Claremont Village Brick Pointing
Brick Pointing in Claremont Village, Bronx
Worn mortar joints on older walk ups and brick apartment buildings near Claremont Parkway repaired to keep rain out of the wall.
- Failed mortar cut out and replaced
- Mortar matched to the old brick
- Free visit and written estimate
Local Conditions
Which Buildings Here Need Brick Pointing?
Claremont Village has pre war walk ups alongside public housing and newer affordable buildings. The older brick buildings are the ones most likely to need pointing. Their mortar has weathered for many decades, and open joints let rain into the wall.
Many buildings in the area stand in the open, with long walls facing the weather. Rain driven against a wall pushes water through weak joints and into the brick behind.
Freezing weather then does damage inside the wall. Trapped water expands and flakes brick faces, and the repair grows from a joint fix into a brick replacement.
Signs to watch for include joints you can scratch with a key, gaps between bricks and stains below windows.
How Is a Brick Wall Repointed?
We cut out the failed mortar to a controlled depth, brush the joints clean and pack in fresh mortar in layers. Each joint is shaped to shed water. The mortar mix is chosen to suit the brick, since overly hard mortar can crack soft old brick.
Damaged bricks are replaced as the work proceeds. We list them in the estimate so you know what to expect.
Work is scheduled around the weather. Mortar needs mild, dry conditions to cure, so cold snaps and heavy rain can delay a section.
Will the new mortar match?
We choose a color that suits the existing wall. New mortar starts pale and settles toward the wall color over a few seasons.
What Rules Apply to Facade Work in Claremont Village?
Buildings taller than six stories fall under Local Law 11, and scaffolding or sheds can involve city permits. We know of no historic district here. Work that reaches the public sidewalk may need a DOT permit. Confirm current rules with the city.
Many walk ups in the area fall below that height, but some larger buildings do not. A licensed professional handles the inspection filing, and our crew handles the repair.
If protective scaffolding blocks part of the sidewalk, we plan a clear path for pedestrians.
Can Pointing Help a Damp Basement or Wall in Claremont Village?
Repointing can stop rain from entering a wall through open joints above ground. It will not cure water that rises from the soil into a cellar. Many older buildings here have both problems, so we trace the water before we recommend work.
Damp plaster beside a window or bay often points to mortar. Dampness at cellar floor level usually has another cause, such as grading, drains or cracks lower in the wall.
Managers of housing campuses can ask for a walk of every wall type. We rank the buildings by how badly the joints have failed and give you a phased plan with one written price.
Cost Factors
What Affects the Cost of Pointing?
Wall area
Each square foot of joints adds labor.
Joint depth
Deeper decay takes more mortar and time.
Height and access
Upper floors need scaffolding or lifts.
Brick replacement
Spalled or cracked bricks add to the scope.
You get a written estimate after we inspect the wall. It lists the area and any brick replacement.
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How Does the Work Proceed?
We inspect first, then send a written scope. Sections of wall are repointed in turn, weather permitting. Larger buildings take longer, and your estimate sets out the plan.
Inspect
We study the joints and brick faces.
Estimate
Your quote lists the brick work and any replacement units.
Cut out
Failed mortar is removed to a set depth.
Fill
New mortar is packed in layers.
Finish
Joints are shaped and the wall is cleaned.
Nearby
Brick Pointing Near Claremont Village
Brick walls in these close by areas get repointed by our crew too.
FAQ
Claremont Village Brick Pointing Questions
The answer depends on mortar quality and how much weather the wall takes. We judge by joint condition and not by a set number of years.
Yes. We can start with the most exposed wall and plan other sections later.
It helps with water entering above grade. Water from the soil needs a different fix.
Yes. Damaged bricks are listed in the estimate and replaced.
We do. Call (718) 468-8803 to book an inspection.
Contact
Request Your Claremont Village Pointing Estimate
Tell us which wall is failing and about how tall the building is. Photos 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
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