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Star Tuckpointing Inc

Masonry, Chimney Repair, Chimney Caps

About us

Star Tuckpointing specializes in providing tuckpointing and masonry restoration services to commercial and residential communities. We're a family owned business where the owners make up a part of the crews. This leads to a constantly superior quality product. We have been in business since 1992, and because we keep our customers happy, most of the new work we receive is the result of a clients referral.

Business highlights

32 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Masonry Restoration, Tuckpointing, Brickwork, Parapet & Chimney Repair & Rebuild, Lintel Replacement, Stonework, Flashing, Glass Block, Chemical Cleaning, Waterproofing.

Services we don't offer

Concrete work

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal
Zelle

Reviews

4.9391 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
5%
3
2%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 251-391 of 391 reviews

Natalie & Paul B.
08/2008
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
The cement on the front steps had been sliding off (after having it repaired twice by other companies) so I called Star Tuckpointing. They were professional and showed up right on time on the scheduled day, and emailed the estimate to me that day. I needed this work done ASAP and they fit us in only two weeks from the day of the estimate. On the scheduled day the crew showed up on time and completed the job in less time than quoted. Our steps look great and they gave us a 3 year warranty.
Description of Work: Our front steps and walkway needed to be completely redone. They broke apart the old concrete and hauled it away, built a wooden structure for the steps and re-poured the cement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700

BRETT B.
08/2008
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Star Tuck pointing was great. Not only did they apply the sealant, but they also fixed some cracks in the masonry and pointed out a major issue with our roof that they came across while doing the work. This kind of work is weather sensitive (can't be wet outside) and the day we were supposed to have this done was on/off showers. They were on top of it and called to let us know that things would be pushed back a day. Overall, their customer service was really good.
Description of Work: Exterior split block sealant for an 11 year old condo building. We were a few years overdue to have this done and were seeing water leaks in various areas of the building. Split block is a porous material so after a while, it absorbs whatever water (e.g. rain) comes down upon it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,800

VITO P.
08/2008
4.0
masonry
  + -1 more
I was generally pleased. I'd give a general overall rating of about a "B" for the overall proposal. It was a bit less than satisfactory upon completion. He did not examine the extent of the damage (ie: the top of the chimney was evaluated by looking up at it from the driveway).
Description of Work: They came out and surveyed some damage and another job we had going on that I asked them to look at. They submitted proposals for each job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


JONATHAN F.
08/2008
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Peter was very informative and helpful in figuring out the problem. Even though I didn't select him for the work. He was very professional and followed up to make sure that I was serviced. His company didn't specialize in the extensive concrete work that needed done. But was willing to do the work that his company specialized in. I would totally use Start Tuck-pointing for my future masonry needs.
Description of Work: I had a cracked downspout from the roof gutter to the catch basin.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

THOMAS F.
08/2008
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Everything was wonderful. They showed up on time, did a good job, and it was reasonably priced. I plan on using them again in the future. They cleaned up after themselves, and we were just all around satisfied with the work.
Description of Work: They came out and repaired the stairs to the entrance of our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Joseph W.
08/2008
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
It took a while to get a time scheduled, and the communication from Star was sometimes missing, but when they scheduled the work and the estimates, they arrived on time and did fine work.
Description of Work: Removed capstone from parapet wall, installed new flashing, tuckpointed brick on front of building and parapet wall, waterproofed stone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Mary M.
07/2008
4.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They were good. They were punctual and well priced.
Description of Work: They tuckpointed the chimney. They also did other tuckpointing touch-ups around the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

LOUANN P.
07/2008
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
We were very satisfied with them and they did a great job. He came out promptly to give us a estimate. He was very friendly and respectful. They came out when they said they would do the job. Also they finished they job in one day.
Description of Work: They came out and completely rebuilt our chimney from the basement up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,028

Kevin N.
07/2008
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Very well, they performed the work at an earlier date than promised and it looked great except for one small area that we felt needed additional "cosmetic" work. I spoke with Peter and they came right out and took care of it. I would definitely recommend them to friends.
Description of Work: I have a stone 6 step porch needing maintenance after a hard winter. Peter came out to perform the estimate and we discussed options available. The job was to grind out 5/8" existing grout and re-mortar all the stone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Kimberlee R.
07/2008
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Star Tuckpointing returned my call on the same day. Established an appointment to come to the house to give me an estimate. They arrived on time and gave me a no-nonsense estimates, three options depending on what I wanted to do. Did not pressure me to do more work then I wanted to. They explained how the deposit, etc., worked. I requested a work date as soon as possible. We established a work date that was approximately 3 weeks away. A week and a half later, they called me to see if they could do the work the next day. They, again, arrived on time. Did the work excellently, cleaned up the entire area, even removed my old TV antenna and wires. I was extremely pleased with their work and their professionalism and feel that their price is very fair. I have already recommended them to all my neighbors that have crumbling chimneys and have noticed that one of them has already hired them to fix her chimney. I truly believe you will be happy you hired Star Tuckpointing.
Description of Work: Tuckpointed the chimney from roof line to chimney cap.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Todd C J.
07/2008
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
I was impressed from the beginning, for Peter was prompt in coming out and giving us an estimate. He took the time to walk us through the work, explaining everything to us thoroughly. As with most condo associations, we're on a budget, so he worked with us on determining which work was absolutely crucial to perform, so that we weren't wasting money. He was very easy to reach via phone or email, which I can appreciate, for my experience with other contractors is not so favorable when it comes to easy, prompt communication. The tuckpointing looks great and to date we have no moisture issues. Peter was willing to work in a good price on concrete, seeing that they were already on site for the tuckpointing. I'm glad we went with them on both, for they do excellent work and clean up after themselves fairly well. Overall, a company that does quality work, is dependable, and very trustworthy. Their price is comparable with other tuckpointing companies and they offer a 5% Angie's List Member discount!
Description of Work: We live in a 6-unit condo building and we had Star do tuckpointing for us, for we had some moisture seeping into our 3rd floor units, near the windows. The top half of the building was tuckpointed and numerous lintels were replaced. They also replaced our concrete landing and front stairs, which were old and in bad shape.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,500

JOHN O.
07/2008
5.0
concrete repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Overall it was a good experience. The crew was professional, well organized, and finished in one day with great results. They showed up for the estimate appointment when scheduled, and scheduled the work within the agreed upon time frame. I would have no problem hiring them again.
Description of Work: Replaced 3 concrete steps leading to the front entrance. Disassembled a portion of a failing knee-wall that bordered the steps. Replaced a damaged footing at the base of the wall. Cleaned the existing bricks and rebuilt the knee-wall using the bricks and the existing coping. Also did some misc. tuck-pointing at the front of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

SUZANNE Y.
06/2008
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
They came out right away to provide that estimate. He was going to be late and he called me to tell me he would be late. He was very very nice and if money were not a question I would have gone with them.
Description of Work: They provided an estimate for some tuckpointing I needed done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MARIE M.
06/2008
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
All communication was straight-forward: Peter came to survey the work and provided an estimate within a couple of days. Work began within the promised timeframe (roughly 3-4 weeks after estimate). We added some projects during the course of the work being done and estimates were adjusted and work proceeded smoothly. We are satisfied with all of the work and very satisfied with the customer service experience -- calls were promptly returned and the crew manager (Voytek) was easily accessible to meet to discuss the job.
Description of Work: Greystone cleaning, tuckpointing house & garage, sandblasting interior garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

SCOTT B.
06/2008
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
It went very well. The workers showed up on time, were very courteous, did a beautiful job, and cleaned up everything nicely.
Description of Work: Chemical cleaning of stone facade and tuckpointing, also of garage and brickwork of house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Suzanne D.
06/2008
5.0
masonry, replacement windows
  + 0 more
It went very well. They ended up using less brick than was contracted and they they had no problem adjusting the price. They were hard working and a pleasure to deal with. The job took about two full work days.
Description of Work: They went through and replaced any deteriorated brick in our basement and replaced the windows down there as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700

ELIZABETH D.
05/2008
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They were on time. They were very responsive. They gave me an estimate. They gave me a payment plan. They did a good job. They cleaned up after themselves. You would recommend them to anybody.
Description of Work: They rebuilt my chimney from the roof line up. They tuckpointed the chimney, also. They also fixed the flashing for my chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

