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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 Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Scott called right away and we set up an appointment for an estimate for the requested work. I needed repairs to my chimney, clean-up from another tuck-pointing project and advice on bricking around my top bedroom windows. The communication was excellent and the job was done quickly and professionally. They had to match the older bricks on the chimney and they did a great job. I highly recommend them!"
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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North Shore Brickwork and Windows, Inc.
4.4(
72
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+1 more

Serving Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a corroding I-beam steel lintel above a storefront supporting our 3-story building and a 3-story bay window. We had a violation for this. Every other tuck pointer we asked said we would have to demolish and rebuild the entire front face of the building to install a new lintel. The only other tuck pointer who was willing to swap out the lintel without doing any demo work was going to charge close to $100,000! North Shore was able to shore the building while they removed the old lintel and installed a new one in under 1 week for over $80,000 less. Can't thank Les and his guys for a terrific job and will definitely use them in the future."
Limestone Headers Removed
Grinding Masonry Mortar Joints
Drainage Weeps, Drip Edge Installed
Rusted Lintel Removed
Soldier Course Installed

+79

Response time1 day
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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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 Riverdale, 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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Fire It Up Chimney Services
4.4(
88
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chimney destroyed by lightening strike! Rob and crew removed all debris, built new chimney, inspected 30 yr. old chimney shaft and suggested liner(for safety and code compliance) .installed new damper, cleaned up entire area inside and out. great work, very courteous, fair price. I would recommend them for any type of brick/chimney service!"
Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
4.5(
1,228
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"it went very well, technician call 30 minutes before their arrival, once they arrived they introduced themselves and got right to work. The inspection went well and the technician made sure to show me what they were seeing. After the inspection there was some work that needed to be done and was suggested. After seeing photographs and discussing with the technician, I choose to have some of the proposed work done. There was no pressure or hard sales pitch, just practical safety and maintenance issues. The work was able to be accomplished during the visit, and in addition an additional discount was provided. The technicians were knowledgeable, professional and did a nice job cleaning up after themselves. I will have them back to do a more thorough masonry inspection in the spring when there is not snow on the roof."
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+17

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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U.S. Waterproofing
4.2(
598
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install+1 more

Serving Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1957

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wonderful company.  Came over and told me not to spend my money with
them but instead gave me a home tip on how to protect my foundation
myself.  Spent at least 15 minutes walking me through the steps. 
Incredibly professional and generous with their time.
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Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M & M Roofing
4.7(
111
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace - For Business+1 more

Serving Riverdale, 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"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Colin Construction, LLC
4.5(
47
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Colin Construction, LLC, we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade, and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project.

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

No, you don’t need to soak the brick before cutting it by hand. In fact, cutting a wet brick can make it harder to see your score lines and may cause the chisel to slip. Soaking is sometimes used with power tools to reduce dust, but for hand-cutting, it’s best to work with dry bricks for better control and visibility.

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.

Landscape boulders, especially porous stones like sandstone or granite, can crack or break over time. Cracks occur when water seeps into the surface of the stone and freezes. The risk is highest when it rains during the day and temperatures freeze overnight since the moisture has time to penetrate deeper into the rock before expanding.

The material you use depends on how hard-wearing your steps need to be and what you want them to look like. The most common stone for exterior steps is bluestone. It’s hard-wearing and durable, and bluestone steps cost between $15 and $30 per linear foot. Limestone is also a popular option and is mid-range, costing $25 to $50 per linear foot. You should always consider the specific requirements of your project before ordering any materials.

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

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