Fordham Heights Brick Pointing
Brick Pointing in Fordham Heights, Bronx
Weathered mortar renewed on the pre war apartment buildings and walk ups that line the hill around West Fordham Road and University Avenue.
- Failing joints cut out and repacked
- Mortar matched to the old brick
- Written price after a free visit
What Weathers Brick on the Hill in Fordham Heights?
Wind, rain and age. Fordham Heights sits on higher ground above the Harlem River, so tall walls face open weather. The pre war apartment buildings and walk ups here have brick that is a century old, and the mortar between the bricks has softened, cracked and washed away in places.
Buildings on University Avenue and Sedgwick Avenue stand on sloped lots, with walls that are tall on the downhill side. That exposes more brick to rain and sun, and the lower courses take splash and runoff from the street.
- Mortar sanded away at the joints
- Cracks along the brick pattern
- Bricks that have loosened or spalled
- Efflorescence on the wall face
- Damp patches in upper floor rooms
- Failing joints at parapets and corners
The West Fordham Road strip brings bus and truck traffic, and the University Heights Bridge carries steady vehicles nearby. Dust and vibration do not break good mortar, but they speed up failure in joints that are already weak.
Walls that stay wet, such as those shaded by the hill or by neighbors, lose joints sooner than those that dry quickly.
Finding Mortar Dust Below Your Wall?
That grit means joints are failing above. Book a look before more water gets in.
How We Fix It
How Is Brick Repointed on a Hillside Building?
Loose mortar is cut out to a safe depth, the joints are cleaned and new mortar is packed in layers and tooled to match the original profile. Loose or damaged bricks are reset or replaced first. The finished wall sheds water again and protects the brick behind it.
Mortar choice matters for old brick. A mix harder than the brick causes the faces to crack and fall off. We match strength, color and texture so the repair is sound and blends in.
Tall downhill walls often need scaffolding or a swing stage. The setup depends on the slope and what sits at the base of the wall. We plan it so the sidewalk below stays safe.
When the work ends, we clean the wall face and sweep the area.
Are There Facade Rules for Fordham Heights Buildings?
Local Law 11 requires facade inspections for buildings taller than six stories, and many apartment buildings here may fall under it. Scaffolds and sidewalk sheds follow Department of Buildings rules. No historic district is confirmed. Confirm current rules with the city for your building.
Findings from a facade inspection often include open joints, loose brick and failed parapet mortar. Repointing is a standard part of the fix, and we can price the work from an inspector report.
Cracks that cut through brick, walls that bulge and parapets that lean go beyond pointing. They may be structural, and an engineer should look. We tell you when the issue is bigger than mortar.
How long will new mortar last?
Good repointing lasts for decades, but the number depends on exposure, the wall and the mortar. We do not promise a figure.
Why Us
Why Fordham Heights Owners Choose Us for Pointing
Mortar that suits old brick
The mix is chosen so the wall is protected, not damaged.
Written scope
Area, depth, access and method appear in the estimate.
25+ years in NYC
Pre war masonry on hillside lots is familiar work.
Nearby
Brick Pointing Near Fordham Heights
We also repoint brick in the neighborhoods around Fordham Heights.
FAQ
Fordham Heights Brick Pointing Questions
Crumbling joints, grit on the ground and damp patches inside are signs. We check at a visit.
Yes. If damage is limited to a weather side or a parapet, only that area may need work.
It looks lighter at first and darkens with weather. We match color closely.
For tall walls, yes. We plan access with you and handle filings that apply.
We do. Call (718) 468-8803 and a visit is set up, followed by a written price.
Free on site estimate
Protect Your Fordham Heights Brick Wall
Failing joints renewed and the wall sealed against water.
Contact
Request Your Fordham Heights Pointing Estimate
Share the address, the building height and where mortar is failing. Photos of the facade 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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