Chelsea Masonry
Masonry Contractor in Chelsea, Manhattan
Brick, stone and block repaired and rebuilt on historic row houses, tenements, former warehouses and large pre war buildings.
- Historic brick and stone matched
- Parapets, areaway walls and vault walls
- Written price after a free visit
Local Conditions
What Masonry Work Does Chelsea Need?
Repair of old brick and stone, mainly. Row houses need parapet, cornice and stoop wall work. Former warehouses need wall repair and lintel replacement. Large pre war buildings need facade repairs. Walls near grade and below the sidewalk often need work where water has collected.
Chelsea has Italianate and Greek Revival row houses on the side streets, tenements, large pre war complexes such as London Terrace and warehouse blocks in West Chelsea. The brick and stone are older than most of the repairs on them.
Row house owners often ask about the front facade first. Brownstone and brick fronts need repair of sills, lintels and stoop sides, and iron fences set in stone need resetting. The stone around old iron cracks as the metal rusts, so the fix is as much about stopping water as about replacing stone.
Vaults add a special case. Some buildings in the gallery and warehouse blocks have vaults beneath the sidewalk, with masonry walls that can leak or fail. We inspect those walls and repair them before surface work goes over them.
Heavy truck traffic near Tenth and Eleventh Avenues shakes old walls. Hairline cracks near loading doors and openings are common, and they let water in unless sealed.
What Approvals Apply to Masonry Work in Chelsea?
Much of Chelsea is landmarked, with the Chelsea, West Chelsea and Lamartine Place Historic Districts. Facade changes may need Landmarks approval. Structural masonry can need Department of Buildings permits, and buildings taller than six stories fall under Local Law 11. Confirm current rules with the city.
Co op and condo boards at the larger pre war buildings plan masonry in phases. Facade reports list items by urgency, and a sound plan fixes unsafe conditions first, then moves to the rest. We help sort the items so the board can budget over more than one season.
A repair that copies the original is the easiest to approve. We match brick, stone, mortar and joint profile and describe them in writing.
Warehouse conversions bring another detail. Cutting new window openings or removing infill leaves brick edges that must be tied into the wall properly. Poor tie ins crack within a few years, so we tooth the new brick into the old and match the bond pattern.
Work over a public sidewalk can need a sidewalk shed or scaffold permit, and the walk below must be kept safe. We plan access with you before the work starts.
- Parapets and cornices that lean or crumble
- Spalled brick and cracked stone
- Failing lintels and sills
- Bulging areaway walls
- Leaking vault walls under the sidewalk
Cost Factors
What Affects the Price of Masonry Work in Chelsea?
Scope of rebuilding
Replacing a handful of bricks is far smaller than rebuilding a parapet.
Access
Scaffold, lifts and sheds are a large part of any job above ground level.
Material matching
Old brick and stone take time to source and match.
Approvals
Landmark and Buildings reviews add steps and are listed in the estimate.
You receive a written estimate after the visit, with scope and approvals listed.
Call for a Free EstimateThe Process
How Does a Masonry Job Proceed?
Assessment
We inspect the walls, joints and structure.
Estimate
Scope, materials and approvals in writing. Allow two to three business days where permits apply.
Protection
The walk and entrances below are protected.
Demolition
Failed masonry is removed to sound material.
Rebuild
New masonry is set, pointed and finished to match.
Nearby
Masonry Near Chelsea
We also do masonry in nearby neighborhoods.
FAQ
Chelsea Masonry Questions
Yes, after inspection. Parapet work can involve Buildings permits and, in a historic district, Landmarks review.
Yes. We inspect them first and repair the masonry before any surface work goes over them.
We bring samples and match color, texture and mortar as closely as we can.
If it is taller than six stories, it falls under the program. Your inspector lists defects and we repair them.
We are. Call (718) 468-8803 to set up a visit. The written estimate is free.
Contact
Request Your Chelsea Masonry Estimate
Tell us the building and the damage. Photos 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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