Historic masonry services we offer:

Pointing (tuckpointing and patchpointing)

Cleaning and paint removal

Brick repair replacement

Stone laying

Dry stone laying

Stone repair and patching

Historic mortar matching

Lime putties

Mortar joints are serviceable for 35 years or more when properly installed.

Masonry units themselves, typically brick or concrete block, may have a serviceable life of 100 years or more.

As with any building product continuously exposed to the elements, masonry is subject to weathering. Acids in the rain, seismic movement, building settlement, freezing and thawing cycles, impact damage, and dirt take their toll.

When visual inspection reveals that the mortar joints are cracking or otherwise deteriorated, restoration is necessary to help maintain the integrity of wall systems and products. Tuckpointing is an effective way of decreasing water entry into masonry.

Helpful tip to do your project?

Do your homework.

* contact the local historic society for free advice
* get mutable contractors opinions
* if large project hiring a consultant may be needed

Prioritize:

* Is anything going to fall off or collapse?
* Is it leaking and or causing damage to the structure or to the interior ?
* aesthetic improvement

Budget

How do I find the right restoration contractor?

• the local historic society will have a list a contractors to help you start

• ask other home owners (especially with similar houses)

• check better business bureau

• when you need to pick one from many seemingly qualified contractors : ask for a résumé, a list of past project that are of similar scope of work. Check their credentials and their previous and current project references.

• get quote from all the ones you deem qualified.