Brick Face Repair on Des Plaines Bungalows and Two-Flats
Spalls and step cracks show up on Des Plaines streets where brick meets decades of road salt and freeze cycles. We cut out bad units, match common Chicago-area reds, and close the wall before water reaches the plaster inside.
Our process
- 1 Why are your bricks flaking Spalling occurs when water penetrates brick, freezes, and forces the surface to break away. Chicago's northwest suburbs winters are particularly harsh in this regard. Signs like efflorescence (white powder) or step-pattern cracks indicate moisture movement. Address it promptly to avoid more extensive repairs.
- 2 Can you just replace the bad ones In most cases, yes. We remove the compromised bricks and install replacements with compatible mortar. For older Des Plaines homes with softer brick, we avoid modern, rigid mortars that can cause cracking. If a larger area is failing, a partial rebuild is the correct solution, and we'll be upfront about what's needed.
- 3 What does brick repair cost Costs vary based on the height and extent of damage, the difficulty of matching your brick, and whether water has infiltrated behind the wall. We provide written package scope after the site visits. You'll have the exact price before any work begins.
- 4 On-site Assessment Schedule a site visit in Des Plaines and nearby IL communities.
Brick Repair for Des Plaines homes
Why are your bricks flaking?
Spalling occurs when water penetrates brick, freezes, and forces the surface to break away. Chicago’s northwest suburbs winters are particularly harsh in this regard. Signs like efflorescence (white powder) or step-pattern cracks indicate moisture movement. Address it promptly to avoid more extensive repairs.
Can you just replace the bad ones?
In most cases, yes. We remove the compromised bricks and install replacements with compatible mortar. For older Des Plaines homes with softer brick, we avoid modern, rigid mortars that can cause cracking. If a larger area is failing, a partial rebuild is the correct solution, and we’ll be upfront about what’s needed.
What does brick repair cost?
Costs vary based on the height and extent of damage, the difficulty of matching your brick, and whether water has infiltrated behind the wall. We provide written package scope after the site visits. You’ll have the exact price before any work begins.
Why Des Plaines residents choose us
Our promise: we arrive as scheduled, provide written quotes, and complete work on time. Our Des Plaines teams hold IL local references, and every repair is backed by a clear written scope. If our mortar fails, we return to fix it.
No sales talk. Just a figure.
Ready to start the Des Plaines masonry visit?
Tell us what you're seeing on the brick and we'll schedule a Des Plaines site visit and written package scope.
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