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Avatar for JPL Masonry
JPL Masonry
4.9(
38
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Serving Riverwoods, 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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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If I could give this company higher than an A, I would. This was the best contractor experience I have ever had. The work they did is top notch. Not only do I have a sturdy, functional porch, but it looks fantastic too, and it was built to code. The porch faces the alley which is also a big neighborhood walking pathway. During Covid, numerous people have socially-distanced-stopped and complimented their work. I have already provided this company's information to people. Mike and Eddie were immediately responsive to my message asking for a quote and very timely in the whole process from meeting with me, providing me with a bid and answering questions. During our first phone conversation, they told me that they would build me a great porch and that I would be very happy with their work. They were right! Their price was consistent with other bids, and was more comprehensive in that they provided me with requested information regarding obtaining drawings and making sure it was to code. The were communicative, on time, nice, efficient and neat. They were also concerned that I was happy with the porch and asked me to let them know of any punchlist items. There were just a few very minor tweaks I asked for, and they came out immediately. I cannot say enough positive things about this company. It would be a pleasure to work with them again."
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

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Olsen Tuckpointing Co
4.8(
112
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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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 time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing Inc
4.1(
298
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1954

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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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Edmar Corporation
4.5(
25
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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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 time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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JK Company, LLC
5.0(
106
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We could not be more satisfied with the work that JK did for us. We completed a large paver job along the driveway, a walkway to the backyard and a full patio. The team also laid pea gravel in several areas where we have sheds, etc. Tino and team did an incredible job. Tino also was in touch with us throughout the project, helping us navigate around some challenging and unexpected circumstances related to a previous contractor. Just amazing all around."
Patio
Drive
Patio
Patio
Entryway

+11

Response time1 day
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Touchstone Group Solutions, Inc.
5.0(
29
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"I chose touchstone they have very thorough description of what was involve in the job and most interesting was making the grout waterproof. In the description, they basically said that they were going to do the whole thing of the wall and I was not prepared for that and basically that is what they did. The important all four sides and everything worked on and they did over and above what I had expected them to do."
window lintel replacement
window lintel replacement
Chimney repair
Chimney repair
window beam repair

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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83 Masonry, LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Riverwoods, 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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%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.

Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.

However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.

To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.

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.

The Riverwoods, IL homeowners’ guide to masonry services

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