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Hynek Construction

Chimney Repair, Masonry, Chimney Caps,

About us

Owner operated. 20 years experience. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges. No extra charge for after hours service. May contact through email, phone, web.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Chimneys - repair & rebuilding,decorative flue liners & metal rain hoods. Masonry - restoration, brick & natural stone work, lintel replacement, parapet walls, limestone, glass block, tuckpointing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9388 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
1%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 151-175 of 388 reviews

THEODORE S.
10/2015
5.0
masonry, roofing
  + 0 more
Hynek always delivers what he promises and delivers a bit more all at a very high quality. From the time of first estimate to actual work took at while but once the work started,, it was finished in a day.. THe coping on the flat roof garage parapet was old and cracked letting in moisture and, I think, mice. The finished new topping was very tight and looks great. Before the new tiles coud be installed, a lot of work went into rebuilding the top row. A separate job was to rebrick a section of a brick arch that receives a lot of dripping water from a gutter.This involved removing and relacing about 300 bricks. Plus, closing up and old coal chute which was a possible source of mischief.. Hyneck employs hard working, talented people. I never saw them take a break.
Description of Work: Removed old copings from top of garage (three car) Rebuild top row,install new clay copings. Also dismantle 300 bricks near front porch reinstall. Close up old coal chute.

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
$4,950

Craig G.
10/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Working with Hynek was great. All work was done exactly as promised and for less than some of the competitors were charging. -Hynek was very responsive to all of our questions and provided helpful feedback. -Once the job started, the crew was at the site on time each day and cleaned up any loose debris before leaving. -The job schedule was clearly communicated so there were no surprises or confusion. This was a very large project for our association and everyone is thankful that it was completed without any issues. And our new walls looks great!
Description of Work: Rebuilt Parapet Walls on 2 story 4 unit condo building. Also replaced damaged bricks on 2 walls and rebuilt garage parapet wall.

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
$49,000

milagros D.
09/2015
5.0
replacement windows, chimney repair, glass block
  + 1 more
Job well done. Hynek gave me very reasonable price for the project. From negotiation to the completion of the job was less than a week. He said it was a three hour job and it was done in three hours. Thank you very much Hynek.
Description of Work: Installation of a glass block window.

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
$860

Kelly C.
09/2015
5.0
concrete repair, masonry, chimney repair
  + 1 more
We had some tuckpointing done on our chimney and knew the front steps were deteriorating, and the guy quoted $17k. No thanks man, that's ridiculous. After a bad winter with some overflowed gutters dripping onto the steps, freezing, melting and refreezing, the porch needed to be at least patched up. I reached out to Hynek and he gave a quote on just tuckpointing/patching but said we needed a rebuild. The price? Less than half that of the other guy, which just reinforced my initial opinion that the other guy was full of it. We had the work done last week, it only took like 4 days, and everything looks perfect. VERY happy with the professionalism, honesty and quality of work from Hynek and his team.
Description of Work: Dismantle existing concrete steps, landing and brickwork of front porch and complete rebuild

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
$8,000

shelley B.
09/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
The repair was completed in a few days and seems to be a great job. He did a very nice job matching bricks for my old house.
Description of Work: I used Hynek Construction for a previous job, also previously reviewed. I needed my chimney repaired. He did a great job and was the fairest price.

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
$4,600

Ronald P.
08/2015
5.0
concrete repair, masonry, roofing, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 3 more
Hynek construction arrived on the day and time that was scheduled , removed the damaged chimney and rebuilt it all in the same day. The crew from Hynek construction were on time very professional and the work was high quality, they came back a few days latter and removed the form supporting the custom concrete cap. The crew also removed a large birds nest that was inside my chimney that could have had caused serious harm to my family and myself.
Description of Work: Dismantled chimney from roof line rebuilt with new face brick and clay liner. They installed a form and poured a new 4" thick custom concrete cap with a 1 1/2" over hang. Reinstalled flashing and sealed it with caulking. Finally they installed a black metal cap on the top of the chimneys flue liner.

