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Brick pointing in Reno NV - sound joints that keep more water out of your wall

Crumbling or worn-back mortar between your bricks? We clear out the tired joints and pack in fresh mortar that suits your brick.

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What does brick pointing do for a Reno house?

Brick pointing in Reno, also called repointing or tuckpointing, means clearing worn mortar out of the joints between your bricks and packing fresh mortar in its place. It's one of the best ways to cut down the moisture getting into a brick wall.

Most calls start with mortar that's sandy to the touch, set back from the brick face or cracked along a few joints, often on an older house where the brick itself still looks fine. The price depends on how much wall needs work, how tall it is, how deep the wear goes and how much we have to protect around it, and the schedule depends on weather the mortar can cure in and on any historic review your house needs first. If some bricks are cracked or flaking too, we can do the brick repair alongside the repointing, and the estimate lays out what we'd do on your wall and why.

Why Reno homeowners call us for brick pointing

I started this business in 2023 to work on homes people already live in, and I'd rather you understand your own walls than just admire new joints.

  • The owner writes your estimate

    I come out, look at the wall and write the estimate myself, then stay on site with our crew while we work.

  • A repair that suits old brick

    Old masonry deserves a repair that works with it, so we plan the job around your brick and its mortar.

  • Straight talk on what can wait

    If your mortar has good years left in it, I'll tell you plainly instead of talking you into a job.

  • Licensed and fully insured

    That holds on every repointing job we take on, so you aren't carrying the risk of an uninsured crew on your walls.

  • Satisfaction guaranteed on every job

    That's our promise, and the easiest way to start is a call to (775) 447-1254 or the form on this page.

Brick pointing jobs we take on

Before we price anything, I go over your joints with you and point out the wear signs, so we agree on the job and you know what to watch for later.

  • Spot repointing worn sections

    This suits a wall where the wear sits in patches, often near a downspout or along the base. We clear the bad joints to an even depth, or until we reach sound mortar, and leave the good joints alone.

  • Repointing a whole wall

    When the wear runs across most of a wall, doing it all at once gives you joints of one age and one look. The new mortar should match the old one's strength or sit below it, because a harder mix can make the brick face flake off, and that damage can't be repaired.

  • Older and historic brick

    Older brick usually wants a softer mortar, and brick industry guidance generally saves the weakest type for historic masonry and uses a different type on modern walls. It's fair to ask any mason which type they plan for your house, us included.

  • Chimneys and cracked walls

    Worn joints on a chimney are often one part of a wider chimney repair, so we look at the whole stack before we price it. Cracks that step diagonally through a wall can point to settling, and that's a foundation repair question to settle before fresh mortar goes in.

What happens when you call about brick pointing in Reno?

Every repointing job starts with your wall and your questions, and we plan the work around your home and yard so you know what happens at each stage.

  1. You get in touch

    Call (775) 447-1254 or use the form and tell us what your joints look like, and we'll set up a time for me to come out.

  2. I look with you

    I come out, look at the wall with you and explain what I see, including anything that can safely wait.

  3. Your estimate

    I lay out what we'd do on your wall and why, so you can think it over before you decide anything.

  4. The work and walkthrough

    If you go ahead, we sort out any permit, protect your home and yard, repoint the joints and then walk you through the finished wall.

Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.

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Common questions about brick pointing

How do I know my brick needs repointing?

Your wall is ready for repointing if the mortar has worn back more than ¼ inch from the brick face, is crumbling, has gaps, or shows hairline cracks or cracks between the brick and the mortar. Each of those lets more moisture in, so it pays to catch them early, and I'm glad to point them out on your wall.

How much does brick repointing cost in Reno?

Repointing brick across the US usually costs about $3 to $25 per square foot, which is the national going rate and not our price. Walls above 8 feet that need scaffolding cost more per square foot than walls up to 8 feet, and one cost guide says emergency work in winter or extreme heat will likely cost more than work in spring or fall. Your own number comes from the estimate once I've seen the wall.

How long does mortar last on a brick house?

Mortar usually lasts about 25 to 50 years, while the brick itself can go 100 years or more. That gap is the whole reason repointing exists, so if your house is getting into that age range, it makes sense to plan for it before the joints give out.

Can surface grouting replace repointing?

No, a thin coat of cement-based grout spread over the joints is no substitute for repointing, and historic preservation guidance doesn't recommend it for historic masonry. It makes the joints look wider and leaves some residue on the face of the brick.

How do I choose a mason for brick repointing?

Choose someone with real repointing experience, because it's its own skill and an excellent mason isn't always qualified for it. You can test and judge a mason's repointing work before you hire them, and ask the mortar strength question we covered above.

Do I need a licensed contractor to repoint brick in Nevada?

Only small jobs are exempt. Nevada's contractor law exempts repair or maintenance work under $1,000, labor and materials together, but the exemption ends when the job needs a building permit, is part of a larger project of $500 or more, or falls under the law's other listed cases.

Brick pointing on Reno homes, including historic ones

If your house is on the City of Reno Register of Historic Places, the city will likely require a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes, and it lists alterations to masonry walls among them, so we raise that early and get it settled before work begins. Whether a repointing job needs a building permit isn't something to guess at, so when a job needs one, we find out which office covers your address and handle the application before we start. If you're not sure about yours, the city's Development Services Department answers permit questions, and we'll help you ask.

Owners of historic homes can also look into the Reno Heritage Fund, which the Historic Reno Preservation Society runs to support exterior work on historic homes, and that's the brick where the softer mortar we mentioned matters most. We're based in Reno and work in the cities around it, and we see the same older brick and worn joints on jobs in Sparks and Carson City.

Get a Reno brick pointing estimate

Have your wall height, rough square footage and a few joint photos handy, and our first visit can get straight to your wall.

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