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Avatar for JC & Son Masonry Inc
JC & Son Masonry Inc
4.6(
125
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"After receiving several estimates for the work ranging from $2,500 to over $15,000, I decided to proceed with JC & Son Masonry. Greg provided the initial estimate and his attention to detail, professionalism, and friendly / low-pressure demeanor impressed us from the beginning. He spent an hour walking around the property and noting the areas needing repair, took many pictures, and explained the scope of the work. He provided a detailed estimate with pictures and also made some helpful recommendations to address a drainage issue near our garage. When the time came to perform the work, Greg and his brother, Jake, sent their crew of skilled professionals, who showed up early every day exactly when they said they would, worked long hours (even in the summer heat), and did quality repairs. After the repairs were completed, Greg performed a "quality control" walk-through and noted a few areas needing touch up, which his crew promptly addressed the following week. I am very happy with work and would hire JC & Son Masonry again without hesitation. Greg and Jake run an old school (in a good way) family business that takes pride in performing quality masonry work. Highly recommended!"
Response time6 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for EB Masonry, Concrete & Deck Specialists
EB Masonry, Concrete & Deck Specialists
4.7(
90
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+5 more

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I and my condo building had a great experience with E&B Masonry. We had various leaks through our masonry exterior walls, and E&B were very knowledgeable in diagnosing the problem and how to address it. Their price was very fair for the amount and the quality of their work. They were attentive and thorough during the whole process, even addressing details that I hadn't even thought to ask about."
This is a gut and rehab combination of green siding and sand contrast color in stone and soffits
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Custom kitchen with gray countertop
Masonry work in progress
Finished facade for this two story home build by our firm

+97

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Olsen Tuckpointing Co
Olsen Tuckpointing Co
4.8(
112
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+3 more

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Chaffee Construction, Inc.
4.7(
149
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Scott Chaffee and his team did great work on my brick fence. He was prompt and communicative throughout the process. While I did not solicit a ton of bids for this particular job, Scott's quote was dramatically lower than the other bid I got (less than half). The work was just completed this week and it looks great. I will happily hire Scott again the next time I need masonry work done."
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing Inc
AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing Inc
4.1(
298
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+3 more

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Can't say enough good things about our experience with AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing. We had two holding walls with brick that was deteriorating. They power washed to identify which bricks needed to be removed and swapped out those bricks with new ones. In addition they replaced the capstones on the two walls with larger capstones to provide the walls more protection from the elements. Everything was sealed and completed flawlessly. The crew was experienced and professional. Since the work was done this summer, our walls don't even get wet from rain! We are so grateful for the expert repair but also the guidance that replacing the capstones would provide more of a long term solution. Highly recommend these guys for your masonry needs."
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Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Edmar Corporation
4.5(
25
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+3 more

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I just hired Edmar to replace a glass block window in our brick house with a more modern double hung window, and they did a great job! I've also hired them in the past to rebuild our parapet and replace other old windows and the work is always great. They're easy to coordinate schedules with and the quality of work is top notch. I'll definitely be hiring them again for any future masonry projects."
Tuckpointing and Repointing
Lintel Replacement
Chimney Rebuilding and Repair
Chimney Rebuilding and Repair
Parapet Wall Rebuilding and Repair

+38

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Touchstone Group Solutions, Inc.
Touchstone Group Solutions, Inc.
5.0(
29
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I chose touchstone they have very thorough description of what was involve in the job and most interesting was making the grout waterproof. In the description, they basically said that they were going to do the whole thing of the wall and I was not prepared for that and basically that is what they did. The important all four sides and everything worked on and they did over and above what I had expected them to do."
window lintel replacement
window lintel replacement
Chimney repair
Chimney repair
window beam repair

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for 83 Masonry, LLC
83 Masonry, LLC
5.0(
14
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Brick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

Brick and stone are durable, low-maintenance materials that offer excellent insulation, aesthetic appeal, and can increase property value.

Staining or painting brick isn’t something to do on a whim. Make sure you really want to live with stained brick, because once you apply the stain, it’s permanent. Sure, it will fade over time, but you can’t restore the brick to its natural tones after applying a stain or paint.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

You may not need a hammer drill if you’re planning on drilling one or two very small diameter holes in brick. For holes with a diameter of 3/16-inch or less, a regular drill with a masonry bit can do the job. However, the bit will heat up quickly, and the process will take significantly longer than with a hammer drill. Prepare to cool your drill bit down in a bucket of water more often.

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