Downers Grove homeowners increasingly recognize masonry as a long-term value investment, not just a maintenance cost. Here's how the right masonry work pays for itself in this market.
Downers Grove's residential market has become increasingly competitive over the past decade, with home values rising consistently in DuPage County. In this environment, the condition of a home's masonry exterior — whether it is a brick chimney in good repair, a well-maintained veneer elevation, or a stone accent that complements a well-kept exterior — contributes to first-impression value that translates directly into faster sales and stronger offer prices. Masonry deferred maintenance, conversely, is one of the first items flagged in home inspections and one of the most common negotiation points in residential transactions.
AMS has completed masonry work on hundreds of homes in Downers Grove and the surrounding western suburban communities. The most common projects in this market are chimney tuckpointing and crown repair (the maintenance cycle on older chimneys is predictable), brick repointing on homes built in the 1970s and 1980s that have now passed their first full mortar cycle, and occasional stone or brick accent installation on renovation projects where homeowners are adding material character to an exterior that started in siding.
Masonry veneer additions — adding a stone or brick water table, a stone accent around an entry, or a full elevation veneer — are among the highest-ROI exterior investments available in the Downers Grove market. We have completed these addition projects on siding-clad homes throughout the community and can provide before and after comparisons from similar projects as part of our consultation process.
For Downers Grove homeowners planning any masonry work — from a minor chimney repair to a full veneer addition — AMS provides the assessment, material selection guidance, and execution quality to make the investment worthwhile. Contact us to schedule a free site evaluation this season.
