Brick Tuckpointing in North New Jersey

Tuckpointing is the repair that saves an old brick chimney. Over decades the mortar between the bricks crumbles and washes out, letting water in and leaving the whole stack loose and unstable. Tuckpointing rebuilds those joints and makes the brickwork solid again.

The craft is in the details. We remove the damaged mortar to the right depth, mix a custom mortar that matches the color and strength of the original, and finish the joints so cleanly that the repair blends right in.

Pricing: every job is different, so we give you a free written quote after we inspect. You approve the price before any work begins, with no surprises.

Our tuckpointing process

• Remove damaged mortar to solid mortar, about 3/8 to 1/2 inch deep
• Match the existing mortar in color, cement content and strength
• Mix a custom mortar to the original specification
• Apply and finish the joints to match the surrounding brick
• A final inspection for quality and consistency

The benefits

• Stops water from getting into the masonry
• Restores the strength and stability of the chimney
• Blends in so the repair is barely noticeable
• Backed by a three year warranty on labor

Why it matters in North New Jersey

North Jersey freeze and thaw cycles are brutal on old mortar. Water gets into a tiny gap, freezes overnight, expands and pops the joint a little wider, over and over, every winter. Many homes here were built before 1980, so their original mortar is well past its prime. Tuckpointing is often what stands between a sound chimney and a full rebuild.

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