A few bad joints, not the whole wall
Usually only the worn joints need repair, and sound original mortar is better left alone. Repointing is slow hand work, so keeping it to the damaged joints keeps the labor in proportion.
Tuckpointing in West Palm Beach FL - tight joints that keep water out of brick
Mortar crumbling or worn back from the brick face? We clear out the bad joints and pack new mortar that suits your wall.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
What tuckpointing does for a brick wall
Tuckpointing in West Palm Beach is the same job masons everywhere more properly call repointing. We remove the worn mortar from the joints of your brick wall and replace it with new mortar, which is one of the most effective and lasting ways to cut the water getting into brickwork.
Most calls start the same way. You notice sandy mortar on the ground under a wall, or joints sitting back from the brick face, and you want to know how bad it is. The price turns on how many joints are worn and how deep, how high and easy to reach the wall is, and whether any bricks need replacing too, and the schedule turns on the size of the wall and what we find once the old mortar is out. I'll look at it and give you the number on site, and I'd rather tell you it's smaller than you feared, or bigger, before we start than halfway through. If the job needs a permit, we check with the office that covers your address, pull it and set up the inspections.
The owner prices your job
I come out to look at your wall and give the estimate myself, so the person telling you what it'll take is the same one who plans the work.
A schedule you can count on
I spent years running schedules for a busy construction company before I started this business in 2017. We plan your job up front and show up on the day we planned.
Our own masons do the work
Joint repair is the work we're best known for, and our own masons do it. You won't find a stranger on your wall who's never seen the plan.
How our crew repoints a brick wall
A good bricklayer isn't automatically good at repointing, and it's work our crew does all the time. I start by walking the wall with you, marking which joints are worn and looking for where any water is coming in. Our masons then cut the old mortar out of those joints to a clean, even depth, taking care with the brick edges, mix a mortar to suit your wall and pack it in so it fills each joint solidly. We tool every joint to match the ones around it and brush the face clean as we go. Ask us about it and we'll tell you how we'd go about your wall.
Bad joints often come with bad bricks. If any are cracked, loose or flaking, we take care of them as brick repair alongside the repointing so the whole wall is sound, not just the mortar. And if a new driveway is on your list too, our crew lays driveway pavers, so one visit can price both.
Repointing jobs we see on brick walls
Whole walls that have worn evenly
When mortar has worn back across a whole face, patching a joint here and there just chases the problem. We repoint the full wall so the new joints match each other.
Stains, flaking brick or damp inside
These signs usually mean water is getting in somewhere, so we look for where it starts first. New mortar alone can leave a leak in place if the cause sits somewhere else.
Garden and yard brick walls
Freestanding brick walls lose mortar on both faces and along the top. We repoint them the same way, which can bring back a wall that looks tired but is still sound.
Get a repointing estimate for your wall
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at the joints and give you the estimate right there.
Have photos of the joints ready
A few photos of the worn joints, and a note on where they are on the house, let me see the job before I come out and plan the visit.
Free and done at your house
We're based in West Palm Beach and work across the cities around it in Palm Beach County. Estimates are free, done on site, and there's no pressure to book.
Backed by our satisfaction guarantee
Our repointing work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Ask me anything about the plan at the estimate, before you decide whether to book.
Examples of brick joints and masonry finishes
These example photos show joint profiles, mortar colors and brick finishes you can point to when we talk through your wall.
Tuckpointing questions from West Palm Beach homeowners
Straight answers to what homeowners ask us about worn mortar, repointing, picking the right mortar and permits in Palm Beach County.
How do I know my brick mortar needs repointing?
Your mortar needs repointing if it's worn back more than 1/4 inch from the brick face, crumbling, gapped or showing hairline cracks, according to brick industry guidance. Cracks between the brick and the mortar are on that list too. If you see any of them, call (561) 220-1584 and I'll come look before anyone touches the wall.
Why does the type of mortar matter for tuckpointing?
Mortar that's harder than your brick or the old mortar can stress the wall as it heats and cools, so the bricks wear down instead of the joints. Softer mortar keeps that wear in the mortar, which is far easier to replace than brick. That's why the mortar comes up at every estimate, and I'll tell you what we'd use on yours.
How long does repointing last on a brick house?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the bricks themselves may last well over 100. So the joints wear out long before the brick does, and most brick walls will need joint repair at some point in their life. Planning for it is easier than waiting until water damage forces the job.
Who can pull a permit for masonry work in Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County says only homeowners and qualified contractors can pull permits. When a repointing job needs one, that's paperwork we handle for you. If you're in the city and want to ask something yourself, the West Palm Beach Building Division takes calls at 561.805.6700 and email at ds@wpb.org.
Does a masonry contractor in Palm Beach County have to be insured?
Yes. Palm Beach County requires its contractors to be certified and insured, and the county enforces contractor compliance with state and county rules. We're licensed and fully insured, so feel free to ask about our coverage when I come out for the estimate.
Get your worn joints looked at
Call (561) 220-1584 or send the form, because catching worn joints early usually means fewer of them to cut out and repoint.