Groundworks ensures your home in Minnesota stays safe and healthy with expert foundation repair, concrete lifting, and crawl space services. Contact us for a free inspection and estimate!
"Project was completed very efficiently and cleanup was complete. Marc and Brandon were outstanding. I would recommend them and the company to anyone needing this type of work done. Very satisfied."
David O on October 2025
Groundworks ensures your home in Minnesota stays safe and healthy with expert foundation repair, concrete lifting, and crawl space services. Contact us for a free inspection and estimate!
"Project was completed very efficiently and cleanup was complete. Marc and Brandon were outstanding. I would recommend them and the company to anyone needing this type of work done. Very satisfied."
We pride ourselves in providing custom outdoor living spaces that are unique in design, efficient in utilization of spaces and of high quality. Whether it is boosting the curb appeal of their home, or providing them a space where they can kick back and relax with friends and family, we love transforming these spaces into spaces that are truly loved and enjoyed. From the moment we are first connected with a potential customer, we are listening. We are listening to how we can best help them. We are listening to what their needs and what their wants are during these conversations, so we are designing and building spaces around them. During the build process, it is important to us that each of our projects are built to the highest quality standards. From sodding to building large retaining walls, we use the correct material and best building practices to help ensure that we are maintaining these high quality standards.
"Very friendly and professional. Called the morning of to verify arrival time."
John S on August 2022
We pride ourselves in providing custom outdoor living spaces that are unique in design, efficient in utilization of spaces and of high quality. Whether it is boosting the curb appeal of their home, or providing them a space where they can kick back and relax with friends and family, we love transforming these spaces into spaces that are truly loved and enjoyed. From the moment we are first connected with a potential customer, we are listening. We are listening to how we can best help them. We are listening to what their needs and what their wants are during these conversations, so we are designing and building spaces around them. During the build process, it is important to us that each of our projects are built to the highest quality standards. From sodding to building large retaining walls, we use the correct material and best building practices to help ensure that we are maintaining these high quality standards.
"Very friendly and professional. Called the morning of to verify arrival time."
AS A SEMI-RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH 45 YEARS IN THE TRADE, I HAVE THE LICENSES, BONDING AND ABILITY TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED. I LIKE SMALLER PROJECTS AND COMING UP WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. AREAS OF SERVICE ARE THE IRON RIVER, WI AREA, ASHLAND AND THE SOUTH SHORE, BUT COULD EXTEND TO THE TWIN PORTS. Spend winter months in Florida
"I'm very pleased. The response was prompt and the repair was expertly done. The communication was perfect and friendly. I highly recommend this company!"
Elizabeth F on April 2024
AS A SEMI-RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH 45 YEARS IN THE TRADE, I HAVE THE LICENSES, BONDING AND ABILITY TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED. I LIKE SMALLER PROJECTS AND COMING UP WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. AREAS OF SERVICE ARE THE IRON RIVER, WI AREA, ASHLAND AND THE SOUTH SHORE, BUT COULD EXTEND TO THE TWIN PORTS. Spend winter months in Florida
"I'm very pleased. The response was prompt and the repair was expertly done. The communication was perfect and friendly. I highly recommend this company!"
JM Inc has been providing home masonry and carpentry services to Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin for over 30 years. We have earned our reputation for exceeding client expectations through quality craftsmanship and professionalism. Our mission is client satisfaction, by creating an exceptional construction experience every time.
"Thank you to JM Inc. for the excellent work they did on replacing a fireplace with an outstanding stone mason one. They also put in a 3 season porch, patio, and cement garage apron. All were done professionally with constant communication on progress and asking for feedback. You can count on them to show up on time and keep on track. They also did a great job of cleanup and keeping the house clean while working on the project. A big thanks to project manager Kyle, mason Shawn, Trent and carpenter Thomas. We are very happy with the job professionally done."
DAVID O on November 2023
JM Inc has been providing home masonry and carpentry services to Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin for over 30 years. We have earned our reputation for exceeding client expectations through quality craftsmanship and professionalism. Our mission is client satisfaction, by creating an exceptional construction experience every time.
