Hudson Square Repointing
Brick Pointing in Hudson Square, Manhattan
Failing mortar repaired on the former printing and warehouse lofts and the Federal style row houses of Hudson Square.
- Old mortar cut out and replaced
- Mortar chosen to suit your brick
- Written price after a free visit
Local Conditions
Why Does Mortar Fail on Hudson Square Buildings?
Mortar was made softer than brick so the joint takes the wear instead of the brick face. Hudson Square buildings are old. Large loft buildings were built for printing and storage, and the row houses date to the Federal period. Rain, freezing and truck vibration have loosened their joints.
The big lofts around Varick Street, Hudson Street and Spring Street have tall brick walls with many windows. Joints around window heads, sills and cornices take the most water, and they fail first.
Heavy truck and tunnel traffic near Canal Street shakes the ground. Vibration does not break sound mortar, but it speeds up the loosening of mortar that has already weakened.
On the row houses along Charlton, King and Vandam Streets, the brick is soft and the mortar should match it. A hard modern mortar can damage old brick, so the mix matters.
Does Pointing Need Approval or Inspection in Hudson Square?
It can. Buildings taller than six stories fall under Local Law 11, which requires facade inspections, and pointing is a common repair it triggers. The Charlton King Vandam Historic District can bring LPC review to the row houses. Scaffolding needs permits too. Confirm current rules with the city.
Many loft buildings here rise well past six stories, so owners and managing agents should know their inspection cycle. We carry out the pointing a facade report lists and talk through scope with your engineer.
On landmarked row houses, repointing should keep the joint width, depth and tooling that the building has. We match it, and we can put the method in writing for the city.
Can pointing fix a leaking wall?
It can stop water that enters through open joints. If the leak comes from a failed lintel, flashing or cracked brick, we say so and suggest the right repair.
How do you reach tall walls?
Scaffolding, a swing stage or a lift. A sidewalk shed may be required over the public walk, which adds permit steps that we explain in your estimate.
Cost Factors
What Moves the Price of Repointing a Hudson Square Wall?
Cost depends on wall area, height and access, how deep mortar must be cut and what scaffolding the building needs. A stoop wall is a small job. A full loft elevation is a large one. You get a written estimate with the area and method listed.
Wall area
We measure the surface and note any sections that need brick replaced.
Height and access
Upper floors need scaffolding or a swing stage, which adds setup time.
Mortar depth
Joints are cut to a sound depth before new mortar goes in.
Brick condition
Spalled or cracked bricks are replaced so the repair holds.
Share your address and the walls you want checked, and we will schedule a look.
Request Your QuoteProcess
How Is Brick Pointing Done?
The crew rakes out failed mortar, cleans the joints, fills them in layers and tools them to match. Small jobs finish in days, and larger facades take longer. We give you a schedule in writing after the visit.
Wall inspection
We check joints, brick faces and areas around windows and cornices.
Written estimate
The area, method and mortar type are listed.
Setup
We arrange access, protect entrances and handle permits that apply.
Cut and fill
Old mortar is removed and new mortar is packed in and tooled.
Cleanup
The wall is brushed down and debris is cleared.
Nearby
Brick Pointing Near Hudson Square
Our crews also repoint buildings in the neighborhoods nearby.
FAQ
Hudson Square Brick Pointing Questions
Look for sandy mortar, gaps you can slide a key into and bricks that move. Stains inside the wall are another sign.
We match color and joint style. New work looks fresher at first and blends in as it weathers.
It is a common repair on facade reports. Your engineer lists the defects, and we handle the masonry fixes.
Yes. We use mortar suited to the old brick and keep the joint profile. Check with the city on landmark review first.
We do. Call (718) 468-8803 and we will set up a visit.
Contact
Request Your Hudson Square Pointing Estimate
Tell us which wall needs work and add photos of the joints.
- 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.