Brick Repair · New Lenox, IL
Brick Repair in New Lenox, IL — Spalling, Lintels & Replacement
Rusting lintels and spalled brick are the usual culprits on New Lenox's brick-front homes. Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. replaces damaged brick with matched units and fixes the cause.
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Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. provides brick repair in New Lenox, IL — replacing spalled and cracked brick with matched units, correcting rusted lintels and drainage, and fixing the cause so damage doesn't return. Family-owned, serving Chicagoland since 1988, insured. Free on-site estimates — call (708) 448-8866.
On New Lenox's brick-front homes, the most common call we get isn't about old, crumbling walls — it's a crack that appeared over a garage door or picture window, or a few brick faces flaking near the ground. Both trace back to specific, fixable causes.
Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. provides brick repair in New Lenox, IL — replacing spalled and cracked brick with matched units, correcting rusted lintels and drainage, and fixing whatever let the water in. We are family-owned and have served Chicagoland since 1988. For a free on-site estimate, call (708) 448-8866.
What brick repair covers
Brick repair handles spalled faces, cracked units, step cracks in the mortar, loose sections, and brick damage around windows, garage openings, lintels, and chimneys. Because the right fix depends on the cause, we diagnose before we repair.
The two causes we see most in New Lenox
- Rusting steel lintels. The steel angle over garage doors and larger windows corrodes and expands, lifting and cracking the brick above. This is the number-one brick issue on 1990s–2000s builds, and filling the crack without addressing the lintel just delays the next crack.
- Grade-level moisture. Irrigation, splashback, and poor grading keep the lowest brick courses wet; freeze-thaw then spalls them. Correcting drainage is part of the repair.
How we repair it
We remove the damaged units without disturbing the sound brick, repair or replace corroded lintels, correct weep holes and drainage, and set matched replacement brick in matched mortar — matching size, color, and texture so the work blends into the wall.
Where joints are failing too, brick repair pairs with tuckpointing; for the full scope see our brick repair services. We also serve neighboring Homer Glen and Frankfort.
Why New Lenox homeowners call Paul Lally's Masonry Inc.
Since 1988 we've repaired Chicagoland brick by fixing the cause — the lintel, the drainage — and matching the work so the repair disappears. No phone quotes, no unnecessary rebuilds. Call (708) 448-8866 for a free on-site estimate in New Lenox.
Brick Repair in New Lenox, IL — Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there a crack in the brick over my garage or window?
That's the classic sign of a rusting steel lintel — the steel angle that carries the brick over an opening. As it corrodes it expands and lifts the brick above, cracking the joints. It's one of the most common issues on New Lenox's brick-front homes, and it needs the lintel addressed, not just the crack filled.
My home is newer — why is the brick spalling already?
Spalling comes from water plus freeze-thaw, not just age. Sprinkler overspray, poor grading, or trapped moisture behind the veneer keeps the lower brick wet; when it freezes, the face pops off. We fix the moisture path along with the brick.
Can you match my subdivision's brick?
Usually, yes. Builder brick from the 1990s–2000s is often still available or closely matchable by size, color, and texture. Where an exact match isn't stocked, we source the nearest match or relocate original brick from a concealed area to the visible spot.
Repair or replace the wall?
Almost always targeted repair — replacing the damaged units and correcting the cause. A full rebuild is only warranted when damage is widespread, and we'll tell you honestly which you're dealing with.
Do you repair chimney brick too?
Yes. Chimneys take the most weather on the house and are common spots for spalled and cracked brick. We repair and replace chimney brick and can address the crown, cap, and flashing at the same time.
Do you offer free estimates in New Lenox?
Yes. Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. provides free on-site estimates across New Lenox. We inspect the damage, identify the cause, and give you a written estimate — call (708) 448-8866.
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