Masonry, Tuckpointing and Restoration Projects

Masonry Repair Morton Grove, IL

Masonry Repair - 1960 Brick Front Stairs and Stoop Rebuild

4-step stair run and 6x8 foot stoop, full rebuild on reinforced concrete base

1960 brick front stairs and stoop rebuild

Tuckpointing Buffalo Grove, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1978 Brick Colonial, Strathmore

195 linear feet of mortar joint restoration on a 1978 brick Colonial in the Strathmore subdivision of Buffalo Grove. Full four-elevation tuckpointing with Type N mortar following a real estate referral. Joint removal to 3/4 inch depth, two-lift packing, concave tooling. Repair summary provided for prospective buyer disclosure.

1978 brick subdivision Colonial

Limestone Restoration Lake Forest, IL

Multi-Generational Limestone Facade Renewal - 1916 Classical Estate

Complete repointing of 420 linear feet of Indiana limestone facade joints. Consolidant treatment of 11 spalled limestone panels. Profile repair of deteriorated column base moldings. Cleaning of biological growth from north elevation stone. Joint profile documentation for future generational maintenance.

1916 Indiana limestone classical facade

Limestone Restoration Kenilworth, IL

Limestone Facade Restoration - 1915 Indiana Limestone Estate, East Kenilworth

Indiana limestone facade restoration on a 1915 estate in East Kenilworth, referred by a real estate agent prior to listing. NHL 2 lime mortar specified to match the original low-strength natural hydraulic lime chemistry. 310 linear feet of joint restoration across the front and north elevations. Included cleaning of biological growth from limestone face units, consolidation of a partially delaminated limestone string course, and documentation of the mortar specification for disclosure to buyers.

1915 Indiana limestone facade

Tuckpointing Northbrook, IL

Tuckpointing - 1965 Brick Ranch Routine Maintenance Escalation

Three facades, 185 linear feet, full repointing

1965 brick ranch

Brick Repair Morton Grove, IL

Brick Repair - 1958 Cape Cod, Brick Veneer Tie Failure

16-foot section of brick veneer, 12 courses, rebuilt with new tie system

1958 Cape Cod with brick veneer

Chimney Repair Palatine, IL

Prefab Firebox Chimney Repoint and Crown Rebuild - 1972 Two-Story, Northwest Palatine

Full repointing of all four faces on a two-story exterior chimney serving a prefabricated firebox on a 1972 two-story in Northwest Palatine. Crown demolition and rebuild with fiber-reinforced concrete. New stainless steel cap over steel liner. Type N mortar throughout. Inspection documentation provided.

1972 two-story chimney with prefabricated firebox

Chimney Repair Libertyville, IL

Full Chimney Crown Rebuild - 1975 Colonial

Crown rebuild, full repointing, new flashing

1975 Colonial

Tuckpointing Glenview, IL

Chimney Tuckpointing in Glenview, IL - 1962 Ranch Home

Full mortar-joint replacement on all four chimney faces

1962 brick ranch home

Tuckpointing Niles, IL

Tuckpointing - 1949 Brick Bungalow with Face Brick Veneer

Full facade repointing, veneer tie course inspection, 200 linear feet

1949 brick bungalow with face brick veneer

Chimney Repair Skokie, IL

Shared Firebox Chimney Repointing - 1955 Brick Chimney

Full repointing of all stack joints above roofline on double-flue 1955 chimney. Crown reseal. Step and counter-flashing inspection. Flue liner inspection from cleanout access.

1955 brick chimney with shared firebox

Tuckpointing Winnetka, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1938 Georgian Colonial

280 linear feet, full facade

1938 Georgian Colonial

Brick Repair Grayslake, IL

Brick Tie Failure and Bulging Wall Repair - 2003 Brick Estate

Removal and reset of bulging veneer section on garage front elevation. Corroded tie replacement with stainless helical ties. Full repointing of reset section and adjacent courses. Weep hole clearing on full front elevation.

