824 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook, IL. 60062 847.317.0668
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At General Masonry Construction, we provide professional masonry services in Skokie, IL, specializing in precision tuckpointing, brick repair, and comprehensive chimney maintenance. Serving the 60076 and 60077 areas, we combine high-quality materials with expert craftsmanship to ensure your home remains weatherproof and beautiful.
North Shore Masonry Specialists: Deep understanding of local architectural styles and the impact of Illinois weather on brick and mortar.
Precision Color Matching: We custom-blend mortar to ensure all repairs are seamless and match your building’s original aesthetic.
Licensed, Bonded, and Insured: Professional service you can trust with full liability protection.
Final Customer Walk-Through: We stand by our work. Upon completion, we conduct a detailed on-site walk-through with you to ensure every joint and repair meets our high standards and your total satisfaction.
24-Hour Estimates: Receive a transparent and detailed quote for your project within one business day.
Professional Chimney Repair & Rebuilding
We specialize in Skokie chimney repair, including crown restoration, flue relining, and waterproofing. We ensure your chimney is safe, functional, and protected from water intrusion.
Failing mortar joints can lead to mold and structural rot. Our tuckpointing services restore the mortar, reinforcing the building envelope while dramatically improving your home’s curb appeal.
Brick & Stone Work
From custom limestone entryways to repairing spalling bricks, we handle all aspects of masonry services in Skokie. We fix structural lintels and address masonry issues before they become major expenses.
Site Evaluation: Clinical inspection to identify the root cause of masonry failure.
Diamond Grinding: Removing old mortar to a 5/8″ depth using dust-collection equipment.
Debris Extraction: High-pressure cleaning of joints to ensure a perfect chemical bond.
Custom Mortar Blending: Matching aggregate and pigment to your building’s original masonry.
Substrate Hydration Prep: Pre-moistening brick to ensure the new mortar cures to maximum strength.
Layered Application: Applying fresh mortar in controlled lifts to eliminate air pockets.
Precision Tooling: Compacting joints with striking tools to effectively shed water.
Final Clean-Down: A meticulous acid-free cleaning to remove haze and leave a spotless finish.
The “freeze-thaw” cycle is the biggest enemy of masonry in the North Shore. Timely Skokie tuckpointing and chimney maintenance are the most cost-effective ways to prevent major structural failures and preserve property value.
General Masonry Construction is your premier choice for masonry services in Skokie, IL. Whether you need Tuckpointing or Chimney Repair, our team is ready to help.
Zip Codes Served: 60076, 60077
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General Masonry Construction performing all masonry work involving all brickwork on exterior and interior of this commercial area building. Exterior elevation involved power washing and waterproofing upon finishing all masonry work. Interior work involved bricking up all free standing pillars as well as exterior walls inside each gym room. This renovation project took about 10 weeks and it was satisfactory delivered in 2011.
General Masonry Construction in charge of the entire masonry trade involving new construction commercial project. Masonry work involved strictly CMU split face work, as performed by skilled masons based on blueprints specification and building codes City of Chicago,, IL. Upon compilation of all masonry work final chemical cleaning and power washing was performed to remove unwanted access of the mortar. Project delivered in 2013 and it’s duration took about 10 weeks. General Masonry Construction in charge of the entire masonry trade involving new construction of ...
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