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Doug Moors
4.4(
34
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Serving Avoca, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Excellent company!! Doug is very knowledgeable and and tweaked my ideas to create a beautiful end result. We had a large patio, side walk and approach installed. This turned out stunning and we couldnâ t be more pleased with the quality of work. Doug and his crew were very courteous, punctual, and worked so efficiently! Doug takes pride in his work and it shows. Highly recommend Moors Masonry!!!"
Exterior Stone
Concrete Driveway with decorative colored border
Stamped Entrance to Home Residence
Stone Installation
Concrete Driveway

+22

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Michigan
4.0(
220
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Serving Avoca, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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

+28

Response time4 days
214 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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All-ways Dry LLC
5.0(
26
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Serving Avoca, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Good communication, professional, courteous and clean up was thorough. We waited a few months before doing a rating to experience a few heavy rains. We are extremely happy with having a dry usable basement. We usually don't do ratings but All Ways Dry exceeded our expectations!"
trench dug and drain tile pitched
Excavated and defects exposed
drain tile encased with gravel
defects repaired with waterproof cement
visqueen Vapor barrier covering gravel

+33

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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HomeSpec
4.3(
570
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Serving Avoca, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Elon inspected my foundation to determine what walls were holding water. He took measurements and took time to share a video of the repair he was recommending. I will have four anchors installed on the problem wall at a very fair price."
Before
Basement Waterproofing
Wall Failure and Water
Before
Diagram of Interior Drainage System

+32

Response time1 day
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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WaterTight Solutions
5.0(
20
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Serving Avoca, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew and owner were very professional. The owner stayed in contact throughout the whole proces, which is a big plus for me..I had a patio poured and the pricing and quality of work can't be beat. I highly recommend this company for any concrete work needed."
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J & E of All-Ways Dry, LLC
4.9(
22
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Serving Avoca, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Eric and James did an awesome job. They did exactly what they said they were going to do. They were very professional, caring, and courteous. They always showed up on time, finished an amazing amount of work in two days, and left the job site very clean. I would highly recommend them for your basement project and peace of mind."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Groundworks
3.8(
45
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Serving Avoca, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Guys were great, very quick, cleaned after them self's, very informative, answered many questions, i would have Dustin M the foreman, and his assistance Mason O and Terrence B do any job again for me, or recommend the company to all my friends and family, thanks again for the security I will not have issue's in the future on that wall."
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Concrete

+16

217 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Ayers Basement Systems, LLC
4.2(
9
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Serving Avoca, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The man that came to our house was very nice and we felt as though he was not trying to sell us a basement system, but more-so a piece of mind. Also, he explained exactly where everything would be and how it would all work. Thanks, Roger!"
Stairstep Cracks Indicate Foundation Problems
Hazardous Bowing of Wall
GeoLock Wall Anchors Stabilize Walls
Braces Prevent Walls from Dangerous Leaning
Basement Flooding Nightmare

+31

Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Ever-Dry of S.E. Michigan
2.8(
81
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Serving Avoca, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Ever-Dry to help with basement issues which they installed two new sump pumps and an interior and exterior drainage system with no issues and all permits were pulled and approved."
Production
Mound Rd Sign
 Truck
Ever Dry
Basement drain system

+18

Response time1 day
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.

The best way to clean creosote from brick is to hire a professional chimney sweep. However, you can use a creosote log to remove excess buildup between cleanings. You can also clean minor creosote buildup using dish soap or vinegar mixed with water.

The white stains you see on your bricks are likely efflorescence, which is salt and lime buildup. To remove efflorescence stains, simply brush them away with a stiff brush. For larger, more stubborn stains, scrub the stains with a water-detergent solution.

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

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.

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