Brick Services
Brick Repair and Repointing in Riverton, UT
Cracked bricks, crumbling mortar and leaking joints let water into your walls, and the damage grows every winter. Grant North Masonry finds the source, repairs it with matching brick and mortar, and leaves a wall that looks original and stays dry.
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What's Included
Brick Repair Services We Offer
Every brick job starts by finding where the water gets in. Then we choose the right repair for the wall, from replacing a few units to repointing an entire elevation.
Brick Replacement
Cracked, chipped and spalling bricks are cut out and replaced with units that match size, color and texture.
Mortar Repointing
Failed mortar is ground out to the proper depth and replaced with new joints matched to the original.
Tuckpointing
Fine, two-tone joints are restored on decorative brick where the look of the wall matters most.
Efflorescence and Water Damage
White staining and damp walls are traced to their source and corrected, then the surface is cleaned.
Leaning and Bulging Walls
Bowed or shifting brick sections are rebuilt so the wall is straight and sound again.
Sealed Openings and Cracks
Gaps around windows, doors and penetrations are sealed so rain and snowmelt stay out.
Repointing
Brick Repointing That Matches Your Wall
Mortar is meant to wear out before the brick does. When joints turn powdery, recede or crack, water gets behind the face of the wall. We remove the failed mortar, clean the joints and replace them with new mortar matched to the strength, color and joint style of the original.
Mortar that is harder than your brick can crack the brick faces, which is why strength matters as much as color. Before work starts, we check the mortar against the age and type of your wall so the repair protects the brick instead of damaging it.
Know the Difference
Repointing or Tuckpointing: Which Does Your Wall Need?
Repointing means removing damaged mortar and filling the joints with new mortar that matches the original. It is the right repair for most structural brick walls and chimneys. Tuckpointing uses two shades of mortar to imitate fine joints and is mostly a cosmetic finish.
On a site visit we look at how deep the damage goes and what the wall is doing. Many homes need repointing first and, on a decorative wall, a tuckpointed finish after. We explain the options in plain English so you can choose with confidence.
Spalling Brick
Spalling and Cracked Brick Repair
Spalling happens when brick faces flake or pop off, usually because trapped moisture freezes and expands. Utah freeze-thaw cycles make this common on older walls, chimneys and garden walls. Replacing the damaged brick is only half the job, so we also look for the moisture path that caused it.
Replacement bricks are chosen for size, color and texture, then set in matched mortar. We sort and place units carefully so the repair does not stand out and the wall reads as one continuous surface.
Water Damage
Finding and Fixing Water Damage in Brick Walls
Most masonry failures begin with water, not bad brick. White staining called efflorescence, damp interior walls, eroded joints and a cracked chimney crown all point to a path that water is following. We trace that path before repairing anything so the same problem does not return.
Fixes can include repointing eroded joints, sealing gaps around windows and doors, repairing a chimney crown or correcting drainage near the foundation. Spot repairs come first where the wall is sound, and rebuilding is saved for sections that cannot be saved.
Older Homes
Repairing Older and Historic Brick
Older brick is softer than modern brick and needs softer mortar. Hard modern mortar can trap moisture and crack historic faces, so we match mortar strength and color to the age of your wall. This suits early twentieth century homes, including the aging brick found in Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City.
Careful repointing keeps the character of an older home while stopping leaks. We take the time to match joint profile, tooling and color so the finished wall reads as original instead of patched.
Service Area
Brick Repair Contractor Serving Riverton and Nearby Cities
Grant North Masonry works from Riverton, including Glen Aire and Monarch Meadows, and brings tools and materials to your property so you never have to supply anything.
Brick repair visits also cover Salt Lake City, Orem, Provo and Sandy, including Glendale, Suncrest, Rock Canyon and Pepperwood, within about 30 miles. Estimates are free, and you speak directly with the mason who does the work.
How It Works
A Simple, Honest Brick Repair Process
01
Find the source
We inspect joints, flashing, chimney crown and moisture paths, then explain what we find in plain terms.
02
Repair to match
Failed mortar and damaged brick come out, and new material goes in matched for strength, color and joint style.
03
Walk the finished job
We review the work together, clean up and give you simple tips for keeping the wall in good shape.
Questions
Brick Repair FAQs
Q1
How do I know if my brick needs repair or repointing?
Look for powdery mortar, hairline cracks, joints recessed more than 1/4 inch, loose bricks, flaking faces and water stains inside near exterior walls. Catching these early keeps repairs small and affordable.
Q2
Can you match old brick and mortar?
Yes. We match brick size, color and texture along with mortar color, strength and joint style, and we check the mortar against your wall before work begins.
Q3
How long does brick repair take?
Small jobs such as a few bricks can often be finished in a day or two. Larger repointing and chimney work takes longer, and your estimate includes a schedule.
Fix Brick Damage Before the Next Freeze
Describe what is cracking, crumbling or leaking and we will visit, find the cause and quote the repair at no charge.