the fact that they came and helped me. I really don’t know what I would have done without their help. I would recommend them to everyone that has these problems. And I have recommended them to friends and family. My electric bill greatly reduced. Thank you so much thank you thank you"
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+46

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Reed's Spray Foam Insulation, Inc. (Belfry)
4.4(
75
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Serving Ivel, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Response and understanding of needed insulation and sealing of leaks around wiring and plumbing in attic was excellent. Work team was friendly and professional."
Work in progress-Repairs
Work in progress-cleaning
Finished Product
Re-cover, don't re-roof
Roof Coating

+40

Response time1 day
258 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp
3.9(
16
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Serving Ivel, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vinnie and his crew were very thorough. They showed up when expected and took time to listen to concerns about the chimney. They inspected the roof and made recommendations to improve safety and longevity of the structure. Highly recommend!"
chimney work
chimney work
chimney work
chimney work
chimney work

+32

Response time12 hrs
138 neighbors recently requested a quote
Hay Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Ivel, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Advanced Restoration & Waterproofing, LLC
4.7(
109
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Serving Ivel, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can start by saying that the people the owner (Mike) hires are the best. Matt, Randy, and Zac could not have been nicer or more professional. They worked so hard and were never anything but accommodating and helpful. I just really canâ t say enough about what a great job they did. The work is so well done and I so appreciate the care and respect they took for my home. They cleaned up well and really put in a lot of extra effort, but never complained and were always pleasant to deal with. Iâ m sure this is a reflection on Mike because it always starts at the top. I would absolutely recommend Advanced to anyone needing basement work, and again thank you so much for working with me and making this process as easy as possible."
French drains
Drainage
Finished Basement
Interior Basement
Large Drainage Project

+16

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

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.

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

Yes, it is normal to see some minor hairline cracks in brick or mortar over time, often due to natural foundation settling. However, not all cracks are harmless. You should be concerned and contact a masonry professional for an inspection if you notice cracks that are getting wider or longer, or if new ones keep appearing. Other serious warning signs that can indicate significant structural or foundation damage include large vertical cracks (especially those that widen as they go up), stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, and deep horizontal cracks. Factors like temperature changes, moisture, and structural loading can also cause cracks to form or worsen.

Yes! Hot glue is an excellent—and temporary—way to spread holiday cheer with Christmas lights without damaging your brick exterior.

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