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

Approved

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
90 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!!!"
Walkway
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+3

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Elevated Escapes LLC
4.9(
49
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

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!
Pondless Waterfall
ARTIFICIAL GRASS INSTALLATION
RETAINING WALL AND RISE/RUN BLOCK EDGING
Landscaping

+400

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Perma-Seal Basement Systems
4.4(
1,514
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Thermal imaging
Blower door test
Old insulation removal
New blown insulation
Perma-Seal Attic Insulation

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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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(
38
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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 time3 days
Response rate90%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

In most cases, painting your brick house is a fine idea that can open up new aesthetic possibilities. However, the paint can slightly shorten the life span of brick, especially if moisture gets trapped underneath the paint layer. Once you paint, you’ll have to keep up with maintenance to avoid flaking and blisters.

In some cases, black stains on brick are caused by organic substances like algae and mold. However, it's more likely that the black spots you're noticing on your bricks come from carbon from vehicle exhaust or soot. Black stains can usually be removed by scrubbing the brick with a brush and masonry cleaner or power washing.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

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