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A O Handy, Inc.
4.5(
110
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"What a wonderful experience! We needed alot of work done on our chimney as well as work on the first floor brick of the exterior of our tudor-style home. It was built back in 1976 and given the steep incline it was very difficult to see exactly how bad it really was unless a scaffold was put up to do the estimate. Once the scaffold was put up to start the work the extent of deterioration was revealed, which was more than anticipated. They alerted us to this but did the additional work. Their work was amazing! Very fine with attention to detail even though their profit had to have been muc less. The selection of brick and mortar that would blend in with the 1976 brick and mortar that was there was outstanding. Price was very fair. I cannot recommend them enough. Not only can you trust them, but you will be so very happy with their skill, expertise and their work product. I would not consider anyone else if future masonry work is ever needed down the road."
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+11

Response time1 day
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
21
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Efrain’s is the best in the business!!! He and his crew are so wonderful- they are perfectionists- they are totally dependable and to top it off they are so nice!!’ I wholly endorse this company. I have used their services for several years now for spring and fall cleanup as well as lawn maintenance. Efrain also did stone work for the front of my house He also redid a section of the association retaining stone wall. Really top notch job!! You can’t go wrong with this company!!!"
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+3

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Perma-Seal Basement Systems
4.4(
1,518
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was our second time working with Permeseal. Had a great experience the first time was they remediated four foundation cracks. This time, stabilized concrete steps that had pulled away from house, amd leveled out a sidewalk.. They explained the remediation effort and went to work. Very conscientious and true craftsmen."
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Blower door test
Old insulation removal
New blown insulation
Perma-Seal Attic Insulation

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elevated Escapes LLC
4.9(
49
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job done right! These guys really take pride in their work and it shows!!!! They are super easy to work with. They are upfront and honest, any time they hit a snag, they brought it to my attention immediately and worked on solutions. We are already planning on having them back to do our front patio area. I highly recommend them for any landscaping project. I cannot say enough good things. The project turned out amazing!!!! They were amazing joy to work with"
Fountain and pump are installed and working properly, last but not least Mississippi stone for the finishing touches!
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ARTIFICIAL GRASS INSTALLATION
RETAINING WALL AND RISE/RUN BLOCK EDGING
Landscaping

+400

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Professional Concrete Inc
4.5(
58
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We are totally satisfied with the professionalism, skill, work ethic and overall attention to detail provided by Hector Martinez and his extremely capable crew. This is a contractor you can trust. They completed the job timely once they had started. Prices are fair. Our emphasis was on the quality of the materials and workmanship rather than the cheapest contractor we could find, as value is important to us. We feel this concrete will endure for many years to come. We plan to hire Hector again for additional masonry projects."
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+5

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RS Martinez Concrete Contractors Inc.
5.0(
16
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"RS Martinez was very professional, efficient and polite and they did 5 star work. They cleaned up after the job was done and left a meticulous site when they were gone. I would highly recommend R S Martinez Concrete to anyone who needs concrete flat work done."
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+12

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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U.S. Waterproofing
4.2(
597
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1957

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wonderful company.  Came over and told me not to spend my money with
them but instead gave me a home tip on how to protect my foundation
myself.  Spent at least 15 minutes walking me through the steps. 
Incredibly professional and generous with their time.
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Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roberto Nova Landscaping
4.7(
40
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"We are very happy with the results of our landscaping project. Thank you Roberto and Cindy for making a 25 year old retaining wall look great again. I will refer you to my friends and family."
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+10

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, as long as the cut is clean and the brick remains structurally sound, you can reuse it. Reusing brick is especially common for landscaping, edging, and small masonry repairs. Just make sure to file down any sharp edges before handling or installing it.

A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly outdoor brick pizza ovens—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons.

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.

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.

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

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