The artisans who undertake the conservation
Providing tuckpointing and historic masonry services locally — adhering to a singular quality of workmanship, be it a single chimney or an entire building face.
Our history
An artisanal tradition that merits safeguarding, a standing worth maintaining
Evanston was established locally by a master mason who first learned his trade on Chicago's historic greystones and brick duplexes — structures whose brickwork has endured a hundred years because the initial work was executed correctly. This principle became the firm's guiding ethos.
Each undertaking commences with the same careful approach: we analyze the existing mortar to replicate its original composition, we photograph and record the deterioration, and the property owner is provided a documented plan before any joint is touched. After Local crews and local assignments, the majority of our commissions continue to arrive via recommendation.
Presently, our teams conserve brick, stone, and chimney masonry throughout Evanston and nearby communities — from hundred-year-old bungalows to ranch-style homes of the mid-century — and every task, whether minor or major, is backed by the same guarantee on our craftsmanship.
Free
Local craft focus
Local
Local service focus
On-site
On-site assessment
Clear
Clear written scope
Our personnel
Craftsmen, not intermediaries
The individuals listed below are those whose signatures appear on your proposal — and whose hands will execute your brickwork.
Marcus Rivera
Founder & Owner
Trained on Chicago greystone conservation projects prior to establishing Evanston locally. He continues to personally approve every mortar sample and conducts a weekly site visit for each ongoing project.
Dale Hutchins
Production Manager
Three decades of experience restoring brick and stone throughout the Evanston area. Dale coordinates all crews, examines active sites, and provides final approval on every project before the job is closed out.
Andre Walker
Crew Lead
Oversees our premier repointing team and instructs every apprentice mason in joint technique, tool finishing, and curing protocols. If your brick was restored in the past five years, Andre probably reviewed the work.
Qualifications
Credentials worthy of verification
Free written estimates
comprehensive liability and project documentation coverage for all assignments — documentation is available upon request before any activity starts.
Expertise in historic mortars
Schooled in the analysis and replication of lime mortars for vintage masonry, ensuring repairs adhere and weather identically to the original fabric without causing harm.
documented craftsmanship
Prefer substance over badges: local crews, matched mortar, and a written estimate. That is how we work on homes throughout Evanston.
Directly employed crews
Our masons are permanent staff members, never temporary laborers. The team assigned to your home has been trained internally to our exacting specifications.
No obligation. Simply a clear assessment.
Schedule your complimentary estimate this week
A complete elevation inspection, photographs for your records, and an itemized quotation within 24 hours — at no cost, and with no commitment required.
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(224) 555-0105