We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home improvement project as if it were our own. We offer a wide range of roofing expertise and experience to meet the specific needs of our clients. We specialize in a variety of roofing, to include asphalt shingle, traditional tile, natural slate, flat, foam, or single-ply. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home improvement project as if it were our own. We offer a wide range of roofing expertise and experience to meet the specific needs of our clients. We specialize in a variety of roofing, to include asphalt shingle, traditional tile, natural slate, flat, foam, or single-ply. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
We are a full-service remodeling company, specializing in, but not limited to; kitchens, baths, additions, basements, and more. Other services include: plumbing, electrical, tile, wood flooring, home repairs, and handyman services. Lupfer Builders, Inc., was established in 1994 by Dave Lupfer. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Dave, comes to the construction industry with a wealth of experience. He began his career with Seigles Home Centers, managing site installations of Seigle products such as mill-work, doors, windows, and cabinetry. He also managed their retail electrical, and plumbing department as well. We are your one stop shop for all of your home improvement needs! Call us today, we look forward to earning your business.
"Efficient and neat."
Glenn B on May 2023
We are a full-service remodeling company, specializing in, but not limited to; kitchens, baths, additions, basements, and more. Other services include: plumbing, electrical, tile, wood flooring, home repairs, and handyman services. Lupfer Builders, Inc., was established in 1994 by Dave Lupfer. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Dave, comes to the construction industry with a wealth of experience. He began his career with Seigles Home Centers, managing site installations of Seigle products such as mill-work, doors, windows, and cabinetry. He also managed their retail electrical, and plumbing department as well. We are your one stop shop for all of your home improvement needs! Call us today, we look forward to earning your business.
"Efficient and neat."
Glenn B on May 2023
Specialists in masonry restoration and building preservation since 1954. Licensed masons. Thousands of references. Fully Insured. Free written quotation for work in writing. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of masonry restoration work: mortar repair; parapet wall rebuilding; lintel replacement; chimneys; cleaning, caulking and sealing; and terra cotta/GFRC work. We are just as comfortable fixing your landmarked 100-year-old home as we are grinding, tuckpointing and sealing your 50-unit condominium building. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No extra charge for after-hours service. 65 years of continuous service. Preferred mason contractor of architects and structural engineers. Very informative website found at www.AAA1Masonry.com. Send all inquiries to Info@AAA1Masonry or Robert@AAA1Masonry.com
"Rob Reese is simply the best in the business, a fair and honest business owner who possesses great technical expertise. I am the treasurer of our condo association and we used AAA-1 back in 2012 for concrete block sealing and tuckpointing work. Our experience is that the water proofing product that he uses is of excellent quality and we were good for over 10 years. Fast forward to 2022 and it was time to reseal our concrete block again. I received 4 competitive bids for the work. Rob's proposal was the most complete, included the quality Chem-trete PB100 product (now costly due to pandemic induced supply chain issues - some of the other bidders included an inferior product), included a few extras but was still the most competitive proposal after fully levelling all of the bids. He included the cost of scaffolding (others wanted to hang a platform off of our roof), uses a very experienced team (some have been with him for decades), is well organized and bent over backwards to squeeze us in this Fall despite a full schedule. He completed the work quickly and professionally in 2.5 days (with a large crew) and communicated daily on what to expect the next day. I could not recommend Rob highly enough. We had a stellar experience and I would give him 10 stars if I could. They do excellent work and are true professionals."
