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AccuLevel, Inc. - Iowa
4.0(
215
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Serving Preston, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They explained everything very well, and they fixed the foundation without ripping out my front porch. They have awesome payment plans as well!"
Wall Anchors
Exterior Foundation Repair
Helical Pier Installation
Basement Carbon Fiber Strap Repair AFTER
Horizontal Crack Bowed Walls BEFORE

+21

Response time9 hrs
161 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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American Waterworks
4.6(
170
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Serving Preston, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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!!"
Another Sinking Floor
Dirt Crawlspace in Elk Mound, WI
Concrete stoop had sunk over 6 inches
Foundation Failure Signs
Increased Efficiency of Crawlspace in Elk Mound

+156

Response time3 hrs
620 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.3(
226
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Serving Preston, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

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"
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+16

128 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Priority Construction Services
4.4(
25
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Serving Preston, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We liked that they worked with out insurance company to get the most bang for our buck. Workers were very friendly. They took the time to make sure the house looked just the way it should. It looked way better than the last time we sided it."
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
DaBella - Rochester (Bath/Siding)
3.4(
628
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Serving Preston, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It has been a joy having Valerie over here for a quote on my remodel. She was very professional and thorough on the process. She made sure there was complete transparency. She tried everything she could in her power to help me and even though we didn't come to a deal, I left with a lot more knowledge. Thank you Valerie."
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Mitts Construction LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Preston, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

When you hire a local septic company, you want to know that you're hiring a team you can rely on. You'll be glad you hired Mitts Septic and Excavating because...\n\n\nWe're a family-owned and -operated company\nWe've been in business serving the Rochester MN area for more than five years\nWe take pride in leaving our work sites clean\n\nWe set up durable residential and commercial septic systems. We'll work with a designer to install the customized plan for your home and commercial facility and ensure that it meets local requirements. We'll handle every part of the installation project, from clearing away brush to cleaning up the work site. Call 507-961-3385 today to get a free estimate on septic system services.\n\nMITTSSEPTIC.COM

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All-Star Basements
4.3(
29
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Serving Preston, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very friendly, very knowledgeable, and great price. I would recommend All-Star Basements to anyone in Rochester. They know there stuff and get the job done in a timely fashion at a great price."
Drain Main System
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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ACT Landscaping LLC
3.8(
44
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Serving Preston, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"oject was complex, but it went very well. Tom and Nick were easy to work with and very flexible about what we needed to do as the work went along. Both men had an excellent work ethic and took great pride in doing a quality job.

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Walls,Pavers
Patio on the hill
Patio on the hill
Patio on the hill
Pools,Pavers,Patio

+45

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

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.

Yes, you can enlarge windows in a brick house. Your masonry contractor will need to cut away exterior brick to make space for the larger window, and you may also need to consult a structural engineer to make sure the window is properly supported inside the frame of the house.

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