2003 brick estate home

Brick Repair Schaumburg, IL

Brick Repair - 1992 Brick Estate Colonial

8 brick replacements at sill course, surrounding mortar repair

1992 brick estate Colonial

Chimney Repair Lincolnwood, IL

Two-Story Chimney Repair - 1948 Brick Mass Stack

Full repoint from roofline to crown, double-flue mass stack, new concrete crown

1948 two-story chimney mass

Tuckpointing Norridge, IL

Tuckpointing - 1952 Brick Bungalow with Limestone Sill Course

Full facade, 4 elevations, limestone sill course repointed

1952 brick bungalow with limestone sill course

Tuckpointing Evanston, IL

Chimney and Parapet Tuckpointing - 1952 Three-Flat

Chimney + parapet walls, 3 stories

1952 Three-Flat

Masonry Repair Niles, IL

Masonry Repair - 1962 Lintel Rust and Foundation Parging

2 lintels repaired, 48 linear feet of foundation parging restored

1962 lintel and foundation parging

Tuckpointing Lincolnwood, IL

Full Repoint - 1942 Brick Bungalow with Limestone Sills

Full repoint, four elevations, limestone sill reset on three windows

1942 brick bungalow

Tuckpointing Schaumburg, IL

Tuckpointing - 1979 Brick Subdivision Colonial

Front facade and both gable ends, 210 linear feet

1979 brick subdivision Colonial

Tuckpointing Skokie, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1928 Chicago Bungalow

Full four-elevation tuckpointing on 1928 Chicago bungalow. Approximately 260 linear feet of joints. Window sill joints, soldier courses, and porch pier joints included.

1928 Chicago bungalow with face brick

Chimney Repair Lake Forest, IL

Insurance Claim Chimney Restoration - 1922 Tudor Revival Stack

Partial chimney stack rebuild above roofline following wind and debris damage. Replacement of decorative terra cotta chimney pot. Repointing of remaining stack courses. Corbel course repair at roofline transition. Scope and documentation prepared for insurance carrier adjuster review.

1922 Tudor Revival chimney stack

Tuckpointing Gurnee, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1992 Brick Subdivision Colonial

240 linear feet, all four facades, weep hole restoration

1992 brick subdivision Colonial

Chimney Repair Vernon Hills, IL

Chimney Stack Rebuild - 1996 Brick Veneer Two-Story

Crown demolition and replacement. Full repointing of stack joints above roofline. Flashing inspection and reseal. Brick veneer tie inspection at chimney base.

1996 two-story with brick veneer chimney

Brick Repair Glenview, IL

Brick Repair - 1958 Cape Cod Recent Purchase Assessment

Full facade assessment, 22 replacement brick units, mortar repointing on front and north facades

1958 postwar brick Cape Cod

Tuckpointing Northfield, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1962 Brick Ranch on Wooded Lot

Three elevations, north and west faces heavy, approximately 195 linear feet

1962 brick ranch

Tuckpointing Park Ridge, IL

Tuckpointing - 1928 Brick Bungalow with Limestone Trim

Front and north facade, limestone surround joints, 175 linear feet

1928 brick bungalow with limestone trim

Brick Repair Buffalo Grove, IL

Brick Repair - 1995 Brick Subdivision Home

38 spalled brick units replaced, 60 linear feet mortar joint repair

1995 brick subdivision

Chimney Repair Rosemont, IL

Chimney Partial Rebuild - 1958 Brick Residential

Upper flue section rebuild, 14 courses of brick

1958 brick chimney

Tuckpointing Des Plaines, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1939 Brick Bungalow

Front and side facades, 190 linear feet

1939 brick bungalow

Historic Restoration Glencoe, IL

Historic Masonry Restoration - 1932 French Eclectic, East Glencoe Lakefront

Full facade historic masonry restoration on a 1932 French Eclectic estate in East Glencoe's lakefront corridor. NHL 3.5 natural hydraulic lime mortar specified based on core analysis of original mortar samples. New owners commissioned work within 90 days of purchase after a pre-closing inspection had flagged masonry as a priority repair. 290 linear feet across three elevations. Included removal of two incompatible prior patch zones, stabilization of a quoin block at the southwest corner, and restoration of the original recessed V-joint profile characteristic of French Eclectic construction in this era.

