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Repair & Restoration

Masonry cleaning and efflorescence removal that brings brick and stone back without damage

We clean brick, stone and concrete gently and treat the white salts, soot, stains and growth that dull masonry.

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Masonry Cleaning & Efflorescence Removal

Dirty masonry is not always a cleaning problem. White powder called efflorescence means water is moving through the wall carrying salts, and it will return if the water is not stopped. We identify what you are seeing, test a small area first and choose the gentlest method that works.

Our methods include low-pressure water, mild cleaners and poultices, steam and careful rinsing, matched to the stain and the masonry. Harsh acids and high pressure can scar brick and wash out mortar, so we avoid them on soft or old units. Across Nashville, clean brick and stone transform a home, and we help you keep it that way with a breathable sealer when it makes sense.

What you get

Done right, from the first walk-through

01

Test first

A small spot is cleaned before the whole wall.

02

Gentle methods

Low pressure, mild cleaners and careful rinsing.

03

Cause addressed

Moisture behind efflorescence is traced and fixed.

04

Protection

Breathable sealer can follow cleaning.

The process

How your service comes together

  1. 1

    Identify the problem

    We figure out whether it is salts, soot, rust, paint, growth or mortar haze.

  2. 2

    Test and clean

    We test a small area, then clean the rest with the method that worked.

  3. 3

    Rinse and protect

    We rinse thoroughly and recommend sealing or repairs where needed.

FAQ

Common questions about cleaning & efflorescence

What is the white powder on my brick?

It is efflorescence, a salt deposit left when water moves through the wall and dries. It can be cleaned, but the water source should be fixed too.

Is pressure washing good for brick?

High pressure can damage brick and mortar. We use low pressure and gentler methods first.

Will the stain come back?

If the cause such as a leak is still active, it can. We look for the cause.

Related services

Often planned together

Masonry Waterproofing & Sealing Waterproofing & SealingSound joints, flashing and the right breathable sealer, applied after the cause of leaks is fixed.Learn more Historic Masonry Restoration Historic RestorationLime mortar, matched brick and gentle methods that protect old masonry rather than damaging it.Learn more Limewash, Staining & Brick Finishes Limewash & Brick FinishesSoft limewash, German smear, mineral stain and breathable paint over masonry.Learn more

Service areas

Nashville and the cities all around it

From Clarksville to Shelbyville and Dickson to Cookeville, pick your city to see the brick, stone, chimney and concrete work we handle in your part of Middle Tennessee.

Nashville Antioch Arrington Bellevue Brentwood Clarksville College Grove Columbia Cookeville Dickson Fairview Franklin Gallatin Goodlettsville Hendersonville Hermitage La Vergne Lebanon Madison Mt. Juliet Murfreesboro Nolensville Shelbyville Smyrna Spring Hill Springfield Thompson's Station White House

Not on the list? Call 615-431-3789. We take projects across Middle Tennessee.

Let us help with your cleaning & efflorescence

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