Tuckpointing, chimney repair and lintel replacement service in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago

History and location

The neighborhood of Ravenswood was initially founded as a planned community in the year 1868 by The Ravenswood Land Company, who were real estate speculators that bought almost 200 acres of the farmland. The first immigrants in the area were of German descent, which is why in the present time, there are areas such as dining places and shops that are influenced by the German culture.

Location

Ravenswood is a neighborhood that rests on the north side of Chicago.  It's boundaries are up to the west of the Chicago River, north of Foster Avenue, south of Montrose Avenue, and east of Clark Street.

Landmarks and fun places to be

Want to explore Ravenswood and see what more it has to offer to its locals and visitors? You would not be disappointed by the amazing food, landmarks, and history in this neighborhood. From the German-American inspired places and diners you can see in some streets, it is more than enough to visit during your weekends.

1. The Chopping Block

Want to get a taste of the food Ravenswood is proud to serve? If you want to eat specialty dishes and join cooking classes, The Chopping Block should be first on your list. This is the place where you can enjoy good food and good company.

2. Chicago Park District, Welles Park

Want to go to a place where you can have a breath of fresh air and watch a calming view? If you are looking for an activity to do for the whole family, visit Welles Park and have fun swimming and taking some walks with your kids and pets.

3.  Lillstreet Art Center

Want to experience art for yourself? Lillstreet is where you can join amazing classes such as screen-printing, photography, painting, and pottery classes. People who joined their programs have never experience getting bored in the whole duration they were in the art center.

4.  The Davis Theater

Yearning to have a memorable and educational experience? The Davis Theater is the neighborhood’s choice for film viewing. The food that is being offered in the cinema is great, especially at the Carbon Arc, which is the local’s favorite area.

5.  Sacred Art

Want to visit a place where you can shop and unwind at the same time? If you are looking for an art shop with a wide variety of options available, Sacred Art is the place for you. There are so many jewels you can find in this place that you cannot find anywhere else. If you need to find home décor, frames, magnets, name it and they have it.

Ravenswood population and demographics

According to the census gathered by the American Community Survey last 2018, Ravenswood has a total population of 27,742. 14,005 of those numbers are male residents while 13,737 are female, with the median age of 36 years old.

Employment

The area is mostly comprised of white-collar workers who are almost 86% of the population, and the remaining percentage are blue-collared workers. Out of the employees, 67% are working for private companies, 14% are in non-profit companies, 10% are self-employed, and 9% 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 38% of the population living in Ravenswood has earned their Bachelor’s Degree, 28% reached High School education, and 21% has been to College.  The average income earned for households is around $86,000 every year which is what is mostly earned by residents over 25 years of age up to the middle of the 40s.

Marital Status

There is a huge population who were never married taking up almost half of the residents, while married locals are 40%, divorced are 8%, widowed are 4%, and separated are 1% of the total population.

Transportation and Housing

Transportation is very convenient in Ravenswood, which is what locals and tourists like 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 bus or trolleybus. The rest prefer to travel by railroad or taxicab instead.

There are 12,897 housing units in Ravenswood at the time of the census, and almost 8,000 of those homes were built in the year 1939 or earlier, and at least 1000 were built between 2000 to the later years. A huge portion of the home units that are rented, which is 65% of the total residential areas, while the remaining 35% are what is occupied by the owners themselves.

Tuckpointing and Chimney repair services

Living in Ravenswood can be fun and refreshing. There are a lot of attractions and things to do to bond with friends and family, and there are a lot of places to shop and buy food as well. One thing that cannot be avoided when staying in the area is the harsh weather that constantly happens especially during summer and winter.

The extreme heat and rains can be detrimental to buildings and houses. When your homes start to crack, spall, and leak water in some areas, this is a sign that you would need to call a tuckpointing and masonry service to repair your home.

Waiting for a long time to fix your building is an extremely unwise decision. When you let your walls leak and be exposed to moisture often, it will hasten the breakage of your building and it will soon be unsafe for its dwellers to stay and live in it.

Who We Are

We are a licensed and insured tuckpointing and masonry service company that has been doing repairs and tuckpointing around Ravenswood, Chicago, and nearby areas for many years. It is important for us to make sure that our clients are happy and satisfied with our services, and is very thankful for the reviews they have left on our page.

Services We Offer

We Do Inspection

Not sure if your house needs tuckpointing services? Schedule an inspection with us and let us determine if you need repair services. We will honestly tell you about the construction issues in your home and give you our recommendation.

We Do Professional Tuckpointing

In the event where you will need to have a part of your house tuckpointed, let the experts do it for you.

Give us a Call

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