1932 French Eclectic

Tuckpointing Morton Grove, IL

Tuckpointing - 1956 Brick Ranch with Shared Firewall

3 elevations plus shared firewall, 310 linear feet total

1956 brick ranch with shared firewall

Brick Repair Northbrook, IL

Garage Wall Brick Replacement - Northbrook

30 bricks replaced, surrounding joints repointed

1965 Detached Garage

Chimney Repair Mundelein, IL

Crown Failure and Stack Repointing - 1964 Brick Chimney

Crown demolition and replacement with fiber-reinforced sloped pour. Full repointing of all stack joints above roofline. Flue liner inspection. Flashing reseal at step and counter-flashing.

1964 brick chimney with crown failure

Concrete Services Gurnee, IL

Concrete Driveway Replacement - 1998 Residential

Full driveway replacement, 720 sq ft, two-car wide, fiber and rebar reinforced

1998 driveway replacement

Brick Repair Skokie, IL

East Elevation Spalling Repair - 1932 Brick Bungalow

22 spalled brick units removed and replaced on east elevation. Full repointing of east elevation including soldier course. Salvaged brick matched from period inventory.

1932 brick bungalow with spalling on east elevation

Historic Restoration Kenilworth, IL

Historic Lime Mortar Restoration - 1925 Tudor Revival

Front facade, 220 linear feet, lime mortar restoration

1925 Tudor Revival

Commercial Masonry Schaumburg, IL

Commercial Masonry - 1985 Brick Retail Storefront

Full storefront facade repointing, EIFS-to-brick transition repair, 160 linear feet

1985 brick retail storefront with EIFS adjacent

Tuckpointing Rosemont, IL

Tuckpointing - 1959 Brick Ranch, Rosemont Residential

Full facade, 4 elevations, 340 linear feet

1959 brick ranch

Chimney Repair Buffalo Grove, IL

Chimney Repair - 1988 Prefabricated Chimney Enclosure

Full chimney repoint, concrete cap replacement, flashing inspection

1988 prefabricated chimney enclosure

Tuckpointing Mundelein, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1957 Brick Ranch

Full four-elevation tuckpointing. Approximately 240 linear feet of joints raked and repointed. Window sill joint inspection included.

1957 brick ranch

Tuckpointing Rolling Meadows, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1968 Brick Ranch

Full facade, three elevations, approximately 220 linear feet

1968 brick ranch

Tuckpointing Vernon Hills, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1994 Brick Estate Home

310 linear feet, main house and detached garage, all facades

1994 brick estate home

Concrete Services Northfield, IL

Driveway Replacement with Control Joints - 1995 Concrete

Full removal and replacement, approximately 840 square feet, two-car width

1995 driveway replacement

Brick Repair Des Plaines, IL

Brick Repair - 1924 Brick Two-Flat

11 brick replacements, front facade mortar repair, lintel repointing

1924 brick two-flat

Tuckpointing Grayslake, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1948 Brick Bungalow

Full four-elevation tuckpointing on 1948 brick bungalow. Approximately 210 linear feet repointed. Soldier course joints and window sill joints included.

1948 brick bungalow

Brick Repair Niles, IL

Brick Repair - 1938 Brick Two-Flat, Wrong Mortar Damage

19 spalled bricks replaced, surrounding joints repointed with Type O

1938 brick two-flat

Brick Repair Park Ridge, IL

Brick Repair - 1934 Tudor Revival

14 brick replacements, full front facade mortar repair

1934 Tudor Revival

Chimney Repair Glencoe, IL

Chimney Rebuild After Pre-Sale Inspection - 1939 Colonial Revival

Full chimney inspection following pre-sale report findings. Crown demolition and poured replacement. Repointing of 180 linear feet of stack and shoulder joints. Flashing reseat and seal at roofline.

