- Flooring
- Door Installation/ReplacementThe front door is one of the first things people notice about a property. The right door replacement can dramatically improve curb appeal and give a warm welcome to family and guests. Replacing a worn, drafty door will not only increase property value, it will also save on electrical costs. Fortune Restoration’s
- Tile Installation
- FireplacesChimney caps will help to extend the life of your chimney by keeping out unwanted pests and animals. The lid eliminates the risk of internal chimney damage from rain and the screen asks as a spark arrestor for the fireplace.
- Staircases
- Skylight Repair/ReplacementThe building that houses the Emmanuel United Methodist Church was designed by the famous Chicago architectural firm of Burnham and Root, was erected in 1891. Built of reddish-brown sandstone in English-Parish style, a modified Gothic, it has low massive walls, a high steep roof, with a tower to the side, and amber windows. The only major architectural changes over the years have been the elimination of skylights extending the length of the sanctuary roof and the removal of the steep tower roof. The church organ is a historic instrument built in 1892 by Frank Roosevelt. Today, it is one of only a few in more or less original condition. The others were either dismantled or revoiced. A pulpit used by Abraham Lincoln during a visit to Evanston is still in use today as is a 19th Century silver communion service. In March 1958 the church was selected by Methodism’s “Together” magazine as one of eight churches in the United States with outstanding architecture and was subsequently highlighted by the Evanston Review and the Chicago Tribune.
- New Construction
- Driveways
- WalkwaysDon’t overlook your landscape. Landscape involves not just your lawn and shrubs but your roof, walkways, stonework and other exterior elements. Test and choose a color or colors that blend well with these as they are the least likely to change.
- Window Installation/ReplacementReplacement windows can not only increase resale value of a home, but can also increase energy efficiency. Replacement windows are available in a range of materials, from wood to fiberglass, aluminum-clad and vinyl-clad wood, vinyl, glass block and other composite materials. Many of the older homes in the Chicagoland areas still have to original windows to maintain their historic significance. Fortune also services
- DecksHave ranged complete rebuilds to repairs. Most decks can be rejuvenated with a few steps of preparation and sealing, while others with extensive neglect and damage need to be taken down to the bare bones. Fortune Restoration has been hired in
- Patios. Not only are paver stone patios beautiful, but they are easier to maintain and easy to make repairs to. Various options on paver styles, color, and patterns make paver patio customization easy and unique to your property. When considering masonry contractors for your next
- SidingSince colonial times, American homes have been protected from the outside elements by thin, overlapping wood planks also known as clapboard. This siding was originally hand split from logs of white pine, hemlock, spruce, or cypress. Today, clapboard siding comes in a variety of widths, lengths, and material, such as different woods, fiber cement, or vinyl.
- PorchesHis buildings took on a more rectilinear character. Certain Roberts structures embody characteristics of the Prairie School buildings designed at the time. Roberts did not directly copy what these other architects were doing. He evolved his own style, while still paying attention to local and international changes in architecture. The rectilinear character of these structures, which relate them to the Prairie School, began to evolve Roberts’ work between1895 to 1912. In 1900 Roberts work underwent a distinct shift with the design of the A.J. Redmond House in Oak Park. His residential work began to adapt a more horizontal emphasis, featuring broad windows, hip roofs, wide eaves and large pier-supported porches dominating the front facade. Many of Roberts’ early 20th century residential works are of this type, commonly following the stock American Foursquare plan with wood-trimmed stucco exteriors and full-width porches with massive corner piers.
- Residential Roof Repair
- Residential Roof Replacement/Installation
- PaintingMany people put off house painting in Chicago because they look at it as a huge job they simply don’t have time to tackle. The good news is you don’t have to. With Fortune Restoration, you have access to a team of interior and exterior painting professionals who are dedicated to providing superior results for your home. Even better, this isn’t a service you have to invest in every year.
- CarpentryIt remains the nucleus of our Hay Boys Campus today. Fr. Quille opens a trade school where the boys will learn bricklaying, carpentry, painting, candle making and more. This tradition of preparing young people to become self-reliant and successful continues in the job skills and career preparation programs they offer today. Rev. James J. Close takes the helm following Fr. Kelly’s death. In his 33 years as its president, Close will dramatically expand the Home to serve more and more children. Mercy Home begins a program of AfterCare to support the continued success of youth as they move beyond Mercy Home.
- MasonryFortune Restoration Painting and Masonry is the premier company in historical landmark restoration. Home to the best painting contractors in Oak Park, the professional team has been serving Chicago since 1979. With 37 years in the business and a strong sense of pride in customer service, you can rest assured all your restoration needs will be met. Don’t waste another minute. Call (847) 647-2500 today.
- Residential Pressure WashingTechniques to restore surfaces without damaging them. Also being careful to cover any areas to prevent damage. Servicing neighborhoods like Winnetka, Wilmette, and Kenwilworth, Oak Park, Hinsdale, and Hyde Park, Fortune Restoration can provide a free estimate for your home restoration project.