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

Brandon L.
08/2015
5.0
concrete repair, masonry, pavers, gravel, chimney repair
  + 2 more
I manage an old apartment building (built in the 1920s) that needs a lot of love. The concrete and limestone along the base of the building had started to crumble, so I sought bids to remove the broken areas and replace with a new mix that fits in with the old color. I found Hynek on Angies List and he was very responsive both by email and over the phone when I contacted for an estimate. He came out promptly to take a look, sending me a proposal within a day. There was a delay from my end as I was seeking other bids, but once I confirmed with Hynek that we would proceed with his proposal, we were able to schedule a time about two weeks in advance. I was out of town on the agreed upon date, but my mom was available to receive Hynek and company. They were courteous and completed the job as described, and the job took only one day. The finished product is fantastic - the new masonry matches the old color, and honestly looks brand-new. I would absolutely recommend Hynek to others, and I plan on calling them back in the future for additional masonry and brick work.
Description of Work: Remove and replace loose concrete and limestone around base of building, and replace mortar between the stones. Seal gap along sidewalk and base of building.

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
$1,700

Melinda M.
08/2015
2.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Disappointing. It took three months, and constant email requests, for the work to be done. When it was done the first time, they did not call or advise they were coming, and the work itself was very shoddy; unfinished sections, rough uneven sections, discolorations and a mess for my tenants to clean up. I emailed and called Hynek to complain and to his credit he was honest about what happened. Firstly, he subs out his concrete work; I was not aware of that and would not work with a contractor again that does that. The sub-contractor was unable to secure proper concrete so just went to Home Depot and bought ready-mix and finished the job after dark i.e. in a rush, so couldn't see what was what. Hynek agreed to have them redo the job, but it had to wait until next year after winter. Spring came and the work was done and the quality of the work was good. My issue was with the color of the concrete which did not match even remotely the remaining steps. The other steps are stone, but I did ask for it to be matched as close as possible (the first job, while super shoddy in quality at least was a closer color match). So now I have a dark grey concrete step alongside very light grey stone steps. When I raised this with Hynek i got a very curt response by email.
Description of Work: Remove and replace a damaged concrete step and tuck point approximately six steps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

$1,700

Response from Hynek Construction
3 years ago we did for this client concrete sidewalk with steps. She was very happy. She called again to do a one step with small section of sidewalk. Yes she was waiting for this small project 3 months because at that time there was a lot of construction underway on 294 interstate and 94 interstate also and that time concrete mixing companies cared less to deliver a little bit of concrete mix to small projects. So we end up getting mix from Home Depot. That's the reason why they were working so late to brush finish because concrete mix won't dry fast in fall temperatures. No one rushed anything. I didn't want to do that but she was pushing me to finish even when I explained to her that the final result might not be perfect. We end up re-pouring following year with correct concrete again, but she complained about color. And again, no concrete company will send whole truck with color mix for small project because concrete mix goes to different locations to multiple companies in a day. She didn't understand. That company who did the concrete in first place and she was very happy is the same company who did this small project. I'm not selling jobs to anyone,I'm helping to grow others and in the end most importantly helping my clients. That's why I helped this client because she was my old customer and I tried to help her again. In the end I was happy with final result even when it was very difficult to reach her with 10 different Skype phone numbers.

Linda P.
08/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Job was estimated and contract written. Hynek gave notice as to the day job would be done. Workers were prompt, efficient, and CLEAN. Thank you! I would recommend this company.
Description of Work: Removed concrete cover and 1st row of damaged concrete bricks on top of main chimney. Reinstalled concrete cover on new motor. Property was left CLEAN!

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
$250

JOHN U.
08/2015
5.0
chimney repair, doors
  + 0 more
The work crew arrived ready to work according to schedule. Removed existing old doors and installed new steel doors we had waiting for them. They only performed the work that was needed and removed additional work from the contract. The crew worked extremely fast and left the area cleaner than when they arrived. Also caulked the inside and outside door jams. Happy with their work!
Description of Work: Installed (3) commercial steel doors into brick openings

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
$2,250

Richard G.
08/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Hynek and his crew were absolutely great. His pricing was on target and fair. The materials were first rate and his total quote was done in an easy to understandable way. I cant say enough about the crew he had do the work. They were polite, efficient, hardworking and just nice guys. I would hire Hynek and his team for all my brick work needs for their honesty and Great customer service!!
Description of Work: Rebuilt a 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
$2,412

