Brick repair in Rockwall, TX - mortar joints that blend in and keep water out
Crumbling joints or cracks in your brick? We find what's actually failing and repair it so the wall sheds water and blends back in.
Does my brick need repair, or just new mortar?
Brick repair in Rockwall, TX usually means repointing. We scrape out the worn or cracked mortar joints and pack in new mortar, and it's one of the most effective, lasting ways to stop water getting into a brick wall, since most water gets in through bad joints.
Most calls start with crumbling joints or a crack someone just noticed along a wall. A crack that runs through the bricks themselves, usually over a window or door, can point to a structural problem rather than worn mortar, and I'd want to see that in person before saying what's behind it.
The price comes down to how much wall needs new joints, how high we're working, whether any bricks need replacing and how closely the new mortar has to match the old. The schedule mostly turns on the weather and the size of the job, and you get a written plan and price once I've looked at your wall. We're fully licensed and insured, and Rockwall County requires every contractor working in the county to register with the county and show a Texas state license and a Texas driver's license, so it's fair to ask any mason about that.
- Raking out failed mortar joints and repacking them with new mortar suited to your wall.
- Replacing cracked or broken bricks with the closest match we can find.
- Matching new mortar color and joint shape so the repair blends into the old wall.
What happens when you call about brick repair?
I handle your job from the first call to the final walk-through, so you deal with the same person the whole way. Here's how a brick repair job usually runs with us.
Call and I pick up
You call (972) 961-1232 and I answer the phone myself. We talk through what you're seeing on the wall and set a time for me to come look.
I look at the wall
I come out myself, check which joints have failed and how any cracks behave, and give you a straight read, including when a repair isn't needed yet. You get a written plan and price, so you know the cost before anything starts.
Our crew does the repair
Once you say go, we put the work on the calendar, and I'm on site with our crew while it gets done. We keep the work to the wall we're fixing and clean up as we go.
Walk the finished wall together
Before we pack up, we walk the finished job with you and look over the repaired joints together. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Brick and mortar repair work, joint by joint
These photos show the kind of brick and mortar work this trade does, from raking out old joints to fresh pointing. They're general examples of the craft, and your wall gets its own look when I come out.
Stone patio extends from a house into a landscaped yard with gravel paths, planting beds, and a tiered fountain.
Gray paver driveway and walkway leading to a white house with a wooden garage door and planted borders.
Raised gray paver patio and step beside a house with a pale stone veneer wall.
Brick paver patio beside a stone-and-wood house, with a covered seating area and a flower planter.
Paver patio with a circular light-stone inset beneath a screened enclosure, surrounded by landscaped flower beds.
Covered outdoor kitchen with a stone masonry counter and grill, plus a stone column with a mounted television.
Get a straight read on your brick and mortar
Call (972) 961-1232 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day to book your free on-site estimate with no obligation. Photos of the worn joints, and whether a crack changes with the seasons, help me come ready.
(972) 961-1232Questions Rockwall homeowners ask about brick and mortar repair
These are the questions I hear most about worn mortar and cracked brick around Rockwall. The answers come from masonry guidance and what we see on the job.
What are the signs my brick mortar needs repointing?
Mortar worn back more than about a quarter inch, mortar that crumbles, hairline cracks in the joints and cracks opening between brick and mortar are the usual signs. If you see them, it's worth planning repointing before more water works its way in through those joints.
How long does repointing brick last?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, depending on how exposed the wall is and what mortar was used. Brick itself may well go past 100 years, so over the life of a brick house the mortar is the part you renew.
Should I seal or paint my brick to keep water out?
Not if the brick is worn, because waterproofing chemicals and paint that doesn't let moisture through trap it behind the coating and speed up the brick's decay. Fixing the worn joints does more, since that's where most water gets in.
Why do some brick cracks open in winter and close in summer?
Those are usually cyclical cracks, which get wider in cold weather and narrower in hot weather as the seasons turn. Watching one over time tells you whether it's still moving, so a dated photo each season is worth having when I come out.
How much does brick repair cost in Rockwall, TX?
I give you a written price after I see the wall, because brick repair cost here comes down to how much of the wall needs work. Fixing only the joints that have failed costs less than repointing a whole side of the house, and replacing bricks or working two stories up adds to it. If a few joints will do for now, I'll tell you that.
How do I choose a good contractor to repoint my brick?
Ask about past repointing jobs specifically, because an excellent bricklayer isn't always a good repointer. Ask what mortar they plan to use and how it compares to yours, and one check masonry guidance suggests is having them repoint a small section out of sight first as a sample.