Masonry & Tuckpointing, Lehigh CountyMasonry and Tuckpointing by Your Local Crew in Lehigh County, PA
Lehigh County's freeze and thaw winters wear out mortar joints faster than the brick or stone around them. When the joints go soft, sandy or hollow, water gets into the chimney, freezes and starts to break the masonry apart. Tuckpointing removes the failed mortar and replaces it before that happens. On older brick and colonial stone we match the original mortar so the repair is soft enough to protect the masonry, and on newer chimneys we match color and joint style. We also replace damaged brick and reset loose stone.
Lehigh County, PA
Masonry & Tuckpointing for Lehigh County Homes
Three homes in Emmaus built in the 1700s and early 1800s are on the National Register, and the oldest building in town is the Shelter House from 1734. Masonry from that era was laid in soft lime mortar, and repointing it with a compatible mix keeps the stone from cracking.
The Lorenz Guth house near Wehr's Dam in South Whitehall is a surviving example of colonial architecture. Older stone chimneys nearby deserve the same careful approach, cutting out only the failed joints and repointing by hand.
Our masons repoint chimneys in Emmaus, South Whitehall, Allentown, Salisbury Township and Whitehall.
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 Lehigh County
How do I know if my chimney mortar needs repointing?
Will new mortar match the color of my old chimney?
What is tuckpointing?
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$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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