Murray Hill Brick Pointing
Brick Pointing in Murray Hill, Manhattan
Mortar joints repaired on brick row houses, carriage houses and pre war co ops, using mortar suited to older brick and mindful of the historic districts.
- Mortar matched to the brick
- Facade, cheek wall and stoop joints repaired
- Free visit and written estimate
Local Conditions
Why Does Brick in Murray Hill Need Repointing?
Murray Hill's brick row houses, carriage houses and pre war co ops are old enough that their original mortar has worn thin. Rain, freezing and years of vibration open joints, and open joints let water into the wall. Repointing renews the mortar and keeps the brick sound.
On the side streets, a row house facade may have been repointed several times over its life, not always well. A gray, cement heavy patch next to softer original mortar is a common sight. The harder mix can crack the brick edges and hold moisture in the wall.
Stoop cheek walls take the worst of it. They face the sidewalk, catch splash and salt, and have open tops where rain runs in. When the cheek wall opens up, the steps above can shift.
On tall co ops along Park and Lexington Avenues, the issue is height. Joints near the cornice take the wind and the sun, and a close survey is the only way to know which ones have failed.
Do the Historic Districts Affect Repointing?
They can. Murray Hill has the Murray Hill and Sniffen Court Historic Districts, and Landmarks Preservation Commission approval can apply to some exterior work. Repointing in a matching mortar is typically treated differently from a change in the look of the wall. Confirm current rules with the city.
Mortar color, joint width and tooling style all affect how a wall looks. We bring samples and discuss them with you, and we keep the details the city may ask about.
Buildings above six stories fall under Local Law 11. The inspector, not the contractor, writes the facade report. When the report lists open joints, we price and carry out the repointing it requires.
Work over the sidewalk needs a shed or protection. If the flags below are cracked, repairing them first is sensible. See sidewalk repair in Murray Hill.
Can I point only the front facade?
Yes, though the rear and sides may be failing too. We tell you what we see so you can set priorities.
Mortar dust on your stoop? Send a photo and we will tell you what the joints need.
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What Drives the Price of Brick Pointing in Murray Hill?
Price follows the area to be pointed, the depth of failure, the access needed and the mortar chosen. A short stoop wall is a small job. A five story row house facade needs scaffold, which becomes a major part of the cost. The estimate breaks all of this out.
Area
A larger wall has more joints to cut out and refill.
Access
Scaffold, a stage or a lift is often the largest line item on a tall building.
Mortar match
Matching an older mix and color takes testing and care.
Brick repairs
Cracked or loose bricks are reset or replaced before pointing.
Want a figure for your wall? We look at it in person and write it down.
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How Does a Repointing Job Unfold?
We survey the wall, test a mortar, arrange access and then cut out and replace failed joints. Larger facades take longer, and we give you an expected schedule in the estimate. Weather can delay mortar work, so we leave room for it.
Survey
We mark failed joints and loose brick.
Mortar test
A sample is made and checked against the wall.
Access
Scaffold or other access is arranged, with any approvals.
Cut and point
The failed mortar is ground out and fresh mortar goes in.
Clean
Joints are tooled and the area is cleaned.
Nearby
Brick Pointing Near Murray Hill
We repoint brick in the neighborhoods around Murray Hill.
FAQ
Murray Hill Brick Pointing Questions
The old repair may have used a mortar harder than the brick. That traps moisture and cracks the edges. We cut it out and replace it with a compatible mix.
We test samples and let them dry before you approve one, since color shifts as mortar cures.
It depends on the work. Matching repair is treated differently from a change in appearance. Ask the city about your address.
Yes. They are often the worst, and fixing them protects the steps above.
We do. Call (718) 468-8803 or send the form below and we will set a date to see the wall.
Contact
Ask About Brick Pointing in Murray Hill
Tell us the building type and height and which walls look worst. Photos from the street 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.