Chicago Masonry Contractors
Brick repair, masonry restoration and chimney repair from North Shore Handyman
Call (312) 313-9394- 27 on the team
- 11+ years
- Licensed and insured
- Free estimates
Your brick has been standing there for 90 years, minding its own business, while the lake wind, the snow and the guy who backed into your garage all took their shots.
I'm Chris. If you're looking for masonry contractors Chicago property owners can actually get on the phone, my crew handles the masonry Chicago homes and buildings need, all over the city. There are 27 of us, and we've been at this for over 11 years, so when a masonry problem is part of something bigger, it all stays on one schedule.
Masonry Services We Handle in Chicago
Here's the brick and masonry work we handle.
Brick Repair
For brick repair Chicago homeowners call about, that means cracked, broken or crumbling bricks, whether it's a few at a time or a section of wall. We take out what's failed and set new brick that matches as closely as we can get it. Older Chicago brick can take some hunting.
Brick Wall Repair
If you need brick wall repair, we'll start by finding out why it failed. A wall can crack because of water, movement or an old repair done wrong. Fixing the crack without fixing the cause is how you get to do it twice.
Chimney Repair
A chimney takes more weather than any other part of your home. For chimney repair Chicago homes need, the job can range from a few loose bricks to rebuilding the top section. If your chimney's leaning, or you see brick pieces on the roof, call us soon.
Masonry Restoration
For masonry restoration Chicago building owners ask about, the goal is bringing an older brick building back without stripping out what makes it worth keeping. That matters here, because a lot of Chicago's charm is the brickwork.
Parapet Wall Repair and Lintel Repair
Parapets take weather from both sides, and rusting steel lintels push brick apart over your windows. Parapet wall repair and lintel repair aren't the sort of thing to put off, because the brick is up high and over people's heads.
Steps, Stoops and Garden Walls
Brick steps and stoops break down from salt and freezing. Garden walls and porch columns get pushed around by the ground and by age. We fix those as well.
What Masonry Repair Chicago Jobs Cost
What you'll pay depends on:
- How much is damaged. A few bricks and a whole section are very different jobs.
- Height and access. Scaffolding and tight gangways add to it.
- Matching. Finding brick that matches an older building takes effort.
- What's causing it. Rusted lintels or water problems need to be fixed along with the brick.
We'll come look and give you a free estimate, so you know what you're dealing with before you commit.
When Masonry Repair Is the Wrong Fix
If the brick is sound and only the mortar's failing, you may just need tuckpointing, which costs less. We'll say so. And if a wall is moving because of the foundation, brick work alone won't fix that, and foundation repair is a job we don't take on. We'll tell you what we're seeing, so you can call the right people first.
Why Hire Our Masonry Contractors
A lot of masonry companies can lay brick. What you want is someone who'll figure out why the brick failed, and then fix that too.
Here's what you get from our masonry contractors:
- The cause looked at, not only the crack
- Brick and mortar matched to your building as well as we can
- Licensed and insured, and one company responsible for the work
- Debris cleaned up before we leave
And we won't use words you need a dictionary for. If I say "lintel," I'll point at it.
Chicago Masonry Questions
Is a crack in my brick wall serious?
It can be. Hairline cracks in mortar are common, but wide, stair-step or growing cracks should be looked at. Call us, and we'll come take a look.
Can you match my old brick?
We'll get as close as we can. Older Chicago brick isn't always easy to find, and we'll tell you up front how close we expect to get.
Do I need a permit for masonry repair?
It depends on the work and the building. We'll go over what your project needs when we come out.
Do you work on commercial buildings?
Yes. We work on businesses as well as homes. Call and tell us about the building.
Call Our Chicago Masonry Crew
If you need a masonry company Chicago's weather hasn't beaten yet, call me at (312) 313-9394 or fill out the form. You'll get a free, no-pressure estimate.
See everything else our Chicago general contractor crew handles.
All the best,
Chris