"Thank you to JM Inc. for the excellent work they did on replacing a fireplace with an outstanding stone mason one. They also put in a 3 season porch, patio, and cement garage apron. All were done professionally with constant communication on progress and asking for feedback. You can count on them to show up on time and keep on track. They also did a great job of cleanup and keeping the house clean while working on the project. A big thanks to project manager Kyle, mason Shawn, Trent and carpenter Thomas. We are very happy with the job professionally done."
EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.
"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"
Donna S on August 2021
EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.
"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"
Trinity Masonry and Concrete of Duluth, MN pays attention to the details in each project. Masonry requires a special skill-set to get the beautifully finished product the customer wants. Trinity Masonry & Concrete has the experience and reliability that a customer needs. We do masonry services for commercial, residential and industrial. Projects that Trinity Masonry & Concrete completes are: *Basement waterproofing and foundation repairs • Brick and block pillars, walls • Decorative driveways and patios • Fireplaces • Garden walls • Outdoor kitchens • Repairs to driveways and pads • Stone fountains • Sub division entrances • Terraces *Tuckpointing *Chimneys *Foundations *Concrete and Paver Driveways *Sidewalks Restoring Perfection to your home is our promise. Call us today for your free estimate now.
"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!. House is not level, three of five doors will not close because center of house is to high now, three rooms have wall cracks all over. Ran over my septic alarm box and destroyed it. Damaged two screens. Damaged gutters on both sides of house, soffit and fascia on one side with backhoe. Sent me final invoice and when I questioned about issues was told contract was filled and mechanical lean was put on the house the same day I got the invoice. I have contacted the Attorney General. I will contact an attorney, probably have to pay and then take Trinity to court for repair money. What a joke this guy is."
Richard C on April 2020
Trinity Masonry and Concrete of Duluth, MN pays attention to the details in each project. Masonry requires a special skill-set to get the beautifully finished product the customer wants. Trinity Masonry & Concrete has the experience and reliability that a customer needs. We do masonry services for commercial, residential and industrial. Projects that Trinity Masonry & Concrete completes are: *Basement waterproofing and foundation repairs • Brick and block pillars, walls • Decorative driveways and patios • Fireplaces • Garden walls • Outdoor kitchens • Repairs to driveways and pads • Stone fountains • Sub division entrances • Terraces *Tuckpointing *Chimneys *Foundations *Concrete and Paver Driveways *Sidewalks Restoring Perfection to your home is our promise. Call us today for your free estimate now.
"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!. House is not level, three of five doors will not close because center of house is to high now, three rooms have wall cracks all over. Ran over my septic alarm box and destroyed it. Damaged two screens. Damaged gutters on both sides of house, soffit and fascia on one side with backhoe. Sent me final invoice and when I questioned about issues was told contract was filled and mechanical lean was put on the house the same day I got the invoice. I have contacted the Attorney General. I will contact an attorney, probably have to pay and then take Trinity to court for repair money. What a joke this guy is."
Richard C on April 2020
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Patios questions, answered by experts
If you’ve researched everything there is to know about gravel driveways and aren’t sold on the idea, you have options. Gravel alternative materials for driveways include traditional options like concrete and asphalt. If you want the look of natural stone, stone pavers are another option that sometimes uses gravel around the pavers. For maximum drainage, permeable driveways or brick driveways are also popular choices.
Porcelain pavers come at a premium. If you want to save some cash, choose concrete pavers. Concrete pavers can cost as little as $0.50 per square foot.
Building a concrete driveway normally takes between one and three days, including the time to cure the concrete. Wait at least seven days before driving on your driveway and two days before walking on it. Your contractor may require additional time if you need to level the ground, install a drainage system, or order special concrete materials. Installing a driveway also often requires a permit, so be sure to include this wait into your prep time as well.
You may want to hire a concrete floor contractor to check out your home’s concrete surfaces or inspect your home’s foundation for minor damages they can fix while on site. They may be able to fix cracks in your driveway or garage floor the same day they fix your concrete steps, as well. General concrete repair experts often won’t be able to handle larger jobs, like leveling a sunken foundation , so you’ll need to hire a structural engineer for bigger projects.
Installing a walkway to your home can add value, as it can make your landscaping look more intentionally designed and boost your overall curb appeal. In addition, walkways can be installed with accessibility in mind, which can be helpful for those with mobility issues or who need a wheelchair.
The Britt, MN homeowners’ guide to patio services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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