Ridgewood Masonry
Masonry Contractor in Ridgewood, Queens
Brick repair and rebuilding for row houses, parapets, stoop walls, chimneys and yard walls across Ridgewood.
- Brick, block and concrete repairs and rebuilds
- Work matched to the existing building
- Written price after a free visit
What Masonry Work Do Ridgewood Row Houses Need?
Row houses here most often need parapet and cornice repair, stoop wall rebuilding, chimney work and repairs to brick that has spalled or shifted. These buildings are decades old, and the parts exposed to rain and frost are the first to fail.
Ridgewood is made up of long rows of attached two and three family brick houses, with pre war apartment buildings among them and a few frame houses. Brick is the common material, and much of it is yellow or tan.
An attached house shares walls with its neighbors. That means masonry work has to be planned carefully, so a repair on your side does not disturb the wall next door.
Yards behind the rows often have brick or block walls, small retaining walls and old concrete steps. We repair those too.
Streets such as Seneca Avenue, Cypress Avenue and Forest Avenue carry a mix of houses and small commercial buildings. Storefront piers, brick sills and parapet caps on those blocks get the same weathering as the houses, and we repair them as well.
The older buildings near the Vander Ende Onderdonk House show how long brick can last when it is kept in repair. Regular small repairs cost far less than a full rebuild after years of neglect.
Which Masonry Jobs Do We Take On in Ridgewood?
We handle repair and rebuilding on residential and small commercial buildings. The table lists the jobs we meet most in Ridgewood and what each includes. A written scope follows a free visit, and no work starts before you agree to it.
| Job | What it includes | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Parapet repair | Rebuilding loose brick, repointing, resetting coping | Brick that rocks or leans toward the street |
| Stoop walls | Rebuilding cheek walls, repointing, resetting caps | Cracks at the joint with the house |
| Chimney repair | Repointing and rebuilding upper courses | Missing mortar near the top |
| Yard walls | Rebuilding sections, fixing drainage behind the wall | Bulging or leaning |
If a problem looks structural, we say so plainly. A leaning parapet or a growing crack deserves an engineer, and we do not guess about it.
Do Permits and Landmark Rules Apply to Masonry in Ridgewood?
Often they do. Retaining walls, curb cuts and structural work can call for DOB permits. Ridgewood has four historic districts, and exterior masonry changes inside one can need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval. Confirm the current rules with the city for your building.
A repair that matches the original brick and mortar is often easier to approve than a change in look.
A building over six stories comes under the Local Law 11 facade inspection program. If that covers yours, a qualified professional must inspect the facade, and repairs may follow from the report.
Our office files DOT sidewalk permits and DOB permits when a job calls for them. We are a private contractor and have no connection to NYC DOT.
Parapet Brick Loose or Leaning?
Loose brick high on a building is a safety problem. Call and tell us what you see from the street.
Process
How Does a Ridgewood Masonry Job Run?
Site visit
We study the wall, the brick and the likely cause of the damage.
Written scope
You receive a plan and a price, and permit needs are noted.
Set up
We protect the area, plan access and shore up the work where needed.
Repair or rebuild
Brick is reset or laid new with mortar chosen to suit the old work.
Finish
Joints are tooled, the surface is cleaned and debris is hauled away.
Nearby
Masonry Near Ridgewood
We also do masonry work in the neighborhoods around Ridgewood.
FAQ
Ridgewood Masonry Questions
Yes. We plan access and protection so the repair stays on your building and does not disturb the next one in the row.
Often. We first find out why it leans. Water behind the wall or a weak footing are common causes, and the rebuild has to address them.
We choose brick and mortar to suit the existing wall. Slight differences can remain where new material meets old.
It can be. The city may need to approve exterior changes there. We tell you what we know and you confirm with the city.
We are. Phone (718) 468-8803 and we will book a visit and put the price in writing.
Contact
Request Your Ridgewood Masonry Quote
Tell us what needs repair or rebuilding. Photos of the wall, parapet or stoop help us price it.
- 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.