Masonry & Tuckpointing, Hudson CountyYour Local Masonry and Tuckpointing Crew in Hudson County, NJ
Brick and brownstone are what Hudson County was built of, and a good share of it has been standing for well over a century. The mortar in those walls was softer than modern mixes, and it was meant to wear before the brick did. Tuckpointing renews that sacrificial layer. Our masons cut out the worn joints, repoint with a mix matched to the original in strength and color, and replace spalled brick on chimney stacks, so the work holds up to the wet winters here.
Hudson County, NJ
Masonry & Tuckpointing for Hudson County Homes
Jersey City keeps houses of Dutch origin, among them the Newkirk House from 1690 and the Van Vorst Farmhouse and Van Wagenen House from 1740. Masonry of that age needs soft, matched mortar, because a hard cement patch traps water and cracks the old brick or stone beside it.
About 36% of Bayonne's housing dates from before 1940, by Census estimates. Many of those chimneys have open joints near the roofline, and repointing them early costs far less than rebuilding the top later.
Our masons work on chimneys in Bayonne, Jersey City, Union City, North Bergen and Kearny.
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 Hudson County
Can you repoint a brownstone chimney without changing how it looks?
My chimney is in a Jersey City historic district. Do I need approval for tuckpointing?
What is tuckpointing?
More about masonry & tuckpointing, or see all our work in Hudson County.
Limited time offer
$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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