Naperville covers an enormous range of building ages, and the work we do there reflects that.
In and around the historic district there are genuinely old buildings with limestone and soft-mortar brickwork, where the traditional approach applies: lime mortar, matched profiles, gentle cleaning.
North and east, the 1970s and 80s subdivisions are now at the age where full repointing of the weather elevations is normal, and chimneys are usually overdue for crown and flashing work.
South and west, the large 1990s and 2000s subdivisions are a different job again. Modern brick veneer over sheathing, with control joints that rely on sealant. The mortar on these homes is usually still fine. What fails is the caulking: window and door perimeters, control joints, and the transitions between brick and siding or stone accents. Twelve to twenty years is a normal life for that sealant, and replacing it is inexpensive compared to what water in a wall costs.
There is also a lot of paver hardscape on the newer Naperville stock, and a good deal of it was built on a base that is not holding up.
What we typically see in Naperville
- Genuinely historic homes in and around the downtown district
- 1970s and 80s subdivision building north and east
- Large 1990s and 2000s subdivisions south and west with brick veneer and stone accents
- Extensive paver hardscape on the newer stock
Services we offer in Naperville
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 moreNeighborhoods we cover
- Historic district and downtown
- Naper Grove
- Cress Creek
- Ashbury
- White Eagle
- Tall Grass
- Hobson West
Common questions
Do you travel to Naperville?
Yes, regularly. It is about a half hour from the shop and well inside our service area.
My house is from 2002 and the caulking is splitting. Is that normal?
Completely normal. Exterior sealant on modern brick veneer typically needs replacing somewhere between twelve and twenty years, and it is one of the cheapest things you can do to keep water out of a wall.