Tuckpointing for chimneys in Shady Banks
We match color, texture and profile, and explain how new mortar weathers in.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney mortar damage worth a closer look
- Joints that crumble when scraped
- Mortar pieces on the roof around the stack
- Thin mortar smeared over old joints
- Water inside after rain on one side
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Chimney mortar repair, explained plainly
Raking chimney joints to an even, sound depth
Old mortar is removed to an even depth before any new mortar goes in. Brick industry guidance ties that depth to the width of the joint, or deeper where the mortar is still unsound. An even depth lets the new mortar bond and cure consistently.
Uneven raking leaves thick new mortar in some spots and a thin skin in others. The thin areas are the ones most likely to crack and pop out later. We rake each joint to sound material and check depth as we go, so the repair has a proper base throughout.
What a tuckpointing estimate should show
A useful repointing estimate says where, how deep and with what. It should name the faces or areas included, the raking method, the mortar and how it will be matched. Protection, curing care and cleanup belong on it too.
Our written estimate follows that pattern, with upfront pricing and no hidden fees. Brick replacement, crown or flashing work appear as separate items with reasons. You approve the lines you want. If something changes once raking starts, we stop and explain before adding anything.
Our warranty on the joints we repoint
Our workmanship warranty applies to the joints repointed under the scope you approved. It covers the raking, filling, tooling and curing care we carried out on those areas.
Should a joint crack or loosen afterwards, phone us with its location and when you noticed it. We check it against the areas listed in your written record. The trouble may trace back to a part outside the joint work, such as the crown or the flashing. In that case we name the part and treat it as its own item, with its own explanation and price.
Matching color on a partly repointed face
When only part of a chimney face is repointed, the new joints sit right beside old ones. Brick industry guidance says partial repointing should match the existing mortar color, using pigment where needed.
We compare samples against the existing joints wet and dry, and we match to the less weathered mortar in sheltered spots. Where the boundary between new and old would be obvious, we may suggest ending it at a natural break, such as a corner or the roofline.
Separate lines for joints and bricks
- Joint dampening before new mortar
- Sample area where the finish matters
- Separate line for damaged brick units
- Written record of faces and joints renewed
Questions to ask before repointing
Can you repoint a chimney that has stucco over the brick?
Stucco hides the joints, so there is nothing to repoint from outside. Cracked or loose stucco belongs to stucco repair. If bare brick shows above the roofline, we can assess those joints as a separate area.
Do you match the new mortar to the brick or the old mortar?
Both matter. The mortar should suit the brick, which means softer and more permeable than the units and no harder than the original mix. Its color and texture are matched to the existing joints so the repair blends in.
What details help when I call about chimney mortar?
Tell us which side of the chimney looks worst, whether grit or mortar pieces have fallen and whether water shows inside. Mention earlier repointing or coatings. These details help us plan where to look first.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo