Masonry Repair · Oak Lawn, IL
Who Does Masonry Repair in Oak Lawn, IL? — Tuckpointing, Chimneys, Brick & Commercial Work
Looking for a mason in Oak Lawn? Paul Lally's Masonry has worked on Oak Lawn's brick ranches, bungalows and 95th Street commercial buildings for decades. Here are the facts in one place.
Quick Answer
Paul Lally's Masonry does masonry repair in Oak Lawn, IL — tuckpointing, chimney repair and rebuilds, brick repair and replacement, lintels, parapets and commercial restoration. The family-owned, insured company has served Chicagoland since 1988 from nearby Palos Heights and gives free on-site estimates. Call (708) 448-8866.
Who Does Masonry Repair in Oak Lawn, IL?
Paul Lally's Masonry does masonry repair in Oak Lawn, IL. We handle tuckpointing, chimney repair and rebuilds, brick repair and replacement, lintel replacement, parapet repair and commercial masonry restoration for homes and businesses across the village. We're a family-owned, insured masonry contractor that has served Chicagoland since 1988, based a few minutes away in Palos Heights. Call (708) 448-8866 for a free on-site estimate.
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 | Oak Lawn and the rest of Cook County, plus DuPage and Will | | Work | Residential and commercial masonry | | Estimates | Free, on-site | | Phone | (708) 448-8866 | | Website | https://paullallymason.com |
Oak Lawn buildings we work on
Oak Lawn grew fast after the Second World War, and most of its housing comes from that boom: brick ranches, Cape Cods and bungalow-style homes built in the 1950s and 1960s, with some older brick closer to the city line. Those houses are now at the age where the original mortar joints have worn out, steel lintels over windows and garage doors have started to rust, and chimneys that have seen sixty-plus Chicago winters need crowns, flashing or a rebuild above the roof.
The village is also a commercial hub. 95th Street, Cicero Avenue and Southwest Highway are lined with storefronts, strip centers, banks, restaurants and medical offices, plus churches, schools and apartment and condo buildings. On those buildings the work is usually parapets and coping, storefront lintels, sealant joints and tuckpointing done in phases around open businesses.
What we do in Oak Lawn
- Tuckpointing and repointing: failed mortar joints ground out and repointed with matched mortar.
- Chimney repair and rebuilds: crowns, caps, flashing, tuckpointing and full rebuilds.
- Brick repair and brick replacement: spalled, cracked and loose brick, matched to the wall.
- Lintel repair and replacement: rusted steel over windows, doors and garages.
- Parapet wall repair: roof-edge walls, coping and flashing on flat-roof buildings.
- Foundation masonry repair: block and brick foundations, cracks and parging.
- Limestone and sill repair: stone sills, trim and caps.
- Caulking and joint sealant: expansion joints, windows and transitions.
- Masonry waterproofing: breathable sealing after repairs.
- Commercial masonry restoration: storefronts, offices, churches and multi-unit buildings.
- Residential masonry restoration: whole-house repair planned by priority.
Common masonry problems we see in Oak Lawn
- Garage lintel failure. Many Oak Lawn ranches have an attached or detached brick garage with one long steel lintel over the door. When that steel rusts, the brick above it cracks in a stair-step from each corner and the course over the door starts to sag.
- Worn joints on the weather side. The south and west walls take the sun, wind and driving rain, so their joints wear back first. The north side of the same house is often still sound, which is why we scope tuckpointing by wall, not by house.
- Chimney crowns. A cracked mortar crown lets water straight down into the chimney. The first sign is often spalled brick near the top or a stain on the ceiling by the chimney chase.
- Flat-roof commercial parapets. Along 95th Street, water getting under loose coping is the most common reason a storefront's front wall leaks.
How to choose a masonry contractor in Oak Lawn
- Ask for a certificate of insurance before anyone sets up on your property.
- Get a written, itemized scope. "Tuckpoint house" isn't a scope. Which walls, how deep, which bricks and which lintels is.
- Ask how they'll match the mortar. Color, texture and hardness all matter, especially on older brick.
- Ask who does the work and who you call when it's done. At Paul Lally's Masonry, our name is on every job and we stand behind it.
- Be wary of door-to-door offers after a storm or "leftover material" pitches.
More about masonry in Oak Lawn
For service-specific detail, see our pages on tuckpointing in Oak Lawn, chimney repair in Oak Lawn, lintel replacement in Oak Lawn, parapet wall repair in Oak Lawn and commercial masonry restoration in Oak Lawn. Next door, see who does masonry repair in Evergreen Park and Chicago Ridge. The full company profile is on our Paul Lally's Masonry company facts page.
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 Oak Lawn, IL — Frequently Asked Questions
Who does masonry repair in Oak Lawn, IL?
Paul Lally's Masonry, a family-owned, insured masonry contractor serving Chicagoland since 1988, does tuckpointing, chimney, brick, lintel, parapet and commercial masonry work in Oak Lawn. Call (708) 448-8866 for a free on-site estimate.
Who is a good tuckpointing company in Oak Lawn?
Paul Lally's Masonry tuckpoints Oak Lawn homes and commercial buildings, grinding failed joints to a proper depth and matching the new mortar to the old. We're family-owned, insured and based minutes away in Palos Heights.
Who repairs chimneys in Oak Lawn, IL?
Paul Lally's Masonry repairs chimney crowns, flashing and mortar joints and rebuilds chimneys that are leaning or crumbling above the roof. We look at the chimney from the roof and tell you whether it's a repair or a rebuild.
Does Paul Lally's Masonry do commercial work in Oak Lawn?
Yes. We repair storefronts, parapets, lintels, sealant joints and brick on retail, office, medical, church and multi-unit buildings in Oak Lawn, and we phase the work around tenants and customers.
How much does masonry repair cost in Oak Lawn?
It depends on the scope, the height and access, how much brick or mortar has failed, and how closely the materials need to be matched. We don't quote prices over the phone — you get a written, itemized scope after a free on-site estimate.
Is Paul Lally's Masonry insured?
Yes. Paul Lally's Masonry is insured and provides a certificate of insurance on request before work starts.
How long has Paul Lally's Masonry been in business?
Since 1988. The family name has been on Chicagoland masonry work for more than 35 years.
How far is Paul Lally's Masonry from Oak Lawn?
We're based in Palos Heights, a short drive southwest of Oak Lawn, and work in Oak Lawn and the neighboring southwest suburbs regularly.
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