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Groundworks
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Arlington, SD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sinan Sugurgeci was the inspector who did the inspection. I was very impressed with his knowledge and presentation of services to be done. He is the main reason why I decided to hire Innovative Basement Authority to perform the necessary work"
Foundation
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing

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Westover Masonry, LLC
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Brick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Arlington, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you are looking for someone to do masonry work, I would highly recommend you contact Westover. We hired them to build a wall for our Veterans Honor Park to match an existing wall and we are very pleased at how it has turned out. They are professionals that due outstanding work."
Response time3 hrs
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Blackburn Foundation Repair, LLC
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Arlington, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Price was higher then other contractors"
Crawl Space Repair
Crawl Space Repair
Response time1 day
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N&S Contracting
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Concrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Arlington, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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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Integrity Services
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14
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Arlington, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a very good professional job. I was very satisfied with them. They showed up when they said they would and completed the job to my satisfaction."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

To stain brick, you should use a product specifically formulated for brick, concrete, or other masonry surfaces. These stains are designed to penetrate the porous surface of the brick and bond with it. This is different from paint, which sits on the surface and is prone to peeling, flaking, and trapping moisture that can cause damage. Water-based brick stains are often recommended because they are easy to apply, even for DIYers, and they allow the brick to breathe. Avoid using regular paint on brick, as it will not adhere properly and can lead to future maintenance problems.

Yes, it is normal to see some minor hairline cracks in brick or mortar over time, often due to natural foundation settling. However, not all cracks are harmless. You should be concerned and contact a masonry professional for an inspection if you notice cracks that are getting wider or longer, or if new ones keep appearing. Other serious warning signs that can indicate significant structural or foundation damage include large vertical cracks (especially those that widen as they go up), stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, and deep horizontal cracks. Factors like temperature changes, moisture, and structural loading can also cause cracks to form or worsen.

The best color to paint a brick fireplace comes down to personal taste. However, neutral colors—like white or gray—will open the space and create a bright modern look, making them popular options. However, choosing a bold color can turn your fireplace into a feature piece that will be the talk of all family gatherings. 

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

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.

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