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Minnesota Concrete Lifting
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Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team at concrete lifting is amazing. They “inherited” me as a customer, as the home I purchased has a warrantied foundation repair that they performed. Not only has the repair held up, and the warranty gave me peace of mind, but Jordan and team have come out multiple times to alleviate any concerns or even do a quick patching job on an unrelated area - all free of charge. Should my home ever require additional significant repairs (let’s face it, it’s an old house and stuff happens), I won’t hesitate to hire them again. Given the number of texts and emails I’ve exchanged over “is this crack a problem? What about this one?” the MN concrete team may not love that their warranty landed them with me, but I’m super happy I inherited such a fabulous, considerate team."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Kali Concrete
4.9(
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Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kali Concrete did a fantastic job. Troy's team was polite, professional and did great work. Troy kept me informed of when my project would be started and once he and his team arrived was completed in a professional manner. I am a son of a General Contractor and I would highly recommend Kali for any concrete project you have."
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Brady's Concrete & Construction
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Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Brady's Concrete did a fantastic job pouring our new backyard patio. Brady was very knowledgeable, and answered any questions I had. He was very easy to work with. They exceeded our expectations, we will absolutely hire them again."
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+15

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Jason Black Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Warranties offered

"Jason created a great plan for the space around our home after a major addition. His bid was competitive. Jason was onsite with his team for most of the project overseeing the installation. They laid plastic and river rock in areas along with mulch in others. Plantings were then added. We are really happy with the finished product and are planning to use Jason in the spring to do additional plantings in other areas of our yard and to install a water feature."
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Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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American Waterworks
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Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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"Our project was actually a crawlspace encapsulation. We have a lake cabin that was built in the 1960's. It had a dirt floor in the crawlspace with bare block masonry foundation walls. It also had old, damp batt insulation that was falling down from the joist spaces. American Waterworks came in, removed the old insulation (a nasty job!), laid down a 2 layer moisture barrier system and spray foamed the foundation walls and rim joist area. I can't believe what a difference this has made to our air quality, much warmer floors. We used to have to wipe down the windows every morning during the winter because of condensation. Not any more! I would highly recommend this company if you have the same needs!!"
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Dirt Crawlspace in Elk Mound, WI
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Response time3 hrs
641 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Aurora Asphalt & Concrete
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Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job went quickly and exactly as proposed. They demoed on Friday and poured on Monday and the result is great! We plan on having Aurora replace our garage floor in the spring."
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ACI Certified Concrete Contractor
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Groundworks
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Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

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Warranties offered

"Gregg and Gunnar did a fantastic job of lifting and sealing my garage floor. After 20 years of slowly failing, sinking, and cracking, they were able to get it back to an acceptable condition. It'll never be "flat" like freshly poured concrete but, it is so much better after their work. They took the time to explain the process and also any areas where they were unable to get the slab perfectly flat again, and they explained why. They were quick, cleaned up after themselves, and patiently explained the process and results"
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119 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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AJJ Gomez Solid Rock LLC
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Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

AJJ Gomez Solid Rock, we dedicate to create outdoor living spaces, water features, & lawn maintance. We have 10 years of experience, and we are owner-operated.

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Response time5 days
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

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.

Not all cracks in brick indicate foundation problems. For instance, small hairline cracks can occur as a new construction settles. However, larger cracks are often a sign of a more severe issue. Indicators of a potential foundation problem include long horizontal cracks, "stair-step" cracks, vertical cracks that appear indoors, or any crack that widens at the top. Other signs of structural damage to look for are uneven floors and doors or windows that stick. These issues could be caused by problems with the soil beneath the home or an overgrown tree.

Cobblestone fell out of favor with the advent of motor vehicles. Asphalt and concrete are both much smoother surfaces allowing for a smoother ride. Asphalt is also much cheaper, especially for driveways. However, we didn’t stop using cobblestone altogether, and you can still see it as a decorative option in both homes, in parks, and in pedestrianized areas of cities.

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