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
It is essential to have a stable and well-prepared foundation under stone steps. Often, a layer of gravel or crushed stone is placed as a base material. This provides a firm and level surface for the stone steps to rest upon. Additionally, landscape fabric is often laid down before adding the base material to prevent weed growth and help stabilize the foundation. Creating a solid base ensures the stone steps have adequate support, reduces the risk of settling, and enhances the overall durability and longevity of the steps.
No, a deck is more expensive than a concrete patio. The cost to build a deck is between $4,200 and $11,700, or about $7,900 on average. This makes the average deck cost roughly twice as much as the average cost to build a concrete patio. Concrete patios also have far greater longevity and are easier to maintain.
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 International Building Code requires individual step risers in a residential staircase to measure between 4 and 7-3/4 inches and the maximum rise of a staircase not to exceed 12 feet between landings. Individual step treads can’t be less than 10 inches deep.
To build a patio with a built-in fire pit, expect to pay an average of $6,750. The cost to build a patio alone is an average of $3,500. Although the cost of construction is higher, the patio and fire pit combination offers a better resale value than a patio alone or a patio with a fire pit add-on.
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