Brick repair in Mesquite TX - sound joints and bricks that match your house
Mortar crumbling out of the joints, or bricks cracked and flaking? We fix each one its own way and leave a wall that sheds water.
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Do I need brick repair, repointing or both?
Brick repair in Mesquite, TX is usually two jobs that come together, repointing the mortar joints that have worn out and replacing bricks that have cracked or flaked, so the wall keeps water out again and reads as one piece.
Most people call us after finding sandy mortar in the flower bed or a brick face peeling off in flakes. The price moves with how much wall needs work, whether it's joints, bricks or both, and how hard your brick is to match, because an older or unusual brick takes more hunting. That hunt is usually what sets the schedule too, along with any city steps, and the estimate is where I lay out your options and what each one involves.
How can you tell your brick or mortar needs work?
Sandy, crumbling joints
If a joint turns to sand when you rub it, or you find grit along the base of the wall, the mortar has stopped holding together. Left alone, water works deeper into the wall, and a simple repoint can turn into replacing bricks.
Cracks along brick edges
A thin crack where the mortar meets the brick means the joint has pulled loose, even when the mortar itself looks fine. It's an easy path for rain, so it's worth a look before it opens up.
Bricks split or flaking
A brick with a crack through it, or a face coming off in layers, is letting moisture into the wall. That brick won't get better on its own, and the longer water gets in behind it, the more there usually is to fix.
Often done alongside brick repair
Driveway pavers
A cracked or tired driveway can be redone in pavers chosen to sit well beside your brick, so the front of the house reads as one piece.
Retaining wall construction
When a sloped yard keeps washing soil onto a walk or patio, a retaining wall holds the ground back and gives you a level stretch to use.
How we handle brick repair
Some brick problems are worn joints and some are broken or flaking bricks, and each needs its own fix, so the first thing I do is sort out which is which. We take the old mortar out of the joints that need it, slowly and by feel, the way you'd trim close to a bone without nicking it, because a chipped brick edge doesn't come back. Where a brick has to go, we cut it out and swap in the closest matching brick we can find, then mix a mortar picked to suit what's already on your house and repoint around it, so the patch blends in instead of standing out like one new tile in an old kitchen. We finish by shaping the joints to match their neighbors and cleaning the wall and the ground below it.
The same crew lays driveway pavers and does retaining wall construction, so if our walk-around turns up a sunken drive or a slope that keeps shedding dirt, I'll mention it and you can decide whether it's worth doing now or later.
Repointing worn joints
This suits a wall where the bricks are sound but the mortar is sandy, cracked or sunk back from the face. We replace only the mortar that needs it, which is the lighter of the two fixes.
Replacing damaged bricks
This is for bricks that are split through or shedding their face, since new mortar alone won't keep water out of those. It usually comes with some repointing around the new brick, so both jobs often get done in one visit.
Get a free brick repair estimate at your house
Send the form and we'll reply within 1 business day to set a time for me to come look. The estimate is free and obligation-free, and a call to (972) 402-6919 works too.
Call (972) 402-6919Why Mesquite homeowners call Stonework Mesquite Concrete and Masonry for brick repair
The owner looks at your wall
We've been in business since 2013, and I come out myself to look at the wall, answer your questions and put the estimate together. A crew of trained masons does the work, and I check in with them on site, so the person who priced your job keeps an eye on it.
Licensed and fully insured here
We're licensed and fully insured, and in Mesquite that matters because the city requires a professional license before anyone can get a building permit. If you're not sure your repair needs one, we check with the city before any work starts.
Plain answers about your wall
I explain each choice in plain words, like why one brick gets replaced while the one beside it only needs new mortar. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
A clean site, kitchen habits
I came to masonry from restaurant kitchens, where you clean as you go, and our crew works the same way with mortar dust and broken brick. Your beds and walkways get swept and cleared before we call it a day.
What matters most on a brick repair is fixing the right problem, joints or bricks, so set up an estimate and let me take a look.
What happens after you call about brick repair in Mesquite?
Call or send us photos
Call (972) 402-6919 or use the form, and a couple of photos of the worn spots help me know what I'm walking into. We're based in Mesquite and work in many of the cities around it, so if yours isn't on the site, just ask.
Walk the wall together
I come out, look at the wall with you and point out which joints and bricks need work now and which can wait. You get an estimate with your options laid out plainly, so you know what each one costs before you decide.
Permits, then the repair
If the job needs a permit, we file the application with the city, and since Mesquite requires inspections for all permitted work, we line those up too. Then our masons do the repair, and I stop in while they're working.
Walk the finished job
Before we pack up, we walk the finished wall with you. I show you what we did and what to keep an eye on in the years ahead.
Common questions
How much does tuckpointing and brick repair cost in Mesquite?
As a regional guide, tuckpointing large wall areas in Fort Worth usually costs about $8 to $20 per square foot for labor and materials, and that's the market's figure, not our price. Small spot repairs and brick replacement don't fit a per-foot number as neatly. For your own wall, I put the price together at the estimate.
How do I know my mortar needs repointing?
Your joints need repointing when the mortar has worn back more than a quarter inch from the brick face, crumbles, has holes in it or shows hairline cracks. Cracks between the brick and the mortar count too, so you can check for all of these yourself. If you find them, send us a photo and I'll tell you what I see.
Can small cracks in brick mortar wait?
Often, yes. Minor mortar cracks may not need repair right away, because many walls, including brick veneer on a house, can handle the bit of extra moisture they let in. Broken bricks or bricks with a badly flaking face are different, since they let water into the wall and may need replacing.
Who can get a building permit in Mesquite, TX?
Only a licensed contractor, or an owner who lives in the home and has it homesteaded through the Dallas Central Appraisal District, can get a building permit in Mesquite. Most of the city sits in Dallas County, with a small part in Kaufman County, and permits go through the city's Citizen Self Service system. The city's Building Inspection Division answers questions about what to submit at 972-216-6212.
How long do mortar joints last on a brick house?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, depending on how exposed the wall is and what went into the mix, while the bricks may well last over 100 years. So it's normal for joints to wear out first, and repointing is ordinary upkeep over a wall's life, a bit like resharpening a good knife.
What is the best way to match mortar on old brick?
The new mortar should be equal to or weaker than the original, because a stronger mix stresses the edges of the brick and can make its face spall off. That kind of damage is for good, so ask any crew how they'll match your old mortar before they start.
Send us photos of your worn brick
A few photos of the worn joints or damaged bricks and a rough size of the wall let me show up already knowing what kind of brick to start hunting for.