Residential and Commercial Masonry Services
Delta - Masonry and Tuckpointing is a licensed masonry contractor based in Libertyville, IL, offering seven residential services and three commercial services to homeowners and businesses across Chicagoland. Delta has completed more than 2,800 masonry projects since 1987.
What Does a Masonry Contractor Do?
A masonry contractor repairs, restores, and installs structures built from brick, stone, and concrete, including exterior walls, chimneys, foundations, and mortar joints. Masonry contractors also perform tuckpointing, the process of removing and replacing deteriorated mortar between bricks, which is the single most common masonry repair on homes built before 1980.
Residential Masonry Services
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing is the process of removing deteriorated mortar from between bricks and replacing it with new mortar matched in color and composition to the original. Delta tuckpoints residential brick throughout Chicagoland, matching mortar joint depth and color to prevent water intrusion and further brick damage.
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Brick Repair
Brick repair involves replacing individual bricks that are cracked, spalling, or structurally damaged, using period-matched brick sourced to fit the home's original construction era.
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Chimney Repair
Chimney repair addresses crown cracks, damaged flashing, deteriorated mortar joints, and structural leaning, and can include a full chimney rebuild when damage extends below the roofline.
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Masonry Repair
Masonry repair covers structural restoration of walls, foundations, steps, and retaining structures built from brick, block, or stone.
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Concrete Services
Concrete services include installation and repair of driveways, patios, and steps, engineered specifically to withstand Chicago's freeze-thaw cycles.
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Stone Masonry
Stone masonry includes installation and restoration of natural stone walls, veneers, steps, and decorative features.
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Power Washing
Power washing for masonry uses controlled, low-pressure water application to remove dirt, algae, and efflorescence without damaging mortar joints or brick surfaces.
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Commercial Masonry
Commercial masonry services include building envelope restoration, storefront tuckpointing, and parapet wall repair for retail, multi-unit residential, and institutional properties.
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Historic Restoration
Historic restoration uses period-correct lime mortar and preservation-standard techniques to repair brick and stone on buildings constructed before 1940, including designated landmark structures.
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Limestone Restoration
Limestone restoration includes cleaning, repair, and facade restoration for limestone structures on both historic and modern buildings.
Learn MoreWhich Masonry Service Do You Need?
| Service | What It Fixes | Typical Sign You Need It |
|---|---|---|
| Tuckpointing | Deteriorated mortar between otherwise-sound bricks | Crumbling or missing mortar joints; brick itself is intact |
| Brick Repair | Individual damaged bricks | Cracked, spalling, or flaking brick faces |
| Chimney Repair | Chimney-specific structural or weatherproofing issues | Leaning chimney, cracked crown, water stains near the chimney |
| Masonry Repair | Structural walls, foundations, steps | Bowing walls, foundation cracks, sinking or heaving steps |
| Power Washing | Surface dirt and organic growth | Discoloration, algae, or efflorescence with no structural damage |
Many projects require more than one of these services. Delta determines the exact scope during a free on-site inspection.
Specialty Masonry Repairs
Beyond the core services above, Delta also handles the specific repair types Chicagoland's older housing stock frequently needs: lintel repair, retaining wall repair, brick paver and walkway repair, masonry waterproofing and sealing, foundation and basement masonry repair, step and stoop masonry repair, and parapet wall repair.
39 Years. One Standard. Every Service.
Delta has completed more than 2,800 masonry projects across Chicagoland since 1987. Every project is completed by Delta's own licensed crew. Delta does not subcontract any masonry work. All mortar work follows ASTM C270, with mortar type matched to each building's construction era. Delta holds Illinois Masonry Contractor License #104-016987 and carries $2M in liability coverage.
Delta's Masonry Service Process
Free Inspection
Delta inspects the property and photographs problem areas at no cost.
Written Estimate
Delta provides an itemized written estimate before any work begins.
Material Matching
Delta analyzes existing mortar composition and color, or sources period-correct brick or stone.
Licensed Crew Completes the Work
The same crew that inspected the property performs the repair; no subcontractors.
3-Year Written Warranty
Every completed project includes a written workmanship guarantee.
Common Questions About Delta's Masonry Services
Delta offers seven residential services (tuckpointing, brick repair, chimney repair, masonry repair, concrete services, stone masonry, power washing) and three commercial services (commercial masonry, historic restoration, limestone restoration) across Chicagoland.
Yes. Every service starts with a free on-site inspection and a written estimate before any work begins.
No. Every service is performed by Delta's own licensed crew, never subcontracted.
Tuckpointing replaces deteriorated mortar between bricks that are otherwise sound. Brick repair replaces individual bricks that are cracked, spalling, or damaged. Many projects need both.
Yes. Delta offers a full residential service line and a separate commercial masonry division for retail, multi-unit, and institutional properties.
Tuckpointing cost depends on the linear footage of mortar joints needing repair, the mortar type required, and access difficulty. Delta provides a free inspection and written estimate for an exact price. See our pricing guide for fuller ranges from real project types. View the cost guide.
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Every project starts with a free on-site inspection. Delta will assess your masonry, explain what's actually wrong, and recommend only the work your property needs.