1939 Colonial Revival chimney

Tuckpointing Highland Park, IL

Tuckpointing - 1923 Tudor Revival Cumulative Freeze-Thaw

Three facades, 340 linear feet, full repointing

1923 Tudor Revival

Tuckpointing Lake Forest, IL

North and West Face Tuckpointing - 1964 Ranch

North and west facades, 165 linear feet

1964 Ranch

Brick Repair Lincolnwood, IL

Brick Veneer Spalling Repair - 1956 Cape Cod

31 spalled veneer units replaced, wall tie inspection and replacement on upper gable field

1956 Cape Cod brick veneer

Masonry Repair Waukegan, IL

Masonry Repair - 1932 Commercial Parging and Foundation

180 sq ft parging replacement, foundation crack repair, two-coat system

1932 commercial parging and foundation

Brick Repair Winnetka, IL

Brick Repair and Repointing - 1924 Georgian Colonial, Indian Hill Winnetka

Replacement of 38 spalled and fractured brick units on the north and northwest elevations of a 1924 Georgian Colonial estate in Indian Hill, Winnetka. Type N mortar used for all new setting beds and repointing work. Included full repointing of 140 linear feet of surrounding joint field where prior mortar work had accelerated spalling. New brick sourced from salvage stock matched to original Chicago common brick dimensions and color range.

1924 Georgian Colonial

Tuckpointing Arlington Heights, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing After Foundation Settlement - 1955 Cape Cod

210 linear feet of mortar joint restoration on a 1955 brick Cape Cod in Central Arlington Heights. Repair of settlement-related joint cracking on the north elevation plus full facade tuckpointing with Type N mortar. All four elevations repointed to uniform condition. Concave joint profile retained.

1955 Cape Cod

Brick Repair Gurnee, IL

Brick Repair - 2001 Brick Estate-Style Home

14 brick units replaced, expansion joint rebuild, 30 linear feet repoint

2001 brick estate-style home

Concrete Services Grayslake, IL

Front Walkway and Entry Steps Replacement - 2010 Concrete

Demolition and removal of existing walkway slabs and entry steps. Sub-base regrade and compaction. Pour of new 4,000 PSI air-entrained walkway in three sections with placed control joints. Formed and poured new entry steps with broom finish.

2010 concrete walkway and steps replacement

Masonry Repair Northfield, IL

Retaining Wall and Garden Steps Repair - 1985 Brick

34 linear feet retaining wall repair, 7-step garden stair repoint and cap reset

1985 retaining wall and garden steps

Chimney Repair Des Plaines, IL

Chimney Repair - 1954 Brick Chimney Mass

Full chimney repointing above roofline, crown replacement

1954 brick chimney mass

Brick Repair Wilmette, IL

Spalled Brick Replacement - 1940s Chicago Bungalow

12 spalled bricks replaced, mortar joints repointed

1940s Chicago Bungalow

Tuckpointing Waukegan, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1916 Brick Foursquare

320 linear feet, all four facades

1916 brick Foursquare

Brick Repair Mundelein, IL

Spalled Brick Replacement - 1986 Brick Colonial

37 spalled brick units removed and replaced on west and north elevations. Full repointing of affected courses. Mortar color match to original 1986 factory joint.

1986 brick subdivision Colonial

Brick Repair Rolling Meadows, IL

Face Brick Repair - 1962 Brick Split-Level

23 face brick units replaced, lower course and window surround

1962 brick split-level

Brick Repair Norridge, IL

Brick Repair - 1961 Brick Ranch, Face Brick Spalling

24 face bricks replaced, adjacent joints repointed with Type N

1961 brick ranch with face brick spalling

Chimney Repair Park Ridge, IL

Chimney Repair - 1958 Brick Chimney with Corbeled Cap

Full chimney repointing above roofline, corbel course repair, crown replacement

1958 brick chimney with corbeled cap

Masonry Repair Rolling Meadows, IL

Front Stoop and Porch Rebuild - 1972 Brick

Full stoop and porch rebuild, new footing, approximately 180 brick units

1972 brick front stoop and porch

Brick Repair Waukegan, IL

Brick Repair - 1961 Brick Ranch with Face Brick Veneer

22 brick units replaced, lintel rust treatment, 45 linear feet repoint

1961 brick ranch with face brick veneer

Chimney Repair Northbrook, IL

Chimney Repair - 1972 Mission Hills Crown Failure and Rebuild

Crown demolition and rebuild, 6 replacement brick units, upper stack repointing, flue tile inspection

