Bedford Park Brick Pointing
Brick Pointing in Bedford Park, Bronx
Mortar joints on pre war apartment facades and older Bedford Park houses cut out and repointed to keep water out of the wall.
- Failed mortar removed carefully
- Joints matched to the original brick
- Written estimate after a free visit
Why Do Pre War Brick Buildings in Bedford Park Need Repointing?
Old mortar wears out. Pre war apartment buildings along the Grand Concourse, Bedford Park Boulevard and the side avenues were built decades ago, and rain, freeze and thaw and age have worn their joints. When mortar crumbles, water reaches the brick and the structure behind it.
Most of the buildings here are brick pre war apartment houses, with some older detached frame and brick houses on side streets. Upper walls, parapets and chimneys take the most weather, since they have no cover and face wind and rain from all sides.
Pointing is slow, careful work. Grinding too deep or too wide can chip the brick edges, so we cut by hand where joints are narrow and use a grinder only where the joint is wide enough. After the new mortar sets up, we tool and brush it, which gives the wall a clean, even look.
Brick that sits above a street or a sloped yard can also suffer from splash. Water hits the ground, bounces back and soaks the lowest courses, so open joints near the base are common.
A building with failed mortar may show damp interior walls, peeling paint or white crust on the brick. These are signs that water is traveling through the wall.
What Do Different Brick Problems Tell Us?
Each sign on a brick wall points to a cause and a repair. The table lists the main ones we see in Bedford Park and what we do about them, though we confirm each on the wall itself.
| Sign | What it means | Usual repair |
|---|---|---|
| Crumbling mortar | Joints have worn out | Cut out and repoint |
| Flaking brick faces | Spalling from trapped water | Replace damaged bricks |
| White crust on brick | Water carrying salts through | Find the water source, then repoint |
| Horizontal crack in a parapet | Water and movement at the top | Inspect, rebuild if loose |
| Gaps at windowsills | Sealant and mortar failure | Repoint and reseal |
Loose bricks high up are a safety issue for people on the sidewalk below. If you see any, tell us right away.
What Rules Apply to Facade and Brick Work in Bedford Park?
Buildings taller than six stories fall under Local Law 11, the city facade inspection program. Work that needs a sidewalk shed or scaffold over the public way needs city permits. Confirm current rules with the city for your building before any scaffold goes up.
Many Concourse buildings are tall enough for Local Law 11, so owners often schedule pointing and brick repair around inspection cycles. We can fit the repair to the findings of your filing professional.
Perry Avenue holds a small historic district of wood frame houses. Brick buildings are generally outside it, but if your property is within the district, LPC approval may be required before visible work. Check your address.
If your building has a broken sidewalk as well, our guide to sidewalk violations explains how to deal with it.
See Open Joints on Your Facade?
We inspect the wall, mark the problem areas and price the repair in writing.
Process
How Does a Bedford Park Pointing Job Unfold?
Inspection
We check joints, bricks, lintels and parapets.
Estimate
You see the scope, mix and price in writing.
Access and permits
We set up access and arrange permits if needed.
Pointing
Old mortar is cut out and new mortar is packed in.
Cleanup
We brush down the wall and clear the site.
Nearby
Brick Pointing Near Bedford Park
We repoint brick in these neighboring areas as well.
FAQ
Bedford Park Brick Pointing Questions
Yes, with the right access. Taller buildings need a scaffold or sidewalk shed, and city permits may apply.
Done well, it improves the look. We match mortar color and joint profile as closely as we can.
It varies with exposure and past work. Many walls need attention every few decades, and exposed parapets can need it sooner.
Yes. Bricks with flaking faces or cracks are replaced before the joints are finished.
We do. Call (718) 468-8803 and we will visit the building and put a price in writing.
Contact
Request Your Bedford Park Brick Pointing Estimate
Give us the address and the walls that worry you. Photos of the joints and parapet help.
- 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
Get Your Free Estimate
Takes about a minute. No cost and no obligation.