The family you'll find behind our brick restoration
For us, this is a family affair, helping Chicago's suburban neighbors locally — we're the same local folks, with the same contact number and dependable commitment.
Our journey
A craft shared through generations, handled with respect
The story of Skokie started locally over a family meal, with a father skilled in brickwork, a single truck, and the idea that a family's reputation rests on the quality of its last chimney repair.
We still approach each project the way we did that very first one: we treat your property as if it were our own, we keep explanations simple and clear, and we only suggest work that your masonry actually requires. After Local crews and local projects, we're now called by the children and grandchildren of our original clients.
For bungalows, two-flats, and ranch homes throughout Skokie and nearby communities, our family teams repoint, fix, and renew brick and stone — and each project comes with our family's written estimate.
Free
Community craft focus
Local
Homes we serve
On-site
On-site assessment
Clear
Clear written scope
Our credentials
The promises we put on paper
Clear written estimates
with full general liability and project documentation coverage for every project — we're pleased to provide proof before we even step onto your property.
Specialists in older homes
We match historic mortar mixes the meticulous, time-honored way — so the beautiful brickwork of your grandmother's era remains lovely for generations to come.
Local ownership, local crews
Local ownership means you can reach a real person. local Illinois masonry work with coverage details documentation available for every Skokie job.
We use our own crews
Our teams are family and long-time friends — you'll see the same trusted faces job after job, never unfamiliar workers from a temporary service.
Meet the family
The people you'll have working on your home
When you phone, you'll speak directly with us. When we're on the job, it's our family reputation at stake. That's how a family business endures.
Marcus Rivera
Founder & Owner
He picked up the masonry trade working alongside his father on Chicago's brick two-flats, then started Skokie locally so his own family could continue the craft. He still visits every site weekly, often bringing coffee for the team.
Dale Hutchins
Production Manager
A friend of the family who became part of it — Dale has organized our crews for years and approaches every home with the care he'd give his own mother's. Nothing gets his final approval until it meets his exacting standards.
Andre Walker
Crew Lead
He grew up around our worksites and now heads the same crew he once cleaned up after. He trains every new mason as if they were family — and around here, that's exactly what they become.
No obligation — that's our family principle
Let's examine your brickwork this week
We'll walk your property with you, leave you the photos, and send a clear written quote within a day. It's free, and we'll be friendly no matter what you decide.