Lydig Avenue Brick Pointing
Brick Pointing on Lydig Avenue, Bronx
Failing mortar joints cut out and repointed on apartment buildings, shop fronts and attached brick houses near Pelham Parkway.
- Joints cut out to the right depth
- Mortar matched to your brick
- Written price after a free visit
Why Does Brick Need Repointing Around Lydig Avenue?
Within a brick wall the mortar is meant to give way before the brick does, and that is why it fails first. Pre war and postwar apartment buildings along Lydig Avenue have been through many decades of rain, frost and street grime. Open joints let water into the wall, and the damage spreads.
Brick fills the neighborhood. Five and six story apartment buildings line the avenue, and attached brick houses fill the side streets. Chimneys, parapets, window sills and stoops all rely on sound mortar.
The lower floors take splash and street spray. The roofline and parapets take the full weight of wind and rain. Both zones fail, for different reasons.
Where Does Mortar Fail First on These Buildings?
Parapets, chimney tops, window sills and the first few feet above the sidewalk fail first. Each zone meets a different kind of weather or wear. Spotting the problem early keeps the work small, so look at these places first.
| Location | What attacks the mortar | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| Parapet and roofline | Rain, wind and frost | Loose caps, open joints |
| Chimney top | Weather on all four sides | Crumbling mortar, leaning bricks |
| Window sills | Water sitting on a flat surface | Gaps below the sill |
| Ground floor wall | Splash, salt and cart traffic | Sandy mortar and chipped brick |
| Brick stoop | Water entering from the top | Loose or missing bricks |
Shops on the avenue add a wrinkle. Awnings, signs and storefront frames are fixed into the brick, and each fixing is a place where water can enter. We seal around them as we repoint, and we coordinate with the shop so the sign or awning stays safe.
Bricks that sound hollow, bulge or shift under a hand are a warning that goes beyond pointing. Tell us if you see one.
Seeing Gaps in the Mortar on Your Building?
A photo is enough to start. We will tell you how deep the problem may go.
What Rules Apply to Facade Work in This Area?
Repointing a low house wall generally needs few approvals. Scaffolding and sidewalk sheds can involve the city, and Local Law 11 FISP covers buildings taller than six stories. We know of no historic district here. Check current rules with the city.
Many buildings on Lydig Avenue stand five or six stories, just under the FISP line. If yours is taller, inspections and repairs follow a set schedule, and a qualified professional files the report. The city can confirm which rule fits your property.
Work that puts scaffolding over the sidewalk generally needs permits. We tell you what to expect when we write the estimate.
Is repointing the same as tuckpointing?
They overlap. Repointing swaps failed mortar for new mortar. Tuckpointing adds a thin contrasting line for a decorative look. Most buildings here need plain repointing to match the original.
How Is a Wall Repointed, and How Long Does It Take?
The crew cuts out old mortar to a set depth, cleans the joints, packs in new mortar and tools it to match. Loose bricks are reset or replaced first. Time depends on wall area and access, and the written estimate sets out the plan.
Attached houses on the side streets share party walls with their neighbors. Pointing a front wall that only half belongs to you takes care at the property line. We keep the work within your frontage and tell you how it meets the next house.
Matching matters. A mortar that is harder than your old brick can crack the brick faces, so we choose a blend that suits the wall.
Survey
We check the walls and mark problem areas.
Estimate
Scope, access and price come in writing.
Cut out
Old mortar is removed to depth.
Repoint
New mortar is packed and tooled.
Clean
Brick faces are cleaned and the site left tidy.
Nearby
Brick Pointing Near Lydig Avenue
We also repoint brick in the neighborhoods around the avenue.
FAQ
Lydig Avenue Brick Pointing Questions
Crumbling or sandy mortar, visible gaps, water stains inside and loose bricks are the main signs.
Yes. We can do one wall, a parapet or a whole building. The estimate lists exactly what is covered.
New mortar is lighter at first and weathers toward the old color. We match the tint as closely as we can.
Yes. We plan access and staging with the building manager and coordinate around tenants and shops.
We do. Call (718) 468-8803 to schedule a free visit.
Contact
Request Your Lydig Avenue Pointing Estimate
Note the walls, parapets or chimneys that worry you. Close up photos of the mortar are a big 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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Takes about a minute. No cost and no obligation.