
Masonry Contractor in Richland County, OH
Honest masonry & chimney repair in Richland County from Chim-Line Masonry — free estimates, expert mortar matching, BBB A+.
Your Local Masonry & Chimney Contractor in Richland County
Chim-Line Masonry is a masonry contractor serving Richland County, Ohio and its county seat of Mansfield, just west of Wooster. Owner and craftsman Merle Hochstedler personally handles the work on every job, whether it is a chimney rebuild on a Lexington farmhouse or tuckpointing on a brick storefront in downtown Shelby.
We cover the full range of masonry across the county: brick repair and replacement, tuckpointing with careful mortar matching, chimney repair, rebuilds, crown and cap work, stone masonry, retaining walls, and fireplace repair. Homeowners and property managers in Ontario, Bellville, and Butler call us because we give honest assessments, fair pricing, and clean job sites. We never upsell work you do not need, and our 5.0-star Google rating and BBB A+ accreditation reflect that.
If you have a chimney leak, crumbling mortar joints, or spalling brick anywhere in Richland County, call (419) 971-7166 for a free, no-pressure estimate.
Masonry and Chimney Repair Built for Richland County's Historic Brick
Richland County is rich with Queen Anne, Romanesque, and Italianate architecture, and Mansfield's manufacturing-era downtown is full of brick buildings that have stood for well over a century. Landmarks like the 1847 Oak Hill Cottage, a brick Gothic Revival home, show off the kind of detailed masonry that deserves period-correct repair. When we tuckpoint or rebuild on these older structures, mortar matching is everything: the right color, texture, and joint profile keep a repair from standing out against the original brick. That attention to seamless detail is what our reviews single out most.
Central Ohio's freeze-thaw climate is hard on aging masonry. With dozens of freeze-thaw cycles each winter, water works into cracked or missing mortar joints, freezes, expands, and accelerates deterioration. On the older brick downtowns in Mansfield, Shelby, and Bellville, that shows up as spalling brick faces, soft and washed-out mortar, leaning chimneys, leaking crowns, and white efflorescence staining. We diagnose the real cause before quoting, then repair it the right way so the fix lasts through the next round of Ohio winters.

Masonry & Chimney Services in Richland County
Every service we offer is available throughout this area.

Masonry Contractor
Owner-operated brick, block, stone and chimney work for Wooster-area homes — one craftsman, honest quotes, seamless mortar matching.
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Masonry Repair
Cracked brick, crumbling joints, settling steps? Chim-Line finds the root cause first, then makes lasting, color-matched repairs across Wooster.
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Masonry Restoration
Sympathetic restoration of historic and century-old brick across Wooster and Wayne County — color-matched, gently cleaned, built to last.
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Masonry Construction & Installation
New brick and stone builds for Wooster-area homes — veneer, columns, steps, porches, planters and block walls done right.
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Brick Repair & Replacement
Cracked, spalled, loose, or missing bricks swapped out and matched seamlessly for Wooster-area homes and chimneys.
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Stone Masonry
Natural and manufactured stone veneer, entries, pillars, walls and fireplaces built to last for Wooster, OH homes.
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Tuckpointing & Mortar Matching
Grinding out failed joints and repointing with color- and texture-matched mortar so repairs vanish into your Wooster-area brick.
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Concrete Block Walls
Foundation, basement, garage, and partition walls built in CMU block — reinforced, waterproofed, and parged for Wooster, Ohio homes.
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Retaining Walls
Engineered retaining walls in segmental block, natural stone, and boulders — drained, graded, and built to hold back Wooster's hillsides.
Explore ServiceMasonry Built for Richland County
Local detail and craftsmanship that fits Richland County, OH.
Historic Brick & Mortar Matching
From Queen Anne and Italianate homes to landmarks like the 1847 Oak Hill Cottage, we match mortar color, texture, and joint profile so repairs blend seamlessly into the original masonry.
Downtown Storefront Repair
Mansfield, Shelby, and Ontario have manufacturing-era brick downtowns. We handle tuckpointing, brick replacement, and structural masonry on commercial and mixed-use buildings.
Freeze-Thaw Chimney & Crown Work
Decades-old chimneys across the county take a beating from Ohio winters. We rebuild deteriorated chimneys, repair crowns and caps, and stop leaks at the source.
Honest, BBB A+ Craftsmanship
Owner-operated with a 5.0-star Google rating and BBB A+ accreditation. We give straight answers, fair pricing with no upselling, and leave a clean job site.
Proudly Serving Richland County, OH
Including these communities and the surrounding area.
What Local Homeowners Say
“Had issues with my chimney for years! He came out, reasonably priced and no more leaking! Problem solved! Highly recommend!”
Chris H
Chimney leak repair · 2 weeks ago
“Merle was first class all the way. Very honest and did a great job! Fair estimate. Best experience with a contractor. Would use again.”
Max Long
Masonry project · 2 months ago
“I contacted Chim-Line to repair a chimney damaged by lightning. The schedule was delayed by weather but I was kept informed of the status throughout the project. Chim-Line did an excellent job in a short amount of time and kept a clean work site. The price was very competitive and I highly recommend them.”
L Trase
Lightning-damaged chimney repair · 3 months ago
Other Areas We Serve
Masonry in Richland County: Common Questions
Yes. Chim-Line Masonry serves all of Richland County, including Mansfield, Lexington, Shelby, Ontario, Bellville, and Butler. We are based just east in Wooster and travel throughout the county for brick repair, tuckpointing, chimney work, stone, and retaining walls.
Absolutely. Expert mortar matching is something our customers consistently praise. With the county's Queen Anne, Romanesque, and Italianate homes, we match the color, texture, and joint profile of the original mortar so tuckpointing and brick repairs blend in rather than stand out.
Central Ohio sees dozens of freeze-thaw cycles each winter. Water seeps into aging mortar joints, freezes, and expands, which causes cracking, spalling brick, and leaning or leaking chimneys. We find the underlying cause and repair it properly so it holds up through future winters.
Yes, every estimate is free and there is no pressure. Call Merle directly at (419) 971-7166 and we will assess your masonry or chimney project and give you an honest, fair quote.
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Contact Details
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Phone
(419) 971-7166
ChimlineMasonaryLLC@gmail.com
Address
1010 East Clark Road, Wooster, OH 44691
Hours
Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM
Service Areas
Wooster, Akron, Medina, Ashland, Mansfield, Canton, Wayne County, Holmes County, Richland County, Crawford County, Morrow County, Knox County, Coshocton County, Tuscarawas County, Stark County