Masonry & Tuckpointing, Westchester CountyMasonry and Tuckpointing Done Right in Westchester County, NY
Westchester has a deep stock of older houses, from Hudson River estates to Gilded Age Queen Annes and 1920s Tudors, and their chimneys need masonry work that suits their age. Lime mortar from that era gives a little as the wall moves, and a stiff cement-rich replacement forces the brick or stone to take the strain instead. We rake joints back to sound material, refill them with a compatible mix and relay any courses that have worked loose. Many villages have their own historic rules, so we check what applies before starting visible work.
Westchester County, NY
Masonry & Tuckpointing for Westchester County Homes
After urban renewal tore down historic 19th century houses on Orchard Street and lower Main Street, the Tarrytown Village Board passed a law in March 1979 to set up designated historic districts. For a locally designated home, exterior chimney work can need approval from the village's historic preservation body.
Marble quarrying began in Tuckahoe in 1812, and the village was known for its marble for nearly a century. Older masonry in the area includes stone as well as brick, and stone chimneys need a softer mortar that will not trap water against the stone.
Tuckpointing work takes us to Tarrytown, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, Irvington and Eastchester.
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 Westchester County
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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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