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Tuckpointing and masonry: who works in the 60305.

45 companies are listed. 44 are from the Village of River Forest licensed contractor report, extracted September 13, 2026. Each of those held a Village contractor license as of that report and is listed with the date it runs through. One is a company River Forest homeowners recommend, with no Village license date. 31 have a full profile from their website and public listings. Then a short checklist to take into any estimate.

Two sources: the Village licensed contractor report, and companies River Forest homeowners recommend. A listing is not a Village recommendation and not a license check. We do not license, inspect or guarantee any contractor. Confirm license, insurance and permits yourself before work begins.

Companies that do this work in River Forest

Two sources. 44 of the 45 companies are from the Village of River Forest contractor report, the official record of who is licensed and bonded to work here. The other one is a company River Forest homeowners recommend to each other, marked Neighbor recommendation, which is useful but is not a license check. Contractors working in River Forest must hold a Village contractor license and bond, and the Building Department publishes that list. Confirm the license yourself before work begins.

45 companies, 44 with a Village license date, 31 with a full profile.

  • AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing, Inc.

    Masonry · Chicago, IL 60631 · Village license expired 09/29/2026. Confirm with the Village.

    AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing is a Chicago masonry company that restores and repairs residential, condominium and commercial masonry. Its published services include tuckpointing, chimneys, parapets, steel lintels and facade inspections. The company dates its business to 1954.

    In business
    Founded 1954
    Service area
    Chicagoland
    Financing
    Not advertised

    Services

    • Grinding and tuckpointing
    • Masonry cleaning
    • Sealing and waterproofing
    • Parapet wall rebuilding
    • Chimney repair and rebuilding
    • Steel lintel and beam replacement
    • Facade inspection

    Certifications claimed

    None published

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • Active Masonry and Tuckpointing Waterproofing

    Masonry · Norridge, IL 60706 · Village license through 05/28/2027

    Active Masonry and Tuckpointing Waterproofing is a masonry company based in Norridge. It advertises brick restoration, chimney rebuilding, lintel replacement, caulking and waterproofing. Its website names Chicago and surrounding suburbs as its service area.

    In business
    Not published
    Service area
    Chicago and surrounding suburbs
    Financing
    Not advertised

    Services

    • Tuckpointing
    • Chimney rebuilding
    • Lintel replacement
    • Caulking
    • Waterproofing
    • Power washing
    • Brick restoration

    Certifications claimed

    • Licensed masonry contractor (per company)

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • Affordable Tuckpointing Pros, LLC

    Masonry · Addison, IL 60101 · Village license through 07/15/2027

    Affordable Tuckpointing Pros is based in Addison and describes itself as a family-owned masonry restoration business that has operated since 1996. Its service list includes chimney liners and crowns, fireplace repairs, lintels, parapets, masonry cleaning and waterproofing.

    In business
    Family-owned since 1996
    Service area
    Entire Chicagoland area
    Financing
    Not advertised
    Contact
    No phone listedaffordabletuckpointingpros.com

    Services

    • Tuckpointing
    • Chimney and fireplace restoration
    • Parapet rebuilding
    • Lintel replacement
    • Brick and stone repair
    • Masonry cleaning and sealing
    • Foundation waterproofing
    • Stone veneer

    Certifications claimed

    None published

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • Ahmer & Son INC.Masonry
    Orland Park, IL 60462Village license through 03/04/2027
  • ArMax Builders, LLC

    Masonry · Burbank, IL 60459 · Village license expired 10/07/2026. Confirm with the Village.

    ArMax Builders is based in Burbank and describes itself as a family-owned masonry and air barrier contractor. Its website emphasizes commercial, institutional and multifamily projects, with services including brickwork, tuckpointing, repairs and new construction.

    In business
    Not published
    Service area
    Chicago and surrounding suburbs
    Financing
    Not advertised
    Contact
    No phone listedarmaxbuilders.com

    Services

    • Commercial masonry construction
    • Masonry repairs and renovation
    • Brickwork
    • Tuckpointing
    • Air barrier installation

    Certifications claimed

    • Mason Contractors Association of America member

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • Arrow Masonry & Exteriors,Inc.

    Masonry · Palatine, IL 60067 · Village license through 11/18/2026

    Arrow Masonry & Exteriors is a masonry company based in Palatine. It markets restoration of brick, concrete block and stone buildings, including tuckpointing, lintels, chimneys, caulking and waterproofing.

