Susan B.
Extremely satisfied with the work that Mario and his crew did. Very professional, attentive and great attention to detail. Would not hire any other company for Masonry work.
F & M MASONRY CONSTRUCTION INC.
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Last update on October 14, 2025
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- Doug D.
From initial consult to finished product Supreme Masonry was professional and trustworthy in every aspect of their work. Peter came right out for an estimate and explained what he would do in detail and answered all my questions. I received an estimate the same day of our first meeting. As...
Supreme Masonry, Inc. - Edis C.
Alfredo team did a marvelous job and I would recommend them to anyone who is doing masonry work in there house. They were on time and cleaned up all the work after them. I would hire them 100% again.
- Mark H.
Crew did a fantastic job in very hot weather. Took longer than expected due to need to replace significant amount of plywood sheeting. Only found a few nails that were left (expected many more). also did not invoice until all work scheduled was done (had some masonry also done).
Peterson Roofing Inc - Tod M.
Tore off and completely resplaced our roof. They also did masonry work on our chimney.
- David R.
Hynek came out to look at the problem. He pinpointed the issue and while he does not do that work, explained the best repair approach and gave me other suggestions to deal with the water issue that was causing the windows to leak. I appreciate him taking time to come out and look at the...
Hynek Construction - Judith L.
Professionalism was apparent from my first contact with the owner, Jason Kaufmann, who came for an estimate last fall. He walked the entire property and examined all surfaces. At that time, Jason answered my questions with patience and provided explanations that furthered my understanding of...
- Kathryn H.
Joseph James Construction installed a mechanism to divert rainwater away from the chimney and repaired badly worn masonry. We experienced significant rainfall the following day -- dry as a bone. We are very pleased with the results and highly recommend Joseph James Construction.
JOSEPH JAMES CONSTRUCTION INC
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Fortune Restoration
6619 N Lincoln Ave
Fortune Restoration
6619 N Lincoln Ave
Customers say: Quality work
201 local quotes requested
46 years of experience
Fortune Restoration is a full service painting, tuckpointing, and restoration company that serves residential homeowners from Hyde Park to Lincoln Park to Oak Park and River Forest, and the entire North Shore and Western Suburbs. Commercial, industrial and institutional projects are also taken on throughout the Chicagoland area. Additional email - [email protected] Additional contact name - Mr. Bob Fortune, Mr. Tom Fortune.
"Fortune Restoration in Lincolnwood, Illinois has provided painting and restoration on the historic Noble-Seymour-Crippen House (Chicago's oldest--1833) for more than the past two decades. They strongly believe in preserving historical properties, while providing exceptional service and attentive care to architectural details so necessary in restoring and maintaining our structure. Their crews are very accommodating and professional, qualities that lead to a positive result. We are very pleased with their work and commitment to preserving Chicago's oldest house for our community and others in the city and elsewhere to appreciate and enjoy. Harris Miller President Norwood Park Historical Society"
Harris M on October 2025
Fortune Restoration is a full service painting, tuckpointing, and restoration company that serves residential homeowners from Hyde Park to Lincoln Park to Oak Park and River Forest, and the entire North Shore and Western Suburbs. Commercial, industrial and institutional projects are also taken on throughout the Chicagoland area. Additional email - [email protected] Additional contact name - Mr. Bob Fortune, Mr. Tom Fortune.
"Fortune Restoration in Lincolnwood, Illinois has provided painting and restoration on the historic Noble-Seymour-Crippen House (Chicago's oldest--1833) for more than the past two decades. They strongly believe in preserving historical properties, while providing exceptional service and attentive care to architectural details so necessary in restoring and maintaining our structure. Their crews are very accommodating and professional, qualities that lead to a positive result. We are very pleased with their work and commitment to preserving Chicago's oldest house for our community and others in the city and elsewhere to appreciate and enjoy. Harris Miller President Norwood Park Historical Society"
Harris M on October 2025
AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing Inc
6479 N. Avondale Ave
AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing Inc
6479 N. Avondale Ave
Customers say: Quality work
142 local quotes requested
71 years of experience
Specialists in masonry restoration and building preservation since 1954. Licensed masons. Thousands of references. Fully Insured. Free written quotation for work in writing. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of masonry restoration work: mortar repair; parapet wall rebuilding; lintel replacement; chimneys; cleaning, caulking and sealing; and terra cotta/GFRC work. We are just as comfortable fixing your landmarked 100-year-old home as we are grinding, tuckpointing and sealing your 50-unit condominium building. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No extra charge for after-hours service. 65 years of continuous service. Preferred mason contractor of architects and structural engineers. Very informative website found at www.AAA1Masonry.com. Send all inquiries to Info@AAA1Masonry or [email protected]
"Excellent work. I highly recommend this company. I am completely satisfied with the quality of the work. It was affordable and they conducted themselves with high degree of professionalism."
