Robert's General Masonry Repair

Masonry, Chimney Repair, Chimney Caps,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

We are a masonry craftsman with over 25 years of experience in the field as a residential contractor. We have a high level of expertise in chimney repair/rebuilt, chimney crown restoration, grinding and tuck-pointing, caulking, lintel replacement and basement/foundation cracks repair by epoxy/flexfoam injection. My small crew and I take a great pride in our work.

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Chimney repair & rebuilds, grinding & tuck-pointing, chemical cleaning, lintel replacement, caulking, foundation cracks repairs by flex foam or epoxy injection

Services we don't offer

Flat concrete work

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0244 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
98%
4
0%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 151-175 of 244 reviews

Natasha W.
05/2014
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Robert, the owner, was very professional and nice. He explained everything that needed to be done and thoroughly answered all my questions. His pricing is very reasonable and I was extremely pleased with his work. Robert and his workers were on time and completed the job neatly and cleaned behind themselves. I would definitely recommend him for any tuck pointing work anyone would need to have done. Robert is very pleasant and honest with what he does and has no problem explaining any other work he notices that needs to be done which is out of his scope. I appreciated his candor, helpfulness and professionalism.
Description of Work: The provider did tuck pointing work on both my home and property. He tuck pointed the chimneys at both locations as well a some portions of both houses. On my property he rebuilt damaged brick for the porch and rebuilt it. It was very clean and detailed and the brick he chose was absolutely great. He really tried to get the brick that was close to what I had.

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
$2,550

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
I just wanted to thank you for the opportunity to work on both of your properties, and excellent review of my company. Once again, Thank You.

John M.
04/2014
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Work was very professional. Robert arrived as committed and work was completed on-time and within original budget. Work area was covered with tarps and thoroughly cleaned when he was done.
Description of Work: Grind and then replace mortar on chimney to eliminate water leak. Additionally, he installed a new concrete 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
$2,500

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you very much for your business.

Elizabeth H.
04/2014
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Robert is a very thorough and professional tradesman. He recommended restoration to the sheet metal joints on the copings on the roof above the leak, as well as waterproofing the masonry surrounding the window where the leakage occurred. Robert agreed to what was a small job and completed it on a Saturday morning so I wouldn't have to wait weeks due to his other larger commitments. Robert also was very helpful and spent time discussing the pros and cons of the other quotes I received and as a result, modified his proposal with the most critical repairs as a first step. Robert communicated well, provided me with both a detailed estimate and invoice and walked me through all his work when completed. A+
Description of Work: Robert assessed and made repairs to correct leakage from the masonry outside a second floor bedroom.

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
$1,500

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you for having us work on your masonry project, and I do hope that the problem has been finally resolved.

Tanya K.
04/2014
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
The work went great, finished under the time quoted. Crew was super clean to the point you never knew they were there. Robert called to follow up more than once. He was super nice and helpful.
Description of Work: It's not the work they did but the problem Robert found. I have had four different bricklayers out and not one could find the leak on my chimney. Robert found the issue and a solution. He was super responsive and came on off hours to work with me. He ended up grinding out the mortar and replacing. Then waterproofed the chimney. So far no leaks.

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
$2,500

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you very much for hiring my company to fix the problem on your chimney and thanks for this excellent review.

Cheryl D.
04/2014
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Robert is fantastic! Very personable, honest, and fair and trustworthy! These qualities are often difficult to find in any service you contract. He is knowledgeable about is line of work and explains the tasks well. Your satisfaction with the job is important to him. His estimate was more than fair and the work was completed timely and professionally. He cleans up and removes all debris. I would highly recommend him to anyone I and everyone I know. I have also hired him to complete some foundation work in my basement which he also is knowledgeable about and reasonably priced.
Description of Work: General tuck pointing repair of house including 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
$1,000

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you very much for your business and this great review, I am looking forward to complete another project for you soon.

Richard O.
04/2014
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
He came to my house and later sent me a quote to which I agreed. We scheduled the job and he arrived on time and promptly got to work. After tearing into the chimney chase on the roof he found that the job was much more extensive than would be the norm. The whole chase and fireplace was solidly packed with mortar and brick - as apposed to being a lined framework with an interior flue. He had the original dumpster, that had been filled by noon, removed and another dropped. He worked from 7Am to 8PM to complete the job he had committed to without complaint. Even after a brutally long and exhausting day he was polite and professional in seeking to insure that I was satisfied with the job performed. Stand-up guy. Couldn't ask for better.
Description of Work: I hired Robert to remove a fireplace and 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
$2,400

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you kindly for this generous review. I am looking forward to address any masonry issues you might have in the future. Thanks again.

