Tuckpointing and Chimney Repair Service in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago

Avondale’s History and Location

If you are wondering why Avondale is called Avondale, it is because it was named as a tribute to the workers and miners who unfortunately lost their lives in the Avondale coal mine fire. In the present, Avondale is proud to be racially diverse and is the home of many integrated cultures. Avondale is also known as the place where “Eastern Europe meets Latin America.”

Location

Avondale is a neighborhood located on the north side of Chicago.

Avondale’s boundaries are up to the west of Belmont Avenue, north of West Addison Street, south of West Diversey Avenue, and east of the north branch of the Chicago River.

Landmarks and Fun Places to be

Want to explore Avondale and see what more it has to offer? You would not be disappointed by the amazing food, landmarks, and history in this neighborhood.

1. Hyacinth Basilica

Avondale is known as a place with a rich Polish community, and you can further explore the Polish style by visiting the Roman Catholic Church known as the St. Hyacinth Basilica and get ready to be amazed by its architecture.

1. Revolution Brewing Tour

Want to taste Chicago’s craft beer? Visit the Revolution Brewing Tour and have a gulp while learning about how it is made in the brewery itself.

3. Avondale Mural

Want to take a peek at the artistic side of the neighborhood? Visit the Avondale Mural designed by the illustrator Rafael Lopez that is situated under the expressway in the Addison and Avondale streets.

4. Avondale Park

Ready to have fun and relax with family and friends? Avondale Park is such a hit to the locals who wants to get some exercise and make use of the facilities that the recreational park has to offer. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a gymnastic center, a playground, and many other activities for both kids and older generations.

5. Puerto Rican Arts Alliance

Want to witness a great performance, arts, and culture? The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance has established a place where artists, performers, and visitors can appreciate the Puerto Rican traditions and pride. They also offer educational and artistic programs that locals view as a way to pass down the culture to the future generations.

6. Kuma’s Corner

If you want to be served great food while listening to rock n’ roll and heavy metal, you would absolutely want to visit Kuma’s Corner. This joint is considered as one of the places with the best burgers in the whole of Chicago. If you are planning to visit, make sure to be patient as the place is so popular and busy with accommodating both the locals and visitors.

7. Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Looking for the best fried chicken joint? Honey Butter Fried Chicken is a must-try for both the residents and visitors in Avondale. They also have a vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free option for their patrons. Make sure to give their tofu a taste!

Avondale’s Population and Demographics

According to the census gathered by the American Community Survey last 2018, Avondale has a total population of 94,395. 48,151 of those numbers are male residents while 46,244 are female, with the median age of 34 years old.

Employment

The area is mostly comprised of white-collar workers who are almost 84% of the population, and the remaining percentage are blue-collared workers. Out of the employees, 73% are working for private companies, 9% are in non-profit companies, 10% are self-employed, 8% are government workers. This data is influenced probably due to the fact that there are a lot of shops and stores in the area which is where many people work to earn a living.

Education and Income

As for education, almost 15% of the population living in Avondale has earned their Bachelor’s Degree, 25% reached High School education, and 17% has been to College.

The average income earned for households is around $108,000 every year which is what is mostly earned by residents over 25 years of age up to the middle of their 40s.

Marital Status

There is a huge population who were married takes up almost half of the residents, while the locals who were never married are 44%, divorced are 6%, widowed are 4%, and separated are 1% of the total population.

Transportation and Housing

Transportation is very convenient in Avondale, which is what locals love about it. Many people can cycle or walk around to do some shopping. To go to father places, the main transportation for most people is by car, next is by using the subway. The rest prefer to travel by railroad or bus instead.

There are 39,992 housing units in Avondale at the time of the census, and almost 27,000 of those homes were built in the year 1939 or earlier, and at least 5000 were built between 2000 to the later years. A huge portion of the home units that are rented, which is 53% of the total residential areas, while the remaining 47% are what is occupied by the owners themselves.

Tuckpointing & Chimney Repair Services

Housing units in Avondale have been through a lot. Aging, heavy rains, extreme heat, and wet snow has been affecting the homes around the area and makes them unstable and weak. When problems due to these factors eventually show up, you will need the help of a trusted tuckpointing and masonry service company, and this is where we can help you.

Who We Are

Finding a reliable tuckpointing company should not be hard.

We are a licensed and insured construction company that has been doing our tuckpointing and masonry services all over Avondale, Chicago for many years. Our team always believes in doing the best we can to ensure that we will fix your homes and make them safe and livable for you and your loved ones.

Services We Offer

We Do Inspection

If you are seeing pieces of mortar on your roof or floors, mold in some areas of your home, and moisture seeping from your chimney or roof, give us a call and let us find the reason why this is happening. We will have the tools and safety equipment necessary to ensure that we will find the culprit behind the issues arising in your building.

We Do Professional Tuckpointing

Not to be mistaken with repointing which is the process of replacing the old and weak mortar joints with fresh ones, tuckpointing is the process that takes repointing to the next level. We will remove the weak mortar joints in your surface usually by scraping them, and then use fresh mortar with contrasting colors that will not only stop the leaks and moisture in your home but also make it look expensive and attractive.

Contact Us

If you need a tuckpointing and masonry service you can trust in Avondale, give us a call now at this number. Our experienced masons and contractors will be there to help you.