Brick repair in Deerfield Beach FL - mortar fixed at the cause, not just patched
Crumbling or cracked mortar between your bricks? We find out why it's wearing, then repoint the joints so the wall stays sound.
Do the cracked joints in my brick need fixing now?
Brick repair in Deerfield Beach is usually repointing, which means our crew clears the worn mortar out of the joints and packs fresh mortar in its place, because mortar wears out long before the brick does.
If you're seeing crumbling joints, sandy mortar at the foot of a wall or thin cracks running between bricks, the wall is telling you something, and my first job is working out what. The price turns on how much wall needs work, how deep the mortar has worn and whether something like a leaking downspout has to be fixed too, while the schedule turns mostly on the size of the job and whether it needs a permit. If the worn joints are up on a chimney, our chimney repair page covers that side of it. My written estimate spells out what we'll do on your wall and why.
Why Deerfield Beach owners pick us for brick repair
I'd rather spend extra time finding why your mortar is failing than patch the wrong thing, and I'll explain it so you can spot trouble yourself later.
I look at every job
I come out and write every estimate myself, so the person pricing your wall is the one who found the cause.
An experienced mason leads
Our crew works under an experienced mason, and I check in on your job while it's underway.
Licensed and fully insured
That covers every brick repair we take on, from a few cracked joints to a full wall.
In business since 2021
I started this business after years laying brick, block and stone on commercial jobs, learning why walls fail.
Satisfaction guaranteed
That's our promise on brick repair, and it's why we go after what's wearing the mortar, not just the joints you see.
The brick repair work we take on
Which fix your wall gets depends on how far the mortar has gone and what's wearing it out, so I find that first and match the repair to it.
What happens when you call about brick repair in Deerfield Beach?
Every brick repair starts with me looking at the wall in person, so the plan fits your house, your schedule and whatever is actually making the mortar fail.
Call or send photos
Call (754) 253-5630 or send photos of the worn joints through the form, and tell us if the property is a condo unit.
I look at the wall
I come out myself to look at the job and work out what's causing the trouble, whether that's age, water or movement.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that explains what we'll do and why, so you know what you're agreeing to before anything starts.
Repair and walk-through
Once you say go, we take care of any permit the job needs, our crew does the work, and I walk the finished wall with you.
Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.
(754) 253-5630Brick repair questions we hear
How do I know if my brick needs repointing?
Your brick needs repointing when the mortar has worn back more than 1/4 inch from the face, crumbles, has holes or gaps, or shows hairline cracks, and cracks between a brick and its mortar count too. Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years while the brick can go well past 100, so it's usually the joints that go first. Snap a few photos of what you find and send them with your estimate request.
Is a small crack in my brick mortar urgent?
A small crack in mortar usually isn't urgent, because cavity and veneer walls can handle the bit of extra moisture a minor crack lets in. That means you can plan the work ahead instead of treating it as an emergency. If the cracks look like they're spreading or mortar is falling out in pieces, let me take a closer look.
How much does brick repointing cost in Deerfield Beach?
Repointing brick across the US usually costs about $3 to $15 per square foot of wall, for clearing out the old joints and packing in new mortar. On chimneys, damaged bricks found during the work cost more per square foot to repair than repointing alone. Where your wall lands depends on how much needs doing, and your written estimate spells that out.
What is the best mortar for repointing old brick?
The best mortar for repointing is one equal to or lower in strength than the original, not the strongest you can buy. Mortar that's too strong can make the brick face break away, called spalling, and that damage to the brick can be past repair. It's a fair question to ask any mason you're thinking of hiring.
Should old mortar be removed by hand or with power tools?
For historic brick, the guidance written for older buildings favors hand chisels, which take more labor but in most cases pose the least risk to the brick. The same guidance warns that power tools in unskilled hands can be disastrous for historic masonry, especially soft brick. If your house has older or soft brick, ask any crew which method they use.
How do I match new mortar color to my old brick joints?
New mortar color comes mostly from the sand color and the type of cement, so both have to suit the old joints. The usual advice is to try a sample in a hidden spot on the wall and check it against the old mortar before the rest goes in.
Brick repair permits and hiring in Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach's Building Division issues permits for public and private construction, and the city says permits are required for almost any work in a condo unit. The city also says condo work has to go to a Florida licensed contractor, and failing to hire one is a felony in Florida, so ask which license a crew holds before you sign anything. A certified Florida license covers the whole state, while a registered one only covers the cities or counties where that contractor holds a certificate of competency. CAP Government handles applications, plan approvals, inspections and close-out for the city, and every permit application needs the owner's signature. When your job needs a permit, we pull it, handle the paperwork and line up the inspections, and we'll tell you early if the city needs your signature or HOA forms.
Most of our brick calls come from homeowners and condo owners with cracked joints or a tired chimney, and we see the same kinds of walls on jobs in Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point. We're based in Deerfield Beach and work in the cities around it, from Boca Raton and Boynton Beach down to Fort Lauderdale and Tamarac, so if yours isn't named, just ask.
Get your brick repair estimate in Deerfield Beach
Our phones are open until 11 PM on weekdays, so call (754) 253-5630 after work or send photos of your joints through the form.