Masonry & Tuckpointing, Staten IslandMasonry and Tuckpointing in Staten Island, NY From Your Local Crew
The North Shore is the island's most urban area, and its historic districts are known for large Victorian houses with old brick chimneys. Those stacks need careful repointing with mortar that suits their age. Postwar homes on the South Shore have younger brick, but storm wind and freeze-thaw still work the joints loose. Our local crew cuts out failed mortar, repacks the joints and rebuilds loose courses where needed. If the house is designated, the look of any visible repair may need sign-off from the Landmarks Preservation Commission first.
Staten Island, NY
Masonry & Tuckpointing for Staten Island Homes
In 1994 the Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the St. George/New Brighton Historic District, 78 houses in Queen Anne, Shingle, Colonial Revival and Tudor styles. A chimney there that will look different after repair may need the commission to approve it, which we factor into the schedule.
Heberton Avenue in Port Richmond is lined with old houses, and 121 Heberton Avenue, a frame Rustic-style villa from about 1859 to 1861, became a city landmark in 2002. On houses of that age, repointing calls for a soft mortar that will not crack the old brick.
Masonry work takes us to St. George, Port Richmond, Westerleigh, Tottenville and Grymes Hill.
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 Staten Island
What mortar do you use on old Staten Island chimneys?
Can you repair just part of a chimney's brickwork?
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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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