Expert Tuckpointing Services in Metro Detroit

The bricks on your Detroit home may last a lifetime, but the mortar that holds them together is another story. It can deteriorate in a matter of decades, or sooner depending on the installation quality, but there’s a solution: tuckpointing.

Our tuckpointing services at Brickworks Property Restoration can restore the appearance and structural integrity of your brick facade, porch, steps, chimney, and more. Our company has served the greater Detroit area for 20 years, and we provide unique solutions tailored to your home and budget.

We do high-quality, durable work, and we offer excellent service that has earned over 600 stellar reviews from our clients.

Restore the look of your brick with tuckpointing services from Brickworks Property Restoration. Contact us today to request a quote in the Detroit area.

What Is Tuckpointing?

Tuckpointing is the process of removing the old mortar from between the bricks in walls, chimneys, porches, and other masonry structures and replacing it with fresh mortar. This process ensures that the bricks will have the support and structural integrity they need to last as long as possible.

Depending on the quality of the mortar and installation, tuckpointing should be done every 20 to 30 years. A professional inspection can help you determine when it needs to be done.

Signs You Need Tuckpointing

Although you should rely on a masonry expert to recommend tuckpointing, there are a few signs to look for that may indicate it’s time. These include:

• Discolored mortar: Ideally, the mortar between the bricks should be a consistent beige color. If it’s stained, fading, or an unusual shade, tuckpointing may be necessary.
• Mortar that’s failing: If the mortar is cracked, spalling, peeling, flaking, or falling out of the joints, it must be replaced to prevent bricks from loosening and falling out.
• Moisture problems: As the mortar starts failing, water will migrate more easily through the brick layers or facade, leading to moisture and mold problems.
• Cracks: Once the mortar fails, the bricks can move, forming visible cracks or separations in the brickwork.
• Smoke: If smoke or combustion gases leak into the room through the brick chimney, tuckpointing should be done as soon as possible.

Our Tuckpointing Services

Brickworks offers professional tuckpointing services throughout Metro Detroit that will leave your brick looking great. Our team will carefully remove the mortar from between the bricks using grinders, chisels, and other tools. Then, they’ll lance and prepare the area for new mortar.

We mix custom mortar on-site for every tuckpointing job. This allows us to get the quality we require while enabling us to color-match your existing mortar perfectly.

Choose Brickworks for Tuckpointing Services in Detroit

Count on our team at Brickworks Property Restoration for the best tuckpointing in the Detroit metro area. Masonry is our specialty, and we’ll work hard to provide effective, long-term solutions that will keep your brickwork looking great for years.

We offer free estimates on all our services, along with excellent financing options. Our team is here to help with all your masonry and concrete work, and we stay at the forefront of the industry, using innovative new techniques that deliver the best quality possible.

Contact us online today to schedule tuckpointing services in the Detroit area.

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