Complete brick installation on a 1940s North Shore estate — matched profiles, color-corrected mortar, and brickwork built to outlast the original.
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Before 1/3 — Front facade — deteriorated brick replaced with color-matched full-bed clay brick
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Before 2/3 — Side elevation — complete brick installation with proper wall tie placement
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Before 3/3 — Entry wall — mortar-matched joints with consistent tooling profile throughout
Most masonry failures are not obvious until years later — by then repair costs are 3-5x the original job. This Winnetka estate project corrected failing veneer ties and mismatched mortar left by a previous contractor.
Separated brick veneer failure increases structural risk and long-term repair costs
Water infiltration from wrong mortar mix causes interior damage over time
Mismatched brick profiles and joint width devalue property by thousands
Every project follows the same disciplined sequence — no shortcuts, no hand-offs, same crew start to finish.
We start by matching existing brick profiles, mortar color, and bond patterns to the home's architecture. We bring samples on-site — no guessing, no surprises.
Proper substrate preparation prevents premature failure. We inspect and prep the base, install wall ties correctly, and ensure drainage weeps are positioned to code.
Our masons hand-lay every course with precision tooling and consistent joint spacing. No speed-cuts — just clean, permanent brickwork built to outlast the house.
We finish with proper joint tooling, full site cleanup, and a documented walk-through inspection. Every detail approved before we leave.
When brick installation is done right, it requires no maintenance for 20-30 years and actively increases resale value. AMS brings 19+ years of Chicagoland masonry expertise to every course, every joint, every mortar match — so the result lasts as long as the structure it protects.
We bring brick samples to your property and match them against your existing facade, roof color, and trim. We consider texture, size (modular vs. standard), and regional availability. The right brick is one you will not have to think about in 20 years.
Most residential brick facade projects run 1-3 weeks depending on square footage and complexity. We provide a written schedule before we start so you know exactly when each phase completes.
Brick offers better thermal mass, higher durability in freeze-thaw cycles, and lower long-term maintenance than thin stone veneer. For most Chicagoland homes, full-bed brick is almost always the right long-term choice.
