Chimney mortar joint repair done carefully in Dover
Chimney repointing planned around the weather and your home, with a free inspection and upfront pricing in Dover.
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What Goes Into Tuckpointing That Lasts
Our local experts explain the mortar, the color and each step before any joint is raked in Dover.
Hand chisels, grinders and the edges of each brick
The tool that removes mortar can also chip the brick beside it. Masonry guidance notes that a grinder cannot clear the full depth of the short vertical joints without damaging adjacent brick, so those are finished with a chisel, and power saws on narrow joints can break brick edges and overcut the ends.
Our masons use grinders only where they are safe on the long horizontal joints and switch to hand tools for the rest. It takes longer, and it keeps the brick on your Dover chimney square-edged and sound.
Cleaning raked joints before new mortar goes in
Dust and slivers left in a raked joint stop new mortar from gripping. Brick industry guidance calls for removing loose pieces and cleaning joints by brushing, oil-free compressed air or rinsing with water, so the fresh mortar holds to the sound mortar and brick behind it.
On your Dover chimney, each joint is cleaned out after raking and checked before we start filling. It is the unseen step that does the most to decide how long the repair lasts.
Cleaning mortar smears after repointing
Mortar smears on the brick face are brushed off as the work goes, with natural or nylon bristles rather than metal. National Park Service guidance adds that chemical cleaning should wait until the mortar has fully hardened, usually about thirty days, and acids should never go on dry masonry.
We leave your Dover chimney clear of fresh smears and tell you if any further cleaning should wait. Harsh cleaning in the first weeks can damage joints that look finished but are still curing.
What your tuckpointing estimate spells out
A clear estimate lists the faces and courses to be repointed, the raking depth, the mortar type and color, how the joints will be finished and how the new work will be cured and protected. It also lists anything outside the job, such as crown or brick work.
Our estimates in Dover are written that way, with upfront pricing and no hidden fees. The inspection before it is free, and joint work booked within 72 hours of it is 10% off.
On any service we offer
You have 72 hours after the free inspection to book joint work at 10% off.
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What Your Tuckpointing Estimate Covers
- Hand tools on vertical joints to protect the brick
- Color sample mixed and dried before the full batch
- Damaged bricks listed for replacement
- Vines or plants removed from the joints
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Joints repointed in Dover with mortar that protects your brick.
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