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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 Hometown, 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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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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 Hometown, 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
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zandstra Masonry, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I worked with Dan of Zandstra Masonry on a brick mailbox project and he was professional throughout the entire project. The work was outstanding and most of our neighbors are considering doing the same thing. Fairly priced and completed within promised time frame. There was some confusion on payment terms, but Dan resolved it immediately. High integrity! Would use again for any masonry project."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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5 Star Concrete & Construction
4.4(
152
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Promptly responded to my request for quote, was fairly priced and was able to get the job done within a few days. Team was careful not to impact the surrounding garden and cleaned up all the debris after. Really happy with 5 Star Concrete's work!"
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+79

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Real Seal LLC
5.0(
252
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Repair+3 more

Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After meeting with salesperson Tony, it was determined that we had a couple of foundation cracks that needed sealing, and we could probably benefit from the installation of a drain tile system. However, I was reluctant to have torn up the finished portion of the basement. Tony suggested instead that we install a partial drain tile system in the unfinished part of the basement, as that was where our seepage problem was. Really appreciated the fact that I was not pressured into spending more time and money than was actually necessary -- a rarity these days. The entire staff -- from Amanda and Erica at the home office to the onsite crew and the owner himself, Austin, who came out the next day and waited an hour with me for a village inspector who never showed up -- was wonderful. The installers were punctual and uber tidy; when they were finished, you couldn't even tell that work had been performed. The next major storm will be the true test, of course, but I'm pretty confident are basement will be as dry as a bone."
Before and After Crack Repair
I Beam Supports
Polyjacking in Darien
Our Carbon Fiber Straps Repair Before, During, and After
Crack repaired with Carbon Fiber Staples

+39

Response time10 hrs
351 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
44
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"J&P were very responsive and easy to work with. Juan answered all our questions and offered good suggestions without pressuring us to do more than we wanted. In the end, our paver and new step looked great. We were pleased with their work and would definitely recommend."
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+50

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

Yes, you can technically use a pressure washer to remove paint from brick, but it comes with a significant risk of damaging the brick surface. A high-power pressure washer can be fast but may leave the brick looking unsightly. The recommended method is to first apply a chemical paint stripper, following the product's instructions, and then use a stiff metal bristle brush or a pressure washer on a low-pressure setting to remove the loosened paint. Due to the risk of damage, it is often best to hire a professional who can use low-stress methods.

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.

You can use adhesive strips to hang lights on brick—just make sure you get outdoor mounting tape and not just any old double-sided tape for your project.

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

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