Carl G on July 2025
Specialists in masonry restoration and building preservation since 1954. Licensed masons. Thousands of references. Fully Insured. Free written quotation for work in writing. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of masonry restoration work: mortar repair; parapet wall rebuilding; lintel replacement; chimneys; cleaning, caulking and sealing; and terra cotta/GFRC work. We are just as comfortable fixing your landmarked 100-year-old home as we are grinding, tuckpointing and sealing your 50-unit condominium building. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No extra charge for after-hours service. 65 years of continuous service. Preferred mason contractor of architects and structural engineers. Very informative website found at www.AAA1Masonry.com. Send all inquiries to Info@AAA1Masonry or [email protected]
"Excellent work. I highly recommend this company. I am completely satisfied with the quality of the work. It was affordable and they conducted themselves with high degree of professionalism."
Carl G on July 2025
Olsen Tuckpointing Co
311 S Hager Ave
Olsen Tuckpointing Co
311 S Hager Ave
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
87 local quotes requested
Masonry specialists servicing the Chicago area suburbs for over 60 years. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Family owned - 19 employees - no subcontractors - all experienced tuckpointers & union journeymen. Cost is determined by the job. Free estimates, no travel charges. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. A+ Rating from Better Business Bureau. Super Service Award (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020) from Angie's List.
"Great from start to finish."
June P on October 2023
Masonry specialists servicing the Chicago area suburbs for over 60 years. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Family owned - 19 employees - no subcontractors - all experienced tuckpointers & union journeymen. Cost is determined by the job. Free estimates, no travel charges. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. A+ Rating from Better Business Bureau. Super Service Award (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020) from Angie's List.
"Great from start to finish."
June P on October 2023
Perma-Seal Basement Systems
412 Rockwell Ct
Perma-Seal Basement Systems
412 Rockwell Ct
Customers say: Super punctual
895 local quotes requested
46 years of experience
Perma-Seal specializes in protecting the value of your home backed by 45 years of serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas. Our basement waterproofing stops leaks and flooding, our foundation repairs fix settling and bowed walls, and our crawl space solutions control humidity and improve air quality. Our concrete lifting and leveling service offers a reliable, quick, and highly effective way to repair your sunken, cracked driveway, patio, pool deck, or sidewalk for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Additionally, we provide yard drainage solutions, sewer and plumbing services, and home comfort solutions such as air sealing, and insulation to ensure your home remains in top condition. What sets us apart? Our commitment to superior customer service and our solid warranty. Any product or work covered by our warranty is serviced free of charge for the entire warranty period. Choose Perma-Seal for reliable, quality solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable.
"Jose and the team did a great job. Very professional and communicative. We're happy with the result and would recommend them."
ELAINE O on September 2025
Perma-Seal specializes in protecting the value of your home backed by 45 years of serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas. Our basement waterproofing stops leaks and flooding, our foundation repairs fix settling and bowed walls, and our crawl space solutions control humidity and improve air quality. Our concrete lifting and leveling service offers a reliable, quick, and highly effective way to repair your sunken, cracked driveway, patio, pool deck, or sidewalk for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Additionally, we provide yard drainage solutions, sewer and plumbing services, and home comfort solutions such as air sealing, and insulation to ensure your home remains in top condition. What sets us apart? Our commitment to superior customer service and our solid warranty. Any product or work covered by our warranty is serviced free of charge for the entire warranty period. Choose Perma-Seal for reliable, quality solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable.
"Jose and the team did a great job. Very professional and communicative. We're happy with the result and would recommend them."
ELAINE O on September 2025
House Revitalize
House Revitalize
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested
We specialize in chimney repairs, masonry work, chimney sweeping, chimney inspections, chimney relining, tuckpointing, power washing, gutter cleaning, and some landscaping.
"Everything went well"
Tyawanda A on May 2025
We specialize in chimney repairs, masonry work, chimney sweeping, chimney inspections, chimney relining, tuckpointing, power washing, gutter cleaning, and some landscaping.
