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

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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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Chuy's Tuckpointing & Restoration, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Thornton, 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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+13

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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EMERALD BLOOM LANDSCAPING
4.2(
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. We are very happy with the results and we were amazed how fast the work was completed. Patio looks great. Retaining walls turn out great as well. Very Professional company."
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+10

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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The Real Seal LLC
5.0(
252
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional from start to finish. We have an older home that has partial cinder block foundation. They were able to seal the problem areas and with recent heavy rainfalls, all dry! They sent me a video prior to the job to show us exactly how the process worked. Very happy and satisfied would definitely recommend Real Seal!"
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Crack repaired with Carbon Fiber Staples

+39

Response time10 hrs
103 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Perma-Seal Basement Systems
4.4(
1,511
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work went extremely well. The concrete is now properly raised and sloped for drainage. The gap between the slab and my front stairs is also sealed. It looks great. I highly recommend Perma-Seal."
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Perma-Seal Attic Insulation

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Hat Chimney Service, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our beautiful new (to us) home has a gorgeous chimney that had gone unused and without maintenance for about 23 years. We wanted to ensure it was both safe to use and ready to withstand autumn, winter, and festive holiday fires for years to come. After a thorough inspection we got a lot of good news. Our chimney is well built, the stone is holding up great, and it absolutely could last us a lifetime. Then we got the not as fun news…we had about 23 years worth of maintenance to catch up on. Thankfully all of it was well within our budget, thoroughly explained, detailed without being overwhelming, and he even did a deep dive all over the house just to be extra sure there wasn’t anything missing that would require another visit. (He even fixed some loose stone in an unrelated part of the house for free.) Already looking forward to my first fire in my new home. I’ll be calling Top Hat for our annual maintenance as long as we own our home."
Chimney restoration
Response time9 hrs
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
4.5(
1,227
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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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 time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Fire It Up Chimney Services
4.4(
87
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rob and his crew did a great job.. outside tuck pointing, crack repair, new damper, holes filled. Inside new mortar, smoke chamber fire proofed, new ceramic logs, silica, gas line. Showed us how to operate the new damper and light the fireplace. Perfect job."
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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M & M Roofing
4.8(
102
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had our chimney tuck pointed and a roof put on the house. The old roof wasn’t torn down this it wasn’t in real bad shape and there was only one layer on. The work was all done in one day and everything was cleaned up when they left."
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Chicago Chimney Service
4.9(
50
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"we originally called Mario for estimate on replacing chimney crown and wound up hiring him to also do tuckpointing. caulking and chimney sweep. Mario's quote was very reasonable and his team was very efficient. they completed all work in 2 days and left everything clean and looking like new! we are very pleased with all work performed and have already recommended to 2 friends!"
Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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 fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they’ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they’ll simply go out.

Common causes include weather exposure, moisture, and settling. Regular maintenance prevents significant damage.

You can turn a red brick white through a process called whitewashing. Whitewash isn’t a stain but rather is made from water and white latex paint. Adding more water to the mix will make the solution look lighter when applied, and adding more paint will make it look more white.

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.

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