Masonry & Tuckpointing, Ocean CountyOcean County, NJ Tuckpointing From Your Local Crew
Ocean County chimneys wear unevenly. The side facing the wind takes rain and salt, and its mortar joints open up years before the sheltered sides do. Low-lying homes have another problem, water soaking into the base of the chimney after floods. Our masons cut out failing joints and repoint with a mortar suited to the brick, replace spalled brick, rebuild loose courses at the top and repair masonry at the base where flooding has done damage. We explain what each part of the job is for before we start.
Ocean County, NJ
Masonry & Tuckpointing for Ocean County Homes
Toms River's National Register listings include the Ocean County Courthouse and houses such as the Captain Amos Birdsall House and the Captain George W. Giberson House. On older homes like these, repointing should match the original mortar and brick so the chimney keeps its character.
Sandy's surge in 2012 gave low parts of Toms River, including Silverton and the downtown, their worst flooding on record. Brick at the base of a chimney that sat in floodwater can lose mortar and stay damp for a long time, and it should be checked and repointed where needed.
Our masons work on chimneys in Toms River, Lakewood, Brick, Point Pleasant and Jackson.
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 Ocean County
Why is my chimney mortar crumbling on one side only?
Can flood damage affect my chimney?
What is tuckpointing?
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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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