Masonry & Tuckpointing, Sussex CountyChimney Masonry and Tuckpointing in Sussex County, NJ, by Your Local Masons
Freeze-thaw is relentless in Sussex County, and mortar joints take the brunt of it. Once a joint opens, snowmelt gets into the wall and each freeze pushes the brick a little further apart. Left alone, the top of the chimney loosens and starts to lean. Our masons cut out worn mortar, repoint with a mix that suits the brick, replace spalled brick and rebuild loose top courses. On older homes, we use softer mortar that will not crack the brick it is meant to hold.
Sussex County, NJ
Masonry & Tuckpointing for Sussex County Homes
The Newton Town Plot Historic District covers 17 acres along Church, High, Main, Moran and Spring streets and Park Place, and was added to the National Register in 1992. On a landmarked property or in a district the town regulates, exterior masonry work may need the local preservation body's approval first.
Sparta's first permanent settlers, Robert Ogden and his wife, built a home and an iron forge there in 1778. Older masonry in a township with that much history calls for a softer mortar than a newer chimney needs, matched to the brick or stone that is there.
Our masons repoint chimneys in Newton, Sparta, Franklin, Byram and Vernon.
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 Sussex County
How do I know if my chimney mortar has frost damage?
Can tuckpointing be done in cold weather?
What is tuckpointing?
More about masonry & tuckpointing, or see all our work in Sussex County.
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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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