Soundview Brick Pointing
Brick Pointing in Soundview, Bronx
Failing mortar cut out and refilled on Soundview apartment buildings and brick houses so water stays out of the wall.
- Loose mortar removed to a clean depth
- Mortar matched to the existing brick
- Written estimate after a free visit
What Mortar Problems Show Up on Soundview Brick?
The usual signs are crumbling joints, gaps between bricks and white stains on the wall. Soundview apartment buildings and brick houses sit in a damp, windy part of the Bronx near two rivers. Moisture works into old mortar, freezes and breaks it apart.
Brick buildings in Soundview range from low rise apartments to one and two family houses. Their mortar may be decades old, and many walls have never been repointed. Once joints fail, rain soaks the wall from the face inward.
- Mortar that crumbles when touched
- Gaps you can slide a key into
- Bricks that rock or have shifted
- White powder on the brick surface
- Stair step cracks along the joints
- Damp patches inside the wall
Hard cement patches are a frequent sight on older walls. Someone filled a failed joint with a strong gray mix years ago, and now that patch is cracking the edges of the brick around it. Fixing that means cutting out the hard mortar carefully and refilling with a softer, matched mix.
Buildings near the water take wind driven rain from open sides. Walls that face the river get the most weather, and the joints there usually wear first.
Mortar Crumbling Out of Your Brick?
Send a few photos and tell us how high the wall runs. We price the work in writing.
How We Fix It
How Is Brick Repointed in Soundview?
The crew grinds or chisels out loose mortar to an even depth and cleans the joints. Fresh mortar is packed in layers and tooled to shed water. The mix is chosen to match the old color and to stay softer than the brick it holds.
On apartment buildings, we plan the work in sections and set up safe access. Taller walls call for scaffolds or lifts, and those can require permits. We tell you early what your building needs.
Season matters. Mortar cures best in mild, dry weather, so most exterior pointing runs from spring through fall. We avoid freezing nights and cover fresh work when rain is forecast.
Bricks that have cracked or shifted are reset or replaced before pointing. Pointing over a loose brick only hides the problem.
For a house, the job usually covers the front wall, the side walls and any chimney. We list each item in the estimate so you can choose to do all of it or start with the worst wall.
Do Brick Buildings in Soundview Have Special Rules?
Local Law 11 is the facade inspection program for buildings above six stories, and repairs may follow its report. Scaffolds and sidewalk sheds need city permits. No historic district is known in Soundview. Confirm current rules with the city.
Work above the first floor over a public sidewalk needs protection for people below. A sidewalk shed is often part of the plan, and we help you understand what is required for your building.
If your repointing job touches the sidewalk, such as a shed footing or a staging area, keep the walk in good order. Owners maintain the walk next to their property, and the sidewalk violations page covers citations.
Why Us
Why Soundview Owners Choose Us for Pointing
Right mortar for old brick
We match the mix to the wall so the repair works with the brick.
25+ years in NYC
We know the brick work common on city apartment buildings and homes.
Written scope
Each wall and item is listed before work begins.
Nearby
Brick Pointing Near Soundview
Pointing crews also work in these nearby areas.
FAQ
Soundview Brick Pointing Questions
Look for crumbling joints, gaps and loose bricks. A key pushed into a joint shows how deep the decay goes.
Yes, with the right access. Scaffolds and sidewalk sheds need city permits, and we explain what applies.
We test mixes and match closely. Fresh mortar starts pale and darkens over the first months.
It closes a common path for water. Roofs, flashing and gutters can also cause leaks, and we tell you what we see.
We do. Call (718) 468-8803 to book a visit and receive your estimate on paper.
Free on site estimate
Protect Your Soundview Brick From the Weather
A visit, a written scope and mortar matched to your wall.
Contact
Request Your Soundview Brick Quote
List the worn walls and say how many floors the building has. Photos of the joints 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.