"Everything went well"
Tyawanda A on May 2025
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
350 Randy Rd.
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
350 Randy Rd.
Customers say: Super punctual
353 local quotes requested
36 years of experience
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc. is a family owned and operated company that has been in business since 1989. We pride our selves on great service at a fair price. At A-1 all of our technicians are certified with the Chimney Safety Institute of America, and we are fully bonded and insured. We are accredited members of the Better Business Bureau, members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild, we hold the best of Lombard award for 2012, 2013&2014 and the best of Glen Ellyn award for 2012 .
"Good, fireplace repaired"
KAYKHAM S on July 2024
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc. is a family owned and operated company that has been in business since 1989. We pride our selves on great service at a fair price. At A-1 all of our technicians are certified with the Chimney Safety Institute of America, and we are fully bonded and insured. We are accredited members of the Better Business Bureau, members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild, we hold the best of Lombard award for 2012, 2013&2014 and the best of Glen Ellyn award for 2012 .
"Good, fireplace repaired"
KAYKHAM S on July 2024
Total Paving and Brick Services, Inc
115 OLD SKOKIE ROAD
Total Paving and Brick Services, Inc
115 OLD SKOKIE ROAD
Customers say: Terrific value
398 local quotes requested
17 years of experience
Responsive, efficient, and effective professional services setting the bar high for excellence. We provide residential asphalt paving, brick paving, and concrete paving services to the Northern Illinois suburbs and some of North Chicagoland.
"CRACKS, CRACKS CRACKS !!!My brand new ten month old driveway from Total Paving is a bunch of CRACKS!!! The cracks are growing longer and wider and new ones are forming all over my driveway- down the center of the whole driveway, along the sides and in between. The owner of Total paving George Lozada even noted on an invoice that “a notable amount of cracking , which is not typical for a year old driveway , has become an issue that may not be resolved by typical repair methods”However, he would not redo the driveway which is under WARRANTY unless I hired a soil Expert and agreed to pay for the dig up of the old driveway undercutting and new asphalt which was going to be the case as asking for a driveway without cracks was opening a can of worms . I already paid 11,589 and am not going pay for a redo .The Total Paving says they Guarantee an esthetically complete driveway that shows off its quality through its beauty”- that is Not my Cracked driveway! Total Paving website states “our commitment to you is to provide a strong and durable pavement that us functional , reliable for years to come “ - that is Not my Cracked driveway.Total Paving website states “the proper steps are taken to install a driveway that lasts “-that us not my Cracked driveway! Whether it was improper base,( which I have pictures when they widened my driveway on the cracked side they never added any rocks or base the day of installation)wet base, the asphalt material or installation workmanship something went wrong that day and my driveway from Total Paving is horribly Cracked!"
Sheryl S on August 2023
Responsive, efficient, and effective professional services setting the bar high for excellence. We provide residential asphalt paving, brick paving, and concrete paving services to the Northern Illinois suburbs and some of North Chicagoland.
"CRACKS, CRACKS CRACKS !!!My brand new ten month old driveway from Total Paving is a bunch of CRACKS!!! The cracks are growing longer and wider and new ones are forming all over my driveway- down the center of the whole driveway, along the sides and in between. The owner of Total paving George Lozada even noted on an invoice that “a notable amount of cracking , which is not typical for a year old driveway , has become an issue that may not be resolved by typical repair methods”However, he would not redo the driveway which is under WARRANTY unless I hired a soil Expert and agreed to pay for the dig up of the old driveway undercutting and new asphalt which was going to be the case as asking for a driveway without cracks was opening a can of worms . I already paid 11,589 and am not going pay for a redo .The Total Paving says they Guarantee an esthetically complete driveway that shows off its quality through its beauty”- that is Not my Cracked driveway! Total Paving website states “our commitment to you is to provide a strong and durable pavement that us functional , reliable for years to come “ - that is Not my Cracked driveway.Total Paving website states “the proper steps are taken to install a driveway that lasts “-that us not my Cracked driveway! Whether it was improper base,( which I have pictures when they widened my driveway on the cracked side they never added any rocks or base the day of installation)wet base, the asphalt material or installation workmanship something went wrong that day and my driveway from Total Paving is horribly Cracked!"
Sheryl S on August 2023
RS Martinez Concrete Contractors Inc.
RS Martinez Concrete Contractors Inc.