Victoria K on October 2022
Specialists in masonry restoration and building preservation since 1954. Licensed masons. Thousands of references. Fully Insured. Free written quotation for work in writing. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of masonry restoration work: mortar repair; parapet wall rebuilding; lintel replacement; chimneys; cleaning, caulking and sealing; and terra cotta/GFRC work. We are just as comfortable fixing your landmarked 100-year-old home as we are grinding, tuckpointing and sealing your 50-unit condominium building. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No extra charge for after-hours service. 65 years of continuous service. Preferred mason contractor of architects and structural engineers. Very informative website found at www.AAA1Masonry.com. Send all inquiries to Info@AAA1Masonry or Robert@AAA1Masonry.com
"Rob Reese is simply the best in the business, a fair and honest business owner who possesses great technical expertise. I am the treasurer of our condo association and we used AAA-1 back in 2012 for concrete block sealing and tuckpointing work. Our experience is that the water proofing product that he uses is of excellent quality and we were good for over 10 years. Fast forward to 2022 and it was time to reseal our concrete block again. I received 4 competitive bids for the work. Rob's proposal was the most complete, included the quality Chem-trete PB100 product (now costly due to pandemic induced supply chain issues - some of the other bidders included an inferior product), included a few extras but was still the most competitive proposal after fully levelling all of the bids. He included the cost of scaffolding (others wanted to hang a platform off of our roof), uses a very experienced team (some have been with him for decades), is well organized and bent over backwards to squeeze us in this Fall despite a full schedule. He completed the work quickly and professionally in 2.5 days (with a large crew) and communicated daily on what to expect the next day. I could not recommend Rob highly enough. We had a stellar experience and I would give him 10 stars if I could. They do excellent work and are true professionals."
Victoria K on October 2022
Masonry specialists servicing the Chicago area suburbs for over 60 years. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Family owned - 19 employees - no subcontractors - all experienced tuckpointers & union journeymen. Cost is determined by the job. Free estimates, no travel charges. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. A+ Rating from Better Business Bureau. Super Service Award (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020) from Angie's List.
"Great from start to finish."
June P on October 2023
Masonry specialists servicing the Chicago area suburbs for over 60 years. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Family owned - 19 employees - no subcontractors - all experienced tuckpointers & union journeymen. Cost is determined by the job. Free estimates, no travel charges. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. A+ Rating from Better Business Bureau. Super Service Award (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020) from Angie's List.
"Great from start to finish."
June P on October 2023
3 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. CHARGES AN HOURLY RATE. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. Northsouth Masonry has been established as a corporation since 2001. We specialize in masonry restoration, grinding, tuckpointing and brick replacement on residential and lowrise commercial properties. We rebuild chimneys, parapet walls and replace lintels,We install glassblock windows we do caulking and waterproofing all to the nighest industry standards.. Dan has 29 years experience in the industry and spent many years working in Boston and Chicago high rises. He is a journeyman mason and holds a city of Chicago masons licence. Northsouth does not sub the jobs to other companies. Our own crew does each job and have been with us for over 10 years. We provide free estimates but charge a flat $15.00 charge for second trips to the same location if the job is outside Chicago. We have been on Angies List since 2001 and have received many super service awards over the past 14 years.
"Excellent. Reasonable cost, courteous and efficient work crew! Work was well done."
Michael M on April 2025
3 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. CHARGES AN HOURLY RATE. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. Northsouth Masonry has been established as a corporation since 2001. We specialize in masonry restoration, grinding, tuckpointing and brick replacement on residential and lowrise commercial properties. We rebuild chimneys, parapet walls and replace lintels,We install glassblock windows we do caulking and waterproofing all to the nighest industry standards.. Dan has 29 years experience in the industry and spent many years working in Boston and Chicago high rises. He is a journeyman mason and holds a city of Chicago masons licence. Northsouth does not sub the jobs to other companies. Our own crew does each job and have been with us for over 10 years. We provide free estimates but charge a flat $15.00 charge for second trips to the same location if the job is outside Chicago. We have been on Angies List since 2001 and have received many super service awards over the past 14 years.
"Excellent. Reasonable cost, courteous and efficient work crew! Work was well done."
Michael M on April 2025
With over 200 verified 5 star reviews, we have earned the title of Chicago’s top rated masonry contractor. We are all about providing comprehensive masonry and exterior restoration and repairs at an affordable rate. Our humble brickwork company was born from the vision of one man who wanted to change the face of Chicago exteriors by providing masonry installations with unrivaled quality. This was more than 45 years ago. Since then, we have successfully worked with thousands of homeowners, property managers, business owners, and landlords. North Shore Brickwork has earned our reputation brick by brick. One of the main reasons is we treat our sub-contractors and employees like family, and as a result, the majority of our crews have been with us for more than 15 years. Our partnerships with related sub-contractors like roofers and concrete installers ensure that you get a team of contractors that have worked together for years as a team. We pride ourselves on our quality of work and the value we provide to all of our clients. In this way, we firmly believe that you get what you pay for when it comes to masonry repairs. The cheapest contractor will often have the cheapest quality. We won’t be the lowest price, but we know our work comes with the best value and undoubtedly the most attentive service.
