Fordham Manor Masonry Contractor
Masonry Contractor in Fordham Manor, Bronx
Brick walls, parapets, entrance piers and stoop walls repaired and rebuilt on the pre war apartment buildings and older houses north of Fordham Road.
- Brick and block rebuilt to match
- Parapets and piers made sound
- Written estimate after a free visit
What Masonry Work Do Pre War Buildings in Fordham Manor Need?
Older brick buildings need parapet rebuilds, loose brick replacement, lintel and sill repair, and wall patching. Water is behind most of it. When mortar fails and bricks loosen, the damage spreads, so early repair costs less than waiting.
Fordham Manor has many pre war apartment buildings and walk ups. The roofline parapet takes the worst weather. Its top courses loosen, and a leaning parapet can drop bricks onto the sidewalk below.
Entrances matter too. Brick piers beside a lobby door, low walls around an areaway and the cheek walls of a stoop all take knocks from deliveries, snow shovels and age.
Which Masonry Repairs Do We Handle?
We handle brick wall repair, parapet rebuilding, pier and stoop wall repair, retaining walls, concrete block work and patching of masonry openings. Each starts with a visit to find the cause, since fixing the symptom without the cause rarely lasts.
| Part of the building | Common damage | Repair |
|---|---|---|
| Parapet | Leaning, loose top courses | Take down and rebuild, with coping |
| Brick wall face | Spalled or cracked bricks | Cut out and replace with matching brick |
| Entrance pier | Cracks and loose caps | Reset or rebuild the pier |
| Areaway wall | Bulging and open joints | Rebuild the section and repoint |
| Window sill and lintel | Rust and cracking | Repair or replace, matched to the opening |
Roofline work needs the most care. A parapet can be rebuilt in sections so the building stays covered, with flashing and coping replaced as the courses go back up. Tall fronts along Fordham Road and the Concourse may need a protected walkway for pedestrians while the work goes on.
Smaller jobs are just as welcome. A cracked pier cap, a bulging areaway wall or a loose sill can often be fixed in a day or two, and fixing it early stops the damage from spreading.
Owners and managers often ask what to do first. Start with anything that can fall, such as a loose parapet course or a cracked cap, then deal with the joints and surface damage. We lay out that order in the written scope.
Brick matching is part of the work. We try to match size, color and bond pattern so repairs blend into the wall.
Do Masonry Repairs Need Permits or Inspections?
It depends on the work. Structural work, retaining walls and facade repairs on taller buildings can need Department of Buildings permits. Work that touches the public sidewalk, such as scaffolding, can need DOT approval. We file what your job needs. Confirm current rules with the city.
Local Law 11, the facade inspection program, applies to buildings over six stories. If your report lists unsafe conditions, the repairs often include masonry work, and the sooner they are done, the safer the sidewalk below.
We have no landmark district on record here. If your building is landmarked, approval may apply, so check for your address before ordering work.
Bricks Loose at the Roofline or Entrance?
Send photos or ask for a visit. We will explain what repair the wall needs.
The Process
How Does a Masonry Job Go?
Inspection
We examine the walls, parapet and entrances.
Written scope
The repairs and materials are listed with a price.
Permits and access
We file permits and plan scaffold or protection.
Repair
Loose masonry is taken down, rebuilt and pointed.
Review
The finished work is reviewed with you and the site is cleared.
Nearby
Masonry Near Fordham Manor
Masonry crews also work in the neighborhoods around Fordham Manor.
FAQ
Fordham Manor Masonry Questions
Yes. The loose courses are taken down, the base is checked and the parapet is rebuilt with new coping to shed water.
We match size, color and pattern as closely as the available brick allows. Perfect matches are rare on very old walls.
Pointing fixes joints. Masonry covers rebuilding walls, piers and parapets as well. Many jobs include both.
Often. We protect pedestrians and handle the DOT or DOB paperwork when scaffold or barriers are used.
We are. Call (718) 468-8803 to schedule a visit. The estimate comes in writing.
Contact
Get Your Fordham Manor Masonry Estimate
Tell us which wall, pier or parapet worries you. Photos from the ground are enough to start.
- 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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