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American Waterworks
4.5(
173
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Racine, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a great experience from start to finish. I had four different foundation companies look at the large crack in my foundation. Two said to put epoxy in it and I would be good. The third offered a slightly more involved fix that would not address the root of the problem. American Waterworks was different from the start. First of all, they book a three hour appointment so they can fully investigate, measure and explain exactly what is happening and what needs to be done to truly fix the problem. The level of knowledge and expertise shown by the the Design Specialist, Chuck, was astounding. He even predicted that there would be at least one if not two more cracks in the foundation we could not see and their location and he was right on both counts. I ended up needing 10 helical piers and 7 helical anchors to repair the foundation and stop it from rotating backwards toward the hill and to stabilize and lift the foundation back to its original position. The three man installation crew was incredible. Jose the Foreman, Luis the Co-Foreman, and Jose the Production Specialist were extremely hard working, knowledgeable and always willing to take time to answer any questions I had about the project. Their level of professionalism, courtesy and attention to detail put me at ease during such a major undertaking and I always knew my house was in good hands. I can not recommend American Waterworks enough to anyone needing their foundation repaired."
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 time4 hrs
576 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.3(
228
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Racine, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Grant and Mark came out and raised my front steps by about 4” in back and 2” in front and then raised the areas around it so that there was a smooth transition once again. The area looks incredible and they had some clever ways to make their footprint invisible to the passerby. I’m more than happy with the outcome! Thanks guys!!!"
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+16

223 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Patios Plus LLC
5.0(
8
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Racine, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tom and his crew did a phenomenal job on a stamped and colored patio in my backyard. They were professional and had great communication. I highly recommend Patios Plus to anyone looking for a patio or driveway!"
Stamped brick border
Stamped brick border
Stamped brick border
Stamped brick border
Small set of steps

+5

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
DaBella - Rochester (Bath/Siding)
3.4(
628
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace

Serving Racine, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Grant from rochester branch stopped out and looked at my roof after I got my new walkin shower installed My new shower is great! I got the black marble color Thank you Erik and Thomas for helping me out as well!"
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

A traditional rectangular brick that is used for siding, brick walks, and pathways is 8 inches long by 4 inches wide. If you are shopping for fire bricks, the standard dimension is typically 9 inches long by 4.5 inches wide.

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.

Two types of masonry are veneer masonry and solid masonry. Veneer masonry is thin brick or stone material attached to the face of a building. With veneer masonry, the walls support the weight of the masonry products rather than the masonry being built on a concrete footing. Solid masonry is a wall or other brick or stone structure built on a concrete footing, and the masonry supports itself.

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