Brick pointing in Rockwall TX - solid mortar joints that keep water out
Mortar crumbling out of your brick or cracks along the joints? We cut out the failed joints and refill them so the wall sheds water.
What does brick pointing do for a house in Rockwall?
Brick pointing in Rockwall, TX, also called repointing or tuckpointing, means cutting worn mortar out of the joints in your brick and packing in fresh mortar. It's one of the most effective, longest-lasting ways to keep water out of brickwork. At Solid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry we're fully licensed and insured, and mortar repair that blends in is what we're best known for.
Most calls start with something you noticed, like sand on the sill under a wall, joints that have sunk back from the brick, or a thin crack following the mortar. Water gets in through those gaps, and the longer it does, the more mortar it carries off with it.
The price turns on how many joints have failed, how high we have to work and how hard the old mortar is to cut out. The schedule turns on the size of the wall and the weather, since fresh mortar needs mild, dry days to set right. After I look at the wall, you get a written plan and price for your house.
- We cut worn mortar out to sound material, not just skim the face of the joint.
- Covers house walls, chimneys, brick fences, planters and steps, anywhere mortar joints have started to fail.
- Mortar color is matched to your existing joints so the repaired areas blend into the wall.
What happens after you call about brick pointing in Rockwall?
From the first call to the final walk-through, you deal with me, not a salesperson. Here's how a brick pointing job runs, step by step.
Call or send the form
Call (972) 961-1232 and I answer, or send the form and I'll get back to you. Tell me which walls are giving you trouble and we'll set a time for me to come out.
I look at every joint
I come out myself, go over the wall and tell you straight which joints need cutting out and which are fine, even if the answer is that it can wait. You get a written plan and price before anything starts, so you know the number up front.
We repoint the failed joints
If you say go, we put the work on the calendar around the weather. I'm on site with our crew while we cut out the bad joints and pack in new mortar.
Walk the finished wall together
Before we pack up, we walk the wall with you so you can see every repaired joint and ask about anything you spot. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Brickwork and mortar joints, from crumbling to freshly pointed
These photos show common brick and mortar work, from joints worn back from the face to walls freshly pointed. Hold them up against your own wall to see which one it looks like.
Outdoor kitchen with a stainless steel grill, stone veneer counters and wall, and stainless drawers beneath a covered porch.
Curved stone walkway with broad steps and low stacked-stone walls winds through a colorful landscaped garden.
A broad multicolored paver patio and tiered stone retaining wall sit outside a white stucco house.
Stone steps climb through a landscaped garden, bordered by large natural boulders, flowering plants, and evergreen trees.
Tiered concrete block retaining walls line a landscaped slope, with shrubs, flowers, and boulders in front.
Gray interlocking pavers cover a broad driveway beside a house, bordered by dark edging and a concrete curb.
Get a straight read on your brick joints
Send the form with a few photos of the worst joints and a rough wall size, and we'll reply within one business day to set up your free estimate on site. It comes with no obligation.
(972) 961-1232Common questions about brick pointing in Rockwall
These are the questions people usually ask before they hire someone to repoint brick. If yours isn't here, call and ask me, and I'll give you a straight answer.
How do I know my brick needs repointing?
Your brick needs repointing when the mortar has worn back more than 1/4 inch from the face, is crumbling, has gaps, or shows hairline cracks or cracks between the brick and the mortar. You can spot all of those from the ground, so any one of them is a good reason to call.
How long do mortar joints last on a brick house?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the bricks themselves can last well over 100. That means a brick house usually needs its joints repaired now and then over its life, and it's normal upkeep for brick.
Should new mortar be stronger than the old mortar?
No, new mortar should be about as strong as the original or weaker. Mortar that's harder than what's there can damage the brick in ways that can't be undone, so it's fair to ask any contractor what mortar they plan to use.
How much does brick repointing cost in Rockwall, TX?
Across the US, brick repointing usually costs about $4 to $20 per square foot of wall for cutting out the old joints and filling them with new mortar. That's the market's range, not our price. Your number comes in the written price I give you after I've seen the wall.
What is the best way to remove old mortar from brick joints?
A hammer and chisel is the best fit for small areas, while grinders or power saws go faster on big walls but can chip the bricks next to the joint. Whoever does the work should wear safety glasses and a respirator for the dust, and it's fine to ask.
Can I just grout over cracked mortar instead of repointing an older brick house?
Not on older, historic brick. Preservation guidance for historic masonry says surface grouting can't take the place of repointing and isn't a recommended treatment, so on an older house we cut out and repoint the failed joints instead.