Our process — spec, then demolition
Inspection, written ASTM spec, sample panel, own crew, closeout photos. BKM does not start demolition on a verbal quote.
Repairing brick and mortar in Downers Grove and nearby communities locally. Honest pricing. Reliable craftsmanship. A written package scope you can count on.
- 1. Measured inspection. Joint width, mortar hardness, lintel deflection, moisture path.
- 2. Written spec. ASTM C270 type, sand color, joint profile, and a sequence so the elevation stays shored.
- 3. Sample panel. We do not grind the street face until the owner signs the sample.
- 4. Own crew. BKM does not broker the wall to a second company.
- 5. Closeout. Photos, leftover mortar bag labeled, and the warranty letter.
Our history
Where we came from
Back locally, Downers Grove launched with just a single truck and crew. The founder saw too many homeowners get shortchanged — faulty mortar patches, chimneys 'repaired' only to leak again soon after.
That's why we stick to basics. Arrive when promised. Document the problem. Provide a written package scope. Use mortar that fits your brick. Then guarantee the results. After Local crews and local projects, most folks find us because a friend recommended us.
These days, our crews work all over Downers Grove and nearby communities on tuckpointing, brick fixes, and chimney repairs. Big or small, it's the same straightforward approach: documented process, fair pricing, and a solid clear written scope on paper.
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Our qualifications
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clear written scopes
We hold along with general liability and project documentation for every project. Want to see proof? Just ask. We'll send the certificates before we begin.
Mortar matched precisely
Using the wrong mix can ruin vintage brick. For every older home, we test and blend to match the original, ensuring repairs hold up without damaging the brick surface.
Neighborhood masonry team
Our crews work full-time for us, not as unknown day labor. Every Downers Grove project includes a clear scope, matched mortar, and documented project documentation.
Direct-hire crews
We don't use day labor or subcontractors you've never met. Our crews are full-time employees who report to us — and to you.
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Complete inspection. Photos you keep. written package quote within 24 hours.