Judson N.
07/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Excellent service and work. No pressure or fear tactics during the estimate process. The workers were polite, courteous, skilled, and timely. The owner was responsive to all questions and concerns. He even installed a new concrete number into our brick without an added charge. Will definitely call them to come back when our home needs more work, and would definitely recommend to others!
Description of Work: Spot tuckpointing, rebuilt two chimneys

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
$7,000

Paula K.
07/2015
5.0
concrete repair, masonry, roofing, replacement windows, doors
  + 3 more
We can't say enough great things about Hynek (owner) and his construction company! He worked on two industrial buildings that needed repair and updating. As we walked through together discussing the scope of the work, he made suggestions about the best way to go about it and why. We were impressed with his extensive and thorough knowledge of the business. He is a pleasant young man with confidence in himself and his work. His quote was in line with other estimates and he had a great rating on Angie's list. We chose him because of these things and we weren't disappointed. His work was high quality and everything was done in a very professional manner. He was courteous of our property and very organized. Supplies would be delivered neat and orderly as the jobs required. He kept us informed throughout his progress and as he began each new project. All rubbish and debris was hauled away. All work was completed within the time frame quoted. We were pleased with all aspects of his work and would most definitely recommend and rehire him in the future. A true craftsman.
Description of Work: Masonry. Chimney repair, (replacing any loose bricks). Power washing the brick on upper part of buildings, removing loose mortar, grinding out cracks and tuck-pointing. Sealing outside face brick. Replacing lintels as needed. Cutting out space and putting in new overhead doors. Removing unnecessary electrical pipes. Dismantling a wood structure inside building. Dismantling a metal shed and iron roof (above door) on back of building. Installing new electrical conduit and lights. Installing new steel security doors. Pouring new cement driveway pads to replace cracked ones. Replacing windows. Replacing internal walls with concrete blocks for security. Replacing old duct work. Some drywall work and painting. Installing industrial tile.

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
$43,000

Kathleen J.
07/2015
5.0
concrete repair, masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 2 more
He was very professional. When my computer would not download the proposal, he sent one in the mail. Two workers completed the above described project. I would use them again. The chimney looks brand-new (on this 60 year old home).
Description of Work: On our brick bungalow, he removed the damaged concrete cap on chimney, installed a form and poured new 4" thick custom concrete cap with 1 1/2" overhang. Removed TV antenna, grinded out all chimneys' joints with a hand grinder on chimney from top to roof line. Then tuckpointed it so it was solid. For an additional $85 he installed a metal rain hood on top of chimney, per our request.

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
$990

shelley B.
07/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
The end product is great. They look different then what I had before, but so much better. Hynek was recommended by my neighbor and his team did as good a job as they did with her home.I would definitely use again!
Description of Work: My front stairs were rapidly deteriorating. They needed to be removed, the foundation poured and then redesigned.

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
$8,500

RUSSELL B.
07/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Hynek responded quickly and professionally to my request for quotation. As I requested they quoted "only what was necessary", as the house will be sold or transferred within ~5 years. In regards to questions or scheduling, they either answered immediately, or at least very quickly, to phone calls and e-mails. Work was expertly done with no disruption to the resident, my 92-year-old Mother-in-law. Noise, dust, clean-up, etc. were never an issue - the neighbors were impressed.
Description of Work: Tuck-pointing and other brick work repairs

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

EILEEN L.
07/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney repair, patios
  + 1 more
Hynek repaired the brick wall next to the patio that had minor damage from when the old tile was removed. It was a very small job but he took the time to come out and repair the wall. Most other contractors would not have bothered for such a small job.
Description of Work: Repaired brick wall next to patio.

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
$290

Lisa and David P.
06/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
We were extremely satisfied with every aspect of the work. Hynek came quickly to do an estimate and for once in our many experiences with contractors, the cheapest estimate we received (his) was also superior quality. He was also the quickest to be able to schedule work. The employees that came out to do the work were very friendly and professional, completed the work quickly and efficiently, and cleaned up all debris and removed from the property. They answered all my questions, and were happy to do more repairs when I pointed out additional areas I had not noticed previously. They also did not have a problem doing a part of the demo in our garage where brick work was needed because the garage contractor was not available yet. Overall, they did an outstanding job for a very reasonable price. Couldn't have asked for anything better. I will definitely call Hynek in future to do other work on our house.
Description of Work: Tuckpointing, took down satellite dish, replaced bricks, demo of part of garage siding, caulking.

