Brick pointing in Deerfield Beach FL - solid joints that keep water out
Mortar crumbling, cracked or sitting back from the brick? We cut out the worn joints and refill them so your wall stays sound.
Does my brick wall need pointing?
Brick pointing in Deerfield Beach means our crew cuts worn or damaged mortar out of your brick joints to an even depth and packs in fresh mortar, which is one of the best ways to keep water from getting into a brick wall.
Maybe a joint turned to sand when you brushed it, or you've noticed thin cracks running along the bricks. The price turns on how much wall needs new joints, how deep the damage goes and how hard the wall is to reach, and the schedule turns on the size of the job and whether a permit is involved. If some of the bricks themselves are cracked or loose, that's brick repair, and we often handle both together. I'll look at the wall first and give you a written estimate that explains what we'll do and why.
Why Deerfield Beach homeowners call us for pointing
You get a straight answer about what's wrong with your joints, an experienced mason leading our crew, and work that's satisfaction guaranteed.
I see every wall myself
I come out to every job and write the estimate myself, so the person pricing it is the one who read the wall.
The cause found first
Before we cut a joint, I work out why it failed and show you, so you can spot the next one yourself.
Here since 2021
I started this business in Deerfield Beach in 2021, after years laying brick, block and stone on big commercial jobs.
Licensed and fully insured
We carry both on every job, and I'm happy to show you the paperwork before any work starts.
Photos get it started
Send a few photos of the worn joints or call (754) 253-5630, and I'll take a closer look.
How we handle brick pointing
The right approach depends on how much of the wall has worn, how deep the damage goes and what mortar is already holding your brick together.
What happens when you call about brick pointing?
Every pointing job starts with me at your wall, because the estimate should be built on what's actually failing and not on a guess from the street.
Call or send photos
Call (754) 253-5630 or send photos of the worn joints through the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out.
I look at the wall
I come out myself, check the joints and work out what's behind the damage before anyone talks about a fix.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that explains what we'll do to your wall and why, so you know exactly what you're agreeing to.
The work and walk-through
Once you say go, we take care of any permit the job needs, our crew does the pointing, and I walk the finished wall with you.
Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.
(754) 253-5630Brick pointing questions we hear
How do I know if my brick needs repointing?
Your brick needs repointing when the mortar has worn back more than ¼ inch from the face, crumbles when you rub it, has empty pockets, or shows hairline cracks or cracks between the brick and the mortar. Those are the standard signs in the trade, and any one of them is a good reason to have the joints looked at. Send me a photo and I'll tell you what I see.
How long does new mortar last after brick pointing?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, depending on how exposed the wall is to weather and what mortar was used. Brick can last well over 100 years, so the joints are the part of a brick wall you should expect to renew.
Can any mason do brick pointing?
Not always, because trade guidance says repointing should go to workers qualified and experienced in it, and an excellent mason may not be. Its advice is to test and judge a contractor's repointing skill before you choose, so ask how they'd clear and fill your joints and expect a clear answer, from us included.
How much does brick pointing cost in Deerfield Beach?
There's no set price, because the cost comes down to how much wall needs new joints, how deep the damage runs and how hard the wall is to reach. Matching an older mortar and any permit the job needs can add to it. I give you a written estimate after I see the wall, and that's the number to go by.
What does a Deerfield Beach condo owner need before brick pointing starts?
For work on a condo unit, the city says you need a Florida licensed contractor and a permit before work starts, and it notes that failing to hire a licensed contractor is a felony in Florida. When you check a license, certified licenses in Florida are good statewide, while registered ones cover only the cities or counties where the contractor holds a certificate of competency. We cover the permit side further down this page.
What causes mortar joints to crack and crumble?
Mostly time and water, because mortar is the softer part of a wall and gives way before the brick does. Cracks that keep coming back in the same spot are different, since they usually mean something is moving, and that's why I look for the cause before we touch the joints.
Brick pointing permits and work in Deerfield Beach
The Deerfield Beach Building Department issues permits, and the city requires one for almost any work on a condo unit. Its list of exceptions names things like interior painting and new floor covering, not brick pointing, so that list doesn't settle whether your job needs a permit, and the department answers that question at 954-250-4060. When a permit is needed, we pull it, handle the paperwork and line up the inspections. The city wants the owner's signature on every permit application, so I'll tell you early when we need yours, along with any HOA forms.
Around here we point a lot of chimneys, garden walls, planters and brick trim on condo buildings. We're based in Deerfield Beach and do the same work in the cities around it, including Boca Raton and Pompano Beach, from Boynton Beach down to Fort Lauderdale and Tamarac. If your city isn't named here, just ask.
Get a brick pointing estimate in Deerfield Beach
Worn joints caught early usually mean less to cut out, so call (754) 253-5630 or send photos for an estimate at your property.