Masonry & Tuckpointing, Montgomery CountyMasonry and Tuckpointing by Your Local Crew in Montgomery County, PA
Brick and stone last for generations, but the mortar between them does not, and in Montgomery County's freeze and thaw winters the joints are what fail first. Once mortar goes soft or falls out, water gets behind the face and the masonry starts to crack. Tuckpointing removes the damaged mortar and packs in fresh mortar that suits the age of the brick or stone. Older stone houses on the Main Line and in Cheltenham call for a softer lime mix, and we match color and joint shape on every job.
Montgomery County, PA
Masonry & Tuckpointing for Montgomery County Homes
Harriton House in Lower Merion, built in 1704, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Stone chimneys from that era were laid in lime mortar, and repointing them with hard modern cement can crack the stone, so we use a compatible mix.
Pottsgrove Mansion and the Grubb Mansion in Pottstown are both on the National Register. Masonry of that age is worth saving joint by joint, and careful repointing keeps the chimney sound without changing how it looks.
Our masons repoint chimneys in Lower Merion, Pottstown, Cheltenham, Abington and Norristown.
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 Montgomery County
Does an old stone chimney need different mortar than a brick one?
Do I need approval to repoint a chimney on a historic property?
What is tuckpointing?
More about masonry & tuckpointing, or see all our work in Montgomery County.
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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