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Chimney repair, tuckpointing, stucco repair, and stone masonry — Tim Hanson has served Ramsey homeowners for 30 years from his Elk River base, just 15 minutes away. No call centers. No subcontractors. Tim on every job.
Serving Ramsey 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.
Need it faster? Call 763-307-3248
Ramsey is one of the most actively developing cities in the NW Metro — the Town Center district has brought new commercial and residential construction, while older neighborhoods from the 1990s and early 2000s are entering the phase where masonry starts to need attention. That combination creates a steady flow of masonry calls: new construction with stone and brick accents that need their first tuckpointing, and established homes where freeze-thaw cycles have worked on mortar joints for 20-plus years. Tim Hanson has worked the Ramsey corridor from Elk River for three decades and is familiar with both sides of that equation.
Ramsey's 1990s-era housing stock is where most of the repair work concentrates. Homes built during that decade typically have brick chimneys, stucco exteriors, or brick veneer — all of which require periodic maintenance that many owners overlook until the problem is visible. Mortar joint deterioration starts small: a hairline crack, a soft spot where the mortar can be scraped with a finger. Left through another Minnesota winter, it becomes a moisture pathway. Left through five winters, it becomes a chimney that needs partial rebuilding instead of tuckpointing.
Ramsey homeowners often call Tim after seeing a neighboring property get work done — word travels in these neighborhoods. He's a familiar name in this part of the metro: honest estimates, personal service, and work that holds up. If your home has brick, block, stucco, or stone and you haven't had it looked at in the past five years, a free estimate costs nothing and could save you a much larger repair bill down the road. Tim is 15 minutes away and responds the same day.
Every job backed by 30 years of hands-on experience in NW Metro Minneapolis.
Tuckpointing, crown repair, flashing replacement, and full chimney rebuilds. We stop leaks and restore structural integrity.
Precision mortar joint removal and repointing. Restores the 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.
Spalling brick replacement, stone repointing, and decorative masonry repairs for steps, walls, and facades.
Block and stone retaining wall repair, rebuild, and new construction. Built to handle Minnesota freeze-thaw pressure.
Firebox repair, damper replacement, and exterior fireplace restoration. Safe, functional, and built to last.
Tim gave me a straight answer about what needed to be done versus what could wait. Tuckpointed the chimney and replaced the crown in one day. No upsell, no drama. Exactly what I wanted.
Spalling brick on the front steps — Tim replaced the damaged bricks and repointed the whole landing. Matched the original brick color better than I expected. Highly recommend.
Same-day response. No obligation. Tim answers personally.
Ramsey homeowners — describe the issue and we'll be in touch fast.
🔒 Your info is never shared or sold.