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JPL Masonry
4.9(
38
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jon and his team were outstanding. They were extremely professional with quick and effective communication. His level of expertise was evident in both his scoping of the job and in his work. When I asked for additional repairs, beyond the original scope, Jon was able to fit this extra work in for a much lower price than I expected. All the work done was top quality, and their cleanup at the end was commendable. I enthusiastically recommend JPL Masonry!"
Fireplace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Fireplace

+54

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AM Masonry
4.6(
31
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I contacted Tony about building a retaining wall in my front yard. Upon receiving my call, Tony was able to schedule an appointment for later that day and gave me a quote within 24 hours. Tony's quote was nearly half of price that competitors gave me. Tony began work literally within the week. He told me he would be at my home at 800 am, and he was there and working by 730 am. He completed the job in three days. On top of completing beautiful work, he was conscientious and respectful of the area surrounding where he was working. He completed a MAJOR construction project at my home, yet there was not a single blade of grass moved out of place. His attention to detail was remarkable. I am incredibly happy with the final result and my experience of working with Tony and AM Masonry. I would encourage you to contact him and work with him for any of your masonry needs."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Olsen Tuckpointing Co
4.8(
112
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1964

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Another outstanding job by Olsen. We requested and received a proposal last fall for work to be done. Proposal was easy to understand, covered all work wanted and provided on very timely basis. Early spring they delivered brick samples for our approval and began work a few days later. Work was preformed very quickly, very professionally and of the best quality. They thoroughly cleaned up each day and after completion. We strongly recommend Olsen to everyone needing masonry work. Another satisfied customer, again."
Before tuckpointing – note the cracked and missing mortar and stone.
After tuckpointing is complete.
Chimney Before
Chimney After
Chimney Before

+15

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Terrace Masonry, Inc.
4.0(
94
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I had a new cap, the top six courses of brick replaced, and the rest tuck-pointed on my fireplace chimney. The chimney looks new, the worksite looks as though they were never here. Hardworking, respectable guys who would always take time to answer questions. Beautiful work at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended."
Random Stone Style
Garage With Arch
Back Entrance To Home
Added Gable
 chimney under const.

+54

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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83 Masonry, LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience with 83 Masonry was EXCELLENT! We hired them to tuck-point and partially rebuild our two chimneys. They started the project on time and showed up everyday ahead of time. We have new roof and AC, so before they started any work, they have protected the roof and build protection canopy over the AC to make sure nothing would get damaged. Very professional, knowledgeable, punctual and safe. Not only were the chimneys fixed, they improved the look of the house. We are EXTREMELY happy with the craftsmanship and we would recommend them for any type of masonry work."
Brick work on Starbucks
Masonry Arches
Restaurant stone veneer
Specialty Masonry
Kenosha brick work

+17

Response time11 hrs
Response rate87%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FPG Chimney & Masonry
5.0(
42
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed my chimney rebuilt from the roof line up. I picked a brick that was not available so they chose for me and it was a perfect match to my roof and siding. The team was very polite and they cleaned up everything very nicely. Would recommend them to family & friends."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Salgado's Brick Paving Services
5.0(
65
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very happy with the work done by Greg and his team. We had a big project including both our brick paver driveway and a large flagstone patio. Greg and team worked with us to scope the project, identify what was needed and explain why, and ultimately design a solution with our budget in mind. They were very professional and the communication was excellent throughout. Would absolutely recommend the Salgado team...very pleased with the entire process and the exceptional outcome! Cannot recommend highly enough!"
Before and After Spring 2023
Flagstone upgrade
Stoop upgrade
Flagstone Project
Driveway extension

+32

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
21
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great family business, hard working guys finished big retaining wall project sooner than expected and on budget. Great communication throughout the process, showed up on time, very knowledgeable. Took extra steps to make everything look nice as well as functional. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced contractor!"
Walkway
Walkway
Patio
Patio
Patio

+3

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Atlas Restoration LLC
4.6(
205
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Crews were professional and thorough. Proposals could be faster for additional work. Otherwise, administrative and management follow-up was very good."
Sump Pump Installation
Foundation Repair
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Sump Pump Installation
Crawl Space Encapsulation

+17

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

A chimney cleaning brick or log can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.

To stain brick, you should use a product specifically formulated for brick, concrete, or other masonry surfaces. These stains are designed to penetrate the porous surface of the brick and bond with it. This is different from paint, which sits on the surface and is prone to peeling, flaking, and trapping moisture that can cause damage. Water-based brick stains are often recommended because they are easy to apply, even for DIYers, and they allow the brick to breathe. Avoid using regular paint on brick, as it will not adhere properly and can lead to future maintenance problems.

Yes, an outdoor fireplace should use fire bricks. Fire bricks are specially designed to withstand high levels of heat and thus won’t crack as easily as regular bricks when exposed to the intense heat inside a fireplace.

When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

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