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Hecht's Masonry
4.9(
25
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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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Groundworks
4.5(
275
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Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"During his free inspection and estimate, Ian took the time to enlighten us about wood foundations and the problems he saw, one of which we'd ovelooked. During the repairs, Shane and Dominick were equally generous with explanations, and ended each day with a summary of work done and plans for the following day. All were very pleasant to deal with, and made the whole experience as painless as possible. Our county inspector, looking at the work on the problem Ian spotted, said it was lucky we caught it when we did, and assured us we were in good hands. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and highly recommend this company."
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+16

Response time3 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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American Waterworks
4.6(
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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
637 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Northern Home Maintenance, LLC
4.3(
19
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Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

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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
107 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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SafeBasements Of Minnesota, Inc.
4.9(
18
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Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The foreman went through everything step by step. Everything was cleaned up very well before they left. They were very polite and easy to talk to. Answered all of my concerns. Would highly recommend them."
covered stairs
utilities
plastic off
covered stairs
taped off vent

+28

Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Acculevel, Inc. - Wisconsin
3.9(
231
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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."
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing

+26

24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Twin Cities Tiling
4.7(
21
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Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Other contractors hardly call back especially for small jobs, but Twin City Tiling called right away and came out to view and quote the work. The small job was quickly scheduled and is now done. Looks nice!"
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
TriLite Stone, Inc.
3.6(
12
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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
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Alexandria Blend

+7

Response time4 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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NORTHERN PLUMBING & SOFTENING
4.6(
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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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, it is usually possible to repair a damaged brick mailbox. A professional brick mason or masonry contractor can perform the repairs. They can assess the damage, provide an estimate, and help you determine if the repair is worthwhile based on the mailbox's value and the extent of the damage. The repair process may involve sourcing replacement bricks and mortar. Damaged bricks can be cut out and replaced, or the mortar joints can be cut out and retucked. It's important to note that the new mortar may differ in color from the original. If the mailbox insert itself is damaged, it can typically be cut out and replaced as well. If your brick mailbox has been completely destroyed, you should check with your local building code enforcement office before rebuilding, as some areas do not allow brick mailboxes due to the potential hazard they pose to drivers.

Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home’s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home’s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. 

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.

Brick houses can last at least 100 years with minimal maintenance. With regular care and attention, including mortar repointing, brick houses can last 500 years or more.

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