GAURANG S.
01/2014
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Robert and his team did an excellent job. They came on time and were able to complete their work efficiently without significant disruption to our family. Most importantly, Robert took the time to explain what they were doing and gave frequent updates on progress. He even took pictures along the way to show me what they were doing. In the end, he was certain that they identified and resolved the problem. The most refreshing thing about Robert is that he continued to follow up with me to make sure that the problem was fixed. How many providers do that? He is the more responsive provider I have ever dealt with. I would enthusiastically recommend Robert to anyone that needs masonry repair work.
Description of Work: We had problems with water leaking into the house through the chimney. It was unclear what the exact problem was and we have numerous roofing and chimney repair companies take a look and provide a quote. Many of them over-prescribed very costly solutions that were not certain to solve the problem. Robert took a very pragmatic approach to identifying the problem and proactively suggested taking it in steps to minimize unnecessary spending. He is very professional and thorough. It was refreshing to have a service provider not try and take advantage of home owners that need help.

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
$2,200

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank You very much for your business and this excellent review.

Katherine F.
11/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
We hired Robert again to tuckpoint another side of our house. He was able to fit us in very quickly into his schedule because he knew that our issue had to do with water in the basement and there was rain in the forecast. He was able to get all the work done in a few hours in the morning and came back the next day to chemical clean the bricks. He was fast and gave us a great price since we were repeat customers. I am happy to say that we have had no water in the basement on the side that he tuckpointed since he completed his work.
Description of Work: Tuckpointing of one side of our house plus chemical cleaning of bricks.

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
$1,200

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you again for your business.

diana S.
11/2013
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Robert was very prompt. He came out within a couple days to repair my chimney. He caulked the flashing and put on a cover to prevent animals from coming in. I really appreciated that he took photos before and after his work so I could see what he had done.
Description of Work: Repaired 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
$470

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you for your business.

Diane F.
11/2013
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, masonry
  + 1 more
Robert, the owner, returned my initial call promptly, was polite and set up an appointment to see the work right away. Gave a fair price and did the work on a Saturday and Sunday! Workmanship was superior. Took pictures to show me what the top of the chimney looked like-both before and after (since I didn't go on the roof). Cleaned up his work area. Very honest and professional man. Would definitely use this company again!
Description of Work: Replace chimney cap and tuck pointed 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
$1,200

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you for your business .

Ken and Annette L.
10/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Work was performed neatly and thoroughly, to our expectations.
Description of Work: Robert did tuckpointing on the front of our garage.

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
$300

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you for your business.

Jay F.
10/2013
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 0 more
While Robert was already booked up for the rest of 2013, he still took time to listen to what I was looking to have done and provided some helpful advice as well as his opinion on concerns I had. I called 2 larger companies and I felt like just another caller. With Robert, he answered my call, seemed genuinely honest & interested in my situation, even though he could not do the job.. I was 'wowed' by his incredibly, personalized service and I'm sure his work is equally great. I would highly recommend. Thanks Robert!
Description of Work: Downsizing a 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

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
t Thanks for this generous review and looking forward to future business with you.

Andre E.
10/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Robert was very timely and professional. He explained every step of the process and what to look out for in the future. We will be using him in the future.
Description of Work: Tuckpointing on a two story 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
$650

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you for your business, look forward to serving you in the future.

William N.
10/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Robert was courteous, professional and provided excellent results. He fixed five step cracks in my home and the caulked my window sills. He was on time for his estimate and scheduled work time. He explained to me thoroughly what he was doing and matched the mortar so well it is hard to tell where he tuck pointed. Robert even came out on Sunday because he wanted to make sure the work was completed before the weather turned. I highly recommend him for any masonry work. Thanks Robert!
Description of Work: Tuck pointing done on 2 story 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
$650

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you for a great review and I do appreciate your business.

Amy S.
10/2013
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Our chimney leaked every time it rained. We tried 4 different companies before we found Robert's General Masonry. Robert expertly repaired and sealed our oddly shaped, 50 year old chimney. His quality work repaired our chimney and now we have no leaking for the first time in 11 years. I HIGHLY recommend his company for any chimney repair/masonry/tuckpointing. He is professional, friendly, honest and hardworking. I hope to not need his services in the future, but if I do, I will not hesitate to use his company again.
Description of Work: Chimney Repair/Masonry

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
$900

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
I'm glad I stopped water leak that you had for a long time in your chimney and I thank you for having me do the job.

Vik K.
10/2013
5.0
masonry, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Robert was extremely prompt and professional. I sent him pictures of the job, he asked follow up questions, and really understood what needed to be done. He did not push me for the job and quoted me a fair price. While I did the work myself - for reasons other than price etc. - Robert was my top choice from among 10+ people I talked to. What distinguished him was the fact that he took interest in my situation, which was unique. I would use him the first chance I get.
Description of Work: I had asked Robert to remove a rusted metal frame from a basement window.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
I do appreciate this excellent review, and offer my services in the future. Thank You!

Karen N.
10/2013
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Our chimney had not been tuckpointed in many years and a lot of the bricks were very loose. Robert came out and gave me us a fair estimate. He did not give us the lowest estimate but we had used him before and I knew he did a good job. I hired him and he and his crew came out a few weeks later. Once they started working they found that it was a bigger job than Robert originally thought it would be. The bricks were actually loose below the roof line. Even so Robert did not charge us any more for the work. They did a beautiful job on our chimney. They matched the color of the grout so you can't tell where they actually tuckpointed. This is the third time I've used this company. They have done an excellent job every time they have come out. I'm happy to recommend them to anybody.
Description of Work: He tuckpointed our 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
$1,100

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you very much for a repeated business and this great review.

Nicholas W.
10/2013
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Their prompt response; I left a message and I was contacted about 6 minutes later. I thought that was a fair price and they were able to do it very well. To get the quote; he called and asked if I could send him some pictures. So 20 minutes later, I sent him some pictures and I got a preliminary quote about an hour later.
Description of Work: Robert's General Masonry Repair did some duct cleaning in 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
$1,400

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you very much for your repeated business, and offer my services in the future,

Paul G.
09/2013
5.0
chimney repair, pressure washing
  + 0 more
I first contacted Robert on Tuesday. By the next day he was at my place for an observation of the job and to give me an estimate. When he assessed the work that needed to be done he gave me an honest quote to repair the chimney. He explained to me, so that I could understand, what was wrong with the chimney and what needed to be corrected and how he would correct it. Robert has a very professional and honest manner. He gave me a quote that was within my budget. It was not the lowest quote I received but it wasn't near the two highest quotes I received. It was in the middle. After Robert's quote and an explanation of the job he would do, I was convinced he was the competent man for the job. He started the job a few days later, on Saturday, arriving on time and prepared with adequate equiptment. He prepared the space he was working around, placing a cover over our landscaping, my wife loved that, and began working. He did an excellent, complete and thorough job. He even did extra work to ensure I would not have problems in the future that he did not charge for. After finishing he took me on the roof up the ladder to view the work he did. The work looked excellent! It was a clean and complete job. He was done within an adequate amount of time. After finishing the job he pressure washed part of my home that was badly stained. After he finished the concrete looked new. If you want a great job done at a great price. Get Robert for the job.
Description of Work: Robert grinded and tuckpointed and sealed cracks in my chimney. Also, pressure washed part of concrete on my home that had developed stains.

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
$1,100

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
It was my pleasure to correct masonry issues with your chimney. I thank you very much for your business, great review and a delicious sandwich for lunch. Thanks again.

Richard P.
09/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Robert was very responsive and was on time whenever he said he would meet. The job involved several location where the mortar was eroded and one portion of of a face brick had to be replaced. The joints between the stone sill had to be ground out and new caulk was installed. I thought matching the color of the mortar would be a challenge but Robert did a great job. He started at 7:30 am just as he said he would The job took approximately 5 hours. It looks great and I would definitely recomment him to anyone.
Description of Work: Tuckpointed areas all around the house.

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
$800

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you for having me address your masonry issues. Robert

Ruth K.
08/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
I couldn't have asked for a better repair experience. I had contacted Robert late in 2012 beyond the period for outdoor mortar work. He came to my home as agreed to give me an estimate. We discussed the job and he gave me a very resonable quote. He encouraged me to speak to other coontractors and get additional estimates. After doing as he suggested, I found that he had given me the best price. He also had a good idea of what would be the best approach to my repair job. I let the time get away from me and did not get in touch with him again until April, 2013. He was tied up with jobs until late August but promised me that he would complete my job before Fall. He did as promised and I am very happy with the result. He was very concerned that I was satisfied with the results and went beyond the call of duty to be sure! On the day of the work, Robert arrived earlier than promised and finished the job earlier than I expected. This was important to me because we were planning a celebration for that evening. Iwould happily recommend Robert and intend to do so.
Description of Work: Robert repaired a small portion of the retainer wall surrounding my patio. He replaced some cracked bricks that had been damaged by rain and moisture.

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
$1,850

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
I just wanted to thank you for your business and patience.

ELIZABETH C.
08/2013
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Robert was wonderful to work with. He is extremely professional and honest. Start to finish, our entire experience with him was smooth and pleasant. In preparing an estimate he walked around our home and pointed out spots that needed repair that we had not yet noticed. He was able to give an estimate on the spot, in addition to an emailed copy. He understood that we were on a tight budget and did not pressure us in any way to create a job larger than it needed to be. Robert was also able to put an end to a debate about what was causing a leak from our roof into our living room. He took photos of damage caused by the company that installed our new roof and explained the problems thoroughly to us. We are now able to provide evidence to the roofers that they caused the problem. The roofing company gave us a $3500 dollar estimate to repair our "old and crumbling" chimney, whereas Robert did the work for $100 extra to our original estimate of $950 and proved that the damage was not from natural wear and tear. If I could give a grade higher than an A, I would.
Description of Work: Robert tuck pointed various spots around our entire home exterior. He also assessed and repaired a problem with our chimney caused by work done on the roof.

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
$1,050

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
It was our pleasure to work on your house. I thank you very much for your business, and excellent review.

Kevin M M.
08/2013
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
We are selling a home and needed to have our chimney tuckpointed in response to the inspection report. I called Robert on Wednesday and our explained our situation. He made an appointment for Saturday to give us a quote and came prepared to do the job. The quote was within our budget and he did the job on the spot and completed it beautifully. Did I mention we were out of town and most of our communication took place via texts and pictures?! Super convenient. We appreciated Robert's excellent customer service and communication and highly recommend him!! Thank you Rober!
Description of Work: Chimney Tuckpointing

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

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
It was my pleasure to take care of masonry problems on your chimney, especially when time is of the essence.

Rick E.
08/2013
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Called Robert in late July to repair the threshold on our front door. While he repaired that, he inspected the houses exterior and found the chimney needed repairs ASAP. He took pictures with his iPhone so I didn't have to climb a ladder to see the damage. Very poorly done masonry by original builder. He told us it would be a number of weeks but called on July 31st and said, "How about Saturday!" We were thrilled. He arrived on time - with crew to repair the damages. He returned a few nights later to remove the wooden form and check that everything was okay. This is about the 5th or 6th job I've had Robert do for our family and have been so pleased with everything he has done. I'm happily referring him to friends whenever possible. Robert will return for some inside work as his schedule permits. I highly recommend this company and this owner - purely professional in all matters and very responsive. Thanks again Robert.
Description of Work: Repaired our cracked chimney. Inspected the house for other damage - found basement crack which will be repaired soon.

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
$1,600

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
Thank you very much for repeated business. My pleasure as always.

Jeffrey S.
08/2013
5.0
drywall, masonry
  + 0 more
What I liked about Robert's Masonry was he showed up exactly on time, on the date promised for both the estimate and work to be performed. He was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about his work. He photographed the damage from the second story of my home so I could visibly see the damage without having to climb the ladder. He explained exactly what needed to be done and explained exactly the products he would be using. The work was done promptly and most of all done well.
Description of Work: Robert repaired crack bricks, grinded out cracked morter and re-tuckpointed an area of my home where rain was getting in and causing interior drywall damage. He then sealed the entire area also. In addition he repaired cracked morter and reset sills on our mailbox.

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
$655

Response from Robert's General Masonry Repair
I do appreciate the business and would like to thank you for a great review.

Contact information

13843 Logan Dr, Orland Park, IL 60467


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Service Categories

Masonry,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Foundation Repair,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Windows,
Handyman Services,
Doors,
Pressure Washing,
Stone and Gravel,
Decks and Porches,
Drywall

FAQ

Robert's General Masonry Repair is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Robert's General Masonry Repair accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Robert's General Masonry Repair offers free project estimates.
No, Robert's General Masonry Repair does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Robert's General Masonry Repair does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Robert's General Masonry Repair offers emergency services.
Yes, Robert's General Masonry Repair offers warranties.
Robert's General Masonry Repair offers the following services: Chimney repair & rebuilds, grinding & tuck-pointing, chemical cleaning, lintel replacement, caulking, foundation cracks repairs by flex foam or epoxy injection
Flat concrete work

Contact information

13843 Logan Dr, Orland Park, IL 60467