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Betts Structural Engineering LLC
4.5(
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Serving Alger, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had Betts Structural Engineering come and look at the foundation of a house we were in contract on. Josh came out and was professional and informative. He informed us the foundation was failing and explained what needed to be done. He throughly explained everything and told us how we could do it ourselves for much cheaper than a contractor could do it. In the end he saved us from a long and expensive process if we proceeded with the house."
Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ohio Basement Authority
4.6(
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Serving Alger, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Ohio Basement Authority to look at my foundation. Caleb Watkins was nothing but professional and courteous. He answered all my questions and put my mind at ease."
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

Response time10 hrs
724 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Everdry Waterproofing
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Serving Alger, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

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Warranties offered

"Great! Very efficient. Cleaned up so well it was hard to tell they had been here. Installed a white board paneling on my very old walls. So happy with results. Matt & his crew exceeded our expectations."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Mid-State Basement Systems
5.0(
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Serving Alger, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value I took multiple bids on my basement project across basement companies in Columbus. Mid state basement systems had the best and most fair pricing. They did not use any scare tactics and were upfront and honest. They were also the only company to use a laser level and show me the sag difference in my joists that I was experiencing. I hired mid-state basement systems to do crawl space support and repair on my load bearing wall in my basement. MY PROBLEM WAS UNIQUE AS LOAD BEARING WALLS NORMALLY DO NOT NEED TO BE REPAIRED LIKE THIS! At first, it was not level upon completion (BARELY 1/8 INCH OFF) in ONE spot and I let my sales rep Jiovanni know. the team came back out within 48 hrs and adjusted everything and let me take a look at it. They did a fantastic job. The installation crew even wiped down my floors for me after they were done! They were so polite, and respectful and made sure there was no damage to anything as they were moving steel beams to my basement ( my fridge was an object in the way to the basement door ) Do not let competitors make you question the validity of this business. they were fantastic. Rating of sales 5/5 Rating of the installation crew 5/5 Rating of management 5/5 Rating of mid-state as a company : 10/5 I do not believe I would have received this level of responsiveness of any of the competitors. I would choose mid-state basements for any basement project I had. Please use my review to know that mid-state basement systems will do the job the right way and how you need it to be done. In my experience, they offer the most fair pricing."
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+2

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Seagate Roofing and Waterproofing
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Serving Alger, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job on our basement work. They didn't push a project they wanted to do and instead gave options and allowed me to pick what I thought was best for us and our home. They have been helpful and courteous throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend."
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Protect Your Home from Water Damage with Gutter Helmet
Stop the Damage with Helical Pier Foundation Systems
Interior and Exterior Waterproofing Systems

+5

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Erie Home
4.5(
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Serving Alger, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Erie homes very professional from first encounter to finished project. I now have peace of mind knowing my basement is waterproof. Great job!!"
Basement Before and After
Basement Before and After
Basement Before and After
Basement Before and After
Basement Before and After

+38

90 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Acculevel, Inc. - Ohio
3.9(
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Serving Alger, OH 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

+26

349 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Everdry Waterproofing Toledo
4.4(
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Serving Alger, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service and job well done. Basement was always damp and musty with water when it rained. Still dry 15 years later. Thank you Everdry."
Response time3 days
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

Not all cracks in brick indicate foundation problems. For instance, small hairline cracks can occur as a new construction settles. However, larger cracks are often a sign of a more severe issue. Indicators of a potential foundation problem include long horizontal cracks, "stair-step" cracks, vertical cracks that appear indoors, or any crack that widens at the top. Other signs of structural damage to look for are uneven floors and doors or windows that stick. These issues could be caused by problems with the soil beneath the home or an overgrown tree.

The cost of masonry work varies widely depending on the type of masonry along with common cost factors like size, complexity, location, and season. Most exterior masonry work done in freezing temperatures tends to cost more because of the preparation and protection involved to keep the masonry from freezing before the mortar cures properly. The average price ranges per project or square foot for different types of masonry include:

  • Brick wall (fence, garden wall, etc.): $10–$45 per square foot

  • Natural stone wall: $40–$110 per square foot

  • Manufactured stone veneer: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Brick home exterior: $10–$30 per square foot

  • Brick siding: $3–$10 per square foot

  • Stone siding: $35–$50 per square foot

  • Brick step replacement: $20–$30 per square foot

  • Brick wall repair: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Chimney repairs: $160–$750 per project

  • Tuckpointing: $5–$25 per square foot

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

Rock salt and ice melts contain sodium chloride, aka salt, and are corrosive to metal and concrete. If used frequently over time, it can cause corrosion, discoloration, chipping, and cracking to patios, walkways, and driveways. You can try a rock salt alternative or hire a professional snow removal company instead. 

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