Eastchester Brick Pointing
Brick Pointing in Eastchester, Bronx
Brick houses, chimneys and apartment buildings in Eastchester lose mortar over time. We cut out the failed joints and repoint them to keep water out.
- Failed mortar cut out to solid depth
- New mortar matched to the brick
- Free visit and written price
Local Conditions
Why Does Mortar Fail on Eastchester Buildings?
Brick is durable, but the mortar between the bricks is soft by design. Rain, freezing and age wear it away. On the exposed walls of detached houses and the wind swept sides of apartment buildings, joints open first at corners, sills and the top courses.
Eastchester sits at the northeastern edge of the Bronx, close to the Hutchinson River. Open ground to the east lets wind drive rain against walls, and that sustained wetting speeds up mortar decay.
Apartment buildings along the main roads face a different set of problems. Parapets and the area around windows take the worst of the rain, and soot and traffic grime hide early signs of failure. A close look from a ladder or scaffold is the only way to judge them.
Chimneys on one and two family houses take the heaviest weather. They stand highest on the roof, with no protection, and lose joints faster than the walls below.
How Is Repointing Done Properly?
We grind or chisel out failed mortar to a sound depth, clean the joints and pack in new mortar in thin layers. Then each joint is tooled to match the old profile. The mix suits the brick, since overly hard mortar can crack the brick face.
A thin surface patch over crumbling joints washes off in a season or two. The only repair that lasts is one that removes the bad material first.
What if bricks have moved?
Any brick that has moved or split is reset or swapped out before we fill the joints. If a whole section has failed, we say so and price a partial rebuild.
On chimneys, we inspect from a safe position, and we protect the roof and gutters below while the mortar is removed. Debris is cleaned up when we finish.
Cost Factors
What Affects the Price of Brick Pointing?
Price follows the wall area, the depth of decayed mortar and the access needed. Chimneys and upper walls need ladders or scaffolding, which add cost. You receive a written estimate after the visit, with the area and scope listed so you can compare bids.
Area
A short stretch costs less than a full house front.
Mortar depth
Joints with deep decay take longer to clear and refill.
Access
Chimneys and tall walls need extra setup.
Loose brick
Shifted bricks must be reset before pointing.
Send a photo of the worst wall or chimney.
Request Your QuoteTimeline
How Long Does Repointing Take?
Plan on a few days for a chimney or a short run of wall. A whole house front takes longer. Mortar needs dry weather to cure well, so we may adjust dates for rain. You get a written schedule before work begins.
Free visit
We inspect brick, mortar and chimneys.
Written estimate
Scope, area and price in writing.
Mortar removal
Bad mortar is raked out to sound material.
Repointing
Fresh mortar is packed in and tooled.
Cleanup
Joints are cleaned and the site tidied.
Are Permits or Inspections Involved With Brick Pointing?
Routine repointing on a one or two family house usually does not need DOB approval. Scaffolding over the public sidewalk can need a permit, and apartment buildings taller than six stories fall under Local Law 11 facade inspections. Confirm current rules with the city.
We have found no historic district listed for Eastchester. If your building was cited after a facade inspection, we carry out the repairs it calls for and handle the filings that apply.
Nearby
Brick Pointing Near Eastchester
Nearby neighborhoods where we also repoint brick.
FAQ
Eastchester Brick Pointing Questions
No. Any brick wall can lose mortar over time. We repoint houses of many ages when the joints fail.
Yes. Chimneys are often done on their own, since they weather faster than the walls.
We aim for a close match in mix and joint shape. The color may change a little as the mortar dries.
Yes. We clean the joints and the work area when we finish.
We do. Call (718) 468-8803 and a licensed, insured team will inspect the brick and write up the price.
Contact
Request Your Eastchester Brick Pointing Estimate
Name the walls or chimney that worry you. Photos of the mortar 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.