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Masonry repair in Chicago

Cracked bricks, step cracks, loose or bulging walls: we find the cause, repair the damage and rebuild with matching brick and mortar so the wall is sound again.

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New brick wall built along a basement foundation

Signs your masonry needs repair

  • Stair-step cracks running through the mortar joints
  • Bricks that are chipped, flaking or breaking apart
  • Bulging, leaning or sagging sections of wall
  • Loose or missing bricks
  • Water getting into the wall

Not sure? Send us a few photos and we’ll tell you what the wall needs.

How we do it

  1. 01

    Find the cause

    We look at what’s damaging the wall, so the repair lasts instead of cracking again.

  2. 02

    Remove damaged brick

    Broken and failing bricks and mortar are carefully taken out.

  3. 03

    Rebuild to match

    The wall is rebuilt with matching brick and mortar, laid in the original pattern.

  4. 04

    Tuckpoint and clean

    We finish the joints and clean the wall so the repair blends in.

Before & after

Before and after

Photos from our own projects. Drag the slider to compare.

Brick wall after crack repair and repointing Brick wall with long step cracks before repair Before After
Cracked brick wall repaired and repointed
Brick gable wall after rebuilding and tuckpointing Weathered brick gable wall with loose bricks before repair Before After
Gable wall rebuilt and tuckpointed

More photos from the job site

  • Mason crew rebuilding a yellow brick wall from scaffolding

Helpful guides

Chicago brick three-flat with decorative brickwork

What should a masonry estimate include?

What a written masonry or tuckpointing estimate should include, so you can compare quotes in Chicago fairly and avoid surprises.

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Brick house with brick garden walls by the entrance

How to choose a masonry contractor in Chicago

Licensed, insured, written estimate: what to check before hiring a tuckpointing or masonry contractor in Chicago.

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Mason crew rebuilding a yellow brick wall from scaffolding

DIY tuckpointing or hire a mason?

Can you tuckpoint yourself? See when a small DIY repair is fine, what can go wrong and when to call a Chicago mason.

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Frequently asked questions

Can cracked brick be repaired without rebuilding the whole wall?

Often yes. It depends on the cause and how far the damage goes. We inspect the wall and tell you what it really needs.

Why do bricks flake and crumble?

When water gets into brick and freezes and thaws over and over, the surface breaks away. Fixing the water problem is part of a lasting repair.

Do you work on commercial buildings?

Yes. We take residential and commercial projects, from small repairs to larger wall rebuilds.

Other services

Red brick wall with fresh tuckpointed mortar joints

Tuckpointing

We grind out worn, crumbling mortar joints and fill them with fresh mortar, stopping water before it damages the brick.

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Red brick chimney after tuckpointing

Chimney Repair

New chimney crowns, tuckpointing, brick replacement and full rebuilds above the roofline.

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Rebuilt brick wall and doorway after masonry restoration

Masonry Restoration

Older brick and stone buildings brought back to life: damaged sections rebuilt, original character kept.

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Brick wall half cleaned with a power washer, before and after

Power Washing

Dirt, mildew and staining removed from brick, stone and concrete without damaging the surface.

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Yellow brick building facade after tuckpointing and cleaning

Window Caulking

Fresh, airtight seals around windows and doors that stop drafts, leaks and moisture.

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Tell us about your project

Send a few photos or describe the problem, and we’ll get back to you with next steps and an estimate.

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