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Foundation Recovery Systems
4.4(
498
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Taos, MO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Zac and Cornell were professional and were happy to answer any questions and show us what they were doing and how the wall would be repaired. They left our basement very clean and even removed a wasp nest! The repair was done in one day and both Zac and Cornell made us feel very confident in their work skills."
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

Response time1 day
142 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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All-Dry Basement Systems of Missouri
4.4(
19
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Taos, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We set up an appointment with Rick to get an estimate on some work we needed completed on our basement. Rick was honest with us and told us he wouldn't be able to handle the project. After he left, he called us back because he had looked up the name and number of a company that the thought could help us. I would recommend this company based on their honesty and willingness to help even if they aren't going to profit from the project."
 National Dealer Network
 All-Dry Baseboard System
 All-Dry Baseboard System
 All-Dry Baseboard System
 Expert Wall Crack Repair

+8

Response time9 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Cutt's Construction Services
5.0(
5
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace - For Business

Serving Taos, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cutt Construction was great to us. We have a awesome looking kitchen with great appliances and his crew came when they said, had the project in hand, finished early and kept us informed all they way. Cutt Construction was a value add for my family and made the difference between not having a usable house and having one that works. We give this company first consideration with every project now."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M&W Excavating, LLC
5.0(
9
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Retaining Wall - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Taos, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"George and his company were very prompt and professional. He offered great advice on what was needed and he gave a very honest assessment of what needed to be done and how I could save money without sacrificing quality or the integrity of the finished product. These are qualities you don’t see much anymore when profit is the priority. Do yourself a big favor and use George and his team at M&W Excavating. I highly recommend them.9"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Missouri Foundation & Foam
4.9(
7
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install+2 more

Serving Taos, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional! Andrew recognized the root cause of the water entering the basement while other foundation experts were charging thousands more and never addressed the root cause. Andrew executed a simple yet elegant solution. The cost again was highly reasonable. Highly recommended."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Clayton Masonry
5.0(
1
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving Taos, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay.

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.

You should use cement for a chimney crown. The purpose of the chimney crown is to protect the mortar below from water damage and the effects of weather. For this reason, chimney crowns should only be made using cement. When repairing a crown, use caulks and sealants designed for cement repair rather than mortar repair.

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.

Most of the time, you don’t need to seal brickwork and can save that money for another area of home improvement. But if your brick is cracking or you live in an area with a lot of excess moisture (either in terms of rain or freezes), sealing can extend the lifetime of your home. But, make sure you use a breathable sealant, like siloxane, to allow the moisture to evaporate on its own.

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