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Masonry Services in Yonkers, NY: Every Brick, Stone and Stucco Repair We Offer
Brick Pointing Yonkers, NY offers 17 masonry services for homes, multifamily buildings and storefronts: mortar joint repair, brick and wall repair, chimney and roofline masonry, steps, retaining walls and foundations, plus waterproofing, cleaning and stucco repair. Every job starts with a free on-site estimate.
17 masonry services
5 service groups
Homes, multifamily and storefronts
Free on-site estimates
Find the Right Masonry Service in Yonkers by the Problem You See
Start with what is wrong with the wall, chimney or steps. This list points you to the service page that covers it; the free inspection confirms it.
Crumbling, recessed or missing mortar
Old soft brick with hard gray patches
Open joints in a stone wall or foundation
Cracks running through the brick
Bricks with flaking or missing faces
A wall that bulges, leans or has collapsed
Stair-step cracks over a window or door
Chimney leaks, loose bricks or a cracked crown
Leaks or loose copings at the roof edge
Front steps that rock, tilt or pull away
Coating peeling off the foundation
Damp walls or a wet basement after storms
White crust, soot, paint or graffiti
Cracked, bulging or patchy stucco
Mortar Joint Repair Services in Yonkers
Mortar is meant to wear out before the brick does. These four services replace failed joints, each suited to a different kind of wall.
Which one fits your wall?
- Newer brick laid in cement-lime mortar: brick pointing
- An older facade with fine ribbon joints: tuckpointing
- Soft pre-war brick or stone: lime mortar repointing
- Fieldstone, bluestone or rubble stone: stone repointing
Not sure? At the free estimate we check how hard the old mortar is, how deep the joints have worn and what the original finish looked like, then tell you which method your wall needs.
Fixes: Worn, cracked or missing mortar joints in brick walls.
Best when: The bricks are sound but the joints are recessed or crumbling.
Fixes: Joints on older facades that need a crisp, matched finish.
Best when: You want the look of fine ribbon joints brought back.
Fixes: Soft historic brick and stone damaged by hard cement mortar.
Best when: The building predates modern cement mortars.
Fixes: Open joints in fieldstone, bluestone and other stone walls and foundations.
Best when: The stone is stable but the joints are washing out.
Fixes: Cracked brick walls, stair-step cracks and damaged sections.
Best when: The damage is limited to parts of a wall.
Fixes: Spalled, salt-damaged or broken individual bricks.
Best when: The wall is sound but some bricks have lost their faces.
Fixes: Bulging, leaning or collapsing brick walls and wall sections.
Best when: The wall has moved and cannot be repaired in place.
Fixes: Rusted steel lintels and cracks above windows and doors.
Best when: You see stair-step cracks or bowing over an opening.
Brick, Wall and Lintel Repair Services in Yonkers
From a single cracked brick to a wall that has to come down, these services repair the masonry itself and the steel that carries it over openings.
How we tell them apart
- A few damaged bricks in an otherwise sound wall: brick replacement
- Cracks running through brick or joints: brick repair
- A wall that bulges, leans or has moved: brick wall rebuilding
- Cracks fanning out above a window or door: lintel replacement
Many jobs combine two of these. A rusted lintel, for example, often means rebuilding some of the brick above it as well, so we price and schedule both together.
Chimney and Roofline Masonry Services in Yonkers
The highest masonry on a building takes the most weather and is the hardest to see. These three services keep it watertight and standing.
Fixes: Cracked crowns, worn joints, loose bricks and chimney leaks.
Best when: The chimney still stands straight and sound.
Fixes: Leaning, crumbling or badly cracked chimney stacks.
Best when: Repairs alone would not make the chimney safe.
Fixes: Leaning parapets, loose copings and leaks at the roof edge.
Best when: Water or debris is coming from the roofline.
Steps, Retaining Wall and Foundation Masonry in Yonkers
The masonry that meets the ground carries weight, holds back soil and sits in the wettest spot on the property.
Fixes: Loose treads, uneven risers and settled stoops. Best when: Your front steps rock, tilt or pull away from the house.
Fixes: Leaning, bulging or wet retaining walls. Best when: A wall holding back soil has started to move.
Fixes: Cracked, hollow or peeling coats on foundation walls. Best when: The foundation coating is cracking or falling off.
Masonry Waterproofing, Cleaning and Stucco Services in Yonkers
Three services for the surface of the building: keeping water out of it, cleaning it safely and repairing the plaster skin on stucco walls.
Fixes: Leaks through brick and stone walls and damp basements.
Best when: Water shows up inside after storms.
Fixes: Soot, efflorescence, algae, paint and graffiti.
Best when: Stains need to come off without harming the brick.
Fixes: Cracked, bulging or patchy traditional stucco.
Best when: You need a repair that matches the texture and color.
Masonry Repairs That Often Go Together on Yonkers Buildings
Masonry problems rarely come alone. One inspection lets us see how they connect and handle them in a single, properly ordered project, which usually costs less than tackling them one visit at a time.
When we put a combined scope in writing, we list each repair separately with its own price, so you can see what each part costs and decide what to do now and what can wait.
| What you notice | What the job usually includes |
|---|---|
| A leaking chimney | chimney repair, new crown and flashing, then masonry waterproofing if the brick still absorbs too much |
| A bulging wall around a window | lintel replacement plus brick wall rebuilding for the section that moved |
| A stained, leaking facade | brick cleaning first, then brick pointing and a breathable repellent only if tests call for one |
| Peeling foundation coat and a damp basement | foundation parging plus masonry waterproofing where water is pushing in |
| Old brick with hard cement patches | lime mortar repointing and brick replacement for bricks the cement already damaged |
Most Requested Masonry Services for Yonkers Homes, Apartments and Storefronts
What owners call us for most often, by the kind of building they own.
Homes
Single and two-family houses, attached homes and garages.
Multifamily buildings
Apartment buildings, co-ops and condos with tall brick facades.
Storefronts
Shops, mixed-use buildings and commercial facades at street level.
Masonry services across Southern Westchester
Every service on this page is available throughout our service area.
Masonry Services FAQs for Yonkers Property Owners
Which masonry service do I need for my building?
Start with what you see: crumbling mortar points to repointing, cracked or flaking brick to brick repair or replacement, a leaning wall or chimney to rebuilding, and damp walls to waterproofing. We confirm the right service at a free on-site inspection.
What is the difference between masonry repair and masonry restoration?
Repair fixes damage such as cracks, loose bricks or failed joints. Restoration also brings back the original look and materials, such as matching historic mortar, tuckpointing ribbon joints or cleaning a facade gently. Many projects include both.
Can several masonry repairs be done in one project?
Yes, and it is often better that way. We order the work so each step protects the next, for example rebuilding a chimney crown before applying any repellent, and one scaffold or setup serves several repairs.
What masonry materials do you work with?
Brick, natural stone such as fieldstone and bluestone, concrete block, traditional stucco, and both lime-based and cement-based mortars matched to the wall.
Do you build new masonry?
Our work centers on repairing, restoring and rebuilding existing masonry, including walls, chimneys, steps and retaining walls. If you are planning something else, call and ask.
How should I prepare my property for masonry work?
Clear patio furniture, planters and cars from the work area and tell us about pets, alarms or tenants. We cover windows, plantings and walkways ourselves before we start.
Get a Free Masonry Estimate in Yonkers
Not sure which service you need? Describe what you are seeing or send a photo, and we will come out, find the cause and put the right repair in writing.