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Patterson Construction
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Serving Elmore, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"After coming right out to quote the job it was a bit too small (@ a 10 min. job) so they referred me to Nixon Tree Service LLC. Mr. Nixon came right out and took care of the job that day and cleaned up after himself. Everyone involved was great to work with. Can cross another job off my list!"
Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Betts Structural Engineering LLC
4.5(
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Serving Elmore, 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
4.2(
923
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Serving Elmore, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job on the foundation repair adding 8 push piers and successfully moving the foundation back into place. However, in their rush they put a hole in the back of my house with the backhoe and it took them almost 6 months to repair and repaint the damage. I still recommend them since they were the only ones with the correct foundation fix."
Protect Your Foundation
Protect Your Foundation
Protect Your Foundation
Fix Your Cracked Foundation
Secure Your Foundation

+16

Response time1 day
654 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Everdry Waterproofing
4.4(
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Serving Elmore, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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HomeSpec
4.3(
570
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Serving Elmore, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"NowDry Basement Water Proofing was great to work with. They were on time and answered all my questions. Applied for all permits. Responded to all calls."
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Basement Waterproofing
Wall Failure and Water
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Diagram of Interior Drainage System

+32

Response time1 day
194 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Erie Home
4.4(
73
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Serving Elmore, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Workers showed up on time. Big job installing tiles to waterproof our 110 year old house. We are very happy with the results. It was an expensive project but well worth the money"
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Basement After
Basement Before

+53

150 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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HomeSpec BasementFix
4.4(
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Serving Elmore, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Properly figured out the problem as crack in my basement wall that required filling. Another company tried to get me to do additional unnecessary fixes that would have cost thousands more."
Ann Arbor home waterproofing and foundation repair.
Sump Pump, Dehumidifier, Drainage System, and Vapor Barrier
Before & After Encapsulation
Concrete Leveling & Repair
Egress window & carbon fiber straps.

+29

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
99 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Acculevel, Inc. - Ohio
3.9(
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Serving Elmore, OH and surrounding areas

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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

398 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Uher Custom Concrete
5.0(
4
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Serving Elmore, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great company to deal with. They completed the job as quoted. My porch and steps look beautiful. Would recommend this company for a fair price and a job well done."
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength. 

For most brick cleaning jobs, including fireplace bricks, use a masonry sponge and a gentle cleaner. A simple solution of equal parts water and vinegar, or a few drops of dish soap in a bowl of water, can effectively remove grime. For tougher stains, you can use a dedicated masonry or fireplace cleaner. It is crucial to wet the bricks thoroughly with water before applying any cleaning solution to prevent the brick from absorbing it, and to rinse the surface completely afterward. Harsher cleaners containing bleach or ammonia should only be used as a last resort, and they should never be mixed together.

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.

This is largely dependent on the size and hardness of the rock, but a range of tools might work, including hammers, chisels, rock hammers, sledge hammers, and more. You'll need a jackhammer for the very biggest rock-breaking jobs.

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