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
$3,500

Greg A.
06/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
I found one small brick area that they had overlooked and he happily came back out to touch it up, without any trouble at all within a day of my phone call
Description of Work: Mr. Hyneck did tuck pointing all around the outside edges of our brick home and also the previous year he did tuckpointing on our chimney, I would highly recommend him he does a great job and his bid is competitive and he leaves the worksite clean

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
$1,700

Pat P.
06/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Work done beautifully, area left cleaned up, men polite and worked hard. The owner answered my emails immediately each time I had a question as we set up the job, he came when he said he would, accommodating my schedule. He obviously knows his field, and I had confidence in the advice he gave me on what to do or not to do on my property. I HIGHLY recommend this company, in fact I already gave the name and number, with high praise, to a friend who has some masonry work to do.
Description of Work: Replaced one bluestone porch, repaired broken parts of walkway, repaired second porch, tuck pointed base of brick garage entry, repositioned brick walkway liner.

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

ANDREW O.
05/2015
5.0
pavers, gravel, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Hynek personally responded to our initial email contact, and came out to our house very quickly to listen to our needs and provide advice/guidance. Because it was still in the winter, we waited for a few months before getting back in touch with him. He was able to schedule us in as soon as the weather got warmer. His crew did a nice job, and completed the work much more quickly than we anticipated. I'm particular about certain details, and something about one of the stair treads bothered me. Hynek met me at the house and agreed that it needed to meet my standards. He got his crew out within a day or two and fixed the issue. I was very impressed with the service.
Description of Work: Removed porch railing and stone landing and steps. Removed damaged side stones. Built new side walls and step risers, and installed new blue thermal stones in a mosaic pattern.

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
$3,000

Jason B.
05/2015
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Quick and easy. Scaffolding went up first (awning was protected), we had a few days of rain, but overall the project took about 8 days. Building looks great.
Description of Work: Brick tuckpointing work and lintel replacement for a three story building.

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
$13,000

David H.
05/2015
5.0
concrete repair, masonry, roofing, pavers, gravel, replacement windows, chimney repair
  + 4 more
Really great. Hynek answered my first call and was at our house early the next morning. After inspection, outlined reasons for replacement and walked through exactly what needed to be done. Even filled a couple of additional holes in the foundation at no charge. Only a few days later he was there with his crew to begin work. If it had not been for a rain delay, work would have taken less than two days. Cleaned up carefully, including in the two fireplaces inside the house. Only unexpected charge was $30 for a brick vent on the side of the chimney. Brick is close to original; not perfect, but given the age of the previous chimney, it looks great. Best experience yet with a contractor. Very personable to work with. Hope not to need a new chimney for a long time, but if needed, I would contact him immediately.
Description of Work: Replaced brick chimney and concrete cap to roof line. New clay flue liners.Reinstalled 2 chimney dumpers. Replace loose plaster on west wall, including wire mesh. Two new stones under 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
$6,520

Louella S.
05/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They gave me good advice regarding the repairs and then did a great job. They even were able to complete the job earlier than promised.
Description of Work: Chimney 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

Stipe B.
04/2015
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
They did a great job, were professional, and quick. We had 3 different masonry contractors provide us proposals. We chose Hynek because he gave us the best price and had great reviews on Angie's List. We are so happy that we went with Hynek. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: The contractor did a tuck-point of the chimney from and miscellaneous tuck-pointing around the building. This included putting up scaffolding to the roof of a 3 story building to do the work on the 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
$1,960

Contact information

9101 Oak Park Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

http://www.hynekconstruction.net

Service hours

Monday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

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

Chimney Repair,
Masonry,
Chimney Caps,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Glass Block,
Foundation Repair,
Chimney Sweep,
Fireplaces

FAQ

Hynek Construction is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Thursday: 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Friday: 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Hynek Construction accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Hynek Construction offers free project estimates.
Yes, Hynek Construction offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Hynek Construction offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Hynek Construction offers emergency services.
Yes, Hynek Construction offers warranties.
Hynek Construction offers the following services: Chimneys - repair & rebuilding,decorative flue liners & metal rain hoods. Masonry - restoration, brick & natural stone work, lintel replacement, parapet walls, limestone, glass block, tuckpointing.

Contact information

9101 Oak Park Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

http://www.hynekconstruction.net

Service hours

Monday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM