Brick pointing in Compton CA - mortar joints that keep water out of the wall
Mortar crumbling or sunk back from the brick face? We cut out the worn joints and refill them with a mix that suits your brick.
Does my brick wall need repointing?
At R&S Compton Concrete and Masonry, brick pointing in Compton means we cut worn mortar out of the joints to an even depth and pack in fresh mortar, which is one of the best ways to keep water out of a brick wall.
Most calls start with sand coming off the wall when you brush it, or gaps where the mortar has sunk back from the brick, and you want to know if it's cosmetic or a real problem. Worn joints let water into the wall, so it pays to plan the work before it gets worse. The price moves with how much wall needs it and how high we have to work, and the schedule turns on that and on whether the city wants a permit. I give you your own figure in a written estimate after I've seen the wall. If the cracks step across the brick or the wall is leaning, that's a different job, and I'll tell you if it needs foundation repair first.
Why Compton homeowners pick us for brick pointing
You get the owner at your wall, a mortar mix chosen for your brick, and a straight answer about whether the job needs doing at all.
I look at every wall
I come out to every job myself and write the estimate, so the person pricing it has seen your joints.
Mortar no harder than yours
We match the new mix to what's in the wall, because mortar harder than the old can chew up the brick face.
Our own masons, checked by me
Our own crew of masons does the pointing, and I'm on site checking the joints as they go.
Licensed and fully insured
Ask at the estimate and I'll show you our license and insurance papers before any mortar comes out of your wall.
Nine years on brick and stone
We've been pointing, building and repairing brick, block and stone since 2017, so most walls we see are familiar ground.
Brick pointing jobs we take on
Which way we go depends on how much of the wall has worn, how old the brick is and what mortar is in it now, and I check all three first.
Get your brick pointing looked at
Call or ask for a free estimate at your property, and have photos of the worn joints and your building's age handy.
Why owners trust R&S Compton Concrete and Masonry for pointing
I start by finding out why the joints failed, because a leaking downspout or poor drainage can wash mortar out of a wall, and new mortar won't last until that's fixed. If your wall doesn't need repointing yet, I'll tell you so. I'd rather give you a quick, honest no than sell you work you don't need.
Trade guidance warns that an excellent mason isn't always a qualified repointer, and it suggests owners check a contractor's repointing skills before hiring. Ask any contractor, us included, for a test patch of the new mortar in an out-of-the-way spot, so you see the match before the whole wall gets done. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Brick pointing questions we hear
How do I know my brick needs repointing?
Your brick likely needs repointing if the mortar has worn back more than ¼ inch from the face, or if it's crumbling, has gaps, or shows hairline cracks or cracks between brick and mortar. Spotting those signs early lets you plan the work before more water gets into the wall. Send us a photo and I'll take a look.
How long do mortar joints last on a brick house?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the brick itself can last well beyond 100. That's why repointing makes sense, since it renews the part that wears out first and keeps good brick in use.
How much does brick pointing cost in Compton?
The cost of brick pointing comes down to how deep the old mortar has to come out, how hard your mortar is to match, and how much of the brick is still sound. Older, softer brick that needs hand removal takes more labor, and a drainage problem or spalled brick that has to be fixed first adds to the job. Your written estimate spells out which of those apply to your wall.
Who issues permits for brick repairs in Compton?
Compton's Building and Safety Department issues permits for repairs and improvements to existing buildings and inspects the work, so it's the office that decides whether your repointing job needs one. You can reach it at (310) 605-5509, Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. If your job needs a permit, we pull it and handle the inspections.
When does a repointing job need a licensed contractor in California?
In California, someone without a license can only take on work under $1,000 if the job needs no permit and they do it alone. Once they bring in a helper, a license is required whatever the price, so ask to see one before anyone starts on your wall.
What is the best way to fix crumbling mortar, repointing or surface grouting?
Repointing is the right fix, because smearing a thin coat of new mortar over the old joints, called surface grouting, can't stand in for cutting them out and refilling them. Preservation guidance doesn't recommend it on historic brick at all. We cut the worn mortar back to an even depth before any new mortar goes in.
What happens when you call us about brick pointing in Compton?
Each job is planned around your wall and your schedule, so you know who's coming, what we've found and what we'll do at every step.
You get in touch
Call (562) 232-8311 or send the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out.
I look at the wall
I come out myself, check the joints and the brick, and find what's causing the damage, whether it's age, water or something underneath.
Your written estimate
I give you a written estimate for the work I'd do on your wall, and nothing happens until you say go.
The work and walk-through
Once you say go, we handle any permit and city inspection, our crew repoints with me checking, and we walk the finished wall together.
Brick pointing in Compton and nearby cities
We're based in Compton and point brick across the cities around it, on older homes, garden walls, chimneys and small rental buildings. Pick your city below, or call if yours isn't listed.
Get a brick pointing estimate in Compton
Call (562) 232-8311 any day of the week, or email estimates@comptonconcreteandmasonry.com with a few photos of the joints.