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Avatar for Hecht's Masonry
Hecht's Masonry
4.9(
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Brick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gavin Hecht was highly knowledgeable about the job to be done. He arrived precisely at the appointed time and did the complete job in one day, going above and beyond my expectations for the job content. His work was excellent in appearance and quality. I would recommend Hecht's Masonry LLC for brick, cement block and retaining wall structures of masonry materials."
Response time2 days
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Minnesota Concrete Lifting
4.8(
83
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was on-time, polite and did an excellent job! They had my sidewalk leveled and everything cleaned up within an hour, with no damage to my landscaping. I would definitely recommend them."
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+25

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.5(
275
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation+2 more

Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very informative and professional. David Koette was very friendly and arrived on time. He was very well educated in our questions and concerns. I would highly recommend Innovative Basement Authority for any foundation needs."
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Foundation

+16

Response time3 days
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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American Waterworks
4.6(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

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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
622 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Northern Home Maintenance, LLC
4.3(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was nice working with John. He was prompt with information and giving detail for how the project would be completed. He took time to cover questions that I had and he offered informative insight into how the job would be completed."
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Stone Chimney
Stone Chimney
Commercial Restoration

+15

Response time3 days
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Acculevel, Inc. - Wisconsin
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an attached screened-in porch that was sinking.Acculevel came in and detailed every aspect of the repair project and then followed thru to the most minuet detail. Excellent work and very detail oriented. Friendly and cooperative service team that completed the work. This seemed like what was going to be a complicated job, using augered jacks, concrete removal, and replacing trex floor. ...In a nutshell, they made what seemed hard..very manageableand 100% solved.Excellent service, excellant price......Terry M."
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Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing

+26

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
TriLite Stone, Inc.
3.6(
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+1 more

Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Lenâ s company Trilite. The process of replacing my brick with stone veneer went so smoothly. Since Trilite was the manufacturer and the installer in my project, I was able to choose from a myriad of stone and colors. The quality and workmanship of the masons was above and beyond what I expected. The stone is beautiful and it was all done in a timely manner and at a fair price. For stone veneer this is the place!!"
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Minnesota Limestone Buckskin
Mountain Ledgestone Carmel
Prairie Ledgestone Willow
Alexandria Blend

+7

Response time4 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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NORTHERN PLUMBING & SOFTENING
4.6(
33
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It went great. They were straightforward, gave me answer that I wanted, nice, pleasant to talk to, on time, and gave expert's advice. Chuck is like a a family member after he went there."
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At Northern Plumbing & Softening, we sell and install Hague Quality Water softeners, the best in water treatment equipment, and service all makes and models of water softeners. (That's nearly 50 brands!)
In addition, we sell water softener salt and other supplies to help keep your water softener running effectively and efficiently. You'll conserve water and your water will be the highest quality. Soft water is better in so many ways, and we can help achieve it for you and your family.
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+7

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

The white stains you see on your bricks are likely efflorescence, which is salt and lime buildup. To remove efflorescence stains, simply brush them away with a stiff brush. For larger, more stubborn stains, scrub the stains with a water-detergent solution.

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

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.

Professionally done brick repointing can last 20 to 30 years, sometimes longer. However, the exact lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the mortar, the skill of the mason, and exposure to weather. If you live in an area with harsh weather or frequent freeze-thaw cycles, you may need to repoint more often. Repointing that is done as a DIY project may only last 10 to 15 years. It's time to repoint when you notice signs of mortar failure, such as crumbling or missing mortar, holes, or vines growing between the bricks. Regular inspections can help you catch these issues early.

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