Brick repair in Apopka FL - sound mortar joints and a wall that can dry out
Crumbling or cracked mortar between your bricks? We find what's letting water in, then repoint the joints so the wall holds together again.
Does my brick need repair or repointing?A straight answer for Apopka homes
Most brick repair in Apopka, FL is really mortar repair. Mortar joints usually last more than 25 years and the bricks can go well past 100, so the mortar wears out long before the brick does. We fix it by tuckpointing, cutting the old mortar out of each joint to an even depth and packing new mortar in.
Before we touch a brick, I find what's letting water into the wall, like a gutter spilling onto it or soil piled up against it, because new mortar won't hold up if the water keeps coming. We'll also talk you out of sealing or painting brick that needs to dry out.
The price moves with how much wall needs new joints, how many bricks need replacing, how hard the wall is to reach and how closely we have to match the old brick. The schedule turns on the size of the job, whether a permit is needed and how long matching brick takes to find. My written estimate gives you your figure.
You can count on a straight answer about what your wall needs and what can wait, so call (407) 358-0149 and I'll come take a look.
Brick repair wherever brick wears out
Brick shows up in a lot of places around a house and each spot wears a little differently, so we match the repair to the wall, the brick and the mortar already there.
Brick walls on the house
We repoint worn joints and swap out cracked or flaking bricks, matching the color and size as closely as we can so the repair blends into the wall.
Brick steps and porches
Steps and porch edges take foot traffic and standing water, so we reset loose bricks on fresh mortar and fill the joints tight to keep water out.
Garden walls and planters
Freestanding walls and planters take water from every side, so we repair them the same way. If one is past saving, we also do retaining wall construction and driveway pavers.
Why Apopka calls Custom Apopka Concrete and Masonryfor brick, block and stone
Working with us means talking to the person who stands behind the work. I'd rather lose a job than sell you something you don't need.
I look at your wall myself
I come out, look at the brick and write the estimate myself, so the person pricing your job is the one who knows the work.
Masonry work since 2013
We've been in business since 2013, and before that I spent years running the jobs and the crew for another masonry contractor around Apopka.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured for the work we do on your house. Ask to see the paperwork before we start and you'll get it.
Straight answers for sellers
People getting a house ready to sell call us for a straight answer about a wall or a chimney, and that includes telling you when a repair can wait.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
That's how we run every wall we work on. To get started, call (407) 358-0149 or fill out our estimate form.
Your brick and mortar estimatewritten on site in Apopka
Send your address and what you're seeing on the brick, with photos of the worn joints if you can. We'll reply within 1 business day to set up a free on-site quote, no pressure and no obligation.
From call to finished wallhow your brick repair runs
You talk to me before anything is priced, and you see the work spelled out in writing before we start, so there's nothing to guess at along the way.
You call or send the form
Call (407) 358-0149 or send the form and tell us what you're seeing on the brick. We'll set up a time for me to come out.
I look at the wall
I check the joints and the bricks and look for what's letting water in. Then you get a written estimate that spells out the work and the price.
Permit and prep
If you go ahead, we take care of any permit the job needs and set up the inspections. Then we protect the ground and plantings along the wall.
We repair the brick
My crew cuts out the worn mortar, replaces broken bricks and repoints the joints, and I'm on site the whole time they're working on your house.
We walk it with you
We clean up and walk the finished wall with you, so you can see every joint and brick we touched before we call the job done.
Brick repair questions
How do I know if the mortar in my brick wall needs repointing?
Your wall likely needs repointing if the mortar has worn back more than 1/4 in. from the face of the brick, crumbles when you rub it or has gaps in it. Hairline cracks in the mortar and cracks between the brick and the mortar are signs too. If you see any of them, it's worth having me look.
How much does brick repair cost in Apopka, FL?
Across the US, brick repair usually costs about $210 to $260 per brick. That's a national figure, not our price, and what your wall costs turns on the things above, like how much needs work and how easy it is to reach. My written estimate gives you the number for your house.
Do I need a permit for brick repair in Apopka?
Apopka requires a permit before the construction, alteration or repair of any building structure or part of one, so ask about your brick repair before work starts. A licensed contractor registered with the city files it with the Building-Safety Department, unless you own a single-family home and do the work yourself as an owner/builder with proof you own it, like a deed or tax bill. Skipping a required permit can bring fines or a work stoppage, and it can complicate a later sale or refinance, since many lenders want the city's final inspection and approval first.
How do I pick a mason for repointing brick?
Ask to see repointing jobs they've done, because a good bricklayer isn't always skilled at repointing. You can also have each mason repoint a small hidden section of your wall first so you can judge the work before you hire.
What is the best way to repoint old brick without damaging it?
Use new mortar that's no harder to crush than the old mortar, because a mix stronger than the wall can damage the bricks for good. Settle before work starts how the old mortar gets cut out, since power tools can chip the bricks next to the joint. Ask any mason, us included, how their mix compares with what's in your wall.
Should I seal or paint my brick to keep water out?
Usually not, because sealers, paint and coatings that block moisture trap water behind them and speed up the decay of the brick. That's why we fix where the water's getting in and let the wall dry out instead.
Brick repair in Apopka and nearby cities
We're based in Apopka and work in Apopka and the cities around it, including the ones below. Pick yours to see what we do there, or call (407) 358-0149 if you don't see it listed.
Book your brick repair estimate in Apopkabefore the joints let more in
Worn joints keep letting water into the wall, so catching them early usually keeps the repair smaller. Call (407) 358-0149, email quotes@apopkaconcreteandmasonry.com or send the form, and I'll come out for a free written estimate.