Brick pointing in South Whittier CA - fresh joints that protect your brick
Crumbling or gapped mortar between your bricks? We cut out the worn joints and refill them with mortar that suits your brick.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Replies within 1 business day.
What brick pointing fixes
Brick pointing in South Whittier, CA means cutting the worn mortar out of your brick joints and packing fresh mortar back in. Plenty of people call it tuckpointing, and the two start the same way. It gives you joints that hold together again without tearing down a wall that's still sound.
Price mostly moves with how much wall needs new joints, how deep the old mortar has worn, how high we have to reach and whether some bricks need brick repair too. The schedule turns on the size of the job and whether your address needs a permit first. I'll give you the figure for your walls at the estimate.
Worn mortar cut out
We remove the old mortar to a sound depth instead of smearing new mortar over it.
Brick edges protected
We watch the brick edges while cutting, because a chipped brick is harder to fix.
Mortar suited to brick
We pick a mortar that suits your brick, not the hardest mix we can find.
Bricks stay in place
Only the joints get replaced, so the wall keeps its original brick and look.
Is brick pointing the right fix?
Some jobs only need new mortar, some need new brick, block or stone, and some start from scratch, so start with what you're seeing.
- Foundation repairThis pageWorth a look when you see cracks or settling along your house's foundation.
- Chimney repairThis pageThe one to call when your chimney leaks, leans or is losing mortar up top.
- TuckpointingThis pageChoose it when you want worn joints refilled and finished with a fine contrasting line.
- Brick repairThis pageRight for you when single bricks are cracked, chipped or loose and need replacing.
- Driveway paversThis pageA good choice when you want a driveway laid in pavers instead of a poured slab.
- Retaining wall constructionThis pagePick this when a slope in your yard needs holding back with a built wall.
- Masonry restorationThis pageFits older brick or stone that needs several repairs done together to bring it back.
- Fireplace installationThis pageFor adding a new masonry fireplace to your house or your backyard.
- Stone veneer installationThis pageWhen you want the look of stone on a wall without building it from solid stone.
- Concrete block wallsThis pageA solid pick for a new block fence or a wall along your property line.
- Foundation block wall installationThis pageNeeded when an addition or new structure calls for block foundation walls on its footing.
- Outdoor kitchen masonryThis pageFor a built-in grill counter or full outdoor kitchen in brick, block or stone.
- Walkway constructionThis pageWhen you want a new path from the driveway, the street or the backyard gate.
- Brick wall installationThis pageA good fit when you want a new brick wall built rather than an old one fixed.
- Stone masonryThis pageFor walls, steps or yard features built from natural stone.
- Brick pointingThis pageRight when the bricks themselves are sound but the mortar between them is worn.
Brick pointing examples
Press any photo to see it larger and ask us about a joint style you like.
Why South Whittier homeowners call K&L
I look at every job
I come out to see your wall myself, and I work alongside my crew on the job, so you know who's on your property.
Based in South Whittier
I spent school summers mixing mortar and hauling block on masonry crews, then started this business here, and we work in the cities around it too.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, and in California masonry is its own licensed trade that covers brick, block and stone work.
From your call to the walk-through
You'll hear from me at the estimate, before work starts and again at the final walk-through.
Call or send a request
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form and tell us which walls are giving you trouble.
I come out and look
I look over the joints and brick, measure the walls and check which permit office covers your address.
Your estimate
You get your price, which walls we'll repoint and the mortar we plan to use.
My crew and I do the work
We cut out the worn joints, pack in fresh mortar and tool each joint to match the rest.
Clean-up and walk-through
We clean up the dust and debris, then I walk the finished wall with you before we leave.
Brick pointing questions, answered
Here are straight answers on brick pointing, and if your question isn't here, just ask us.
Got another question?
Call (562) 358-3030 or send us the form with anything these answers don't cover.
How do I know if my brick mortar needs repointing?
Your joints probably need repointing if the mortar crumbles, has small holes or gaps, or has worn back more than about 1/4 inch from the brick face. Hairline cracks, or cracks where the mortar meets the brick, are another sign. Look your walls over for those, then call us for a closer look.
How long does repointed mortar last on a brick house?
Mortar joints usually last more than 25 years, while the bricks themselves can last well over 100. So a brick house may need its joints redone now and then over its life, and it's worth planning for repointing as upkeep that comes around again.
Why does the type of mortar matter for brick pointing?
It matters because mortar harder than your brick or the old mortar can stress the wall as it heats and cools, and the bricks take the damage. Softer mortar keeps the wear in the joints, which are easier to redo. Brick industry guidance says Type O is often used on older brickwork and Type N may suit newer brick.
Can grinding out old mortar damage my bricks?
Yes, it can. Power tools cut out mortar faster than hand tools, but they can nick the bricks around the joint. Ask any contractor which tools they'll use and how they protect the brick edges, and I'll tell you the same about your wall when I come out.
Who issues building permits for homes in South Whittier, CA?
LA County Public Works issues permits for properties in unincorporated LA County, and other addresses may go through a different office. The county asks owners to call or email the local office shown in its Service Locator about what a project needs. We check your address first, and when a permit is needed we handle it as the licensed contractor.
Tell us about your brick and mortar
Tell us which walls need work and send photos of worn joints if you can. We reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate on site.
Whittier, CA 90604