Allerton Brick Pointing
Brick Pointing in Allerton, Bronx
Mortar joints on Allerton brick houses and low rise buildings cut out and repointed so water stays out of the wall.
- Failed mortar removed carefully
- New joints matched to the wall
- Written estimate after a free visit
Local Conditions
Why Does Mortar Fail on Allerton Brick Houses?
Mortar is made softer than the brick so that it takes the wear. On Allerton houses, years of rain, freezing and thawing eat the joints. Once mortar crumbles, water reaches the brick and the wall behind it, and the damage speeds up.
The neighborhood has many attached and semi detached two family brick houses along its side streets. These walls were built decades ago, and the original mortar has had many winters to break down.
Look at the joints on the side wall that gets the most rain. If you can scrape out mortar with a key, or see gaps between bricks, the wall needs pointing. Bricks near the ground and under windowsills are often the worst, since water pools there.
Chimneys and parapets on low rise apartment buildings face even more exposure. They stand in the wind and take rain from several sides.
How Is Brick Pointing Done?
We grind or chisel out the failed mortar to a safe depth, clean the joints and pack in new mortar in layers. Then we tool each joint to shed water. The new mortar should match the strength and color of the wall, not overpower the brick.
Mortar that is harder than the brick can crack the brick faces over time. We choose a mix that suits your wall, and we tell you what it is in the estimate.
Along busy streets like Boston Road and Gun Hill Road, traffic spray and exhaust soot settle on lower walls. We clean the area we are working on so the new joints can be judged against clean brick. On side walls close to a neighbor, we plan access before we set up, since tight gaps limit where a ladder can stand.
Pointing and brick repair together
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are replaced or repaired during the same visit. Pointing over a damaged brick only hides the problem for a season or two.
Permits and rules
Brick pointing on a low house wall usually does not involve the DOT. Work from a sidewalk shed or scaffold on the public way does need city permits, and we handle those. Local Law 11 facade inspections apply only to buildings over six stories. We find no historic district in Allerton. Confirm current rules with the city.
Send a photo of the wall and we will tell you what the visit should cover.
Book an Inspection Call NowCost Factors
What Affects the Cost of Brick Pointing in Allerton?
Wall area
Pointing is priced by the size of the wall and how many joints need work.
Joint depth
Deeper failed mortar takes longer to remove and refill.
Height and access
Upper walls may need staging or a ladder setup, which adds setup time.
Brick condition
Damaged bricks need replacing before the joints are finished.
We do not guess prices from a photo alone. After a visit you get a written estimate with the wall areas and the work listed.
Request Your QuoteProcess
What Are the Steps in a Pointing Job?
Wall inspection
We check joints, bricks, lintels and the base of the wall.
Written estimate
You see the scope, the mortar mix and the price in writing.
Joint removal
Failed mortar is cut out to a safe depth and cleaned.
Repointing
Fresh mortar goes in layer by layer and each joint is shaped to drain.
Cleanup
We brush down the wall and clear the work area.
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Brick Pointing Near Allerton
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FAQ
Allerton Brick Pointing Questions
Look for crumbling mortar, gaps between bricks, loose bricks or damp patches inside the wall. A key should not scrape out solid mortar.
The terms overlap. Pointing refills failed joints with new mortar. Tuckpointing adds a thin contrasting line on top for a crisp look.
We match color and strength as closely as we can. Old mortar fades, so a new joint may look different at first and settle over time.
Often it does, because tight joints turn rain away. If the damp comes from a gutter or a plumbing leak instead, we tell you that at the visit.
Call (718) 468-8803 and we will come out, look at the wall and put the price on paper.
Contact
Request Your Allerton Brick Pointing Estimate
Tell us which wall has the open joints. Photos of the damaged areas help us prepare.
- Call us(718) 468-8803
- HoursMon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Free on site estimate with a written price
- Licensed and insured, 25+ years in business
- We handle DOT sidewalk permits
- Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx
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Takes about a minute. No cost and no obligation.