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AccuLevel, Inc. - Michigan
3.9(
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Serving Blanchard, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"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
294 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.6(
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Serving Blanchard, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jakob W., Austin H., and Nathan H. Demonstrate some great team work getting the foundation work done clean and efficient. Fantastic communication before, during, while closing up the details of the project. Each where professional, polite, and positive attitude. Except for the missing steps at the patio door we can hardly notice they had the foundation dug up the day before."
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space

+16

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Home Time Construction
4.4(
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Serving Blanchard, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott came out soon after I contacted the company. I was given an estimate. After I agreed to the estimate I was given a date . The company came out on time and did the concrete repair to my chimney and a brick wall. My husband went up on our roof to check out the work. He said that Scott did a very professional job."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Erie Home
4.4(
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Serving Blanchard, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Erie Homes was great. Ty and Chris shared the information about roofs in a clear and precise way. I love the high quality of the roofing materials and the standards they hold their workers to when placing the roof. Mike called me each step of the way, so I was prepared when the roofing supplies showed up. I even got calls after the beautiful roof was done. Amazing job!"
Basement Before and After
Basement Before and After
Basement Before and After
Basement Before and After
Basement Before and After

+38

98 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
4.5(
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Serving Blanchard, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team did a fantastic job repairing and cleaning our chimney. They explained the entire process and were able to do repairs the same day . Highly recommend them !"
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
182 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Torpedo Sealcoating Services
5.0(
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Serving Blanchard, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They showed up on time in a professional manner took pride in his work. The work they performed was above and beyond my expectations well worth the price I paid. I will be hiring them for more projects"
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

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.

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

No, using a power sander on brick is not recommended because the force of the sander can destroy brick's fragile outer layer. Even using sandpaper on brick is discouraged because of the damage its abrasiveness can cause.

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