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Masonry restoration in Chicago

Chicago is full of older brick and stone buildings. We restore damaged walls, rebuild failed sections and bring the facade back, keeping the original character of the building.

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Restored three-story brick apartment building in Chicago

When restoration makes sense

  • An older building with a worn, weathered facade
  • Earlier repairs with mismatched brick or mortar
  • Sections of wall that have collapsed or failed
  • Dirty or stained brick and stone
  • You are planning to renovate and the masonry needs work first

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

How we do it

  1. 01

    Survey the building

    We walk the walls with you and note what’s damaged and why.

  2. 02

    Plan the work

    You get a clear estimate and schedule before we start.

  3. 03

    Repair and rebuild

    Damaged brick is replaced, failed sections are rebuilt and joints repointed.

  4. 04

    Clean and finish

    The facade is cleaned so old and new masonry blend together.

Before & after

Before and after

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

Rebuilt brick wall and doorway after masonry restoration Collapsed brick wall around a doorway before restoration Before After
Collapsed wall section rebuilt

More photos from the job site

  • Brick wall opening during masonry restoration work
  • Chicago brick three-flat with decorative brickwork
  • Brick house with brick garden walls by the entrance
  • Scaffolding with safety netting on a Chicago building during masonry work

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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Frequently asked questions

What is masonry restoration?

It’s the repair and rebuilding of older brick and stone so the structure is sound again and looks the way it should, without replacing more than necessary.

Can you rebuild a collapsed section of wall or a doorway?

Yes. See the collapsed wall project in our before and after photos below.

How long does a restoration take?

It depends on the size of the job. We agree on a schedule with you in the estimate before work starts.

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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Brick wall after crack repair and repointing

Masonry Repair

Cracked or spalling brick, step cracks, loose or bulging walls: repaired and rebuilt to match the original.

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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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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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