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Groundworks

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Groundworks

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Customers say: Super punctual
27 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

Established in 2005, Innovative Basement Authority stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Minnesota & part of North Dakota, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Innovative Basement Authority proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At IBA, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! BC765730 (MN)

"Work crew arrived right on time, Chad and Josh were very friendly, went through the project with me, answered my questions and promptly went to work. They also went through the completed job with me. I am very happy with the results of their work."

Michelle L on November 2024

Established in 2005, Innovative Basement Authority stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Minnesota & part of North Dakota, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Innovative Basement Authority proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At IBA, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! BC765730 (MN)

"Work crew arrived right on time, Chad and Josh were very friendly, went through the project with me, answered my questions and promptly went to work. They also went through the completed job with me. I am very happy with the results of their work."

Michelle L on November 2024

J & C Construction

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J & C Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We take great pride in our 8 years of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' 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.

"They are very professional, very on time, did really good work, and I cannot be happier."

Bryan B on April 2021

We take great pride in our 8 years of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' 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.

"They are very professional, very on time, did really good work, and I cannot be happier."

Bryan B on April 2021

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Blackburn Foundation Repair, LLC

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Blackburn Foundation Repair, LLC

4.83(
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Customers say: Quality work
95 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

Blackburn Basement Systems has been providing the best in basement waterproofing, crawl space and foundation repair, concrete leveling, and radon mitigation in South Dakota, and Eastern Wy, since 1992. We offer a variety of solutions for the multitude of issues that result from below grade construction throughout South Dakota. Thousands of homes, businesses and government agencies have been serviced by our trained professional installers throughout South Dakota, and Eastern Wy. We are proud to say we have 500 reviews with 4.8 stars!

"Good job"

Dominik C on September 2024

Blackburn Basement Systems has been providing the best in basement waterproofing, crawl space and foundation repair, concrete leveling, and radon mitigation in South Dakota, and Eastern Wy, since 1992. We offer a variety of solutions for the multitude of issues that result from below grade construction throughout South Dakota. Thousands of homes, businesses and government agencies have been serviced by our trained professional installers throughout South Dakota, and Eastern Wy. We are proud to say we have 500 reviews with 4.8 stars!

"Good job"

Dominik C on September 2024

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Jacob Johnke Construction and Works

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Jacob Johnke Construction and Works

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Lawn care, snow removal, landscaping, tree trimming, concrete, deck building, demolition work, interior trim and finish work, handyman items. "Jack of all trades". I do it all. Everything from lawn and snow, to construction jobs like deck building, concrete, landscaping jobs, all the way to interior items like trim work and demolition work. I also do lots of handyman work. If I do not know how to do it, I will help you find someone who does. I have been doing all of these things since I was 12 years old, I have worked for a construction company my whole life and have picked up many different skills.

Lawn care, snow removal, landscaping, tree trimming, concrete, deck building, demolition work, interior trim and finish work, handyman items. "Jack of all trades". I do it all. Everything from lawn and snow, to construction jobs like deck building, concrete, landscaping jobs, all the way to interior items like trim work and demolition work. I also do lots of handyman work. If I do not know how to do it, I will help you find someone who does. I have been doing all of these things since I was 12 years old, I have worked for a construction company my whole life and have picked up many different skills.

Puckett Property Maintenance, LLC

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Puckett Property Maintenance, LLC

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14 years of experience

Puckett Property Maintenance, LLC is a general home and property maintenance and property preservation service. Company began in Colorado and has been in business since August of 2011. Free in home estimates for all our services. We accept cash, check and debit/credit cards for your convenience.

Puckett Property Maintenance, LLC is a general home and property maintenance and property preservation service. Company began in Colorado and has been in business since August of 2011. Free in home estimates for all our services. We accept cash, check and debit/credit cards for your convenience.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

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

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

If you’re attempting to mix and pour your own mortar, expect to pay between $5 to $10 for an 80-pound bag of mix. The cost to repair mortar, however, can range from $300 to $500 for a 20-square-foot wall. The larger the area and the more extensive the repair, the higher the cost.

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.

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