Careful Masonry Contractor in Springfield IL - Brick and Stone Work That Fits Your House
Artisan Springfield Concrete and Masonry handles tuckpointing, brick repair and chimney repair in Springfield, Chatham and the cities around them. We also restore brick and stone on older houses where the mortar has worn down over the years.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Why people hire us for their brick and stone
The person who prices it builds it
I look at your job, write the estimate and work alongside the crew that does it, so nothing you asked for gets lost in a handoff.
We find why it failed first
Before we touch your masonry, we work out why it cracked or crumbled, whether it's water, movement or the wrong mortar, so the repair has a real shot at lasting.
Straight answers, even small ones
If your job is smaller than you thought or can wait, I'll say so. I'd rather lose a sale than sell work your house doesn't need.
Got a wall, chimney or walk you're not sure about? Tell us what you're seeing.
Masonry work around Springfield
Springfield has established neighborhoods and newer subdivisions, and the houses show both. On the west side, streets of well-kept older homes on large lots surround Washington Park, where people walk, run and bike the park roads. The city also holds the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, where the only way inside is a guided tour, and the Old State Capitol, the Greek Revival building that served as the Illinois statehouse.
Older houses like those are a big share of our work, since repointing and brick repair on older homes is what we're best known for. In many newer subdivisions, sump pumps drain to underground pipes in rear-yard easements that homeowners or their association maintain, not the city, which is worth knowing when water is pooling near a foundation. We're based in Springfield and work on both the older streets and the new ones.
Tell us about the masonry job you have in mind
We reply to every form within one business day, usually to set a time for me to come out. I look the job over, tell you what I see and write up a free estimate on site, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
Who we are
Artisan Springfield Concrete and Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor based in Springfield, IL, and I started it in 2013. I learned to lay brick under an older mason, spent close to ten years doing other work and came back to the trade because I missed building things you can stand back and look at. We're best known for repointing and brick repair on older homes, and we work in the six cities with pages on this site and others nearby. There's more on who we are and how we work.
Our masonry contractor work in Springfield, IL
Artisan Springfield Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Springfield, IL, with 16 services for repairing brick, stone and block that's failing and building new work that fits your house. Price turns on how much needs work, how hard it is to reach and what caused the damage, and the schedule on the job's size and any permit. The on-site estimate gives you the figure for your own job.
Foundation repair
When a basement wall cracks, bows or leaks, we find what's pushing on it and repair the block or concrete so the wall holds again.
Chimney repair
For chimneys with loose brick, crumbling joints or a cracked crown, the concrete cap on top, we repair or rebuild the failing sections before the damage spreads.
Tuckpointing
We grind out worn mortar across your brick walls and pack in new mortar matched to the old in color and strength, which matters on older houses.
Brick repair
If you've got spalled bricks, the ones with faces flaking off, or cracks running through a wall, we replace the damaged brick with a close match.
Driveway pavers
We set paver driveways on a dug-out, compacted base, so the surface holds up under your car and a paver that settles can be lifted and reset.
Retaining wall construction
Retaining walls in block or stone go in on a gravel base with drainage behind them, for yards that need a slope held back or leveled out.
Masonry restoration
For older houses where brick, stone and mortar have all worn over the decades, we repair, repoint and clean the masonry so it looks right on the house again.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces in brick or stone, laid out with the firebox, hearth and surround sized to your room and the way you'll use it.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin layer of real or manufactured stone that we set over a wall, chimney or foundation for the look of stone without the weight.
Concrete block walls
Concrete block walls are the plain, strong choice for garages, sheds and backing walls, and we lay them straight and plumb so they can be faced later.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and new builds, we lay the block foundation walls on a proper footing, square and level, so everything built above starts right.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
An outdoor kitchen starts with a brick, block or stone base, and we build the counters, grill surround and storage around how you cook outside.
Walkway construction
A new walkway in brick, pavers or stone gets a dug-out, packed base under it, so it sits even from the driveway to your front door.
Brick wall installation
Garden walls, screen walls and brick piers are laid course by course with mortar and brick chosen to match your house, not just what's on the truck.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps, columns and garden features, fitting each piece by hand so the work looks settled rather than stacked.
Brick pointing
Brick pointing is the smaller fix for open or cracked joints in one area, like steps, a porch or a single wall, before water gets behind the brick.
What finished masonry looks like
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What happens after you call
Call or send the form
Call (217) 210-0722 or send the form with a few lines about what you're seeing, like crumbling joints, a leaning wall or something you want built. Photos help if you have them. We reply to every call and form within one business day to set a time to come out.
I look it over and write the estimate
I come out myself, look the job over and tell you what I see, including what I think caused it. If the fix is smaller than you expected, or it can wait, I'll say so. Then I write up a free estimate, and you're under no obligation to go ahead.
We check permits and do the work
Once you say go, we check with the city or village office for your address on what it asks for, and if your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork. Then we set a date, and our crew does the work with me on the job right alongside them.
We walk it with you
When the work is done, we walk it with you before we pack up, so you can see what we did and point out anything that doesn't look right to you. We clean up the site before we leave, so all that's left is the finished work.
Your masonry questions answered
How much does masonry repair cost in Springfield, IL?
It depends on how much area needs work, how hard it is to reach and what caused the damage, so I price it after seeing the job in person. Repointing a few joints on a porch and rebuilding a chimney from the roofline up are very different jobs. Call (217) 210-0722 and I'll come take a look.
Is it cheaper to repair brick or replace it?
Repair is usually cheaper, and it's usually the right call when the brick itself is sound and only the mortar or a few bricks have failed. Replacement makes sense when a wall is moving or the brick is breaking up across a large area. I'll tell you which one your house needs, even when it's the smaller job.
How long does a masonry job take?
It depends on the size of the job, whether a permit is needed first and what we find once the old mortar or brick is open. I'll give you an idea of timing at the estimate, and we set a start date once you say go.
Is your masonry company licensed and insured?
Yes, we're licensed and insured. I'm happy to show you our insurance paperwork when I come out, and it's worth asking any contractor you're considering for the same.
Who handles the permit for masonry work in Springfield, IL?
We do, when your job needs one. Before we start, we check with the city or village office for your address, and in Springfield that's the City of Springfield, whose Building Division enforces the building codes. If a permit is required, we take care of the paperwork.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Yes. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job. I work on our jobs alongside the crew, so if something doesn't look right to you, you're telling the person who built it.
What kind of mortar should be used on an old brick house?
Usually a softer mortar matched to the old one in strength and color, because mortar harder than old brick pushes the stress into the brick, and the brick faces crack and flake instead of the joints. I check what's in your walls before we mix anything.
Who is responsible for checking soil and mine subsidence before building in Springfield, IL?
The applicant and the owner are. The city's permit form says a permit doesn't mean the land is suitable for the project, and it puts soil compaction and mine subsidence research on the applicant and owner. Before we put a new foundation or a heavy wall on your lot, we'll talk through what's known about the ground under it.