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A O Handy, Inc.
4.5(
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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

"Excellent job! Josh and Billy did a great job - grading out the old lawn, smoothing it out and providing proper pitch and slope, installing a golf course type drain and seeding and matting the new lawn. They even worked hourly to distribute 10 yards of mulch when I requested it. They also returned to do 15 mulch rings around pine trees, which turned out great. They are qualified to do any and all landscape block and retaining walls - so I may be hiring them in the Spring to work on that. Good prices and quality work - I recommend C&R highly!"
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(
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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

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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

Discoloration ondifferent types of brick can range from harmless to red flag. For example, efflorescence that is caused by a buildup of water-soluble white salt is considered harmless. However, green or greenish-yellow stains are caused by salts that are harmful to brick. Staining can also be caused by rust, corrosion, lime run, soot, algae, or moss.

When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.

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.

When painting brick, each application method has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Spraying is significantly faster but may not penetrate deeply beyond the surface layer. Rolling is effective for working paint into the brick's texture but can be less effective on mortar joints. If you opt for a roller, choose a thick nap of at least a half-inch to ensure paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage. Using a brush is generally not recommended as it is very time-consuming and provides poor surface penetration. Ultimately, a combination of spraying followed by back-rolling is often the best strategy for a durable and even finish.

Stone can last anywhere from 15 to 100 years before it needs to be restored. You should clean your stone flooring or countertops regularly using cleaners designed for stone surfaces. Stay on top of vacuuming to prevent scratches from deteriorating stone faster, deep clean your stone surfaces using a pH-neutral cleaning solution at least once a year, and reseal the stone every one to five years, depending on foot traffic or usage.

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