"North Shore Masonry and Concrete did a wonderful job on my commercial building, and working with them was a very pleasant experience throughout. They provided a quote quickly and at a price that was fair. Their crew spent nearly 2 weeks repairing a number of deficiencies in our building--including extra issues found during construction that they repaired for no additional charge. They were extremely knowledgeable and helped us identify and solve water-intrusion issues as well as a substantial structural issue with one of the corners of our building. The quality of their work was top-notch. They matched new brick to existing brick, the tuckpointing was clean, and they repaired the structural issues expertly. Their crew was also great to work with and made accomodations to avoid interfering with our business. Overall, I am grateful to have found North Shore Masonry and Concrete and am happy to recommend them."
Ross N on April 2025
With over 200 verified 5 star reviews, we have earned the title of Chicago’s top rated masonry contractor. We are all about providing comprehensive masonry and exterior restoration and repairs at an affordable rate. Our humble brickwork company was born from the vision of one man who wanted to change the face of Chicago exteriors by providing masonry installations with unrivaled quality. This was more than 45 years ago. Since then, we have successfully worked with thousands of homeowners, property managers, business owners, and landlords. North Shore Brickwork has earned our reputation brick by brick. One of the main reasons is we treat our sub-contractors and employees like family, and as a result, the majority of our crews have been with us for more than 15 years. Our partnerships with related sub-contractors like roofers and concrete installers ensure that you get a team of contractors that have worked together for years as a team. We pride ourselves on our quality of work and the value we provide to all of our clients. In this way, we firmly believe that you get what you pay for when it comes to masonry repairs. The cheapest contractor will often have the cheapest quality. We won’t be the lowest price, but we know our work comes with the best value and undoubtedly the most attentive service.
"North Shore Masonry and Concrete did a wonderful job on my commercial building, and working with them was a very pleasant experience throughout. They provided a quote quickly and at a price that was fair. Their crew spent nearly 2 weeks repairing a number of deficiencies in our building--including extra issues found during construction that they repaired for no additional charge. They were extremely knowledgeable and helped us identify and solve water-intrusion issues as well as a substantial structural issue with one of the corners of our building. The quality of their work was top-notch. They matched new brick to existing brick, the tuckpointing was clean, and they repaired the structural issues expertly. Their crew was also great to work with and made accomodations to avoid interfering with our business. Overall, I am grateful to have found North Shore Masonry and Concrete and am happy to recommend them."
Ross N on April 2025
Since 2002, Ridge Top Exteriors has been a trusted, local provider of affordable exterior home improvement services for homeowners. As a family-owned and operated company, we take great pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and outstanding customer service. Our mission has always been to exceed our clients' expectations by providing expert roofing, siding, window, door and gutter solutions that enhance the curb appeal and value of their homes. Over the years, we have built a reputation for reliability and excellence, and we remain committed to serving our clients with honesty, integrity, and professionalism
"What a great follow-up job Mike Chamberlain did on our home - making sure everything was done properly on our home. Had his crew come out and correct a few issues he saw and wanted done better. The kind of customer service you want."
Barb S on April 2025
Since 2002, Ridge Top Exteriors has been a trusted, local provider of affordable exterior home improvement services for homeowners. As a family-owned and operated company, we take great pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and outstanding customer service. Our mission has always been to exceed our clients' expectations by providing expert roofing, siding, window, door and gutter solutions that enhance the curb appeal and value of their homes. Over the years, we have built a reputation for reliability and excellence, and we remain committed to serving our clients with honesty, integrity, and professionalism
"What a great follow-up job Mike Chamberlain did on our home - making sure everything was done properly on our home. Had his crew come out and correct a few issues he saw and wanted done better. The kind of customer service you want."
