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.

Robert Reese and his company have been working on our condo building in Oak Park for a number of…read moreyears now, their work is almost finished. Our building is the largest condo building in Oak Park, and it was built not quite 100 years ago. All brick and terra cotta, so one can imagine the restoration that needed to be done. Robert Reese may just be the most knowledgeable brick guy in the U.S., and no one takes brick and stone restoration more serious than he does. Add to this his experienced crew of workers, who are also experts in the field of brick and stone restoration, not to mention extremely courteous and down right friendly, and you have the best masonry company in all of Chicagoland. Thanks to Robert Reese and his crew, our building will stand the test of time for another hundred years to come and it looks beautiful! AAA 1 Masonry and Tuckpointing is the "BEST"!

These guys are working on the 2600 n Hampden block right outside of an apartment window screaming…read moreobnoxiously don't to his coworker on the street. It's midmorning. Some people work at night and this guy is screaming outside someone's window. Please consider these guys do not value their customers. When you are tuckpointer your job is not only tuckpointing. It's customer service which they lack.

The crew did an excellent job and were courteous and punctual. I would consider using this company…read moreagain for my Tuckpointing needs.

I recently hired Mark's Tuckpointing & Remodeling to do some much needed tuckpointing on my home…read more I needed several bricks replaced due to age and needed the area where the old electric meter was rebricked. The guys went over my house and fixed many areas where the mortar joints required filling. Peter is great to work with and will address any concerns promptly. In addition to getting my work done promptly, Mark's Tuckpointing is reasonably priced. If your home needs any tuckpointing work, don't hesitate to reach out to them.

Great masonry repair by Dan and his son. The exterior of my building above my entrance had been…read moredamaged by ivy and inclement weather but they took care of it. They're very friendly people and are offer fair prices for their services.

Overall, we're happy with the quality of our new fence. The workmanship was good, the finished…read moreproduct looks great, and we felt the pricing for the fence itself was fair. Our only concerns were with communication and project management. Our signed contract included replacing the fence as well as demolishing and removing a concrete step. A few days after the project began, we were told the concrete removal would cost extra because the step was concrete. We didn't mind paying the additional cost--we understand unexpected situations can come up--but it was frustrating that this wasn't identified and communicated during the initial estimate or before the work started. The concrete step was identified on the day work began, and he mentioned the extra charge 3 days later. Once the fence was completed, we were asked for full payment even though the contracted work had not yet been finished. We ultimately agreed to pay the remaining balance because we didn't want to go back and forth. It also seemed like multiple jobs were being worked on at the same time, which delayed completion. We were told a jackhammer needed to be rented to complete the concrete removal, but it wasn't arranged until later, adding to the delay. Overall, we're pleased with the final product and the quality of the work. I would hire Danny again because the workmanship and pricing were good. However, I would make sure the contract had more detailed terms regarding change orders, payment milestones, and project completion timelines to avoid any misunderstandings. Better communication throughout the project would have made the experience much smoother.

Fortune was the more economical (vs an architect) but still historically-minded option when we…read moreneeded to restore our 140-year-old home's facade. Still a significant investment (!), but worth every cent. The team was extremely professional start to finish, from the communication with the scheduler/office staff to the artisans actually doing the work/painting. They left the work site spotless every single day, which we extra appreciated after having the opposite experience with another contractor who did the interior reno. The before and after photo speaks for itself-- our home is stunning and we are grateful for the team for their attentive, painstaking work. It was covered in aluminum siding from the 1960s when we got it, wood rotting beneath, and now the original materials (cedar shingles), in the original configuration wow once again.

Needed window work (exterior painting, wells, trim, windows, some glazing and a few panes replaced)…read moreon a 1927 brick 3 story. I called Fortune because, after working in Wilmette for years, I've seen the incredible prep work they do on huge jobs. Prep is EVERYTHING! Pete Fortune came out to look, was very nice, knowledgeable and didn't blow off my (compared to their work I've seen) small job. I had other quotes and theirs was the top but not out of line. Ended up looping in their construction team to fix the garage doors and jambs and they are top-notch! Everything is finished, work is BEAUTIFUL, the crew was a joy and Pete is a mensch! FYI, the 4 year warranty on work, fact that they pay their guys fairly and their workman's comp insurance add serious value for a homeowner. Will be calling Pete about tuck pointing next year.

Nicolas Roofing & Tuckpointing did a great job fixing a roof leak that was causing water damage in…read moreour primary bedroom. Once the work started, David and his team found additional leaks that could have caused much bigger problems if they hadn't been repaired. They fixed everything, removed and rebuilt our rooftop wood deck to access the leak, and completed the entire project in just two days. The crew was professional, polite, and left everything clean. David was great to work with; he communicated throughout the project and kept us informed every step of the way. The project ended up being a lot more extensive than originally expected, but the quality of the work was excellent. I'd definitely recommend Nicolas Roofing & Tuckpointing if you're looking for a reliable roofing company.

I would highly recommend David and his team. We had everything taken out of our backyard including…read moreexisting plants, grass, everything. We had charcoal bricks put in. The entire project took 2 days from start to finish. David sent pictures all day on both days which was amazing to see the progress. I am attaching some before and after pictures. This was just finished 2 days ago and we are waiting for furniture to be delivered as well as plants to be planted. I am also attaching an inspiration photo of what my vision is for once I complete the furniture, plants and lighting. My vision was cozy and tranquil and so far it's on it's way. I would work with David on any other projects in the future. We had 4 companies come out, David was by far the one that explained the most, seemed to care the most and also gave a very competitive price that couldn't b beat.

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.

Great job power washing, tuckpointing and sealing my front steps. They look brand new. Good…read morecommunication and completed the job quickly.

Tony and his crew are top-notch! We'd been meaning to repair a drywall issue in our bathroom…read moreceiling for quite some time, and Tony provided a fair, reasonable quote and worked around our tight schedule to get it done. His team was efficient and thorough - within just a few hours, the ceiling looked brand new. We're extremely happy with the results and the overall experience. I've already walked Tony through a few additional projects in our apartment and look forward to working with him again soon.

Great pricing: they realized the door itself needed a slightly wider frame, so they did a quick run…read moreto Home Depot to pick up the stuff they needed. From our conversation, they mainly do interior work, so I'll be sure to keep them in mind for anything that goes beyond by DYI skill set. Great guys, great price, great results!