Masonry & Tuckpointing, Delaware CountyMasonry and Tuckpointing by Your Local Crew in Delaware County, PA
Delaware County's freeze and thaw winters go after the mortar joints first, which is how a chimney is meant to age: the joint gives way so the brick does not. Joints go sandy, recess or fall out, and once that happens water gets behind the brick or stone and starts to crack it. Tuckpointing removes the failed mortar and packs in fresh mortar before the damage spreads. On old stone and early brick we use a softer lime mix that protects the masonry, and on newer houses we match the color and joint profile so the repair does not stand out.
Delaware County, PA
Masonry & Tuckpointing for Delaware County Homes
The Lower Swedish Cabin on Creek Road in Upper Darby, thought to date from 1654, is on the National Register. Masonry that old reminds us why soft, compatible mortar matters: a hard modern mix can trap moisture and crack the material around it.
The Radnor Friends Meetinghouse was built in 1717, and there are old stone houses across the township. When we repoint early stonework, we cut out only the failed joints by hand and keep as much original material as we can.
Our masons repoint chimneys in Radnor, Upper Darby, Media, Chester and Marple.
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 Delaware 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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