Masonry & Tuckpointing, Northampton CountyMasonry and Tuckpointing From Your Local Crew in Northampton County, PA
On 18th and early 19th century stone houses in Northampton County, chimney mortar was typically lime-based and softer than the stone around it. That is by design: the mortar is meant to wear before the stone does. Once those joints wear out, water gets in and freeze damage follows. Tuckpointing removes the failed mortar and refills the joints with a compatible mix, so they keep doing their job. On newer brick chimneys we match the color and joint style, and we replace damaged brick and reset loose stones as we go.
Northampton County, PA
Masonry & Tuckpointing for Northampton County Homes
In the late 1700s and early 1800s, Palmer Township had many stone houses built near water and along the roads. Their chimneys were laid in soft lime mortar, and we repoint them with a compatible mix rather than hard cement, which can damage the stone.
On Bethlehem's Main Street, the Moravian Sun Inn dates from 1758. Masonry that old shows how long stone and brick can last when the joints are kept sound, and that is the standard we work to when we repoint an old chimney.
Our masons repoint chimneys in Palmer Township, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Lower Saucon and Easton.
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 Northampton County
Why is the mortar wearing out but the stone is fine?
Can you repoint just the top of the chimney?
What is tuckpointing?
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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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