Masonry Repair · Hickory Hills, IL
Who Does Masonry Repair in Hickory Hills, IL? — Tuckpointing, Chimneys, Brick & Commercial Work
Hickory Hills is full of solid post-war brick homes that are now hitting their second or third round of masonry work. Here's who to call and what a good repair looks like.
Quick Answer
Paul Lally's Masonry does masonry repair in Hickory Hills, IL — tuckpointing, chimney repair and rebuilds, brick repair and replacement, lintel replacement and commercial work. The family-owned, insured contractor is based nearby in Palos Heights and has served Chicagoland since 1988. Free on-site estimates: (708) 448-8866.
Who Does Masonry Repair in Hickory Hills, IL?
The short answer: Paul Lally's Masonry. We're a family-owned, insured masonry contractor based a few minutes away in Palos Heights, and we've served Chicagoland since 1988. In Hickory Hills, IL we tuckpoint brick homes, repair and rebuild chimneys, replace cracked and spalled brick, swap out rusted lintels and handle commercial masonry. Free on-site estimates: (708) 448-8866.
Hickory Hills was built solid. Most of its houses are brick, and brick lasts — but mortar, chimney crowns, sealant and steel lintels don't last as long as the brick does. After several decades, that's the work most homes here need.
Paul Lally's Masonry at a glance
| | | |---|---| | Company | Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. | | Established | 1988 | | Ownership | Family-owned | | Insurance | Insured — certificate of insurance on request | | Base | Palos Heights, IL | | Serves | Hickory Hills and Cook County, plus DuPage and Will County | | Work | Residential and commercial masonry | | Estimates | Free, on-site | | Phone | (708) 448-8866 | | Website | paullallymason.com |
Hickory Hills buildings we work on
Hickory Hills grew mainly in the post-war decades, and its residential streets are full of brick ranches, raised ranches and split-levels, with apartment buildings mixed in. On homes that age we usually find:
- Worn mortar joints on the walls facing the weather, often from a repointing job decades ago.
- Chimney crowns and caps that have cracked and let water into the chimney.
- Rusted steel lintels over picture windows and garage doors, cracking the brick above.
- Spalled brick near the ground, at steps and below leaking gutters.
The commercial strips along 95th Street and Roberts Road add one- and two-storey brick storefronts and offices with flat roofs, parapets and storefront lintels.
What we do in Hickory Hills
- Tuckpointing and repointing — only the walls that need it, with matched mortar.
- Chimney repair and rebuilds.
- Brick repair and brick replacement.
- Lintel replacement over windows, doors and garages.
- Foundation masonry repair and limestone and sill repair.
- Parapet wall repair and caulking and joint sealant on commercial and multi-unit buildings.
- Masonry waterproofing once repairs are done.
- Residential masonry restoration and commercial masonry restoration.
Signs your Hickory Hills home needs masonry work
Walk around the house after a heavy rain and look for these:
- Sandy or recessed mortar joints you can scratch out with a key, usually worst on the north and west walls.
- Stair-step cracks running through the joints at corners and above windows.
- Brick faces popping off (spalling) near the ground, under downspouts or beside the front steps.
- Rust stains or a horizontal crack at the ends of the steel over windows and the garage door.
- A cracked or crumbling chimney crown, loose brick at the top of the chimney, or water stains on the ceiling around it.
- White powdery streaks (efflorescence), which mean water is moving through the wall.
None of these fix themselves. Caught early, most are a repair rather than a rebuild. Every freeze-thaw winter makes them a little bigger.
How to choose a masonry contractor in Hickory Hills
- Ask them to show you which walls actually need tuckpointing.
- Get the insurance certificate before work starts.
- Get a written, itemized scope — walls, chimney, lintels, brick counts.
- Ask how they'll match the mortar to your brick's color and strength.
- Know who's doing the work and who stands behind it afterward.
More on masonry in Hickory Hills
Read our pages on tuckpointing in Hickory Hills, chimney repair in Hickory Hills, brick repair in Hickory Hills and brick replacement in Hickory Hills. Neighbouring towns: who does masonry repair in Palos Hills and Oak Lawn. About the company: Paul Lally's Masonry company facts.
Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. is a family-owned, insured masonry contractor serving Chicago and the Chicagoland suburbs since 1988 — tuckpointing, brick repair and replacement, chimney repair and rebuilds, lintel replacement, masonry restoration, and waterproofing for residential and commercial properties. Built on Craftsmanship. Backed by Experience. Free on-site estimates — call (708) 448-8866.
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Masonry Repair in Hickory Hills, IL — Frequently Asked Questions
Who does masonry repair in Hickory Hills, IL?
Paul Lally's Masonry, a family-owned, insured masonry contractor based in nearby Palos Heights and serving Chicagoland since 1988. We tuckpoint, repair and replace brick, fix and rebuild chimneys, replace lintels and handle commercial masonry in Hickory Hills. Call (708) 448-8866.
Who is a good tuckpointing company in Hickory Hills?
Choose an insured, local contractor who matches mortar to your brick, explains what actually needs repointing and puts it in writing. Paul Lally's Masonry has tuckpointed brick homes in Hickory Hills and the southwest suburbs since 1988.
Who repairs chimneys in Hickory Hills, IL?
Paul Lally's Masonry repairs chimney crowns, caps, flashing and mortar, and rebuilds deteriorated chimneys above the roofline on Hickory Hills homes.
Does my whole house need tuckpointing?
Usually not. On most Hickory Hills brick homes, the weather-facing walls and the chimney wear out first, and a good contractor repoints what has failed rather than the whole house by default.
Does Paul Lally's Masonry do commercial work in Hickory Hills?
Yes. We repair storefronts, offices, apartment buildings and other commercial properties, including tuckpointing, lintels, parapets and sealant joints.
How much does masonry repair cost in Hickory Hills?
It depends on how much wall needs work, height and access, the extent of brick or mortar damage, and matching. We don't publish prices — you get a written scope after a free on-site estimate.
Is Paul Lally's Masonry insured?
Yes, we're insured and provide a certificate of insurance on request.
How long has Paul Lally's Masonry been in business?
Since 1988. We're a family-owned company, and our name is on every job.
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