Fordham Brick Pointing
Brick Pointing in Fordham, Bronx
Failing mortar renewed on pre war apartment buildings, walk ups and older houses throughout Fordham, so rain stays out of the wall.
- Loose mortar cut out and repacked
- Joints matched to the original brick
- Written price after a free visit
Local Conditions
Why Do Fordham Buildings Need Repointing?
Age. Many Fordham buildings, especially the pre war apartment houses along the Grand Concourse and Valentine Avenue, were built a century ago. Their original mortar has weathered through countless freeze and thaw cycles, and joints that once sealed the wall now crumble and let water in.
The walk ups on the side streets add to the stock of older brick. Fordham is also a busy, noisy and dusty part of the Bronx, with heavy bus and truck traffic along Fordham Road and Jerome Avenue. Grime and vibration do not break mortar alone, but they speed up the wear.
Storefronts on Fordham Road often sit under older upper floors whose brick has gone untouched for decades. Owners tend to look at the shop sign and not the wall above it, so mortar failure goes unnoticed until a piece falls. A look up from the sidewalk tells you more than you might expect.
Corners, parapets and the walls facing the weather take the worst of it. If you see grit on the sidewalk under a wall, the mortar above is probably breaking down.
What Happens During Repointing on a Fordham Building?
The crew removes loose mortar to a safe depth, cleans out the joints and packs in new mortar in layers. Joints are tooled to match the original profile, and loose or broken bricks are reset or replaced first. The result is a wall that sheds water again.
Mortar selection is key for old brick. Using mortar harder than the brick causes the brick faces to crack and fall off. We match strength, color and texture so the repair blends in and does no harm.
On taller buildings the work needs scaffolding or a swing stage, and sometimes a sidewalk shed. Local Law 11 requires facade inspections on buildings above six stories. The Department of Buildings sets rules for scaffolds and sheds, and we handle the filings that apply.
Chimneys, parapets and areaway walls count too. They stand in full weather or in damp shade, and mortar there fails ahead of the main wall. We include them in the survey so the estimate covers the whole building and not just the front face.
No historic district is confirmed in Fordham. Ask the city to confirm current rules for your address.
See crumbling joints or mortar on the ground below your wall? Book a look before water does more harm.
Book an Inspection Call NowPricing
What Goes Into the Cost of Brick Pointing in Fordham?
Wall area
More wall means more joints. We measure the area that actually needs work.
Depth of damage
Deeply eroded joints take longer to cut out and pack than light surface wear.
Height and access
Work above street level needs scaffolding or a swing stage, which adds setup and cost.
Brick repair
Bricks that have cracked or spalled need to be reset or replaced before pointing.
Every wall is different, so we price after seeing it. You get the figure in writing.
Request Your QuoteThe Process
How Does a Repointing Job Go?
Wall inspection
We check the joints, the brick and the parapet.
Written estimate
The area, the method and the mortar mix are listed.
Access setup
Scaffolding or a stage goes up, with filings if required.
Repoint and clean
Joints are repacked and tooled, and the work area is cleaned.
Nearby
Brick Pointing Near Fordham
Our crews repoint walls in the neighborhoods around Fordham too.
FAQ
Fordham Brick Pointing Questions
Look for crumbling mortar, recessed joints, grit on the sidewalk and damp patches inside. We can confirm at a visit.
Yes, with the proper access equipment. Larger facade programs may call for an engineer.
It creates some noise and dust. We plan the schedule and give the manager notice.
Color and texture are matched as closely as practical. New mortar darkens as it weathers.
We do. Call (718) 468-8803 and a visit is arranged, with a written price afterward.
Contact
Request Your Fordham Pointing Estimate
Share the address, the building type and where you see crumbling joints. 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
Get Your Free Estimate
Takes about a minute. No cost and no obligation.