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Top-Rated Masons in Highwood - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Olsen Tuckpointing Co
Olsen Tuckpointing Co
4.8(
112
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Highwood, 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 time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for 83 Masonry, LLC
83 Masonry, LLC
5.0(
14
)
Brick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish I was very satisfied with 83 Masonry LLC. Estimating was detailed and easy to read. Work was performed accurately and efficiently. Work site was cleaned after job was complete. I would recommend 83 Masonry LLC."
Brick work on Starbucks
Masonry Arches
Restaurant stone veneer
Specialty Masonry
Kenosha brick work

+17

Response time11 hrs
Response rate89%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great Masonry contractor. Had my Chimney rebuild from the roof up. The crews were professional, highly skilled and experienced. Reasonable price, Mario and Thomas also great to work with in the process. Top notch company! I will definitely use them again for future projects."
window lintel replacement
window lintel replacement
Chimney repair
Chimney repair
window beam repair

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JK Company, LLC
JK Company, LLC
4.9(
108
)
Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had decided on Tino and his company to complete and repair a large flagstone patio. I changed last minute to my original installer which cost me several thousand dollars I fired the company and JK and Tino and his crew cam in and corrected the problems! I canâ t say enough about this company they are amazing,professionals and knowledgeable any all aspects on stone and ,landscaping design. I am more than happy to refer and confirm their work Pam Sheldon Mettawa Il"
Patio
Drive
Patio
Patio
Entryway

+11

Response time1 day
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
21
)
Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Masonry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

It’s called cobblestone because it’s made of stones that are “cobbed” together. A cob is a term that refers to rounded lumps. Originally, cobblestone streets were made from pebbles and stones gathered from riverbeds that had been rounded over time by the passage of water. The term has nothing to do with a cobbler, which is the term for someone who makes and fixes shoes.

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

Use fire bricks for a brick pizza oven. These bricks are typically used for fireplaces and chimneys as they can withstand high temperatures from heat sources. If you attempt to use any other kind of bricks, it’s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case—and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case.

Common causes include weather exposure, moisture, and settling. Regular maintenance prevents significant damage.

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