Brick repair in South Whittier CA - mortar joints that blend in and keep water out
Cracked or crumbling mortar, or a few broken bricks? We fix the joints and bricks that need it so your wall stays solid.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Replies within 1 business day.
When brick repair is worth doing
At K&L South Whittier Concrete & Masonry, brick repair in South Whittier usually starts with the mortar. We clear out crumbling joints, refill them with fresh mortar and replace cracked bricks, because open joints of any size give water a way into the wall. If you want sharper joint lines, ask about tuckpointing.
Price comes down to the wall's size and height, how many joints have failed and how close the mortar match has to be. Timing turns on how much of the wall needs work and whether the job needs a permit. The estimate gives you the number for your own wall.
Worn mortar cleared out
Crumbling or cracked mortar comes out of the joints before any fresh mortar goes in.
Mortar matched to the old
We match the old mortar's color and strength so the patch blends in.
Damaged bricks replaced
Cracked or broken bricks come out, and a close match goes in their place.
Joints that shed water
Full, sound joints close the gaps that let rain work its way into the wall.
Repair, pointing or something new?
Repair and pointing fix brick you already have, while our other work builds something new, so start with what's there now.
- Foundation repairThis pageChoose this when cracks or settling show up in the foundation under your house.
- Chimney repairThis pageA good fit when your brick chimney leaks, leans or is shedding mortar.
- TuckpointingThis pageFor crisp joint lines, with a thin contrasting line set over color-matched mortar.
- Brick repairThis pageRight for cracked joints, crumbling mortar or a few damaged bricks in an existing wall.
- Driveway paversThis pagePick this if you want a paver driveway in place of plain concrete.
- Retaining wall constructionThis pageWhen a slope in your yard needs holding back with a built wall.
- Masonry restorationThis pageSuits older brick or stone that needs more than a patch to come back.
- Fireplace installationThis pageA fit when you're adding a new masonry fireplace to your home.
- Stone veneer installationThis pageWhen you want the look of stone on a wall without solid stone.
- Concrete block wallsThis pageChoose this for a sturdy block wall along a property line or yard.
- Foundation block wall installationThis pageFor new block foundation walls under an addition or new structure.
- Outdoor kitchen masonryThis pageA good pick when you want a built-in grill and counter outside.
- Walkway constructionThis pageWhen you need a solid path from the driveway or street to your door.
- Brick wall installationThis pageRight when you want a new brick wall built from the ground up.
- Stone masonryThis pageFor walls, steps or other features built in natural stone.
- Brick pointingThis pageA fit when the joints are worn across a wall but the bricks are sound.
Brick repair examples
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Why homeowners call K&L for brick
I see every job myself
I come out to look at every job in person and work alongside my crew, so you know who's on your property and what they're doing.
Raised on masonry crews
I spent school summers mixing mortar and hauling block before I laid my first course, then started this business here in South Whittier.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured for the brick, block and stone work we do, from one cracked joint to a whole wall.
From your call to a finished wall
You'll know who's on your property, what we found and what we're doing at each stage.
Call or send the form
Tell us what you're seeing on the wall, and we get back to you.
I come out and look
I check the joints and bricks and ask your address so we know which permit office covers it.
You get an estimate
I go over what needs fixing and what the work will cost, then you decide.
We do the repair
My crew and I take out the bad mortar, refill the joints and set any new bricks.
We walk it together
I walk the finished wall with you, and we clean up before we leave.
Your brick repair questions answered
Read through the answers on cost, permits and mortar, and ask us about anything they don't cover.
Ask us directly
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form with any other question, and we'll get back to you.
How much does brick repointing cost in South Whittier?
Repointing brick across the US usually costs about $3 to $25 per square foot, and that's the national range, not our price. Taller walls that need scaffolding cost more per square foot than low ones. Our on-site estimate gives you the figure for your wall.
Who issues permits for brick work in South Whittier?
LA County Public Works issues permits for unincorporated county land, and its South Whittier District Office in Norwalk handles this area at (562) 946-1390. The county's list names work like retaining walls and demolition, not brick repair. We're based in South Whittier and work in the cities around it, so we check which office covers your address before we start, and if a permit is needed we take care of it as the licensed contractor.
Do small cracks in brick mortar need to be fixed right away?
Usually not. Many walls, like cavity and veneer walls, can handle the bit of extra moisture a minor crack lets in, so you can often plan the repair on your own schedule. I'll look at yours and tell you if it can wait.
Can new mortar damage the old brick on my house?
It can, if the new mortar is stronger than the old. Trade guidance says new mortar must be no stronger than the original, because harder mortar can make the face of the brick spall and break away. Power saws on thin brick joints almost always chip edges too, so ask any crew how they'll match the mortar and take out the old.
How often does brick mortar need to be repointed?
One cost guide puts it at about every 25 to 30 years. Treat that as a rough guide for budgeting, since joints on a wall that takes more weather can wear sooner. When I look at your wall, I'll tell you where your joints stand.
Do I need a licensed contractor for brick repair in California?
Yes, unless the job is small. California lets an unlicensed person take on work under $1,000 only when it needs no permit and they have no employees. Past that, masonry work falls under the state's masonry contractor license, which covers brick and other masonry, walls built with or without mortar, and the cleaning, clear waterproofing and caulking that go with it.
Tell us about your brick and mortar
Send photos of the cracked joints and a rough wall size. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free estimate on site with no obligation.
Whittier, CA 90604