Masonry
Masonry Brick And Stone Services in Chicago North Shore
A.B. Edward provides masonry services of the highest quality at a reasonable price. We are engaged in supplying all kinds of products related to stone finishing, and at the same time we offer their installation. Thanks to us, your home will look even more beautiful, and the fireplace, chimney or stairs built by us will last for many years, maintaining excellent appearance, stability and resistance to low and high temperatures. We specialize in both stone masonry and using bricks and other similar materials.
Why Is Stone Finishing So Popular?
Since 2003, A.B. Edward has been involved in masonry, and for good reason. Both stone and brick are very popular and well-liked materials – they are durable and fit many types of interiors. Many of our customers turn to us for repair or construction of many structures, such as:
- Fireplaces
- Chimneys
- Patios
- Driveways
- Garden paths
As for materials, we use a wide range of materials, such as bricks, natural stone, cladding from Realstone System and sandstone. Let us also point out that if you plan to use another material in your project, we can probably take care of that as well. Contact us and ask for a personalized quote. Our years of experience in working with brick and stone mean you can be confident in your new masonry installation from A.B. Edward. We provide quality services in the entire Chicagoland, North Shore and suburban areas.
Our Masonry Services
Driveways & Pathways
The driveway is the showpiece of your home – it can be seen already from the street, and the quality of the masonry work has a huge impact on the comfort of the access to the house. For orders, we usually use natural stone and sometimes paving stones.
We are engaged in the laying, repairing and cleaning of driveways of any surface.
Chimneys & Fireplaces
Although a chimney is not as visible as a driveway or facade, its proper construction or maintenance requires a high level of masonry skill. Large temperature fluctuations, exposure to snow, wind and rain, and Chicagoland’s relatively high humidity make chimneys prone to progressive damage.
We also offer chimney cleaning services.
Structural Walls And Foundations
Although a chimney is not as visible as a driveway or facade, its proper construction or maintenance requires a high level of masonry skill. Large temperature fluctuations, exposure to snow, wind and rain, and Chicagoland’s relatively high humidity make chimneys prone to progressive damage.
We also offer chimney cleaning services.
Bar Areas & Patios
We know that the garden is the summer center of every home’s life. If you’re interested in comfortably spending time outside with friends, take care of the appearance of your surroundings by making an elegant patio, bar area and pathways.
We also offer periodic stone cleaning to get rid of lichen, moss and dirt.
Other Repairs & Restorations
Our team is also happy to handle other projects such as cleaning, replacing individual components, installing chimney caps, tuckpointing or caulking minor leaks. Regardless of the scope of work, we will do our best to ensure that the results are excellent.
Our Masonry Brands
FAQ
There are many companies that provide masonry services in the Chicagoland area, but only one is a leader in its field. We have been serving hundreds of clients every year for 20 years, and so far, more than 98% of them are satisfied with the service. This can be evidenced by the number of referrals – 60% of our customers learned about A.B. Edward from their friends!
At first glance, there is nothing difficult about cleaning a stone path or patio. To take care of it, all you need to do is pull out the pressure washer from the garage, choose the right detergent and get to work. Well, that’s just it, but are you sure you know what formulation will work best and what pressure is safe and what will cause irreparable damage? Contrary to what you might think, even with cleaning it is possible to do damage that can be very expensive to repair. In addition, if the patio is large, cleaning will take you all day. Is this exactly how you would like to spend your Sunday?
It’s obvious that no one is going to have their chimney inspected every year. If it was built correctly, the structure should be stable for many years, and you will notice any defects with the naked eye, because most often, there is crumbling of bricks. In practice, our customers ask us to inspect the chimney every 5-7 years on average, and this frequency is completely sufficient.
A great time to check the condition of the chimney is also a roof repair or roof inspection. Since the specialists from A.B. Edward will already be on your roof to make the necessary repairs, an additional chimney inspection will only take a moment. This will certainly result in lower costs and fewer problems for you. If you know that your roof needs the intervention of a specialist anyway, be sure to ask for an additional inspection of the masonry elements.
The prices of our services depend on many factors. If you need cleaning of the entrance stairs or a quick replacement of a few bricks in the chimney, such a service will cost several hundred dollars. However, if the problem is serious or you plan to build a new load-bearing wall, the cost will be significantly higher.
Inspections before repairs are always free and should be considered as part of the estimate.
Our company is large enough that we do not need to use subcontractors. We perform all of our masonry services in Chicagoland with our own resources – you’ll recognize A.B. Edward Enterprises employees by their distinctive red shirts and legendary level of customer service. We’re sure you won’t be disappointed!
In addition to structural properties, the materials used for repairs must look great. That’s why we go to great lengths to ensure that all services are performed using the highest quality resources, and if possible, we use exactly the same bricks and the same repairs as when building your chimney, patio or other masonry structure. This approach ensures that several months after the repair is made, no traces of it can be seen.
