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Q: How long do brick and brick veneer siding last?

• <div><p>Solid brick structures can last a century or more, potentially 100 to 150 years with proper maintenance like tuckpointing. Without major repairs, classic red bricks may last 20 to 40 years. Brick veneer siding is also a long-lasting material, with a lifespan ranging from 50 to 100 years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. To maintain brick veneer, you should scrub it annually with a special detergent and a soft-bristled broom. It's also important to inspect the bricks and mortar regularly and hire a masonry contractor for any necessary repairs, such as fixing worn mortar or bowing bricks.</p></div>

Q: Does a brick fence add value to a home?

• <div><p>Yes, brick walls often add value to a home. For starters, many people love the look of brick walls, so they can enhance your home's aesthetic appeal and add warmth to your property, especially when it aligns with the rest of your neighborhood's look. They also provide privacy and security, which can further increase the resale value of your home.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to prime or seal a brick fireplace before painting?

• <div><p>Yes, it is essential to prime or seal a brick fireplace before painting. Brick is a porous and highly absorbent material, so without a primer, paint can seep into the surface, resulting in uneven coverage and allowing the natural brick color to show through. To avoid this, apply one or two coats of a masonry primer. The primer will seal the brick and provide a smooth, uniform layer for the paint to adhere to. Ensure the primer is completely dry before applying the topcoat of paint.</p></div>

Q: What do I look for when buying a brick house?

• <div><p>There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.</p><ul><li><p><b>Lintels:</b> Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion</p></li><li><p><b>Mortar:</b> Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.</p></li><li><p><b>Walls:</b> Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.</p></li><li><p><b>Cracks:</b> If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Should I drill into the brick or the mortar joints?

• <div><p>You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick&mdash;something that&rsquo;s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it&rsquo;s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-anchors-for-brick.htm">brick anchoring</a>, you'll need to check the manufacturer&rsquo;s recommendations and adjust accordingly.</p></div>

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Last update on October 27, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Working with Cody was a great experience from start to finish. Very informative about the products, thorough through the sales process, and a very clean wood stove install in the end. I'd be happy to work with these guys again on future projects.
Earth Sense Energy Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2025
Very professional and safe. Had a bunch of leaning dead oaks that were going to fall on my house. George was able to get them down with no damage to my property. Courteous. Very reasonable price.
Catman Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
Joe was extremely professional and knowledgeable! Will contact him again. Joe also gave a quote for other things I need fixed from flooring to painting! Great guy and company!
Caliber Home Improvement
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Reviewed in April 2024
Excellent work! Would highly recommend!
Good Vibrations Renovation
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Reviewed in December 2023
Excellent service, cleaned our chimney and fireplace, would recommend their service to others.
Chimney Mechanix LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Dan and his partner were very skilled. I had 3 tree's very close to my house that were about 40 feet tall. There were other trees in the yard as well and they dropped them perfectly without disturbing them as well as keeping them away from the house and deck. Very professional, reasonably...
DF Landworx
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Reviewed in April 2023
Spectacular! From start to finish the process with this company was outstanding. Great communication throughout the experience. The owner took me step by step through the process, gave me a more then fair quote, and completed the project in a seemless and timely manner. The owner and workers...
Green Bay Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Got this contractor from Angi! Was very happy with the experience, quality of work, and delivering what I asked for. I would recommend them now and in the future. They have dedicated project management and that really help to keep things on track, answer my questions, etc. Special call out...
Limitless Renovations Statewide, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Did what he said he was going to do
America Roofing
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Reviewed in July 2021
This company did an e great job of trimming out all the dead branches of our tree. The tree's canopy was brought up slightly and uniformly so the tree looks beautiful again. They also did an exceptional job at cleaning up everything afterward. There was no damage to our lawn or the plants around...
National Tree Service, LLC
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Erie Home

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Serving Crivitz, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

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"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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Acculevel, Inc. - Wisconsin

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"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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Serving Crivitz, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"Work starts end of June, but I was very satisfied with all the planning help and my questions were all answered to my satisfaction. I look forward to their work on my project."

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B And B Basement Repairs LLC

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"Amazing work and great Customer service!"

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Precision Basement Repair

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"Cracks in wall of basement ."

This is pretty typical of what you see when you open a floor. A great deal of water I see that concrete floor!

With the previous work, they had used a garden hose to try to guide the water to drain tile. Seven out of 10 of the garden hoses were clogged with stone. If someone talks to you about using garden hoses as a part of the project, move on.

After cleaning the crack, we install ports that we will inject our polyurethane foam that expands up to 20 times, filling the crack from the inside all the way out to the outer wall.

Not every home has a “true footing”. In this case, while the wall didn’t look great it was extremely solid, so it made for a very smooth project from beginning to end.

Installation of a new sump pit and sump pump.

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Custom Craft Environmental

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Serving Crivitz, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

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"He had a cancellation and was able to come out the day I called. He verified that we actually didn't have mold growing in the one area. Since that area was connected to an indoor hot tub room, he checked the tub room just to verify that all was ok in there. He gave me some tips on preventing mold in that tub room and informed me about some other areas to watch (as this was in the basement and we have had water get inside with heavy rain) and I asked him about some marks on my basement ceiling. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. Will definitely be calling if need for future services."

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Nicholas Palm Tile and Stone

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Serving Crivitz, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

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"Nic was professional, courteous, and ensured that I was happy and satisfied with his work. I would definitely hire him again to help with my future home projects."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Crivitz, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Small jobs welcome

"The workers were friendly and cared about their work. They arrived on time and worked until dark. Never had home contractors more dedicated to their craft."

Response time8 hrs

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Everdry Waterproofing

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Serving Crivitz, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"I had mold all over in my west side of my basement they sealed and cleaned up the basement . My basement is clean and dry for two years now and is all painted. They did a Great job making sure everything was protected and finished to my liking !"

Response time1 day

Response rate92%

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Armatti’s Trucking and Excavating

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Serving Crivitz, WI and surrounding areas

"They were good and it went very well.They were on time,quick about their work and I totally recommend them all the time.They were very nice company to hire and to work with."

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Solid brick structures can last a century or more, potentially 100 to 150 years with proper maintenance like tuckpointing. Without major repairs, classic red bricks may last 20 to 40 years. Brick veneer siding is also a long-lasting material, with a lifespan ranging from 50 to 100 years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. To maintain brick veneer, you should scrub it annually with a special detergent and a soft-bristled broom. It's also important to inspect the bricks and mortar regularly and hire a masonry contractor for any necessary repairs, such as fixing worn mortar or bowing bricks.

Yes, brick walls often add value to a home. For starters, many people love the look of brick walls, so they can enhance your home's aesthetic appeal and add warmth to your property, especially when it aligns with the rest of your neighborhood's look. They also provide privacy and security, which can further increase the resale value of your home.

Yes, it is essential to prime or seal a brick fireplace before painting. Brick is a porous and highly absorbent material, so without a primer, paint can seep into the surface, resulting in uneven coverage and allowing the natural brick color to show through. To avoid this, apply one or two coats of a masonry primer. The primer will seal the brick and provide a smooth, uniform layer for the paint to adhere to. Ensure the primer is completely dry before applying the topcoat of paint.

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion
Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.
Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.
Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

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