Brownstones need strong mortar to hold the walls together. Over time, mortar wears down, cracks, or falls out. If mortar is weak, water enters the wall, and the building loses strength. We provide tuckpointing, repointing, and mortar work for brownstones in New York City and Westchester. Our services include mortar replacement, brown coat, and scratch coat application to keep your building strong and safe.
Tuckpointing and repointing mean repairing the mortar between stones or bricks. This is one of the most common brownstone repairs. Repointing stops water leaks, keeps the wall strong, and helps the brownstone last longer. Our process includes:
When stone is damaged, we apply a brown coat as a base layer. This coat levels the wall and gives strength before final finishing. Brown coat repair is often used before resurfacing or refinishing. It makes the surface smooth and ready for the next layer.
A scratch coat is another base layer that helps mortar and stone bond together. We use scratch coats to prepare the wall for new finishes. This process helps the surface stay strong for many years and prevents future cracks.
Regular mortar repair protects your brownstone and lowers long-term costs.
Many New York brownstones are historic landmarks. Mortar repairs on these buildings must follow strict rules.We use approved materials and methods for landmark tuckpointing and repointing. This keeps the original style while protecting the structure.
We proudly serve New York City and surrounding regions, including:
We proudly serve New York City and surrounding regions, including:
Tuckpointing means replacing weak or broken mortar between bricks or stones to make the wall strong again.
Both are used to repair mortar. Repointing is the standard process of replacing mortar. Tuckpointing also uses colored mortar to match the stone for a cleaner finish.
Most brownstones need repointing every 20–25 years. Weather, water, and age can shorten this time.
A brown coat is a thick base layer applied to level damaged walls. It gives strength before the final finishing layer is added.
We provide mortar work in all of New York City and Westchester, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, White Plains, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and New Rochelle.
A scratch coat is a rough base layer that helps new plaster or mortar bond to the wall.
Small mortar repairs may take a day. Full repointing on a facade can take a few weeks.
Yes. We use approved materials and methods for landmark mortar repairs.
If your building is a landmark, yes. We handle permits and paperwork for you.
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