Masonry Repair Cost

Tuckpointing & Masonry Contractors | Father & Son Masonry Inc.

Started in 1994, Father & Son Masonry Inc. is a family-owned and operated company specializing in tuckpointing and masonry works in Chicago. We also provide chimney repair and power washing for residential and commercial structures in Chicago. With these specialties available for you, we can restore your masonry to its original beauty

How to Choose the Right Contractors for Chimney Repair?

Choosing the right chimney and masonry contractors from Chicago involves more than calling the first number you see online and hiring them to work on your urgent chimney repair. There are factors that you need to consider so you can avoid scammers and bogus workers.

Summer chimney problems - what to look for?

Since it's summer, there's no use for your chimney, and you might probably think that there's nothing wrong with it. However, you may be surprised that there are problems that you may encounter during the "off-season". One of the main issues that homeowners face with their chimney is structural damages. You will be able to spot this by just looking outside of your house. Some of the early damages that your chimney can have are cracks in bricks and mortar, which is why...

Masonry repair cost

If you have masonry in your home or business, you definitely know how durable it is. However, no matter how well you care for your brickwork and masonry, there will always come a time when you need repairs. In the case of well-maintained and cared-for masonry, you likely have about 10-20 years before you need any kind of repairs, but it’s good to know what to expect when the time comes. Tuckpointing is one of the most common means of repairing damaged or aging brickwork, but it can be costly...

Masonry Contractors Answer Some Frequently Asked Questions

We get a lot of questions regarding masonry, so we figured it’d be good to share some of the more frequently asked questions and their answers. It pays to know as much as you can learn about masonry before investing in an all-new construction, after all. Brick can be made from a few different materials, which accounts for superficial differences you may see in various types of brick. While they’re all a reddish color, different components like clay, sand, lime, and concrete can affect its specific shade...

What does a modern chimney look like?

Chimneys can play a big part in your home because it can keep the smoke out if you have a woodburning stove. It can also add a great sense of character to a home. Chimneys were made to reduce smoke pollution in an area. There are three types of chimneys that can be installed or placed in your home. The three types are single-walled metal, masonry, and pre-fabricated metal. The single-walled metal takes the shape of a thin metal pipe that sticks up from the roof with a circular top...

How often does your building need masonry maintenance?

Brick is a common building material in the USA, thanks to its aesthetic appeal. It's not only sturdy but also energy efficient. Some brick buildings still maintain their structural integrity, yet they were built a long time ago.