Bronx Masonry Contractor
Masonry Contractor in the Bronx, NY
Loose brick, failing lintels, damaged parapets and leaning walls repaired or rebuilt on Bronx apartment buildings, row houses and one and two family homes.
- Facade, parapet and lintel repairs
- DOB permits handled when needed
- Free visit and a written price
What Masonry Repairs Do Bronx Apartment Buildings Need?
Bronx apartment buildings most often need parapets rebuilt, loose or cracked brick replaced, steel lintels over windows replaced, and stone trim and coping repaired. These are repairs to the masonry units and supports, and they often come from a facade inspection list on taller buildings.
Pre war apartment buildings line the Grand Concourse, Valentine Avenue and many side streets. They are solid brick, and a hundred years of rain, freezing and rusting steel have left their mark. A parapet that leans or a window head that cracks is not a job for fresh mortar alone.
If the brick is sound and the joints are the only issue, our Bronx brick pointing service fits better. Masonry repair goes to the brick, block and steel.
Above the Roof Line
When Does a Bronx Parapet Need Rebuilding?
A parapet needs rebuilding when it leans, has loose or missing brick, shows wide cracks or has a coping that no longer sheds water. Because a failing parapet can drop material onto the sidewalk, it is often treated as a priority repair and should be looked at soon.
Parapets get rain from three sides and have little to hold them back. The wall may lean outward, and the flashing behind it may have failed. Repairs usually involve taking the parapet down to sound brick, relaying it and installing a new coping or cap.
- Wall leaning outward at the roof edge
- Loose or missing brick at the top
- Cracked or shifting coping stones
- Stair step cracks near the corners
- Water stains on the top floor ceilings
- Dark, wet brick after rain
What Does Local Law 11 Mean for Masonry in the Bronx?
Local Law 11, the Facade Inspection and Safety Program, requires buildings taller than six stories to have their facades inspected every five years. Many Bronx elevator buildings qualify. We do the masonry repairs an inspection calls for, not the inspection itself. Confirm current requirements with the Department of Buildings.
When an inspector reports unsafe or defective conditions, the owner needs a repair plan. Typical items include loose brick, failing lintels, damaged parapets and loose stone trim. We read the list, look at each item and give a written scope with a price.
The repair list may also be tied to filing steps that an engineer handles. Keep that person in the loop, and we work around their schedule.
Can You Repair Areaway Walls and Stoops on Bronx Row Houses?
Yes. Areaway walls, stoop side walls and front steps on Bronx row houses are masonry, and they crack as water and salt work into them. We repair or rebuild them in brick or stone, matching the existing look where we can and resetting railings as needed.
Mott Haven has brick and brownstone row houses, and parts of it fall in historic districts. On those blocks, work on stoops, areaways and facades may need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval. Check with the LPC for your address before starting.
Other Bronx historic districts include Longwood, Morris Avenue, Manida Street, Fieldston and Riverdale, though most blocks are not landmarked.
Step by Step
How Does a Bronx Masonry Job Work?
A mason inspects the wall and you receive a written scope. Permits are filed if the job needs them, and access and sidewalk protection go up. Damaged brick, stone or steel comes out, new material is set, and the wall is finished and cleaned.
Inspect
A mason checks the wall, the parapet and the openings and probes for hidden damage.
Scope and price
The written scope lists each repair, its material and any permits.
Permits and protection
DOB filings and sidewalk protection are arranged.
Remove and rebuild
Failed masonry and steel come out and new units are set true.
Finish
Coping, joints and cleanup are completed.
Pricing
What Affects Masonry Cost in the Bronx?
Cost depends on the size of the repair, building height, scaffold needs, material matching, structural steel and permits. A few replaced bricks and a full parapet rebuild are far apart, so each Bronx job is priced in writing after a free visit.
Repair size
Isolated fixes differ greatly from full elevations.
Height and access
Tall buildings need scaffold, lifts and sidewalk protection.
Hidden condition
Rusted steel or loose backup brick can change the scope.
Permits and approvals
DOB, LPC and FISP related work can be part of the plan.
Every Bronx masonry job gets a written scope and price after a free visit.
Get a Free EstimateNeighborhoods
Bronx Neighborhoods Where We Do Masonry
Pick your neighborhood for masonry notes on the buildings we see there.
- Allerton
- Baychester
- Bedford Park
- Belmont
- Bronx Park
- Bronxwood
- Castle Hill
- City Island
- Claremont
- Claremont Village
- Classon Point
- Co-op City
- Country Club
- Crotona Park
- Crotona Park East
- Eastchester
- East Tremont
- Edenwald
- Fordham
- Fordham Heights
- Fordham Manor
- Highbridge
- Hunts Point
- Indian Village
- Jerome Park
- Kingsbridge
- Kingsbridge Heights
- Longwood
- Locust Point
- Lydig Avenue
- Melrose
- Morris Heights
- Morris Park
- Morrisania
- Mott Haven
- Mount Eden
- Mount Hope
- North Riverdale
- Norwood
- Parkchester
- Pelham Bay
- Pelham Gardens
- Pelham Parkway
- Port Morris
- Riverdale
- Schuylerville
- Soundview
- Spuyten Duyvil
- Throggs Neck
- Tremont
- Unionport
- University Heights
- Van Nest
- Wakefield
- West Farms
- Westchester Square
- Williamsbridge
- Woodlawn
No neighborhood matches that name. Call (718) 468-8803 and we will tell you if we cover your block.
Other Boroughs
Masonry Work Beyond the Bronx
See the citywide masonry page for how the work differs across the city, or the masonry contractor overview.
Repairs planned around the wall
Brick, block or stone, each repair is matched to what your building is made of.
Licensed and insured
Construction, injury and workers compensation insurance on every job, including work at height.
25+ years in NYC
More than 25 years working on New York buildings of every age.
FAQ
Bronx Masonry Questions
Yes. We read the repair list, look at each item and price it in writing. We do the repairs, not the inspection or filing, so your engineer stays involved.
A leaning or loose parapet can drop brick, so it should be looked at soon. A mason can tell you on site whether it needs urgent attention.
The brick above is supported, the rusted steel is removed or treated, and new steel goes in. Then the brick is relaid. A joint patch does not stop this problem.
Yes. Mott Haven has historic districts, so check whether your block needs LPC approval before work starts. We plan the schedule around it.
Taller retaining walls often do, and DOB permits may apply. We tell you what your wall is likely to need after seeing it.
Yes. We serve the neighborhoods listed above. Call (718) 468-8803 or send the form for a free visit.
Free on site estimate
Get Your Bronx Wall Assessed
Send your address and a photo of the damage. We will visit and put the scope in writing.
Contact
Request a Bronx Masonry Quote
Tell us what you see on the parapet, wall or steps. We will call to set up a free visit.
- 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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