Brick repair in Compton CA - new mortar that matches and protects your brick
Crumbling joints or a cracked brick on your wall? We fix the joints that failed with mortar that suits your brick, so the wall stays sound.
What does brick repair involve in Compton?
Brick repair in Compton usually means repointing, also called tuckpointing. We clear the worn mortar out of the failing joints and pack in new mortar so your wall holds together and sheds water.
You've probably noticed sand on the ground under the wall, joints you can scrape out with a key, or a brick that has cracked or come loose. The price turns on how many joints and bricks have failed, how high we have to work and how closely the mortar has to match. The schedule turns mostly on the weather and on whether your job needs a permit. A wall that leans while it holds back soil is usually a retaining wall construction job, not a patch, and either way the written estimate gives you your own figure.
Why homeowners pick us for brick repair
When you call about brick repair, you deal with the person who answers for the work, you get a fix sized to your building, and you get a straight answer.
I write every estimate
I come out to look at every wall myself and write the estimate, so you deal with the person responsible for it.
Our own masons, checked
Our own crew of masons does the work, and I'm on site checking the joints as it goes.
In business since 2017
We've been doing brick, block and stone work since 2017, from pointing and chimneys to new walls.
Licensed and fully insured
Ask to see both when I come out, because you should know who's working on your house before they start.
Satisfaction guaranteed
That's our word on every brick repair, and the first step is a call to (562) 232-8311.
The brick repairs we do most
What your wall needs depends on whether the mortar, the bricks or both have failed. We check joints and bricks one by one before we price anything.
Ask about your brick repair
Call (562) 232-8311 or use the form to ask for an estimate, and have photos of the joints and your house's age handy.
How R&S Compton Concrete and Masonry handles brick repair
Before anything gets raked out, I walk the wall and mark the joints that are actually failing. Those are the ones that crumble, sound hollow or have cracked away from the brick. The sound joints stay, because original mortar in good shape does better than any repointing. Ask any mason which joints they plan to redo.
Before we start, I go over how we'll match your mortar. The new mix has to be no stronger than the old, because harder mortar can make the face of the brick break away, which masons call spalling. That damage can't be undone. On most houses, the building's age tells us what the old mortar is made of.
Brick repair questions from Compton homeowners
How much does brick repair cost in Compton?
Across the US, repairing brick usually runs about $210 to $260 per brick. That's the typical national price, not our quote. Your own figure depends on how much of your wall has failed, and it comes in the written estimate after I've looked.
How do I know if cracked mortar joints need fixing right away?
Often they don't. Brick industry guidance from 2017 says mortar cracks can let in more water but aren't always a reason to repair right away, and many walls built with brick facing over a gap handle the moisture from minor cracks. Solid brick walls have more trouble with it, and an older 2005 guide says only defective joints need repair. I'll tell you which cracks can wait.
How long does mortar last on a brick house?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the bricks themselves may well last more than 100. How long your joints hold depends on the weather they face and the mortar used, so they usually give out long before the brick does.
Who issues permits for brick repair in Compton?
The City of Compton's Building Department issues permits for repairs and alterations to existing buildings as well as new construction. Check with the city's Building Department on whether your wall needs one. If it does, we pull it and handle the paperwork and inspections.
Can a handyman do brick repair in California without a license?
Only on small jobs. California counts repairing a home as home improvement work, licensed by the state licensing board. Its minor work exemption covers jobs up to $1,000, and only when no permit is needed and the person works alone with no one employed on the job.
What causes brick and mortar damage on houses around Compton?
Mostly it's worn joints letting water in, along with older repairs made with mortar too hard for the brick. Shaking adds to it here. A state earthquake guide says ground shaking causes most earthquake damage to California homes, and homes near large active faults are more likely to feel severe shaking.
What happens when you call us for brick repair in Compton?
We plan the job around your wall and your schedule, starting with what's actually failing, so the estimate covers that and nothing more.
You call or write
Call (562) 232-8311 or send the form, and we set a time for me to come out and look at your wall.
I look at the wall
I check the joints and bricks myself, find what's causing the damage and mark the joints that have actually failed.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate for the work I found. Take your time with it, because nothing starts until you say go.
The work and walkthrough
We handle any permit the job needs. Then our crew does the work with me checking it, and we walk the finished wall together.
Get a brick repair estimate in Compton
Call (562) 232-8311 or use the form for a free estimate at your property. If your joints are fine, I'll tell you that too.