Masonry & Tuckpointing, New Castle CountyMasonry and Tuckpointing by Your Local Crew in New Castle County, DE
Colonial and 19th century chimneys in New Castle County were built with soft mortar, and repointing them with a hard modern mix can crack the brick or stone it was meant to protect. When joints go sandy, recessed or hollow, water gets in and the freeze and thaw winters do the rest. Our masons cut out failed mortar by hand and repoint with a compatible mix, matching the color and joint style. We also replace spalled brick, reset loose stone and rebuild crumbling chimney tops where the masonry has given way.
New Castle County, DE
Masonry & Tuckpointing for New Castle County Homes
In New Castle, the Dutch laid out the town's street grid and a common green at its center, which is still there. Masonry in the historic streets around that green calls for patient repointing with mortar soft enough to match the original.
Hockessin began as a small village in 1688 when several families settled in the area. Old stone and brick chimneys in and around the village are worth repairing joint by joint, keeping as much original material as possible.
Our masons repoint chimneys in New Castle, Hockessin, Newark, Wilmington and Claymont.
When to Call Us
- Sandy or recessed mortar joints
- Gaps you can see daylight through
- Loose bricks near the top
- Water stains inside near the chimney
- Plants or moss growing in the joints
How the Job Goes
- Grind out
Failed mortar is removed to a sound depth without harming the brick.
- Repoint
Fresh mortar is packed in and tooled to match the existing joints.
- Replace bricks
Spalled or broken bricks are cut out and replaced.
- Clean up
Mortar dust and debris are cleaned off the roof and the yard.
Masonry & Tuckpointing Questions in New Castle County
How do I know if my old chimney was built with soft mortar?
Do I need approval to repoint a chimney in old New Castle?
What is tuckpointing?
More about masonry & tuckpointing, or see all our work in New Castle County.
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$500 OFF
Any chimney service. Mention it when you call or book online.
Simple from the first call
How It Works
- Your callCall, text or book online
Tell us what you see or smell. A real person from our team answers and sets a time that suits you.
- The visitFree chimney inspection
Our own crew arrives in a marked Pro 1 van, covers the floor and inspects the chimney from the firebox to the cap, free of charge.
- The estimateFree written estimate
We walk you through what we found, in plain words, and put any repair in writing before work starts.
- The workThe job, done right
We do the work, clean up the roof, the yard and the room, and walk you through the finished job.
Book before the holidays. Fireplaces get their heaviest use from Thanksgiving to New Year. A free inspection now catches nests, creosote and cracked flue tiles before the first big fire and the family gatherings.
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