Masonry work on chimneys across Newberry, FL

Brick, mortar or both? Our family-run masonry specialists sort it out in Newberry, free inspection first and a written price.

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Cracks that climb like stairs

Zigzag cracks climbing the chimney along the mortar joints, like a staircase, tell our pros the masonry has moved. It might be settling at the base, the chimney pulling from the house, or years of heating and cooling working on a weak section.

Checking the footing where it can be seen, the connection to the house and the top of the chimney tells our specialists if the crack is old and stable or still moving. Stable cracks get repointed; moving ones need the cause addressed first. You'll see the findings and prices up front. Talk to our masonry pros about the stepped crack in Newberry by dialing (352) 675-6366.

We cover Newberry along with the rest of our Alachua County area. In 2020, the Census Bureau counted 7,342 people living in Newberry.

What's Included

A few joints or whole sections

Worn joints raked out and repointed
New mortar suited to your brick's strength and shade
Old hard-mortar patches raked out and redone
Ties added where the chimney pulls from the house

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Local Conditions

Rain and sun wear masonry in Newberry

Away from the coast, chimney masonry in Newberry isn't dealing with salt. What wears it is rain soaking into the joints and brick, and the sun heating and drying the wall day after day.

Mortar recesses slowly, and brick faces start to break down where water gets in. Our pros catch that wear early, when repointing a few sections is enough.

Our Process

Mortar samples first, trowels later

Find which half failed

Every face is looked over for worn joints, damaged brick and cracks, and the cause is found.
Match mortar and brick

Samples are mixed and cured, and replacement brick is matched and shown to you.
Joints raked, then refilled

Joints are raked to sound depth, repointed in layers, and damaged brick is swapped out.
Cover, clean, cure

The work is covered against rain, the site cleaned, and you get curing time spelled out.

Why Choose Us

Brickwork repaired with matched materials in Newberry

Locally owned and run
A family-run company
100% satisfaction guarantee
Your inspection is free
Same-day visits available
Arrange a visit, take 10% off

Hard-mortar patches that are hurting the brick are raked out and redone.

100% satisfaction, guaranteedIf the repair doesn't blend in or hold, we make it right. That's our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Your price, upfrontMasonry work in Newberry is priced by section up front, so you can choose what gets done.
Locally owned and operatedA locally owned business, so the masons who repointed your chimney are easy to reach later.

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Pre-hydrating repointing mortar

Mortar for repointing gets a different mix routine from mortar for laying brick. The Brick Industry Association describes a pre-hydration step: the dry ingredients are mixed, dampened just enough to hold their shape in a ball, left to stand, and then brought to a working consistency that's still drier than mortar for laying brick.

The step reduces shrinkage as the mortar cures, so the new joint stays tight against the brick instead of pulling away. Our specialists pack the mortar into the joint in layers, letting each firm up before the next, and tool the final layer when it's thumbprint hard. Small batches keep every joint at the same working consistency.

Cleaning brick without damaging it

Mortar smears on the brick face after repointing need cleaning, and so do stains from water or rust. The Brick Industry Association warns against unbuffered hydrofluoric and hydrochloric acid cleaners, which can burn brick, leave white scum and cause green or brown stains on light-colored brick.

Our pros keep the face clean as they work, brush off mortar crumbs before they set, and use cleaners suited to your brick when a deeper clean is needed, testing a small area first. It takes longer than blasting the wall with acid, and the brick comes out undamaged. The cleaner used is named on the quote.

When repair becomes rebuilding

Masonry repair has a limit. When the mortar has failed through the full depth of the wall across several courses, when bricks are loose throughout the top section, or when the chimney has shifted, repointing and spot replacement only postpone a bigger job.

At that point, our specialists recommend taking the chimney down to sound masonry and relaying it, which tends to mean just above the roofline. They'll show you why, price the rebuild next to the best repair option, and let you compare. Sometimes the repair is still worth doing to buy time, and they'll say so. You make the call, with both prices in front of you.

Free Inspection

On your free masonry inspection

Brick faces that are flaking, cracked or crumbling
White and rust staining traced to its source
Any bulging sections, tapped by hand to find hollow spots behind the face
Prices section by section, with repair and rebuild compared where both fit

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FAQs

Short answers on chimney brickwork

Do I need to repoint the whole chimney?

Not in every case. Wear tends to concentrate on the weather side and the top courses. Our specialists price repointing by section, so sound joints are left alone.

Isn't harder mortar better?

Mortar stronger than the brick forces stress into the brick edges and faces, which cracks and flakes them. The Brick Industry Association recommends repointing mortar no stronger than the mortar already in the wall.

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