Tuckpointing in Compton CA - mortar joints that match your brick and hold up
Mortar crumbling, sandy or sunk back from the brick? We clear out the bad joints and refill them with mortar that suits your wall.
Does my brick wall need tuckpointing?
Tuckpointing, also called repointing, means we cut the worn mortar out of the joints in your brick and pack in new mortar, so the wall sheds water again and keeps its sound brick. In Compton we do it on houses, garden walls and chimneys, usually only where the joints have failed.
You've probably noticed mortar that crumbles when you rub it or sits back from the brick face. The price depends on how many joints have failed, how tall the wall is, how easy it is to reach and what shape the brick and foundation are in. The schedule mostly depends on the size of the area and whether a permit is needed, and we pull it if one is. If the bricks themselves are cracked or loose, that's brick repair. I'll tell you which one your wall needs when I come out and write your estimate.
Why Compton homeowners call us for tuckpointing
The person who quotes your job is on site while it's done. The repair suits your house, and it's no harder or bigger than the wall needs.
I quote every job myself
I come out, look at your wall and write the estimate, so the person pricing it is the one who saw it.
Our own masons, checked as we go
Our own crew does the pointing, and I'm on site checking the joints while the work goes on.
Licensed and fully insured
California allows unlicensed work only on minor jobs up to $1,000 with no permit and no employees, so it's worth asking.
Brick work since 2017
We've done brick, block and stone work in Compton since 2017, from pointing and chimneys to new walls.
An honest no
If your joints are sound, I'll say so. Call (562) 232-8311 and I'll come out to look.
Tuckpointing options for your wall
Before I quote, I ask whether you want the joints renewed to match or the older thin-line finish, and I check how many joints have actually failed.
Ask us about your tuckpointing
Call (562) 232-8311 or ask for an estimate, and have photos of the worn joints and the rough size of the wall ready.
Why homeowners trust R&S Compton Concrete and Masonry with tuckpointing
I start by looking for the water. A leaking downspout can wash mortar right out of the joints. Repointing guidance says the downspout has to be replaced and other drainage problems fixed, so I'll show you where the water is coming from before we touch the wall. Otherwise the new joints wash out the same way.
Then we cut out the bad mortar, pack the joints full and tool them to the finish you picked, leaving the sound brick and joints alone. Satisfaction guaranteed. If the drive out front needs work too, we also lay driveway pavers while we're working on your property.
Tuckpointing questions we hear
What is tuckpointing and is it the same as repointing?
Yes, tuckpointing and repointing are the same work. Both mean removing worn mortar from the joints of a brick wall and replacing it with new mortar. It closes up the joints so the wall holds together and keeps water out.
How do I know if my brick wall needs tuckpointing?
Your wall needs it when the mortar has worn back more than 1/4 in. from the brick face. It also needs it if the mortar crumbles, has holes in it, or shows hairline cracks in the joint or between brick and mortar. Take photos of those spots, since they're what I'll look at first.
How much does tuckpointing cost in Compton?
Tuckpointing across the US usually costs about $5 to $25 per square foot of wall. That's a national figure, not a Compton price or ours. Where your wall lands depends on the damage, height and reach covered above, and your written estimate gives you the figure for your own wall.
How long does tuckpointing last?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the brick itself may well go past 100. That makes repointing upkeep that comes due long before the brick wears out. How soon it's due depends on how exposed the wall is and what the mortar was made of.
What is the best way to choose mortar for tuckpointing?
Repointing mortar should be about as strong as the original or weaker, because harder mortar can chip the face off the brick, and that damage can't be fixed. Ask any mason how their mix compares with your old mortar. We go no harder than your wall needs.
Do I need a permit for tuckpointing in Compton?
Ask the city's Building and Safety office, because the city issues permits for repairs and improvements to existing buildings and decides whether your job needs one. Compton takes permit applications in person only, and whoever files needs a current City of Compton business license. If your job needs a permit, we pull it and handle the paperwork and inspections.
What happens when you call us for tuckpointing in Compton?
We plan the job around your wall and your schedule. It starts with a look at what's wearing the mortar out and ends with a walk-through together.
You get in touch
Call (562) 232-8311 or send the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out and see the wall.
I look at the wall
I check the joints myself, find what's causing the damage, and look for leaks that would wash new mortar out too.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate from me covering which joints we'll repoint, the finish you chose and the mortar we'll use.
The work and walk-through
Once you say go, we handle any permit, and our crew does the work with me checking it. Then we walk the finished job together.
Tuckpointing in Compton and nearby cities
We're based in Compton and repoint brick across the cities around it, from older houses to garden walls. Pick Lynwood, Long Beach or another area below, or call (562) 232-8311.
Get your Compton tuckpointing estimate
Worn joints caught early mean fewer joints to repoint, so call (562) 232-8311 or send the form while the damage is small.