Chimney repair, tuckpointing, stucco repair, and stone veneer work — Tim Hanson has served Wright County homeowners for 30 years from his Elk River base, just 12 minutes away. No call centers. No subcontractors. Tim on every job.
Serving Otsego MN. Describe your masonry issue and we'll respond same day.
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We'll be in touch same day — often within a few hours.
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Otsego has been one of the most active residential construction areas in Wright County over the past 15 years. New subdivisions sprouted up fast along the Highway 101 corridor, and many of those homes were built with decorative brick veneer, stone accents, and stucco exteriors — installed quickly to meet demand, not always with the long-term weatherproofing these materials demand. Tim Hanson has been working Otsego from his Elk River base for 30 years, and the pattern he sees most often is early-failure stone veneer: veneer ties that weren't fully embedded in the mortar, weep slots that were omitted or blocked, and flashing details that didn't account for Minnesota's freeze-thaw pressure.
What makes Otsego different from older Wright County communities is the sheer volume of 2000s-era construction all hitting the same age window. Chimneys on homes built in 2002–2008 are now 15–20 years old — right at the point where tuckpointing becomes necessary if it hasn't been done. Chimney crowns that weren't properly sealed begin cracking. Mortar joints in brick garage walls start spalling. Stucco finishes that were fine through the first decade develop the hairline cracks that turn into real problems the moment water gets behind them. Tim handles all of it, and his proximity means he can assess and quote fast.
Otsego homeowners who have worked with Tim appreciate that he gives an honest answer about what needs to be done versus what can wait. He's 12 minutes from the heart of Otsego, responds same day, and treats every home like it was his own. If your house was built between 2000 and 2015 and you're starting to see masonry issues — don't assume it needs to be replaced. Often it just needs the right person to fix it properly.
Every job backed by 30 years of hands-on experience in Wright County and the NW Metro.
Tuckpointing, crown repair, flashing replacement, and full chimney rebuilds. We stop leaks and restore structural integrity.
Precision mortar joint removal and repointing. Restores weatherproofing of brick and stone walls without replacing the masonry.
Crack repair, patching, and full stucco restoration. Texture-matched finishes that blend seamlessly with existing surfaces.
Concrete block foundation crack repair, mortar joint restoration, and foundation wall stabilization for aging block foundations.
New-construction veneer repairs, repointing, and spalling stone replacement for facades, steps, and decorative stonework.
Spalling brick replacement, damaged section rebuilds, and complete brick facade restoration for homes and outbuildings.
Our Otsego home had stone veneer falling off the front — the builder was long gone. Tim identified that the original install skipped the required lath layer. He fixed it properly, re-installed everything, and it looks better than when it was new.
Chimney on our 2005 home was leaking every spring. Tim replaced the crown, tuckpointed the joints, and fixed the flashing — total cost was a fraction of what a rebuild would have been. Done in two days.
Same-day response. No obligation. Tim answers personally.
Otsego homeowners — describe the issue and we'll be in touch fast.
🔒 Your info is never shared or sold.