Masonry & Tuckpointing, Suffolk CountyYour Local Masonry and Tuckpointing Experts in Suffolk County, NY
Brick chimneys in Suffolk wear at the joints first. Rain soaks into old mortar, the January cold freezes it and the joint opens a little more every winter until bricks start to loosen near the top. Tuckpointing stops that by grinding out the failed mortar and packing new joints that suit the brick. Older homes near Huntington's village center and along the South Shore need a softer mix than postwar houses. Our local crew repoints, resets loose brick and rebuilds the top of the stack when the masonry calls for it.
Suffolk County, NY
Masonry & Tuckpointing for Suffolk County Homes
Three National Register historic districts are in Huntington: Old Town Green on Park Avenue, Old Town Hall at Main Street and Nassau Road, and West Neck Road. For a house with local landmark status, ask the town's preservation board early, since visible chimney work may need its sign-off.
Sagtikos Manor in West Bay Shore was built around 1697 and hosted George Washington in 1790. Older Suffolk masonry like that, and the many old houses near the bay, needs soft, matched mortar rather than a hard modern mix.
Masonry jobs take us to Huntington, Bay Shore, Babylon, Smithtown and Patchogue.
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 Suffolk County
What is the difference between tuckpointing and repointing?
Will new mortar match my Suffolk chimney?
What is tuckpointing?
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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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