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Betts Structural Engineering LLC
4.5(
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Concrete Foundation - RepairBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair+3 more

Serving Cygnet, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mid-State Basement Systems
5.0(
13
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Cygnet, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mid-State Basement Systems came highly recommended by a good friend from Buffalo, NY and they did not disappoint. From start to finish they were very professional yet personable. Larry & Phil in the initial stages of the basement inspection and a reasonable quote. Silvino and his team who done the actual work was incredible, done with absolute excellence. They were here when they said they would be and finished the job a day ahead of schedule. I am thoroughly pleased with this company, first class. I highly recommend them if you need work done on your basement.******"
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Modernized Basement

+6

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Everdry Waterproofing
4.4(
219
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Concrete Foundation - RepairBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair+3 more

Serving Cygnet, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matt K and his crew did a very thorough job with interior and exterior work to waterproof our foundation and basement. They were running behind on another job so were a bit delayed in getting started but made up for it by working through part of the weekend to finish up."
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.3(
620
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+2 more

Serving Cygnet, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jason Shelton did a fantastic job for us today. He was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. He explained everything to us regarding our basement floor crack. It was great to have an expert give us the information we needed. Now we have an expert to help us with any foundation issues. I give Jason and A+."
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Concrete

+16

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Erie Home
4.4(
73
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Cygnet, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Erie Homes completed a basement waterproofing for us on 11/20/23. We were impressed and pleased by the professionalism and communication at every phase of the project. Brandon expertly explained the Erie Homes waterproofing system, sump pumps, materials, and warranty and provided us with a quote and pricing details. Having being burned by projects in the past, we came back with a long list of questions and conditions. Brandon answered every single one, made sure that we were completely satisfied with the terms, and added our notes to the contract. Project manager Gage and the team that came to our home was quick and professional. They periodically filled us in on the progress and communicated any changes or concerns. When the project was completed, they walked us through and made sure we were happy with the work before leaving. Since finishing, we have had several rainy weeks and a completely dry basement. Based on the product, work, and customer service, we will be highly recommending Erie Homes to anyone needing basement or waterproofing work."
Basement Before
Basement After
Basement Before
Basement After
Basement Before

+53

129 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Acculevel, Inc. - Ohio
3.9(
226
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Cygnet, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The techs did a great job, and once I alerted them to my flower beds directly in front of the porch to be lifted, were very careful not to damage my emerging hostas. I'd definitely recommend Acculevel and already have to my sister for her patio/parking spot."
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing

+26

409 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Stay Dry Waterproofing - Columbus
4.0(
53
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Cygnet, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall, we are not convinced that this installation was worth the cost or disruption and the experience did not meet the expectations we had based on our conversations with the sales rep. While an interior waterproofing system made a lot of sense to address our issues, once work started, it was clear that our house already had an underdrain system in place, but the crew continued demolition and installation. As part of the work, Stay Dry required replacement of our one-year-old sump pump (and battery backup) with their system and charged extra for the battery backup. The crew worked quickly, but caused some unnecessary damage to our finished basement walls and the concrete finish was less smooth than expected. The third star is provided for the follow-up visit by their customer service team to clean up some of those shortcomings."
Interior Waterproofing
Interior Waterproofing
Interior Waterproofing
Interior Waterproofing
Interior Waterproofing

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

Yes, you can technically use a pressure washer to remove paint from brick, but it comes with a significant risk of damaging the brick surface. A high-power pressure washer can be fast but may leave the brick looking unsightly. The recommended method is to first apply a chemical paint stripper, following the product's instructions, and then use a stiff metal bristle brush or a pressure washer on a low-pressure setting to remove the loosened paint. Due to the risk of damage, it is often best to hire a professional who can use low-stress methods.

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

When it comes to how to paint a brick chimney, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.

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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