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Precision Foundation Systems LLC
4.4(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Precision Foundation Systems was every thing I needed, I'm SO happy they were recommended to me! I thought the work on my basement would take about 4-5 days, it took 1 1/2 days from start to finish...including clean up! They were very professional, I'm so satisfied! THANK YOU FOR SAVING MY HOME!.... ANN W."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.6(
43
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+2 more

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a very large, very long horizontal crack in our wall. Jacob W. was great. He answered all my husbands questions and worked his butt off. Along with Austin H. and Denzel K. The cleaned up everything when the job was done too. I would give them a 10/10 and would recommend them to anyone that needed foundation work done."
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space

+16

Recommended by78%of homeowners
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EverDry of Michiana
4.5(
375
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"it's been 4 years since Everdry worked our foundation. We have not had a drop since they did the project. The only setback was the cost but we couldn't have ever sold our home unless this was done. The team was respectful and on time every day. We actually enjoyed them with the work ethics and placing our plants back around the foundation. Terri - Mattawan MI TSH"
Front of Customer House
Interior System
Exterior System
EZ Breathe
Basement Liner Job

+2

Response time2 days
125 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Golden Construction
4.0(
22
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Golden Construction responded to an emergency and urgent construction need. An old 8+ foot (height) by 150+ feet (length) retaining wall collapsed from severe weather, which compromised a large area of yard holding an in-ground pool. Golden recognized the potential danger, responded immediately with a very competitive estimate, and began work within a couple of days. The owner maintained ongoing communication throughout the project which was completed quickly and professionally. The rebuild is far superior to original wall. Excellent work. Recommend unconditionally."
Patio
Patio
wall
wall
wall

+29

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
4.5(
14
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was impressed with Chuck from Shamrock Chimney. He was realistic in his discussion and went thru various options from converting to a gas fireplace to wood inserts. He discussed the issues with the existing field stone face and converting to a two way fireplace. He certainly made me comfortable to consider Shamrock should the project move forward."
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
231 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Craftstone Masonry Construction LLC
New to Angi
Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Craftstone Masonry Construction LLC specializes in masonry repair and construction. Serving Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, South Haven, Southern Grand Rapids, and surrounding areas. Our goals as a company are delivering excellent quality work and great customer satisfaction and peace of mind. For your masonry project, please call Sam today.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

When it comes to how to paint a brick chimney, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.

Brick can increase the value of your home depending on the type of masonry materials used. Homes generally have a higher resale value when they have brick siding, and brick is also easier to maintain (and lasts longer) than other types of siding, which can motivate buyers to make an offer.

Just keep in mind, however, that although brick can up the asking price when you sell your house, the cost to brick a house is also more expensive than other typical siding costs—so you’ll invest more in the project.

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