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Avatar for JC & Son Masonry Inc
JC & Son Masonry Inc
4.6(
125
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I found JC & Son on Angie's List. After seeing that they had all A ratings, I emailed them describing the work I needed done and asking for an estimate. Greg contacted me shortly thereafter and set up a time withing 24 hours to look at the job so he could give me an estimate. He spent about 30 min. with me talking about the work and taking measurements. The estimate was emailed to me the next day after he was certain he could get the essential materials. (He was repairing an old window and wanted to be sure he could match the size and pattern of the blocks). We decided to go ahead with the work, based on the timeliness of Greg's response, the ratings on Angie's list, and his professionalism. Greg told us he would need to wait for the weather to warm up before he could do the work, which was fine with us. True to his word, he contacted me when the weather forecast was favorable and the work was scheduled and completed within a few days of that contact. The crew arrived within minutes of when I was told they'd be there. Greg's brother was one of the men working on the job. He was very friendly and very professional, and listened carefully to what I wanted done. He had the essential materials with him so they were able to proceed without delay. They completed the job within a few hours and even hooked up the dryer vent! The work was very well done and the cleaned up after themselves. I would contact them again for small masonry work. Overall, it was a very satisfying experience.
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Response time6 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for JPL Masonry
JPL Masonry
4.9(
38
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jonathan completely rebuilt our chimney to perfection and we are looking forward to having him do another project for us. Jon was great to work with, great communication, always kept us informed, very friendly and reasonably priced. We highly recommend him!"
Fireplace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Fireplace

+54

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for EB Masonry, Concrete & Deck Specialists
EB Masonry, Concrete & Deck Specialists
4.7(
90
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Concrete Foundation - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+5 more

Serving Northbrook, 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

2 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 - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Northbrook, 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
1 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 Northbrook, 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
9 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 Northbrook, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Northbrook, 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 time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for 83 Masonry, LLC
83 Masonry, LLC
5.0(
14
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Brick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Northbrook, 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
Response rate89%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Shield Masonry & Roofing
Shield Masonry & Roofing
4.7(
59
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project that they worked on was top-notch. They showed up on time and communicated with me as to what was being done. After finishing up the project they clean everything up. I would highly recommend Shield Masonry & Roofing."
Work
Work
Work
Elevation demo
Elevation demo

+2

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

On average, a well-built brick mailbox can last between 30 and 100 years. The insert that holds mail inside the mailbox may last 15 to 25 years before it needs to be replaced. If a mailbox needs to be fixed due to damage, make sure you know who to hire for brick repair.

Europe is a continent made of many individual countries with a history of city life. In these cities, dirt roads were unsanitary and often shifted. The Ancient Romans started laying cobblestone streets in the 3rd century, which became an iconic feature of European cities. The durable and practical paving material proved to be extremely weather-resistant.

Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay.

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