Tuckpointing in Rockwall TX - fresh mortar joints that match your brick and hold up
If the mortar between your bricks is crumbling or cracking, we cut out the worn joints and pack in new mortar that matches.
Does my brick need tuckpointing or a bigger repair?
Tuckpointing in Rockwall, TX means cutting out the worn, crumbling mortar between your bricks and packing in fresh mortar, so the joints shed water again and the wall looks tight and even.
Most calls start with sand piling up at the base of a wall, or joints that look sunk in next to the brick. You can check your own wall before you call, because mortar worn back more than 1/4 inch, crumbling mortar, mortar with holes, hairline cracks and cracks opening between the brick and the mortar all point to repointing. Tuckpointing only works when the damage stays in the joints, though, so if you're seeing leaks, stair-step cracks, loose or cracked bricks, or brick faces flaking off, the brick needs repair and whatever caused it gets fixed first.
Price comes down to how much wall there is, how much of the mortar has failed, what shape the brick and foundation are in and how easy the wall is to reach. The schedule turns on the same things, plus whether any brick work has to happen before the joints. Once I've looked at your wall, you get a written plan and price for it.
- If only one section has failed, we'll tell you that instead of quoting the whole house.
- Walls and chimneys over 8 feet need scaffolding, which raises the price per square foot.
- Sand and cement type set the new mortar's color, so a hidden test patch shows the match.
What happens when you call us about tuckpointing in Rockwall?
I handle tuckpointing jobs in Rockwall from the first call to the final walk-through, so you deal with the same person the whole way. Here's how that goes, step by step.
You call and I answer
Call (972) 961-1232 and I pick up the phone myself, or send the form. We set a time for me to come out and look at the wall.
I look at the wall
I check the joints and the bricks around them, then give you a straight read on what the wall actually needs. You get a written plan and price before you decide anything.
We check permits and schedule
If you say go, we check with the city or county office for your address, and if a permit is needed we handle the application and inspections. Then the job goes on the calendar.
We repoint and walk it
I'm on site with our crew while the old mortar comes out and the new mortar goes in. Before we pack up, we walk the finished wall with you.
Brick walls, mortar joints and the hand work behind them
These photos show the kind of brick and mortar work the masonry trade does, from worn joints to freshly pointed walls. Hold them up against your own wall to see where your joints sit.
Tiered concrete block retaining walls line a landscaped slope, with shrubs, flowers, and boulders in front.
Multicolored brick paver driveway leads to a two-car garage, bordered by lawns.
A stone outdoor fireplace and masonry counter anchor a paved patio with a round metal dining table.
Stone outdoor kitchen and fireplace beneath a covered patio, with string lights, seating, and a swimming pool nearby.
White-framed glass sunroom adjoins a brick house beside a wooden deck, trimmed shrubs and flowering plants.
Stone steps climb through a landscaped garden, bordered by large natural boulders, flowering plants, and evergreen trees.
Get a written tuckpointing plan and price for your wall
Send the form with a few photos of the worn joints, the wall's height and any leaks or loose bricks, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out to look myself, and the estimate is free with no obligation.
(972) 961-1232Tuckpointing questions we hear from Rockwall homeowners
These are the questions Rockwall homeowners ask most about worn mortar and what it takes to fix it. If yours isn't here, ask me when I come out to look at the wall.
How much does tuckpointing cost in Rockwall, TX?
Across the US, tuckpointing usually costs about $5 to $25 per square foot, which is the national going rate for the work and not our price. Where your job lands depends on your wall, so your estimate gives you a written price for your house.
Is tuckpointing the same as repointing?
Not exactly, though people use the two words for the same job all the time. Repointing replaces old, decaying mortar with fresh mortar that matches the old mortar's color, while tuckpointing uses mortar close to the brick's color and adds a thin line of contrasting putty for crisp joint lines.
Does every crack in my brick mortar need to be fixed right away?
No, cracked or worn mortar may not need repair right away. Many walls, including the brick veneer walls on a lot of houses, handle the extra moisture that small cracks let in, so a little cracking is often something to keep an eye on, and I'll tell you if that's where your wall is.
How long does tuckpointing last?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the bricks themselves may well last more than 100. That makes the joints the part of a brick wall that wears out first, so it's normal to plan on repointing at some point in a house's life.
How do I choose a good mason for tuckpointing?
Ask about their past repointing jobs, because a great bricklayer isn't always skilled at repointing, which is its own craft. You can also have a mason work a small hidden section of wall as a test before you hire them. We're fully licensed and insured, and happy to talk through how we'd handle your wall.
Why is there white powder on my brick after tuckpointing?
That's usually efflorescence, a light deposit that occasionally shows up on the wall face in the first few months after repointing. It usually weathers away on its own, so give it some time before you worry about it.