St. Albans Brick Pointing
Brick Pointing in St. Albans, Queens
Failed mortar joints repointed on the Tudor and colonial style homes of St. Albans, so water stays out of your brick.
- Bad joints cut out and refilled
- Mortar matched to the original
- Written price after a free visit
What Brick Problems Show Up in St. Albans?
Brick homes here lose their mortar over time. Many St. Albans houses are brick Tudor and colonial designs, and decades of rain and freeze have worn the joints. Gaps, crumbling mortar and cracked bricks are the signs that pointing is due.
Mortar is the part of a brick wall that is meant to wear out first. When it does, water reaches the brick itself and the wall behind it. Fixing the joints is cheaper than fixing the brick after the damage spreads.
- Sandy mortar that rubs off on your hand
- Gaps you can slip a coin into
- Bricks that sound hollow or feel loose
- White stains where water has passed through
- Chimney tops with crumbling joints
- Steps and cheek walls with open mortar
Chimneys take the worst of it, since they stand in the weather on every side. On large detached homes like those in Addisleigh Park, the chimney and the gable ends see the most exposure.
Mortar Falling Out Of Your Brick?
Send a close photo of the joint. We can tell if it needs pointing or something more.
How We Fix It
How Does Repointing Work?
The crew cuts out the failed mortar to a safe depth, cleans the joint and packs in new mortar in layers. The finish is tooled to match the original profile. Done correctly, the wall sheds water again and the brick lasts decades longer.
Mortar type is the key choice. Older brick is often softer than modern brick, and a mortar that is too hard can crack the brick edges. We select a mix that suits the wall.
We also reset loose bricks and replace the ones that are cracked through. Matching color takes some care, and we show you samples when the wall is visible from the street.
Your estimate states the wall areas to be pointed, so you know what is included.
How often does brick need repointing?
There is no fixed schedule. Walls that face the weather and shaded walls that stay damp wear fastest. A look every few years, especially at the chimney and the gables, catches trouble while it is still small.
Does Pointing Need Approval in the Addisleigh Park Historic District?
It may. Part of St. Albans is in the Addisleigh Park Historic District, where the Landmarks Preservation Commission can review work on visible facades. Pointing that matches the original can be handled differently from changes in color or material. Confirm current rules with the city.
If your home is in the district, do not start with a new mortar color or a different joint style. Ask the city what applies. We can describe the mix and finish in writing to support your request.
Scaffolding and work above the ground floor may involve Department of Buildings rules. We tell you if the job needs a permit and handle it when it does.
For larger apartment buildings, the Local Law 11 facade inspection program covers buildings taller than six stories. Most St. Albans homes are well under that height, so it mainly concerns the occasional larger building.
Why Us
Why St. Albans Owners Pick Us For Brick
Mortar matched to the wall
We choose a mix that suits older brick and the look of the house.
Plain written estimates
Wall areas and repair steps are listed in advance.
Licensed and insured
More than 25 years of masonry work in New York City.
Nearby
Brick Pointing Near St. Albans
Repointing crews also visit these surrounding neighborhoods.
FAQ
St. Albans Brick Pointing Questions
Look for crumbling mortar, gaps and stains. If you can scrape out the mortar with a key, the joint is due for repair.
We test mixes and show a sample area when the color matters. Mortar ages and lightens, so a new patch may look fresh at first.
Yes. Many owners start with the chimney, since it is the most exposed part of the house.
It stops water from entering the joints. If dampness continues, the cause may be elsewhere, and we say so.
We do. Call (718) 468-8803 for a visit and a written price.
Free on site estimate
Protect Your St. Albans Brick
We inspect the wall, explain the repair and price it in writing.
Contact
Request Your Brick Pointing Quote
Tell us which walls look worn. Close photos of the mortar are very helpful.
- 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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