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Avatar for DeGains Masonry
DeGains Masonry
4.7(
15
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I contracted DeGain Masonry to do a paver patio in my back yard. The finished project turned out better than I could have ever expected… very precise and meticulous. Clint was quick to return my calls, started and finished the project when promised and was more than accommodating in every way. I am a particular customer with high expectations of those I hire. That being said, I would highly recommend DeGain Masonry."
Brick veneer
Stone
Masonry Project
Alpina
Stone

+26

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AP Construction & Concrete
5.0(
14
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Paul and his team go above and beyond what any other concrete contractor would offer. Clean work, responsive communication, honest pricing, and quality finish are what sets these guys apart from the rest. Would gladly recommend to anyone."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Michigan
4.0(
220
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"The crawlspace of our 1930s home is small and challenging. Acculevel did a great job removing the old logs and stones that were holding up our floor joists, and replaced them with steel jacks. The men who performed the work were very hard workers. I corresponded with Acculevel via email after the work was performed to get photos and questions answered prior to us paying the invoice. They were very patient in answering all of our questions. It has only been a week, so I can't say whether the work will hold up, but so far our floors seem less squeaky! The only thing I would have changed is the fact that the vapor barrier they installed is not taped at the seams or walls. If you want it taped, make sure to ask for that during the quoting phase."
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing

+28

Response time4 days
248 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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All-ways Dry LLC
5.0(
26
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install+1 more

Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

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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

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Atlantic Coast Waterproofing Inc
4.8(
88
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Gaines, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The most important thing I can say about Atlantic Coast Waterproofing is meet with all other foundation experts first, then call Gary. Why? INSPECTION 1. He pointed out that my basement floor overlaid the footer at different heights based on where you are in basement. --No other specialist pointed this out, this detail is very important 2. He was able to point out previous homeowners put in "home made" system --No other specialist pointed this out, this detail is very important 3. He was able to answer my questions about exterior of house that might need attention to maximize keeping basement as dry as possible, while working in parallel with interior system 4. Professional, respectful, straight forward PROPOSAL 1. Informative 2. Best warranty in the industry. 3. Cost came in similar to other proposals that would not have been effective solution for my situation INSTALLATION - BASICS 01. Anytime Gary ran into a home specific challenge he was able to overcome and offer different solutions to correct 03. Any silly question I had was happily answered 04. Walked me through progress daily 05. Was able to adapt to inspector asking for a different proposed sump pump solution, this was no problem 06. Was able to re-assure me that removal of old shower was best interest when he found sub-par installation and mold! 07. The work was super clean in basement 08. Trench was a good 14 inches wide, dug to bottom of footer, with 4 inch pipe installed 09. Gary made sure to test each weep hole very carefully and re-drilled any hole with questionable drainage or mortar clogs 09. Final gravel, pipe and cement installation was executed flawlessly 10. Permit inspector raved about the good job Gary and his team had done and he passed inspection with flying colors INSTALLATION - ABOVE AND BEYOND 01. There was questionable broken shower drain pipe, he just fixed it, no problem 02. While preparing area around sump pump Gary went the extra mile to investigate what could be another bad "home made" plumbing solution. Turns out the previous owner did not connect sump pump outlet to main sewer line, leaving a visible gap, and essentially allowing sewer gases to escape! Gary then switched gears, put on his plumber hat, and had multiple solutions to correct problem. There was a nominal cost associated with it, but I was MORE THAN HAPPY to pay for properly fixing a very bad plumbing situation. 03. Gary's crew are also there to get it done right. When his crew arrived one member pointed out that cleanout to main sewer line was not up to code. This was not pressing concern, but once other plumbing problems were uncovered, they brought this up to code at cost of some new PVC pipe. Very nice. 04. Gary's final cleanup surprised me, in a good way. After seeing first hand the unavoidable mess this type of work can cause, Gary humbly said they do their best with final clean up. Well, when we did final inspection, the basement and exterior never looked better. Nice."
Floor slab open exposing the raised footer.
Excavating this wall in Troy and prepping it for our liquid membrane.
Perimeter of basement floor has been removed and trenches have been dug to the base of the footing.
Trenches have been dug to the base of the footing exposing the ground water.
Repairing Rod Holes.

+135

Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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HomeSpec
4.3(
570
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Gaines, 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
202 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Landscape boulders, especially porous stones like sandstone or granite, can crack or break over time. Cracks occur when water seeps into the surface of the stone and freezes. The risk is highest when it rains during the day and temperatures freeze overnight since the moisture has time to penetrate deeper into the rock before expanding.

Cobblestone is not a type of rock but a term for a mosaic or rock laid down as a surface. It used to be made from the closest available stone but now can be made from nearly any hard rock, as machining has made shaping the stone much easier and cheaper.

For most brick cleaning jobs, including fireplace bricks, use a masonry sponge and a gentle cleaner. A simple solution of equal parts water and vinegar, or a few drops of dish soap in a bowl of water, can effectively remove grime. For tougher stains, you can use a dedicated masonry or fireplace cleaner. It is crucial to wet the bricks thoroughly with water before applying any cleaning solution to prevent the brick from absorbing it, and to rinse the surface completely afterward. Harsher cleaners containing bleach or ammonia should only be used as a last resort, and they should never be mixed together.

Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.

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.

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