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
146 local quotes requested
Concrete business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"You cannot go wrong at all picking this company for your concrete work. The work that they did for us was done to the highest standards. This is a very good company with very high standards. If you’re looking for a true craftsman for your concrete work, this is the company to get, for sure. The finish on the concrete work was amazing. Well above our expectations. We can’t say enough about how pleased we are with the work of Renee and his crew."
John S on September 2025
Concrete business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"You cannot go wrong at all picking this company for your concrete work. The work that they did for us was done to the highest standards. This is a very good company with very high standards. If you’re looking for a true craftsman for your concrete work, this is the company to get, for sure. The finish on the concrete work was amazing. Well above our expectations. We can’t say enough about how pleased we are with the work of Renee and his crew."
John S on September 2025
Professional Concrete Inc
7627 33rd Ave
Professional Concrete Inc
7627 33rd Ave
Customers say: Quality work
127 local quotes requested
20 years of experience
Family owned business that cares about our clients' satisfaction; friendly and hard working individuals. In business since 2005. No sub contractors used, every job is done by us and the owner is present at every single job - working and making sure everything is done correctly.
"Hector and his team did d an outstanding job. My new driveway is beautiful. They showed up when promised and worked hard all day. They found a problem with the foundation of my house that needed to be repaired before replacing the driveway and rebuilt the foundation wall next to the driveway. I would recommend them to anyone needing concrete work done."
Mary H on December 2024
Family owned business that cares about our clients' satisfaction; friendly and hard working individuals. In business since 2005. No sub contractors used, every job is done by us and the owner is present at every single job - working and making sure everything is done correctly.
"Hector and his team did d an outstanding job. My new driveway is beautiful. They showed up when promised and worked hard all day. They found a problem with the foundation of my house that needed to be repaired before replacing the driveway and rebuilt the foundation wall next to the driveway. I would recommend them to anyone needing concrete work done."
Mary H on December 2024
Beto Brito Corporation
Beto Brito Corporation
901 local quotes requested
17 years of experience
Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs! We specialize in concrete work, including creative concrete projects, patios, stamped concrete, sidewalks, stairs, and more! Please note: We do not offer patching or repair services. Our goal is to provide long-lasting, high-quality work, and temporary fixes don’t meet our standards for durability and customer satisfaction.
Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs! We specialize in concrete work, including creative concrete projects, patios, stamped concrete, sidewalks, stairs, and more! Please note: We do not offer patching or repair services. Our goal is to provide long-lasting, high-quality work, and temporary fixes don’t meet our standards for durability and customer satisfaction.
FAQs for masonry work projects in Lake Forest, IL
Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.
The cost of masonry work varies widely depending on the type of masonry along with common cost factors like size, complexity, location, and season. Most exterior masonry work done in freezing temperatures tends to cost more because of the preparation and protection involved to keep the masonry from freezing before the mortar cures properly. The average price ranges per project or square foot for different types of masonry include:
Brick wall (fence, garden wall, etc.): $10–$45 per square foot
Natural stone wall: $40–$110 per square foot
Manufactured stone veneer: $20–$40 per square foot
Brick home exterior: $10–$30 per square foot
Brick siding: $3–$10 per square foot
Stone siding: $35–$50 per square foot
Brick step replacement: $20–$30 per square foot
Brick wall repair: $20–$40 per square foot
Chimney repairs: $160–$750 per project
Tuckpointing: $5–$25 per square foot
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
Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.
Two types of masonry are veneer masonry and solid masonry. Veneer masonry is thin brick or stone material attached to the face of a building. With veneer masonry, the walls support the weight of the masonry products rather than the masonry being built on a concrete footing. Solid masonry is a wall or other brick or stone structure built on a concrete footing, and the masonry supports itself.
The Lake Forest, IL homeowners’ guide to masonry services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
This guide features information on the costs to repair a brick wall, whether or not you need a brick mason to complete spalling, tuckpointing, or a full restoration.
Need to repoint brick in your home to make your home look fresh and new? Use this guide to repointing brick cost to price out your project before starting.
Door or window lintel replacement costs $400 on average, but there are ways you can save. On the other hand, complicated work will increase costs considerably.
If you need masonry work done at your home, this article will help you learn about who to call for stone wall repair to restore safety and aesthetics.
Deciding on a material for your next masonry project? Concrete blocks and bricks share some advantages but have key differences. This guide breaks it down.
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