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Chaffee Construction, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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RCO Masonry and Restoration LLC
4.9(
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Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"RCO masonry did an excellent job of repairing my brick wall. They were quick to come estimate the product and did quality work. they offered things the other two companies i got estimates from didn't even mention. they an excellent job from start to finish. Ryan was great to work with."
Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Chuy's Tuckpointing & Restoration, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If ever you need masonry repairs, call Chuy. The price was competitive, quick, and expertly done. Thank you, Chuy and Rocio. We couldn't be more pleased."
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Chuy’s Tuckpointing

+13

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Monster Masonry, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

SCOPE OF WORK: New construction, renovation, and maintenance of brick, stone, glass block, and concrete block.\n\nMONSTER MASONRY, INC. is a family owned business providing quality work at a fair price in both residential and commercial markets. We specialize in all types of brick and stone work including new construction and renovation of homes, walls, chimneys, fireplaces, piers, and mailboxes. We do an excellent job of brick matching for additions and renovation work. Our eye for stone placement is unmatched. We also provide glass block window installation, tuckpointing and caulking services. If your job includes brick, stone, brick repairs or replacement, tuckpointing, limestone, or glass block give us a call. *****WE DO NOT do chimney sweeping, gas line repairs, paving stones for driveways, patios, or sidewalks, drystack stones, or man made/artificial stone "look" materials. SUGGESTION: For gas line repairs call a plumber & patio paving bricks contact a landscaper.

Custom Built Home
Brick Garden Wall
Stone Entryway, stairs, walls, walk, and fireplace
Custom Brick home
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Atlas Restoration LLC
4.6(
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Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great! They put in a support team. They jacked up the house and put in a new foundation. They were very professional and very orderly."
Sump Pump Installation
Foundation Repair
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Sump Pump Installation
Crawl Space Encapsulation

+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chimney Restoration Map, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had them do masonry work on our exterior of our house and they did a great job blending new with old. They also put stainless steel liner and chimney cap on our fire place they were very thoural and clean."
Outdoor fireplace
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Tuck Point

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Perma-Seal Basement Systems
4.4(
1,513
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Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"PermaSeal is the Best. The consultant clearly explained the options for my project, the scheduling and cost. The installers were on time, explained questions I had about the basement crack sealing and Permafoam installation , completed the project in a timely manner and were friendly. This is the second project PermaSeal has completed for me. I would call them again, for sure."
Thermal imaging
Blower door test
Old insulation removal
New blown insulation
Perma-Seal Attic Insulation

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M & M Roofing
4.7(
105
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Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"M&M Roofing & Masonry is Family owned by 2 Close Brothers who Work Great Together in the Knowledge of their Trade to give you a Personal Deal to Complete & Accomplish what is Needed at your Home. They Answer Quickly to Your Questions & Work as Fast as Possible with Weather Permitting to Get You Satisfaction in a Timely Matter!! Nancie"
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
4.5(
1,227
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Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Anthony and his team were very professional. They did a perfect job, gave us an estimate of the work that should be done to maintain the chimney and the masonry. Work was done in about 45 minutes and they cleaned the area of operation. Anthony took the time to explain what has to be done and why, as well as what would happen if we don't do the recommended work. Overall I can recommend this company."
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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.

This is largely dependent on the size and hardness of the rock, but a range of tools might work, including hammers, chisels, rock hammers, sledge hammers, and more. You'll need a jackhammer for the very biggest rock-breaking jobs.

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

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.

Chimney mortar typically lasts 20 to 30 years, depending on its quality, local weather conditions, and maintenance. Over time, exposure to moisture, freezing, and thawing cycles can cause mortar to deteriorate, leading to cracks and gaps. Regular inspections and timely repairs, such as repointing or tuckpointing, can extend the lifespan of chimney mortar by ensuring the structure's integrity.

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