LESLIE C.
05/2008
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Star was 1 of 5 estimates we received for resealing our building. A girlfriend had her building repaired with Star and recommended them. Since the estimate was one of the lower ones and we had a recommendation, our condo association choose Star. They were able to get the job done quickly while battling cold and rainy weather. (The temperature had to be over 50 degrees in order to do the job.) Any concerns we had, Voytek or Peter would be out that day to look into it. The customer service was fantastic and the response time is the best I ever witnessed. The workmanship was great, the crew was considerate and never left a mess. I have nothing but great things to say about Star.
Description of Work: Grinding out cracks in masonry, re-mortaring cracks, and applying waterproofing sealant to four story building. They also waterproofed and recaulked all the windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

MOLLY B.
05/2008
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Peter came out promptly when I called to request a quote. The price was fair; not as high as some others, but not so low I was suspicious. Because it was late in the season, we scheduled the work for Spring, when it would be warmer. Peter required a deposit, but was very flexible and agreeable to the terms I asked for (I wrote into the contract that we would require a full refund should we decide not to do the work come Spring). They called to ask if they could come during a winter warm-up, then did the work promptly (over 2 days) and didn't leave any sort of mess. They were friendly and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: Rebuilt chimney from roofline up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

MOLLY M.
04/2008
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Great work on that. The really impressive thing was how they worked with us on scheduling. We were renovating the attic. Star came in on a Tuesday and removed the chimney to the attic floor. Wed we had a separate plumbing contractor come in and move vent stacks. Thursday, Star came back and rebuilt the chimney. Pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Star replaced a crumbling 100 year old chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700

Elizabeth B.
03/2008
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Excellent experience. They showed up when they said they would, they did great work (more than I was expecting), and cleaned up at the end. Everything was very clear - the contract specified exactly what the scope of the work was and how much each portion would cost. They communicated with me throughout the day about the progress of the job.
Description of Work: They disassembled our crumbling, existing chimney down to the roof-line, and then rebuilt it. They fixed the flue tiles. They installed a new chimney cap (stone and metal). They did some other masonry repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

john K.
03/2008
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job. They showed up on time when they said they would. They cleaned up after themselves when the work was completed. I would use them again in the future and would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They did a lot of masonry repairs. They repaired bricks and replaced beams. This was my first experience using this company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000

Waiken W.
03/2008
4.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They came out to do the estimate on a Saturday, which was great, and the proposal was emailed very soon afterwards, even over the Christmas holiday. Had some sticker shock over the price, but it seems to be consistent with their projects and competitive with other companies here on Angie's List (I'm also a new homeowner. I get a lot of sticker shock). Scheduling the work was hard because of winter weather, but communication was good and we finally found a time. Most of the work was finished in less than a day, the remainder did not require me to be at home. The work looks good so far and the work site left neat and tidy for the most part. Peter and Voytek were easy to work with.
Description of Work: Rebuilt chimney starting 10 courses below the roof line, replaced flashing and chimney cap, replaced some flue tiles.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

Response from Star Tuckpointing Inc
THE INCIDENT HAS BEEN ADDRESSED WITH THE INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED. THIS TYPE OF BEHAVIOR IS NOT CONDONED BY STAR TUCKPOINTING.

JoAnn B.
03/2008
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
They were on time and gave an estimate. We are looking to get other estimates before we choose a contractor.
Description of Work: Came out to give an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,800

JASON B.
03/2008
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
They did a great, quick job digging out the old concrete, adding the plumbing for the new drain, and then relaying new concrete. The sealant job required some follow up (the first round of sealant didn't completely take). But they returned in a timely manner and finished the job to our complete satisfaction.
Description of Work: Dug out old concrete in gangway behind 14 unit condo building and added a new drain to prevent water build-up. Replaced concrete in gangway. Replaced sealant around perimeter of building joining building to sidewalk.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,075

Contact information

5816 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

http://www.startuckpointing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
MC5838

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Masonry,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps

FAQ

Star Tuckpointing Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Star Tuckpointing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal,Zelle
Yes, Star Tuckpointing Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Star Tuckpointing Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Star Tuckpointing Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Star Tuckpointing Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Star Tuckpointing Inc offers warranties.
Star Tuckpointing Inc offers the following services: Masonry Restoration, Tuckpointing, Brickwork, Parapet & Chimney Repair & Rebuild, Lintel Replacement, Stonework, Flashing, Glass Block, Chemical Cleaning, Waterproofing.
Concrete work

Contact information

5816 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

http://www.startuckpointing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed