Brick Replacement · Hickory Hills, IL
Brick Replacement in Hickory Hills, IL — Matched to Your Wall
Once brick has spalled or cracked through, it has to come out and be replaced. Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. replaces damaged brick in Hickory Hills with units matched to your existing wall.
Quick Answer
Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. provides brick replacement in Hickory Hills, IL — removing spalled and cracked brick and setting matched replacement units in matched mortar, after correcting the cause so damage doesn't return. Family-owned, serving Chicagoland since 1988, insured. Free on-site estimates — call (708) 448-8866.
There's a point where mortar repair isn't enough — where the brick itself has spalled through, cracked apart, or begun to crumble. At that stage the damaged units have to come out and be replaced, and the whole job lives or dies on how well the new brick matches the old.
Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. provides brick replacement in Hickory Hills, IL — removing spalled and cracked brick and setting matched replacement units in matched mortar, after correcting whatever caused the damage. We are family-owned and have served Chicagoland since 1988. For a free on-site estimate, call (708) 448-8866.
Replacement vs. repair
Tuckpointing renews the mortar joints; brick replacement swaps out brick that's failed. They're different repairs for different problems, and many Hickory Hills homes need both — replacing the spalled or cracked units and repointing the joints around them so the whole area is sound and weathertight again.
Why brick fails on Hickory Hills homes
The 1960s and '70s brick common here spalls for a familiar reason: water gets in through open joints or through a hard, non-breathable mortar, freezes over a Cook County winter, and blows the face off. Grade-level splashback and chimney exposure concentrate the damage. Because the cause is moisture, we address it when we replace the brick — otherwise the new units face the same fate.
How we replace brick
We remove the failed units carefully, without disturbing the sound brick around them, correct the cause — repointing, drainage, a lintel — and set matched replacement brick in matched mortar. Matching is everything: we match size, color, and texture so the replaced area blends into the wall instead of standing out as a patch.
Where the surrounding joints are also failing, replacement pairs with tuckpointing; see our brick repair and replacement services for the full scope. We also serve neighboring Palos Hills and Burbank.
Why Hickory Hills homeowners call Paul Lally's Masonry Inc.
Since 1988 we've replaced Chicagoland brick by fixing the cause and matching the units so you can't find the repair afterward. No phone quotes, no pushing a rebuild you don't need. Call (708) 448-8866 for a free on-site estimate in Hickory Hills.
Brick Replacement in Hickory Hills, IL — Frequently Asked Questions
When does brick need replacement rather than repair?
When the brick itself is damaged — spalled through the face, cracked apart, or crumbling — it can't be repaired and has to be replaced. Tuckpointing renews the mortar; replacement swaps out failed brick. Many Hickory Hills jobs need both: replace the damaged units and repoint the joints around them.
Can you match my home's brick?
In most cases, yes. The brick on Hickory Hills' 1960s–'70s ranches can usually be matched by size, color, and texture from salvage or current stock. For a discontinued brick we source the closest match and place it where it blends, or relocate original brick from a concealed area.
Why did my brick spall in the first place?
Almost always water plus freeze-thaw — entering through failed joints or a hard, moisture-trapping mortar, then freezing and popping the face off. We correct that cause when we replace the brick, otherwise the new units are exposed to the same problem.
Do I have to replace a whole wall?
Rarely. We replace only the damaged units and blend them into the sound brick around them. Full-wall reconstruction is only needed when damage is widespread or the wall has moved structurally — and we'll be honest about which you're dealing with.
Do you replace chimney and foundation brick too?
Yes. Chimneys and grade-level brick take the most weather and are common replacement spots. We replace brick on chimneys, foundations, porches, and veneer walls throughout Hickory Hills.
Do you offer free estimates in Hickory Hills?
Yes. Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. provides free on-site estimates throughout Hickory Hills — we inspect the damage, identify the cause, and give you a written estimate. Call (708) 448-8866.
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