1972 chimney with prefabricated crown failure

Brick Repair Rosemont, IL

Brick Repair - 1947 Brick Bungalow, Face Brick Replacement

17 face bricks replaced, full front facade joints repointed

1947 brick bungalow with face brick replacement

Tuckpointing Palatine, IL

Multi-Generation Tuckpointing Catch-Up - 1958 Brick Split-Level, Central Palatine

240 linear feet of mortar joint restoration on a 1958 brick split-level in Central Palatine. Full four-elevation tuckpointing with Type N mortar following nearly two decades of deferred maintenance after a family ownership transfer. Included removal of DIY patch material on the lower front elevation and restoration of original joint profile.

1958 brick split-level

Masonry Repair Highland Park, IL

Retaining Wall Rebuild - Highland Park Residential

32 feet retaining wall, full rebuild with drainage

1960s residential

Brick Repair Vernon Hills, IL

Brick Repair - 1989 Brick Subdivision Colonial

17 brick units replaced, step flashing rebuild at roof-to-wall junction, 35 linear feet repoint

1989 brick subdivision Colonial

Commercial Masonry Evanston, IL

Lintel Failure and Facade Stabilization - 1925 Mixed-Use Storefront

Replacement of two failed steel lintels above storefront display windows. Repointing of 340 linear feet of facade joints from grade to parapet. Repair of stepped cracking pattern at lintel zones. Reset of displaced brick above window openings. Parapet cap inspection and repointing.

1925 mixed-use commercial facade

Historic Restoration Wilmette, IL

Historic Masonry Restoration - 1898 Late Victorian, East Wilmette

Full facade historic masonry restoration on an 1898 Late Victorian in East Wilmette using a Rosendale-style natural lime mortar blend. Work originated from a five-year inspection that revealed mortar recession progressing faster than the previous inspection cycle had indicated. Included mortar core extraction and mix analysis, full repointing of three elevations at an average recession depth of 1-1/8 inch, consolidation of face-spalled brick at the bay window surround, and restoration of the original flush-cut joint profile consistent with Victorian-era construction.

1898 Late Victorian

Concrete Services Arlington Heights, IL

Driveway Replacement - Arlington Heights

680 sq ft driveway, full tear-out and replacement

1978 Split-Level

Brick Repair Lake Bluff, IL

Brick Repair - 1968 Brick Colonial Pre-Sale

Front and side facades, 34 replacement brick units, mortar joint repointing

1968 brick Colonial

Tuckpointing Lake Bluff, IL

Routine Maintenance Escalation - 1926 Tudor Cottage

Full tuckpointing of all four facades following escalation from routine inspection. 210 linear feet of joint raking and repointing. Repair of open joints at half-timbered panel boundaries. Sill-to-brick transition repointing at all first-floor windows. Mortar probe testing at 24 locations prior to scope finalization.

1926 Tudor cottage

Tuckpointing Libertyville, IL

Tuckpointing - 1924 Chicago Bungalow Prior Contractor Failure

Full front facade and south return, 210 linear feet, removal of prior Portland patches

1924 Chicago bungalow

Tuckpointing Kenilworth, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1908 Limestone-Faced Estate, East Kenilworth

340 linear feet of mortar joint restoration on a 1908 limestone-faced estate along the East Kenilworth Sheridan Road corridor. Natural hydraulic lime mortar NHL 3.5 specified to match the original low-calcium lime chemistry. Work included full removal of 1970s-era Portland-based repointing on the south and east elevations, cleaning of carbonation bloom from limestone face units, and restoration of the original square-cut joint profile.

1908 Limestone-faced estate

Brick Repair Deerfield, IL

Spalled Brick Replacement After Failed Repoint - 1974 Brick Colonial, West Deerfield

Removal and replacement of 19 spalled brick units on the west elevation of a 1974 brick Colonial in West Deerfield. Sourcing of period-matched brick, Type N mortar repointing of all affected joints on the west face, and correction of previously applied incompatible Type S mortar across the same elevation.

1974 brick Colonial

Brick Repair Evanston, IL

Prior Contractor Mortar Failure - 1908 Prairie School Roman Brick

Removal of approximately 200 linear feet of failed Type S patch mortar applied by a prior contractor. Repointing with NHL 3.5 natural hydraulic lime mortar matched to original joint profile. Repair of 14 spalled Roman brick faces using lime-putty consolidant and tinted repair mortar. Rake-and-repoint of deteriorated joints on full north and west elevations.

1908 Prairie School with Roman brick

Limestone Restoration Highland Park, IL

Limestone Restoration - 1962 Split-Level Water Table Repair

18 linear feet limestone water table reset and repointed, spalled limestone cap replaced

1962 split-level with limestone water table

Chimney Repair Glenview, IL

Chimney Crown Rebuild and Repointing - 1961 Ranch

Full chimney crown demolition and rebuild, repointing of all four chimney faces to 3/4 inch depth, new step flashing, and stainless steel chimney cap installation on a 1961 brick ranch in Central Glenview.

1961 ranch chimney

Chimney Repair Winnetka, IL

Chimney Rebuild and Repointing - 1935 Tudor Revival, Hubbard Woods Winnetka

Partial chimney mass rebuild above roofline on a 1935 Tudor Revival in Hubbard Woods, Winnetka. Included replacement of failed steel lintel at the firebox opening, reconstruction of the chimney crown with integral drip edge, and full repointing of remaining below-roofline chimney courses in Type N mortar. The chimney stack had experienced progressive water intrusion leading to interior plaster damage on two floors. Work required scaffolding for the full chimney height.

1935 Tudor Revival chimney mass

Brick Repair Palatine, IL

Brick Lintel Repair and Spall Replacement - 1985 Estate Home, Inverness Border

Steel lintel replacement over rear bay window, removal and resetting of 8 spalled brick units above the lintel, and repointing of affected mortar joints on the rear elevation of a 1985 brick estate home near the Inverness border in Palatine. Type N mortar throughout.

1985 brick estate home

Chimney Repair Evanston, IL

Freeze-Thaw Chimney Mass Stabilization - 1894 Late Victorian

Full repointing of a three-flue chimney mass spanning two-and-a-half stories. Replacement of failed chimney cap. Repair of displaced brick at two corbel courses. Flue liner inspection and mortar wash repair at crown interface. Documentation of mortar profile and formula for Historic District compliance file.

1894 Late Victorian chimney mass

Historic Restoration Winnetka, IL

Historic Masonry Restoration - 1912 Colonial Revival, Central Winnetka

Full facade historic masonry restoration on a 1912 Colonial Revival in Central Winnetka. NHL 3.5 natural hydraulic lime mortar specified to replicate original pre-Portland-era lime chemistry. Work included mortar analysis of extracted core samples, selective brick consolidation on the east gable end, restoration of the original Flemish bond coursing pattern, and rebuilding of the front portico pilaster bases where cumulative freeze-thaw damage had progressed over four decades of deferred maintenance.

1912 Colonial Revival

Brick Repair Libertyville, IL

Brick Repair - 1964 Brick Ranch Multi-Gen Home Update

Front and garage facades, 48 replacement brick units, header course repointing, lintel cleaning

1964 brick ranch with face brick veneer

Stone Masonry Lake Forest, IL

New Owner Fieldstone Wall and Pillar Repair - 1958 Knollwood Estate

Repointing of 160 linear feet of fieldstone garden wall. Structural repair of two entry pillars with displaced cap stones. Mortar joint repair at pillar-to-wall transitions. Drainage channel clearing at wall base. Inspection and documentation of wall structural condition for new owner records.

