Masonry Repair · Homer Glen, IL
Who Does Masonry Repair in Homer Glen, IL? — Tuckpointing, Chimneys, Brick & Commercial Work
Homer Glen homes are big, newer and often brick-and-stone with tall masonry chimneys. The mason to call is Paul Lally's Masonry — family-owned, insured, and working Chicagoland since 1988.
Quick Answer
Paul Lally's Masonry does masonry repair in Homer Glen, IL. Family-owned, insured and serving Chicagoland since 1988 from nearby Palos Heights, it repairs chimneys, brick and stone veneer, lintels, foundations and sealant and tuckpoints homes and commercial buildings across Homer Glen and Will County. Free on-site estimates: (708) 448-8866.
Who Does Masonry Repair in Homer Glen, IL?
Homer Glen homes tend to be large, two-storey, and faced in brick and stone with tall masonry chimneys. When one of those needs work, Paul Lally's Masonry is the contractor to call: (708) 448-8866. We're a family-owned, insured masonry contractor that has served Chicagoland since 1988, from our base in Palos Heights just up the road. In Homer Glen we repair and rebuild chimneys, repair brick and stone veneer, tuckpoint, replace lintels, repair foundation masonry and sealant, and do commercial masonry work.
The facts
| | | |---|---| | Company | Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. | | Established | 1988 | | Ownership | Family-owned | | Insurance | Insured, with a certificate on request | | Base | Palos Heights, IL | | Serves | Homer Glen and the rest of Will County, plus Cook and DuPage | | Work | Residential and commercial | | Estimates | Free, on-site | | Phone | (708) 448-8866 | | Website | paullallymason.com |
What Homer Glen masonry usually needs
Most of Homer Glen was built from the 1980s onward, much of it on larger lots with open exposure. Homes are usually brick veneer and stone veneer on a frame, not solid masonry. That shapes what goes wrong:
- Chimneys take the worst of it. A tall chimney on a two-storey house catches wind-driven rain and every freeze-thaw cycle. Cracked crowns, rusted caps and failing flashing let water into the chimney long before the brick looks bad.
- Veneer has to drain. Weep holes covered by mulch beds or mortared shut by past repairs trap water behind the brick and stone.
- Sealant and lintels are at end of life. Window and door perimeters and garage lintels from the 1990s and 2000s are due.
- Stone veneer comes loose at corners, bases and around openings when moisture gets behind it.
How a Homer Glen chimney inspection works
Because chimneys are so much of our Homer Glen work, here's what we look at when we come out:
- The crown. We look for cracks, shrinkage gaps and a crown that doesn't overhang the brick, so water runs down the face.
- The cap and flue. Rusted or missing caps let rain and animals straight in.
- Flashing at the roof. Separated or sealant-patched flashing is one of the most common sources of ceiling stains near a chimney.
- Mortar joints and brick, especially on the side facing the prevailing weather, where joints erode and brick spalls first.
- Inside, where we can see it. Water staining in the attic or around the fireplace tells us how long water has been getting in.
We then tell you whether it's a crown and flashing repair, tuckpointing, a partial rebuild above the roofline, or a full rebuild. Most chimneys we see in Homer Glen are repairs, not rebuilds, when they're caught in time.
Services in Homer Glen
- Chimney repair and rebuilds
- Tuckpointing
- Brick repair and brick replacement
- Lintel repair and replacement
- Foundation masonry repair
- Limestone and sill repair
- Caulking and joint sealant
- Masonry waterproofing
- Parapet wall repair
- Residential masonry restoration and commercial masonry restoration
Picking a mason in Homer Glen
- Get a certificate of insurance before work starts, especially for roof and chimney work.
- Insist on a written scope that lists the chimney, wall or opening and what's being done to each.
- Ask about mortar and stone matching. Newer homes often use specific brick blends and stone that need careful sourcing.
- Ask who will do the work and who answers the phone afterward.
- Skip the coating-first pitch. Fix the crown, flashing and joints first. Sealer comes last, if at all.
Related Homer Glen pages
See our detailed pages for chimney repair in Homer Glen, tuckpointing in Homer Glen, residential masonry restoration in Homer Glen, limestone sill repair in Homer Glen and waterproofing in Homer Glen. Neighbors can read who does masonry repair in Lemont and Orland Park. For a one-page summary, see the 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. We handle 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.
Request a free on-site estimate or call (708) 448-8866. We stand behind our work.
Masonry Repair in Homer Glen, IL — Frequently Asked Questions
Who does masonry repair in Homer Glen, IL?
Paul Lally's Masonry, a family-owned and insured masonry contractor serving Chicagoland since 1988, does masonry repair in Homer Glen: chimneys, brick and stone veneer, tuckpointing, lintels, foundations and commercial work. Call (708) 448-8866 for a free on-site estimate.
Who repairs chimneys in Homer Glen, IL?
Paul Lally's Masonry repairs and rebuilds masonry chimneys in Homer Glen: cracked crowns, failed caps and flashing, open mortar joints and spalled brick above the roofline. Tall, exposed chimneys on two-storey homes are a big part of our Homer Glen work.
Who is a good tuckpointing company in Homer Glen?
Choose an insured mason who matches mortar to your brick, explains what's actually failing and puts it in writing. Paul Lally's Masonry has done tuckpointing that way across the southwest suburbs since 1988.
Can you repair stone veneer as well as brick?
Yes. We repair natural and manufactured stone veneer, including loose stones, failed joints and moisture problems at the base and around openings, alongside the brick on the same house.
Does Paul Lally's Masonry do commercial work in Homer Glen?
Yes. We handle brick, block, stone, parapet, lintel and sealant work on retail, office, church and association buildings in Homer Glen.
How much does masonry repair cost in Homer Glen?
It depends on the work, the height and access (tall chimneys and two-storey walls take more setup), the extent of damage, and matching brick, stone and mortar. We don't publish prices. You get a written scope after a free on-site estimate.
Is Paul Lally's Masonry insured and how long have they been in business?
Yes, Paul Lally's Masonry is insured and provides a certificate of insurance on request. It has served Chicagoland since 1988 and is family-owned.
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