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Repair & Restoration

Tuckpointing and repointing that renews failing mortar and protects the whole wall

We cut out crumbling mortar joints and repoint them with matching mortar, so brick and stone stay sound and dry.

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Tuckpointing & Repointing

Mortar is the part of a masonry wall that is meant to wear out first. Over decades, weather erodes it, and open joints let water into the wall. Repointing removes the failed mortar to a safe depth, cleans the joints and packs in fresh mortar in layers, then tools the joints so they shed water and match the original look.

Matching matters. Using mortar that is harder than the brick or stone can crack the units, so we test the old mortar and choose a mix that is softer than the masonry around it. In Nashville, where older brick homes often have soft historic brick, getting the mortar strength, sand and color right is the difference between a repair that lasts and one that does damage.

What you get

Done right, from the first walk-through

01

Right depth

Failed mortar is removed to sound material, never just surface-deep.

02

Matched mortar

Strength, color and sand are chosen to suit the masonry.

03

Packed in layers

Mortar goes in thin layers so it bonds and cures well.

04

Tooled to match

Joint profile matches the original or sheds water better.

The process

How your service comes together

  1. 1

    Inspect and test

    We examine joints, test the old mortar and make a sample for color.

  2. 2

    Cut and clean

    We remove failed mortar carefully without chipping the edges of the units.

  3. 3

    Fill and tool

    We pack and tool the new mortar, clean the face and review the wall with you.

FAQ

Common questions about tuckpointing

How do I know my mortar needs replacing?

Signs include sand-like crumbs on the ground, gaps you can push a key into, loose brick and damp walls.

What is the difference between tuckpointing and repointing?

People use the words loosely. Repointing is replacing failed mortar, and tuckpointing adds a thin contrasting line for a decorative effect.

Will the new mortar match the old?

We make test samples so you can approve the color and texture before we start.

Related services

Often planned together

Brick Repair & Replacement Brick RepairDamaged brick cut out and replaced with matching units set in fresh mortar.Learn more Historic Masonry Restoration Historic RestorationLime mortar, matched brick and gentle methods that protect old masonry rather than damaging it.Learn more Masonry Crack & Structural Repair Crack & Structural RepairStair-step cracks, bulging walls and movement traced to their cause, then stitched, tied or rebuilt.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.

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