Masonry & Tuckpointing, Union CountyYour Local Masonry and Tuckpointing Team for Union County, NJ
Union County has some of the oldest buildings in New Jersey alongside streets of postwar brick, and both kinds of chimney wear at the joints first. Mortar is meant to give way before the brick does, and when it does, water gets in and freezing does the rest. Tuckpointing restores the joints before the brick itself starts to spall. Our masons cut out failed mortar, repoint with a mix matched to the original, and replace damaged brick on the stack where needed. On older houses we take extra care to match color and joint style.
Union County, NJ
Masonry & Tuckpointing for Union County Homes
Plainfield's Van Wyck Brooks Historic District, the largest of the city's six residential districts with more than 150 properties, has been city-designated since 1982. Exterior chimney work on a locally designated house can need approval from the preservation body, so we plan masonry repairs that match the original brick and mortar.
Springfield's Cannon Ball House, built around 1741 as a farmhouse, was one of only three buildings left standing after British troops burned the town. Very old masonry like that needs soft lime-based mortar, and we bring the same care to older homes across Springfield.
Our masons repoint chimneys in Plainfield, Springfield, Rahway, Westfield and Roselle.
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 Union County
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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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