We had quite a large project that we did with Evanston Masonry. Our century-old brick needed…read moreconsiderable work, with all the mortar being ground out and redone, as well as new lintels, several rows of replaced brick (where previous homeowners had done the wrong thing, resulting in whole rows sagging and collapsing the top of the window), and even a chimney rebuild. From quote to start was more than a year (due to other constraints), and once started the project took several weeks with a lot of scheduling nuances and coordination with other things. Eric and his team did a fantastic job throughout. The crew was friendly and respectful and their work was and is impeccable. Eric was over-the-top communicative both before, during, and after the project. All little issues were resolved immediately, often going above and beyond. We were particularly impressed with how well Eric and his team worked with the older brick, which requires special care and mortar. Even *matching* old brick is quite hard because the size is different from modern brick and there aren't many companies which make it, meaning color options are quite limited. Eric did a fantastic job and I think most people would struggle to pick out the new from the old. Highly recommend for any masonry work.

Good communication and a very nice job on tuckpointing and various other masonry work including…read moregood daily cleanup which is sadly uncommon these days. Not the cheapest, but a very good option in Near North suburbs or far north Chicago neighborhoods if you really care about quality. Not perfect, but about as good as you'll find these days.

Absolutely call!! Pawel was fantastic. He was quick, honest and forthcoming. He does great work,…read moreclean and professional. I had a bowing veneer wall I wanted redone. Pawel came out and priced it our worst case scenario (as requested) to include the veneer and retaining wall. Once we started and saw the retaining wall was intact, he adjusted the price down accordingly. He communicated with me the entire way, giving his opinion and how it would look if we do it this way or that. He wasn't pushy at all, with the exception of the retaining wall adjustment, the price never changed. I've been in construction and facilities all my career, I had Zero issues with Pawel, never thought he was trying to take advantage of me and now have him redoing my back patio which is pavers.

DO NOT USE THIS COMANY! I hired this company to replace my concrete driveway. Shortly after…read moreinstallation my concrete began to blister/scale. My concrete driveway looks awful and needs to be replaced. I contacted Pawel, an owner of J&P, who stated that I must of used salt on my driveway which I do not and Pawel knew the truth that it was a substandard concrete job. I had a concrete testing company look at my driveway and they claimed that the contractor added water or overworked the concrete mix. Ozinga, the cement company, claimed that there was no problem with the mix that was delivered to my home. The crew sent to my home trashed my landscaping. I tried to work with J&P about getting my driveway replaced and sharing in the cost to no avail.

Nick and his crew did an amazing job removing an obsolete catch basin and excavating the area in…read morepreparation for some new basement stairs. He responded quickly, laid out the steps clearly, and was friendly throughout the process. The crew put in long hours and got the job done in 2.5 days, surprisingly quickly. They even filled in hurricane door stairs that are no longer needed without increasing the cost to me. I highly recommend them.

We hired Nick and his crew to replace a damaged sidewalk. He was upfront with pricing, including…read morebeing clear about their minimum charge which our job might not quite reach. He suggested other work that could be added to the scope in order to justify the minimum charge, which I appreciated and thought was reasonable. When a schedule slot opened up due to someone else's cancellation, Nick squeezed us in weeks earlier than I'd hoped for. The work was done quickly and professionally and the whole project was easier than I expected. Five stars.

I reside in an older building which developed numerous masonry issues prior to being converted to a…read morecondo building. STAR has helped to restore the integrity of the structure of our building, section by section. They are highly knowledgeable and skilled. STAR has been able to resolve many very challenging masonry issues. They've been able to use various strategies to work from the upper level of a four-level building. Their prices are very reasonable. Peter and Voytek, the owners are highly professional, communicative and timely. Their jokes and pleasant personalities are added perks!

Star Tuckpointing was recommended to me by a friend, and I'm glad I chose them. They were…read morestraightforward, honest, and fairly priced from start to finish. They took the time to explain exactly what work needed to be done, why it was necessary, and answered all of my questions, including advice on future masonry projects around my property. Communication was excellent, with clear expectations on timing, scope, and duration of the work. Most importantly, the quality of the finished work was outstanding. Highly recommend. 10/10. Peter and Voytek are the absolute best.

We recently hired 312 Masonry to completely tear down and rebuild our entire parapet wall--a job…read morethat came with some serious challenges due to the height, tight access, and tricky location on our property. From start to finish, the team handled everything professionally, safely, and with outstanding craftsmanship. Their attention to detail was impressive--clean lines, solid mortar work, and a beautiful finished look that really elevated the whole building. I highly recommend 312 Masonry. We couldn't be happier with the results and would use them again in a heartbeat!

312 Masonry was fantastic to work with. They replaced seven rusted basement window lintels,…read morerepaired cracked brickwork, rebuilt our basement stairs, and tuck pointed our chimney--all with excellent craftsmanship. They also fixed a front column that had mismatched bricks from an old repair by reusing original bricks from the window work. The result looks seamless, as if it's always been that way. Professional crew, beautiful results, fair pricing--312 Masonry truly stands out. Highly recommend!

Our condo building had Gralak repair some water damaged brick columns and some other masonry work…read more They were very thorough in The work that they performed and were always available for any questions I may have. Would highly recommend!

I hired Gralak to replace some basement windows and help me address overdue foundation brick…read moremaintenance. Rado was incredibly friendly and thorough and even had the generosity to come to my home twice to help me determine what work needed to be done. Honestly, he was a godsend after dealing with another masonry service that had nightmare communication skills. The quality of their work was excellent and I will definitely work with Gralak again.

I hired this company to redo my concrete steps and wrought iron railings and they nailed it:…read more * The proposal from Peter was much more detailed than the other quotes I received. * The crew led by Art was very efficient. They demolished the steps, poured new ones along with a new walkway, and got a perfect shape. They also replaced my house's unusually deep limestone door sill. * They redid my railings, extending them to match the slightly higher layout and also repainting them so i didn't have to get all-new ones. Very friendly, professional, and a good value overall.

We hired Edmar Masonry to tuckpoint and seal our split block, and we couldn't be more impressed…read more The crew completed the project over a 1-week span in just 3 working days. They were efficient, professional, and clearly knew what they were doing. Highly recommend Edmar if you're looking for quality masonry and sealing work done right.

I selected GC to install a tree which I bought from him. He is knowledgeable and does a good…read morethorough job! Goes above and beyond the minimum work

Joe at Green Concepts is by far the best landscaper you could ever hire. His services are…read moreprofessional, high quality, and always reasonably priced. He's one of the few contractors I trust. In addition, he provides a ton of valuable experience and advice to anything related to your property. I had Joe extend my patio, change the grading behind my detached garage, install direct downspout drains to my retention basin, etc. Joe has also provided contacts for numerous other services I needed e.g. plumber, carpenter, pest control, etc. I suggest anyone looking to switch landscapers... go with Joe at Green Concepts. Even if you aren't looking, you should switch to Joe at Green Concepts!

Frances and team did a great job with our foundation resealing project. The back wall look great…read moreand the new concrete bevel along the foundation should help keep the home dry for years to come. Pricing was competitive and they worked quickly and communicated well every step of the way.

Working with Francis was a breeze! We had a pothole building in the driveway of our condo block,…read moreand Francis diagnosed it thoroughly. They were able to get us scheduled in a timely manner, diagnose other issues that we had at our condo block, and fixed everything on the spot! They did everything we asked for and more. I highly recommend going with Nicholas Masonry!