Masonry & Tuckpointing, ManhattanYour Local Masonry and Tuckpointing Pros in Manhattan, NY
Manhattan has some of the oldest brick chimneys in the city, and they need masonry work that respects their age. Mortar from the 1800s is soft, and repointing it with a hard modern mix can crack the brick around the joint. Our local crew cuts out failed mortar, repoints with a mix suited to the old brick and rebuilds loose courses where needed. A large part of residential Manhattan is designated, with districts dating back to 1969, so we plan for Landmarks review whenever visible masonry is involved.
Manhattan, NY
Masonry & Tuckpointing for Manhattan Homes
Mid-1800s brick and brownstone townhouses still stand on 16th through 22nd Streets between Ninth and Tenth Avenues in Chelsea. Their chimneys were laid in lime mortar, and repointing them calls for a softer mix that matches the original joints.
The Murray Hill Historic District began with 71 rowhouses plus a few apartment buildings and a church. Visible masonry changes on those buildings can need Landmarks Preservation Commission review, so we match materials and plan the approval step early.
Tuckpointing work takes us to Chelsea, Murray Hill, Greenwich Village, the East Village and Hamilton Heights.
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 Manhattan
What mortar do you use on old Manhattan brick chimneys?
Can tuckpointing be done from the roof?
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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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