    In business
    Not published
    Service area
    Chicagoland
    Financing
    Not advertised

    Services

    • Tuckpointing
    • Brick and masonry restoration
    • Stone restoration
    • Lintel replacement
    • Chimney repairs
    • Caulking
    • Waterproofing
    • Power washing

    Certifications claimed

    • Licensed, insured and bonded (per company)

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • Arrowhead Brick Pavers Inc

    Brick Paving · Carpenter · Bristol, IL 60512 · Village license through 05/11/2027

    Arrowhead Brick Pavers is based in Bristol and designs and installs residential outdoor spaces, including paver patios and driveways, decks, pergolas, pavilions and outdoor kitchens. Its website states that it was founded in 1999.

    In business
    Founded 1999
    Service area
    Chicagoland, including Aurora, Batavia, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Naperville, Wheaton and other western suburbs
    Financing
    Not advertised
    Contact
    No phone listedarrowheadbp.com

    Services

    • Brick paver driveways and patios
    • Landscape design
    • Pavilions
    • Pergolas
    • Decks
    • Outdoor kitchens

    Certifications claimed

    None published

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • Bald Eagle Construction, Inc.

    Masonry · Oak Park, IL 60302 · Village license expired 10/27/2026. Confirm with the Village.

    Bald Eagle Construction is based in Oak Park and works on masonry, concrete, roofs and basement renovations, with a separate focus on correcting building code violations. The company describes a site visit followed by a detailed written proposal.

    In business
    Not published
    Service area
    Chicago and all surrounding suburbs
    Financing
    Not advertised

    Services

    • Masonry and tuckpointing
    • Concrete work
    • Basement finishing
    • Basement remodeling
    • Roof repairs and replacement
    • Building code violation repairs

    Certifications claimed

    None published

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • Brick Restoration IncMasonry
    Glenview, IL 60025Village license through 11/20/2026
  • Cesar De AlbaMasonry
    Chicago, IL 60707Village license through 08/19/2027
    No phone listed
  • Chicago Building Group Inc

    Masonry · Munster, IN 46321-2112 · Village license through 04/26/2027

    Chicago Building Group is a construction and restoration company. The company lists residential and commercial construction, home renovation, roofing, and water, fire, mold and storm damage restoration.

    In business
    Not published
    Service area
    Chicago and the Midwest
    Financing
    Not advertised

    Services

    • Residential construction
    • Commercial construction
    • Home renovation
    • Roofing
    • Water damage restoration
    • Fire damage restoration
    • Mold and storm restoration

    Certifications claimed

    • Licensed, bonded and insured (per company)

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • CHICAGO STUCCO CO

    Masonry · Skokie, IL 60076 · Village license through 03/26/2027

    Chicago Stucco Co is a family-owned stucco company based in Skokie. The company says it has been in business since 1975 and focuses on restoring older stucco. Its website lists patching, recoating, waterproofing and new stucco installation.

    In business
    Family-owned since 1975
    Service area
    Chicago, the North Shore and surrounding suburbs
    Financing
    Not advertised

    Services

    • Stucco restoration
    • Stucco repairs
    • Stucco recoating
    • New stucco installation
    • Crack patching
    • Stucco waterproofing
    • Texture and color matching

    Certifications claimed

    None published

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

Sources: the Village of River Forest licensed contractor report, extracted September 13, 2026, and 1 company River Forest homeowners recommend. A row with a license date held a Village contractor license and bond when the report was extracted, which is not a Village recommendation. A date that has since passed is flagged. Rows marked Neighbor recommendation did not come from the Village report, so they carry no date, and their licensing is not verified by this site. Verify current status with Building & Zoning at 708-714-3552 or the live report.

Check before you hire

Four things specific to tuckpointing work that separate a good estimate from a thin one. The buying guide explains each.

  • Mortar type named: lime-based for pre-war brick
  • Depth of grind stated
  • Areas measured in square feet, not “as needed”
  • Lintel and sill condition addressed
  • Village of River Forest: Yes. Tuckpointing, chimneys and masonry walls are all on the Village permit list. Contractors working in River Forest must hold a Village contractor license and bond, and the Building Department publishes that list.
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