Brick pointing in Lehi UT - solid mortar joints that match the brick you already have
Mortar crumbling or washing out of your brick joints? We find out why it failed, then repoint the wall so the joints are solid again.
When does brick need repointing, and what does the job take?
Brick pointing in Lehi, often called repointing, means cutting the worn mortar out of the joints between your bricks and packing in fresh mortar, so water stays out and the wall stays solid without replacing the brick itself.
Usually you've noticed joints that look sunk back or sandy, or mortar dust collecting along the bottom of a wall, and you're wondering if it's cosmetic or the start of something bigger. I'll ask a few things before I answer that, like which walls the bad joints are on and whether a gutter or downspout drains near them, because the reason the mortar wore out decides what we do first. The price moves with how much wall needs new joints, how high it goes and how far the old mortar has worn, and the schedule turns on decent curing weather and on whether something else needs fixing before we start, so the estimate is where you get the number and the plan for your wall.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Brick joints, chimneys and foundation work
How we do brick pointing on your house
I start by working out why the mortar failed, because a fresh joint over a leak or a moving wall just fails again, so if water or settling is behind it, that gets fixed before anyone picks up a trowel. Next we put a small test patch in a spot you won't notice, since sand color and cement type both change how mortar looks, and you get to see it against your brick before we do the whole wall. Once you're happy with it, our crew cuts the old mortar out back to sound material, taking care not to chip the brick edges, then packs new mortar into the joints and tools them to match the rest of the house. We clean the brick face as we go and clean up the site before we leave.
Pointing often turns up other work. On a lot of houses the worst joints sit right below the chimney, because a cracked crown or bad flashing lets water run down the brick every time it rains, and chimney repair stops that at the source. Cracks that zigzag up through the joints in a stair-step line can mean the house is settling, so I'll tell you if it looks like foundation repair should come before we point anything.
Why Lehi homeowners call us for brick pointing
The owner looks at your wall
I come out myself to look at the job and give the estimate, and I'm the one asking about drains, cracks and how the wall has changed over time. That way the person who works out why your mortar failed is the same person on site when our crew of masons fixes it.
Doing masonry work since 2021
I spent my summers through school on a masonry crew, mixing mortar and carrying block, and started this business in 2021. Figuring out why brick, block or stone is failing is what we're best known for, and a tricky wall is honestly the part of the job I like most.
Licensed and insured, just ask
We're licensed and insured. Ask about it when I'm out for the estimate, because you should know who's covered before anyone sets up on your house.
Based in Lehi, working nearby
We're based in Lehi and work in the cities around it, from Provo up into the Salt Lake Valley. That keeps the drive short, so getting me out to look at your wall is easy to fit into your week.
On a pointing job, what's going on behind the joints matters more than the color you see, so the first step is a look at the wall. Call (385) 338-6022 or send us a message, and have your home's age ready, since a house from the early 1900s or older needs more care in choosing and mixing the mortar.
Have your brick joints checked and priced
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The on-site estimate is free, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What happens after you call us about brick pointing?
Call or send us a message
Call (385) 338-6022 or use the form, and we'll set a time for me to come look at the wall. Tell us which walls are bothering you and where you've seen loose mortar so I know where to start.
I come look at the wall
I check the joints myself and look for what's behind the wear, like a downspout spilling onto the brick or a crack that points to settling. Your estimate covers what we found, the mortar we'd use and why, the price, and whether your job needs a permit.
We repoint the joints
Once you say go, our crew does the work with me on site, starting with the test patch so you can approve the color. Repointing is precise, slow and noisy work, and scaffolding may stay up on your wall for a while.
We walk it with you
Before we pack up, we walk the finished job with you so you can look at the joints and the color up close. If something doesn't look right to you, that's the time to point it out.
Brick pointing questions from Lehi homeowners
How do I know if my brick needs repointing?
Your brick usually needs repointing when the mortar has worn back more than a quarter inch, crumbles, or shows hairline cracks or gaps, or when bricks are cracking along with the joints. Someone who knows masonry should look at the wall to decide, because a few rough joints don't always mean the whole wall needs it.
How long does new mortar last on a brick house?
Mortar usually lasts roughly 25 to 50 years, while the brick itself lasts about 100 years or more. That gap is why the joints on a brick home need work long before the bricks do.
Why does the mortar need to be weaker than the brick?
New mortar has to be weaker than the brick so it protects the brick from damage. When the mortar is stronger than the brick, the brick faces can spall and flake off, so ask any crew what mortar they plan to use, and I'll tell you what we'd pick for your brick and why.
Who issues building permits in Lehi, UT?
Lehi City's Building and Inspection Department handles and issues all building permits in the city. The city says its current codes and design criteria have changed and will be posted soon, so if you have a code question, call Inspections at (385) 201-1035. When your job needs a permit, we handle the application and book the inspections.
How much does brick pointing cost in Lehi?
There's no set price, because brick pointing is priced wall by wall, and I give you your figure at the estimate. How the old mortar comes out matters, since hand tools suit small areas while a grinder or saw clears a big wall faster but can damage the brick around the joint. Fixing whatever caused the wear adds to the job, but it keeps you from paying for the same joints twice.
What is the best time of year to repoint brick?
Spring or fall is the window one cost guide recommends, when daytime temperatures sit between 40 and 90 degrees for at least 24 to 72 hours. It calls that ideal curing weather, the time new mortar needs to set. If your joints are letting water in now, it's still worth getting the wall looked at so the work is planned and ready.
Work that often goes with brick pointing
Chimney repair
A chimney with a cracked crown or loose flashing sends water down the brick, so fixing it keeps your new joints from washing out again.
Foundation repair
When cracks step through the mortar and keep reopening, the house may be settling, and steadying the foundation first lets the new pointing hold.