Marion Restoration

About us

Marion Restoration is a masonry restoration company based in Chicago, Illinois. We are the only firm in the Midwest to employ certified conservators to ensure proper restoration and conservation of architectural details. With our senior staff’s combined masonry experience of 100 years we provide a variety of services which include: joint repointing and restoration, masonry reconstruction, brick repairs and restoration, stone repairs and restoration, cleaning and paint removal, concrete repairs and restoration, terra cotta restoration, tile restoration, monument conservation, fireplace restoration, window repair, traditional surface finishes, and consultation services. Our company specializes in evaluating, analyzing, and restoring historical commercial, residential, and institutional buildings to the highest standards. Located in Chicago, Illinois, we serve the entire Chicagoland area and surrounding states such as Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. Founded in 1980 we have become a leader in masonry restoration. Over the years we have worked on dozens of historical projects such as Graceland Cemetery in Chicago, North Point Water Tower in Milwaukee, the Dawes House – Evanston History Center, the United States Courthouse and Federal Building in Milwaukee, the Farmers and Merchants Union Bank in Columbus, the Felician Sisters Sanctuary in Chicago, the Keokuk Union Depot in Ohio, the First Congregational Church of Western Springs, the Deogircof sandstone fireplace in Chicago (See more projects on our website: http://marionrestoration.com/portfolio/ ). We also work with condominium associations, historic preservation societies, homeowners, institutions, consultants, general contractors, and architects and preserve and maintain the state of homes, churches, temples, synagogues, statues, schools, and other buildings and forms.

Business highlights

45 years of experience

Services we offer

& brick repair, Caulking, Chemical Cleaning, Concrete Repairs, Decorative Joint Finishes, Decorative Plaster Repair, Fireplace Restoration, Historic Stucco & Plaster Repair, Lime Mortar Repointing, Limewash Application, Lintel Replacement, Masonry Restoration- Cleaning, Masonry Staining, Monument Conservation, Mosaic & Tile Restoration, Parapet Reconstruction, Stone, Stone carving. Expansion Joint Systems, Terra Cotta, Waterproofing

Reviews
4.730 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
3%
3
0%
2
3%
1
3%
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CAROLYN B.
Oct 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,200
There was a language barrier. Once we started communicating via email it worked fine.

BEN W.
Sep 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
These guys put this stone back together molecule by molecule. The owner, who did the work was very knowledgeable and works with a international preservation group and gives seminars on this subject. (Being an architect myself,) I thought the job was very cost worthy. They spent a lot time on it and they also cleaned up well when they were done.

BARBARA R.
Aug 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,800
It went as expected. I would include that they covered the windows and doors during their work when this was needed which cut down a great deal on the dust and dirt that always comes inside in this kind of work.

DAVID N.
Oct 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,000
They took down all of the bricks, took them and cleaned them to be re-installed. We could not find the bricks anywhere to have them just replaced. We've used them in the past to rebuild our chimneys and were happy enough to re-hire them again. They did mortar analysis to make sure they mixed the mortar the same way the original was mixed. The mortar has to be the same consistency as the original to keep the bricks from cracking.

SAM Y.
Aug 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$52,000
I am very satisfied with the quality of work they did on a relatively large and challenging restoration project at a fair price. I highly recommend them.

DIANE P.
Jun 2005
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600
WE WERE EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH THE WORK THEY DID. THE STONE MASONRY WORK WAS EXCELLENT, AND THE TIMBER MANTEL ANCHORED WELL AND LEVEL ON ITS STONE SUPPORTS. MARIO MACHNICKI WAS VERY HELPFUL IN PROVIDING ADVICE ON AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS, AS WELL AS TECHNICAL ISSUES. THE CREW WAS PROFESSIONAL, AND COMPLETED ALL WORK ON TIME.

JENNIFER C.
Feb 2005
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
THEY PROVIDED WONDERFUL WORK. HE WAS HARD TO GET ORIGINAL QUOTE FOR WORK & OFTEN HARD TO REACH, BUT SPENT A LOT OF TIME DESCRIBING JOB & WORK REQUIRED WHEN WE DID GET AHOLD OF THEM AND HOW TO KEEP PROBLEMS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN. JOB WAS DONE VERY WELL. ALWAYS SHOWED UP ON TIME FOR APPOINTMENTS/WORK. WERE ABLE TO DO PART OF THE JOB AHEAD OF THE TIME ORIGINALLY ALLOCATED AS WE NEEDED IT DONE BEFORE ANOTHER CONTRACTOR COULD DO SOME HEATING WORK. HARD TO GRADE ON PRICE, AS WE CALLED SEVERAL COMPANIES, AND MARION WAS THE ONLY ONE WILLING TO TAKE ON OUR FOUNDATION WORK (SO NO OTHER QUOTES TO COMPARE IT TO). WE THINK WE GOT OUR MONEY'S WORTH, THOUGH.

ALLISON T.
Nov 2004
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
THERE WERE TWO TEAMS OF MASONS WHO COMPLETED THE WORK AND BOTH WERE EXCELLENT, TIMELY, EFFICIENT AND PROFESSIONAL. MOST IMPORTANTLY, WE FELT COMPLETELY CONFIDENT IN THEIR EXPERTISE.

LESLIE E.
Jul 2004
1.0
I CALLED AND LEFT MY NAME, NUMBER AND ADDRESS AND STATED MY REQUEST. I NEVER RECEIVED A RETURN CALL.
Response from Marion Restoration

"We sincerely apologize for your inconvenience however we have no record of your inquiry. Please contact us at 773-286-4100 and we will be happy to assist you in restoring your property."


LISA H.
Jul 2004
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000
I HAD WORK DONE AT DIFFERENT TIMES BASED ON MY RENOVATION TIME TABLE. I HAD TWO DIFFERNT CREWS COME OVEER THE COURSE OF THE WORK. BOTH CREWS WERE KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CONCERNED WITH DOING GOOD WORK.

AUDREY H.
Apr 2004
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
CAME AND TOOK PICTURES, LOOKED AT THE JOB. I STARTED TO THINK HE WAS NOT INTERESTED BECAUSE I HADN'T HEARD FROM HIM. THEN IN MY MAIL WAS THE MOST PROFESSIONAL, DETAILED ESTIMATE.

THOMAS H.
Jan 2004
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,370
APPROXIMATE COST IS THE TOTAL OF TWO JOBS THE FIRST BEING $6,470.00 AND THE SECOND BEING $5,900.00. EMPHASIZES RESTORATION PRICES COMPETITIVE TO THE OTHER FOUR ESTIMATES, WORKS QUICKLY, CLEANS UP WELL AND GAVE OPTIONS FOR BRICK WORK.
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FAQ

Marion Restoration is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
No, Marion Restoration does not offer free project estimates.
No, Marion Restoration does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Marion Restoration does not offer a senior discount.
No, Marion Restoration does not offer emergency services.
No, Marion Restoration does not offer warranties.