Barb S on April 2025
Edmar Corporation Masonry has been serving the Chicagoland area since 1985. Our area of expertise covers residential and commercial masonry projects of all sizes: tuckpointing, repointing, brick repair / replacement, chimney rebuilding and repair, lintel replacement, parapet wall rebuilding, firewall rebuilding, masonry waterproofing, assistance with correcting Chicago building violations. Always free estimates for property owners.
"I just hired Edmar to replace a glass block window in our brick house with a more modern double hung window, and they did a great job! I've also hired them in the past to rebuild our parapet and replace other old windows and the work is always great. They're easy to coordinate schedules with and the quality of work is top notch. I'll definitely be hiring them again for any future masonry projects."
Amelia F on November 2022
Edmar Corporation Masonry has been serving the Chicagoland area since 1985. Our area of expertise covers residential and commercial masonry projects of all sizes: tuckpointing, repointing, brick repair / replacement, chimney rebuilding and repair, lintel replacement, parapet wall rebuilding, firewall rebuilding, masonry waterproofing, assistance with correcting Chicago building violations. Always free estimates for property owners.
"I just hired Edmar to replace a glass block window in our brick house with a more modern double hung window, and they did a great job! I've also hired them in the past to rebuild our parapet and replace other old windows and the work is always great. They're easy to coordinate schedules with and the quality of work is top notch. I'll definitely be hiring them again for any future masonry projects."
Amelia F on November 2022
We are a small company but we strive to give the best, our goal is to satisfy my clients, treat them very well because thanks to work we support our families. Thank you for choosing Overland. We will not disappoint you.
We are a small company but we strive to give the best, our goal is to satisfy my clients, treat them very well because thanks to work we support our families. Thank you for choosing Overland. We will not disappoint you.
Hardrock Design is a family owned and operated professional brick paving, landscape, concrete and construction company located in the northwest suburbs of Illinois. With over 25 years of experience serving the Chicagoland area and offering both residential and commercial business. Whether you're looking to replace, repair, or simply improve the appearance of your home or business we offer a variety of different options to meet your specific needs.
"They do a beautiful job. I was very, very pleased and I would recommend them to anyone!"
Araceli Z on March 2019
Hardrock Design is a family owned and operated professional brick paving, landscape, concrete and construction company located in the northwest suburbs of Illinois. With over 25 years of experience serving the Chicagoland area and offering both residential and commercial business. Whether you're looking to replace, repair, or simply improve the appearance of your home or business we offer a variety of different options to meet your specific needs.
"They do a beautiful job. I was very, very pleased and I would recommend them to anyone!"
Araceli Z on March 2019
Installing stone veneer is not easy. Even faux or cultured veneer is heavy, and you’ll need extra hands—and the right tools—to set each piece safely. A misstep can crack the veneer, lead to water issues, or cause injury. For most homeowners, hiring an experienced professional is the quickest and safest way to achieve a polished result.
When installed correctly, cleaned, and sealed as needed, stone veneer can last 25 to 75 years. Precision matters, as sloppy installation allows water to work behind the panels and shortens their lifespan. Keep joints sealed and rinse off dirt a few times a year, and you should see decades of trouble‑free performance.
You can wrap the entire house in veneer, but keep in mind that every added square foot increases the total price by raising both material and labor costs. Many homeowners keep their costs down by using veneer as an accent around entries, foundations, or bump‑outs, which still provides the same upscale look.
Stone veneer can be applied over brick, stucco, or other stable surfaces, as long as the base is clean, dry, and free of loose material. To ensure a secure installation, you’ll need to patch flaking stucco, remove crumbling mortar, and let everything dry before the siding pro attaches the new panels.
Stone veneer costs run about one‑quarter the price of full‑thickness natural stone because it’s made from concrete and lightweight aggregates. With stone veneer, you still get the look of real stone, but with a thinner profile that is easier to ship, installs faster, and saves you money on material costs.