Masonry & Tuckpointing, Nassau CountyYour Local Masonry and Tuckpointing Team for Nassau County, NY
A Nassau chimney that loses its mortar joints starts to fail fast. Water gets into the brick, freezes and pushes the faces off, and a stack with open joints near the top can start to lean or shed brick. Tuckpointing stops that cycle by grinding out the weak joints and packing fresh mortar that matches the brick's strength. Older village homes need a softer mortar than postwar houses. Our local crew repoints chimneys across the county and rebuilds loose courses when repointing alone will not do.
Nassau County, NY
Masonry & Tuckpointing for Nassau County Homes
Three Lynbrook homes were added to the National Register in 2008: the houses at 251 Rocklyn Avenue, 474 Ocean Avenue and 73 Grove Street. On a locally designated home, exterior masonry changes can need approval from the local historic preservation body, so check before work is scheduled.
In 1978, fifty of the original A. T. Stewart Era Buildings in Garden City were listed on the National Register as a historic district. Masonry on buildings that old calls for mortar matched to the original brick in strength and color.
Tuckpointing jobs take us to Lynbrook, Garden City, Hempstead, Rockville Centre and Port Washington.
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 Nassau County
How can I tell if my chimney needs tuckpointing?
Is tuckpointing the same as rebuilding a chimney?
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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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