Masonry
Brick Pointing in Upper Darby & Delaware County
Over time, weather, water, age, and freeze-thaw cycles can break down the joints that hold brickwork together. Proper brick pointing strengthens the wall, stops water from getting behind the brick, and improves the finished look of the masonry. Dougherty Concrete handles brick pointing across Upper Darby and Delaware County.
Why brick pointing matters
Over time, weather, water, age, and freeze-thaw cycles can break down the joints that hold brickwork together. Proper brick pointing helps strengthen the wall, stop water from getting behind the brick, and improve the finished look of the masonry.
We handle brick pointing for steps, chimneys, foundations, walls, walkways, porches, and exterior brick surfaces that need to be repaired before the damage spreads.
Repair before it spreads
Open or crumbling mortar joints let water behind the brick, which leads to more freeze-thaw damage, loose brick, and bigger repairs later. Pointing the joints while the wall is still sound is usually the most practical fix.
We match the repair to the existing brickwork as closely as possible so the finished wall looks clean and solid, not patched in a way that stands out from the rest of the structure.
Brick pointing work we handle
- Steps, stoops, and porch brick
- Chimney mortar joints
- Foundation and exterior wall pointing
- Walkways and low brick walls
- Exterior brick surfaces with failing joints
- Cleanup when the job is done
How it goes
From the first look to a clean site.
- 01
Look at the brickwork
We check which joints are open, loose, or letting water in, and how far the damage has spread.
- 02
Prep the joints
Failed mortar is removed to the right depth so the new pointing can bond properly.
- 03
Point & finish
New mortar is packed and finished to match the existing brickwork as closely as possible.
- 04
Final walkthrough
We clean the work area and go over cure time and what to watch for after the repair.
What it costs
Brick pointing cost depends on how much wall or step area needs work, how deep the joint repair goes, access to the surface, and whether scaffolding or ladder work is needed. We quote it free after looking at the actual brickwork.
FAQ
Brick Pointing — questions before you call
What is brick pointing?
Brick pointing is the process of repairing or replacing the mortar joints between bricks. It strengthens the wall, helps keep water out, and improves how the finished masonry looks.
When does brick need pointing?
When mortar joints are cracked, crumbling, missing, or letting water behind the brick — especially after years of freeze-thaw exposure in Pennsylvania.
Do you point chimneys and steps?
Yes. We handle steps, chimneys, foundations, walls, walkways, porches, and other exterior brick surfaces.
Can you match my existing mortar?
We finish the pointing to blend with the existing brickwork as closely as possible so the repair looks clean and intentional.
Tell us about the pour
Need brick pointing? Let's talk.
Tell us what needs concrete, where the truck and hose can reach, and when you need it handled. Start with the site conditions and the result you need — we'll figure out the next step.
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