Masonry. Restoration. Craftsmanship.

Building what lasts. Restoring what matters.

NOVA Renovation is a premier Chicagoland masonry restoration and construction company, specializing in high-end residential, commercial and new-construction projects.

Brick and limestone of a restored outdoor fireplace, framed in the shape of the NOVA mark
  • Licensed
  • Insured
  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Historic
  • New construction
The finished outdoor fireplace, seen through the NOVA mark.

We don’t simply repair masonry.

We restore the integrity, character, and performance of the entire building envelope.

From architecturally distinctive estates and luxury residences to commercial properties and large-scale masonry restoration, we bring together traditional craftsmanship, modern restoration techniques, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

Before and after.

One NOVA Renovation job, before and after the work.

Buff brick roof chimney with a cracked, stained concrete crown before restoration
Before
The same chimney with a rebuilt crown and cleaned brick
After

Buff brick roof chimney

  • Cracked crown
  • Stained courses
More before and after
Problem
Cracked, stained crown and staining along the top courses.
What we did
Rebuilt the crown and cleaned the brick.
Result
A new crown and clean brick.

Built for the most demanding projects

Precision masonry for properties where quality is non-negotiable.

Whether the scope involves restoring a historic brick facade, rebuilding deteriorated masonry, correcting water infiltration, replacing structural lintels, or constructing new masonry from the ground up, NOVA delivers workmanship designed to perform for decades.

Works with
Homeowners, developers, architects, general contractors, property managers and commercial owners.
Projects
High-end residential, commercial, historic and new-construction masonry.
Experience
From detailed residential restoration to complex masonry projects on substantial properties and high-value estates.
Communities
Throughout Chicagoland, including Glencoe and Chicago’s North Shore.
Based in
916 Saxon Place, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.
Credentials
Licensed and insured.
Stone veneer house gable with a large window
Stone veneer gable.

Restore the structure, not just the surface.

Masonry restoration requires more than replacing damaged brick or filling deteriorated mortar joints.

Our restoration capabilities, indexed by the NOVA mark: each piece stands for one part of the building and the work that restores it.

  • Whole building

    • Masonry facade rehabilitation
    • Historic masonry restoration
    • Rebuilding deteriorated masonry sections
    • Building-envelope repairs
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  • Stack, crown, flues

    • Chimney restoration and rebuilding
    Chimney restoration
  • Brick face

    • Brick restoration and repair
    • Brick replacement and material matching
    Brick restoration
  • Steel lintel

    • Structural masonry repair
    • Parapet wall restoration
    Lintel replacement
  • Mortar joints

    • Mortar joint restoration
    Tuckpointing
  • Sealant joints

    • Caulking and sealant systems
    • Masonry waterproofing
    • Efflorescence and surface deterioration treatment
    Waterproofing
  • Masonry face

    • Masonry cleaning
    Power washing

Every project is approached with the same standard.

  1. Understand the structure.

    Evaluate the condition of the whole masonry system, not only the damage on the surface.

  2. Identify the cause.

    Find the source of the deterioration: water infiltration, corrosion, movement or exposure.

  3. Specify the right solution.

    A restoration approach suited to the building’s materials, age, architecture and exposure.

  4. Execute it precisely.

    Traditional craftsmanship and modern restoration techniques, with workmanship designed to perform for decades.

We treat every project with the same attention to detail and pride as if it were our own home.

Preserve the architecture. Restore the performance.

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