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Avatar for SOIL FRIENDS EXCAVATION L.L.C.
SOIL FRIENDS EXCAVATION L.L.C.
4.9(
52
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"In a word, Soil Friends Excavation is FANTASTIC! Ben and Bob built a large (concrete) retaining wall on a steep slope and were with us for almost 3 weeks. From start to finish, they CARED about the project as if building it for their own homes, 100% dedicated. Seriously - they obsessed over getting every detail just right, maybe more than we did! Every day so positive and upbeat, answered questions patiently, made excellent suggestions, and built us a stunning wall! Ben was always quick to respond, before & during & even after the project. You won't find a more friendly, efficient, hard-working, dedicated crew than Ben's team. They truly go above and beyond. Highly and enthusiastically recommended!!!"
New Block Wall
Retaining wall rebuild
Clean up & Fresh Grass Seed
Brush hoging & Small tree removal
Brush clean up

+31

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groundworks
4.6(
46
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install+2 more

Serving Portage, 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

39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Precision Foundation Systems LLC
4.4(
31
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation+3 more

Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience-start to finish. I cannot say enough good things about working with this company. Russell made sure I understand exactly what was happening with our foundation, exactly what him and his crew were going to do, and how much it would cost. Zero pressure to hire them - just an explanation of what was happening and how it could be fixed. Sometimes construction was delayed, we started much later than I had planned…and it took longer than expected - BUT I would hire them 100x over. There is no other company I would trust with my foundation. Period. His crew worked in the pouring rain, cleaned up at the end of the day - (meaning they swept the street in front of my house) and protected my grass during construction. I would challenge ANYone to come over and guess where they dug. (8ft+trench) The crew even preserved some trinkets for my girls when they dug in their fairy garden♥️. I’m so impressed with this company and though it was the most $$ I’ve spent ever on a home - I’m so so glad we hired them - and I am so grateful that we met him. Btw - he was there often to inspect the work and explain where they were in the process, what they had done, and why they’re doing it. I will recommend Precision to any/everyone who needs a service like this. ⭐️ ⭐️ ?⭐️⭐️"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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ZPETERS BUILDING COMPANY LLC
4.6(
38
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nothing but great things to say! Quote was fast and Zach went above and beyond to explain the materials and process for install. They were very clean and got the job done in just 3 days. Everything looks great! From start to finish Zach was so easy to work with. Looking forward to enjoying our patio for years to come!"
Decorative Concrete
Decorative Concrete
Driveways
Decorative Concrete
Stamped Patio

+62

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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EverDry of Michiana
4.5(
376
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Portage, 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
151 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Brothers & Bricks, LLC
5.0(
2
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Brick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Brothers and Bricks to help our 1925 (unreinforced) college foundation that was bowing in approximately 4-inches. They came out for an estimate and talked through the potential repair options. The quote was very thorough and we understood exactly what we were getting. The crew was professional, and our house was left very clean after the work was complete."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

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.

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

Certain towns and homeowner associations (HOAs) ban brick mailboxes because of the risk of obstruction. They are sometimes only permitted in cases where four or more homes share a mailbox. Homeowners may need to obtain special permits in some locations. One of the top masonry contractor hiring tips is to ask a local pro if they can show you examples of recent work that meets local code regulations.

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