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Charlie's Tuckpointing and Bricklaying
4.9(
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Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Charles did an excellent job in replacing my deteriorating chimney. Not only did he promptly return my call, he came by the same day to assess the problem. He was thorough and professional. He scheduled the work quickly and did a fantastic job. I will be recommending him to all my friends who need Tuckpointing or masonry services. Great job, Charles! Thank you."
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+90

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Belleville
3.9(
215
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Serving Salem, MO 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."
Wall Anchors
Exterior Foundation Repair
Bowed Wall Foundation Repair AFTER
Horizontal Wall Crack BEFORE
Exterior Wall Anchors

+31

Response time4 days
242 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
4.3(
286
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Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"this is the 4th project that I have used Foundation Recovery Systems for to repair my basement walls and the work is always spot on. On this project it was more wall anchors and Devon Brown and his crew did excellent work and were very informative about the work they were doing. They drove on very icy roads for three to four hours to get to my home."
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

107 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Big shout out to Dil and Cruise for doing a splendid job . They were very courteous, patient enough to listen to my concerns and very friendly. The Job was to lift the concrete and seal the joint and cracks . Time will tell how well the seal will hold especially with colorodo weather but so far happy the result. Thank you Trasher."
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Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services

+12

Response time2 days
877 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Clover Ridge Land Design
5.0(
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Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I canâ t say enough good things about Clover Ridge Land Design! Joe is responsive, creative, and gets the project done in record time. If you need an honest and professional landscaping company, please look to Clover Ridge. Joe will work wonders with your home or business. Highly recommend!"
Farm Landscape
Farm Landscape
Landscape
Landscape
Helping a Veteran

+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Smith Masonry
New to Angi

Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

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My name is David Smith, I own smith masonry and construction of Salem, Mo. I specialize in brick, block and, stone work. I also offer concrete flat work. Here at Smith masonry we care about our customers opinion and, their happiness. So if you want quality and beautiful work give us, Smith Masonry & Construction a call and we’ll get you taken care of and your projects looking good!

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Granite is the strongest commercially available stone houses are built from. It’s also more commonly available, which means transport costs aren’t as high because a granite quarry isn’t too far from a build site. Limestone and sandstone are popular materials as well, but they aren’t as strong or weather-resistant as granite.

You may not need a hammer drill if you’re planning on drilling one or two very small diameter holes in brick. For holes with a diameter of 3/16-inch or less, a regular drill with a masonry bit can do the job. However, the bit will heat up quickly, and the process will take significantly longer than with a hammer drill. Prepare to cool your drill bit down in a bucket of water more often.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

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.

Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

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