Tuckpointing and masonry repair that holds up to Chicago winters
Family run out of Wood Dale, working within about an hour in every direction.
Masonry services
Most of what we do comes back to keeping water out of a wall. Here is where it usually gets in.
Tuckpointing & Repointing
Cut out failing mortar, repoint with a color-matched mix, stop the water.
Learn moreBrick & Masonry Repair
Spalled brick swapped out, cracks tracked to the cause, walls rebuilt when they need it.
Learn moreChimney Repair & Rebuilds
Crowns, flashing, and full rebuilds from the roofline up. The wettest, hardest-working masonry on the house.
Learn moreCaulking & Sealant Replacement
The cheapest water-intrusion fix there is, and the one most often skipped.
Learn morePatio, Paver & Walkway Rebuilds
Sunken, heaved and pitched-the-wrong-way hardscape, taken up and relaid on a proper base.
Learn moreLintel Replacement
Rusting steel above your windows expands with real force. Cracked brick above an opening usually starts here.
Learn moreStep & Stoop Rebuilds
The first thing every visitor touches, and usually the most weather-beaten masonry on the property.
Learn moreStone & Limestone Restoration
Greystone facades, limestone sills and stone trim, repaired with materials that will not harm the stone.
Learn moreMasonry Cleaning & Power Washing
Pressure and chemistry matched to the material. Brick is easy to clean and easy to ruin.
Learn moreMasonry Waterproofing
Keep water out of the wall without sealing moisture inside it. The distinction matters a great deal.
Learn moreFour steps, no surprises
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You call or send photos
Tell us what you are seeing. Photos of the wall, chimney or steps often tell us most of what we need before we come out.
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We walk the property
A full exterior inspection, with photos of everything that is failing and an honest note on what can wait.
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You get a written price
Itemized by elevation and by task, so you can see exactly what you are paying for. No pressure, no expiry date.
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We do the work
Protected landscaping, proper mortar, correct depth, and the site swept at the end of every day.
Straight answers, no sales pitch
If you read one of these and decide you do not need us yet, that is a good outcome.
The Mortar Mistake That Quietly Destroys Old Chicago Brick
Why hard modern mortar on a prewar home causes far more damage than the failing joints it replaced, and how to tell whether it has been done to yours.
ReadSpalling Brick: What Causes It and What to Do
Why brick faces pop off, why replacing the brick alone never works, and the four causes worth checking before anyone quotes you.
ReadChimney Repair or Rebuild: How to Tell the Difference
What separates a chimney that needs a crown and flashing from one that genuinely needs rebuilding, and why the answer matters by thousands of dollars.
ReadGet a free, no-pressure estimate
We look at the work, tell you honestly what needs doing, and put a written price in your hands. No expiring discounts, no follow-up calls three times a week.