1958 fieldstone garden wall and entry pillars

Historic Restoration Highland Park, IL

Historic Restoration - 1911 Arts and Crafts Clinker Brick

Structural crack remediation, full facade repointing, 12 clinker brick replacements

1911 Arts and Crafts with clinker brick

Brick Repair Arlington Heights, IL

Spalled Brick Replacement - 1962 Brick Ranch, Northwest Arlington Heights

Replacement of 11 spalled and impact-damaged brick units on the west and south elevations of a 1962 brick ranch in Northwest Arlington Heights. Period-matched brick sourced, set in Type N mortar. Repointing of all surrounding joints on affected elevations. Repair documentation prepared for insurance file.

1962 brick ranch

Chimney Repair Wilmette, IL

Chimney Repointing and Crown Repair - 1929 Tudor Cottage, Kenilworth Gardens Wilmette

Chimney repointing and full crown replacement on a 1929 Tudor cottage chimney in Kenilworth Gardens, Wilmette. Work originated as an insurance claim follow-up after a hail and wind event. Type N lime-blend mortar used throughout. Included documentation of pre-existing versus storm-accelerated damage for insurer review, replacement of cracked chimney cap, and repointing of the upper six courses above roofline where hail impact had fractured mortar faces.

1929 Tudor cottage chimney

Tuckpointing Wilmette, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1925 Bungalow, East Wilmette

190 linear feet of mortar joint restoration across the full facade of a 1925 Chicago common brick bungalow. All four elevations tuckpointed with lime-rich Type O mortar matched to the original low-strength specification. Included removal of incompatible modern patch material on the east elevation and restoration of the original concave joint profile.

1925 Bungalow

Limestone Restoration Glencoe, IL

Post-Storm Limestone Spandrel Repair - 1928 Tudor Lakefront

Assessment and repair of hail-accelerated limestone spalling on three spandrel panels above first-floor windows. Repointing of limestone trim joints at string course and entry surround. Consolidant application to two friable sill sections. Mortar joint repair at brick-to-limestone transition courses.

1928 limestone-trimmed Tudor

Tuckpointing Deerfield, IL

Post-Storm Tuckpointing - 1929 Chicago Bungalow, East Deerfield

165 linear feet of mortar joint restoration across all four elevations of a 1929 Chicago common brick bungalow in East Deerfield. Post-storm assessment, removal of storm-loosened mortar and pre-existing recession, and full repointing with lime-rich Type O mortar. Included concave joint retooling to original bungalow profile.

1929 Chicago bungalow

Chimney Repair Lake Bluff, IL

Chimney Repair - 1922 Tudor Corbeled Cap After Storm

Corbeled cap rebuild, upper stack repointing, flashing reset, 8 replacement brick units

1922 Tudor chimney with corbeled cap

Tuckpointing Glencoe, IL

Full Facade Tuckpointing - 1928 Tudor Revival, East Glencoe Lakefront

260 linear feet of mortar joint restoration on a 1928 Tudor Revival estate in East Glencoe's lakefront corridor. Type N lime-blend mortar specified for the combination of soft common brick and clinker brick detailing typical of this era. Work followed post-storm assessment of ice and wind damage across the north and west elevations. Included repair of three displaced soldier course bricks above the main entry arch, and full repointing of the chimney crown base where ice had opened the mortar cap joint.

1928 Tudor Revival

Chimney Repair Deerfield, IL

Chimney Repointing and Cap Replacement - 1968 Two-Story, Central Deerfield

Full repointing of a two-story exterior chimney on a 1968 two-story brick home in Central Deerfield. All four chimney faces repointed with Type N mortar to 3/4 inch depth. Crown resurfaced with elastomeric coating after surface crack repair. New stainless steel cap with rain cover installed.

1968 two-story brick chimney

Historic Restoration Lake Bluff, IL

Pre-Listing Foundation Remediation - 1906 Shingle Style

Full perimeter repointing of an exposed brick foundation on a 1906 Shingle Style home. Repair of two sections of displaced foundation brick. Mortar wash repair at sill plate junctions. Written condition report for real estate transaction file.

1906 Shingle Style with brick foundation