Masonry in Sunnyside, Queens

What Masonry Work Do Sunnyside Buildings Need?

Older brick buildings need steady upkeep. In Sunnyside, that means loose bricks, damaged parapets, worn stoops, cracked cheek walls and chimneys that have lost mortar. Fixing these early keeps water out and keeps small damage from spreading.

Sunnyside is full of pre war brick, from attached two family homes to apartment buildings and co ops. Walls built a century ago are still sound when they are maintained, and they deteriorate when water finds its way in.

Masonry covers more than pointing. It includes resetting bricks, rebuilding corners, repairing lintels and patching stonework. Each task starts with finding out why the wall moved.

How Are Masonry Repairs Done in Sunnyside?

We mark the damage, remove failed material and rebuild with brick, block or stone that suits the wall. New work is tied into the old, set in matching mortar and cleaned after. The goal is a repair that is sound and does not stand out.

Matching brick takes care. Old brick varies in color and size, so we look for the closest match and mix new work into the wall in a way that blends.

For stoop walls, we check the footing as well as the face. A wall that leans because the base has moved will lean again if only the bricks are replaced.

Many Sunnyside buildings have shared walls, so a repair on one side can touch a neighbor. We mark the property line, keep our work on your side and talk with you before anything crosses it.

On apartment buildings, we also look at the base of the wall near the sidewalk. Splash from the street and winter salt eat into the lowest courses first, and those bricks are the ones people see every day.

Do you work on chimneys?

We repair the masonry parts of a chimney, such as the brick stack, crown and mortar joints. Flue liners and heating equipment belong to other trades.