Masonry & Tuckpointing in Chicago & the Suburbs

Expert brick tuckpointing, chimney repair, and masonry restoration across Chicago and the suburbs. We stop leaks, restore structural integrity, and preserve your building's character.

Complete Masonry & Tuckpointing Services

Chicago's freeze-thaw cycles destroy mortar joints faster than almost anywhere. We restore and protect brick buildings across Chicagoland.

Tuckpointing

Removal of cracked, deteriorated mortar and replacement with fresh mortar matched to your brick. Stops water infiltration.

Extends building life 25+ yrs

Chimney Repair

Chimney rebuilds, cap replacement, crown repair, and flashing. Chimneys are the #1 source of roof leaks.

Stops leaks at the source

Coping Stone

Parapet wall capping and coping stone replacement. Protects the top of walls from water penetration.

Extends building life 25+ yrs

Brick Restoration

Spalling brick replacement, lintel repair, and full facade restoration. Preserve your building's historic character.

Preserves value
Aerial view of GSKI crew working on masonry and tuckpointing

Our Masonry Restoration Process

From inspection to final sealing — here's how we restore your building's masonry.

1

Free Inspection

We inspect your building's mortar joints, bricks, chimney, and coping stone. You get an honest evaluation and photos — no pressure, no obligation.

2

Detailed Estimate

A written estimate with materials, scope of work, timeline, warranty terms, and total cost. No hidden fees, no surprises.

3

Tear-Off & Inspection

We strip the old roof down to the deck and inspect every inch. Damaged decking is replaced before anything new goes on.

4

Installation

Old mortar removed, joints cleaned, new mortar matched and applied, waterproof sealant where needed — installed by our experienced crew, not subcontractors.

5

Cleanup & Walkthrough

Magnetic sweep of the yard for nails, debris removal, and a final walkthrough with you. Your property looks better than before we started.

6

Warranty & Support

Manufacturer warranty on materials plus our workmanship warranty. We service the roof for its entire lifetime — if you ever have a leak, we'll be there.

Chicago Weather Is Brutal on Brick

Chicago's freeze-thaw cycles are the enemy of mortar joints. Water seeps into tiny cracks, freezes and expands, then thaws — dozens of times per winter. Over time, mortar crumbles, bricks spall, and water penetrates the wall. Tuckpointing before the damage gets severe saves thousands in structural repairs.

We inspect your roof and document every bit of damage with photos and detailed notes. We meet with the insurance adjuster on-site and make sure nothing is overlooked. We handle supplemental claims if additional damage is found during tear-off. Your out-of-pocket cost is typically just your deductible — insurance covers the rest.

Residential roof tear-off showing storm damage Completed masonry and tuckpointing after insurance claim

Serving Chicago & the Suburbs

We replace residential roofs across Chicagoland — from city bungalows to North Shore estates.

Our masonry tuckpointing crews serve Chicago, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Elmhurst, Oak Park, Highland Park, Park Ridge, Wilmette, Glencoe, Northbrook, and all surrounding communities across Illinois. No matter where you are, we'll come to you for a free inspection.

Need Masonry Work?

Get a free inspection and honest estimate — no pressure, no obligation.

Request Your Free Masonry Assessment