Brick repair in Lehi UT - tight joints and matched brick that keep water out
Crumbling mortar or a cracked brick lets water into the wall. We find out why it failed and repair it so the wall holds up.
Does my brick need repointing or new bricks?
Brick repair in Lehi usually means repointing, where we renew worn mortar joints so water stays out of the wall, replacing bricks that have cracked through, or a bit of both.
Most calls start with something you can see, like mortar sanding out of the joints, a hairline crack running between brick and mortar, or a brick that's split or lost its face. Before anything else I want to know why, because joints wear from weather, acid in rain, freezing and thawing, settling and the odd knock, and a crack from a wall that's moving comes right back if we just fill it. The price moves with how many joints and bricks need work, how close a match your brick needs and how high the damage sits. The schedule turns on the weather and, on a historic property, on city approval coming first. Your estimate gives you the figure for your own wall.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Brick repair, pavers and retaining walls
How we handle brick repair
I start by working out what made the joints or bricks fail, whether that's water getting in, the wall settling or something that hit it, because the repair has to answer the cause. Then our crew cuts out the worn mortar, packs the joints with new mortar and tools them to match the old ones, so the repair reads as part of the wall. A brick that's cracked through usually gets swapped out, and I hunt for a replacement close to the old brick in look and hardness so it works with the wall around it, since a brick much harder and denser than its neighbors can wear the rest of the wall out early. Before we leave we clean up, and I show you what we found and why we picked the mortar and brick we did.
Brick damage often turns out to be part of something nearby. If the cracked brick edges a driveway that's heaving or sinking, the real fix may be new driveway pavers on a solid base, and if a garden wall is leaning because it's holding back soil, it may need retaining wall construction instead of new mortar. I'll tell you at the estimate which job you're actually looking at.
Why Lehi homeowners call Precision Lehi Concrete and Masonry for brick repair
I quote it and I'm there
I come out myself to look at your brick and work out what's behind the damage before I put a number on it. Our crew of masons does the work with me on site, so the person who figured out your wall is there when it gets fixed.
Running this business since 2021
I spent my school summers mixing mortar and carrying block on a masonry crew, and I started this business in Lehi in 2021. The jobs I enjoy most are the puzzling ones, a wall cracking in a way that doesn't make sense until you find the cause.
Licensed and insured masonry crew
We're licensed and insured. A good bricklayer isn't always good at repointing, so it's fair to ask anyone who quotes your wall, us included, about past repointing jobs or a small sample on a hidden spot.
Permit steps handled in Lehi
When your repair needs a permit, we handle the application with the city and book the inspections. I go over what your job calls for at the estimate, so you know before anything gets scheduled.
With brick, a fix only holds when it answers the cause, so the first step is a look at your wall. Send us a message with photos of the crumbling joints or cracked bricks and tell us if your house is in a historic district or on a landmark site, or call (385) 338-6022.
Get a brick repair estimate built on what's causing the damage
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. I'll come out, look at your brick and give you a free on-site estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What happens after you call about brick repair in Lehi?
Call or send a message
Call (385) 338-6022 or use the form, and send photos of the joints or bricks that worry you if you can. We'll set a time for me to come take a look.
I look at the wall
I check the damage and look for what's behind it, from water getting in to the wall moving. You get the cause, which joints and bricks need work, the mortar and brick I'd use, and a price you can weigh against other quotes.
We handle permits, then repair
Once you say go, we take care of any permit and inspection steps with the city. Then our crew does the repair with me on site.
We walk the job together
Before we pack up, I walk the finished repair with you and point out what we replaced and why. If anything looks off to you, that's the time to tell me.
Brick repair questions from Lehi homeowners
How do I know my brick needs repointing?
Your joints need repointing when the mortar crumbles, has gaps or hairline cracks, has worn back more than 1/4 inch, or is cracking away from the brick. Only the worn joints need the work, and sound original mortar is better left in place, so it's fair to ask for repair on the bad joints alone. Photos of the worst spots help me see what I'm walking into.
How long does new mortar last on a brick house?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the bricks themselves can last well over 100. That means most brick walls need joint repair at some point, and sooner where the wall takes a beating from the weather or the mortar was weak to begin with. Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
How much does brick repair cost in Lehi?
There's no set price, because brick repair runs on how many joints and bricks need work and how closely the replacement brick has to match, so your figure comes from the on-site estimate. One national home service marketplace suggests doing this work in spring or fall, when daytime temperatures hold between 40 and 90 degrees for at least 24 to 72 hours. It also says emergency work in winter or during extreme heat waves will likely cost more.
What mortar should be used to repair old brick?
New mortar should match the original mortar's strength or be a bit weaker, because mortar that's stronger than the old can damage the brick face in a way that can't be undone. That makes the mortar a fair question to put to every mason who quotes your job, and I'll tell you what I'd use on yours and why.
Who issues building permits in Lehi?
Lehi City's Building and Inspection Department handles and issues all building permits for the city. Whether your brick repair needs one depends on the job, and I'll go over that with you at the estimate.
Does a historic Lehi home need extra approval for brick work?
Yes, if your house is in a Historic Preservation Overlay District or on a Landmark Site, the city requires a Certificate of Appropriateness from its Historic Preservation Commission for masonry work, and tuckpointing, sandblasting and chemical cleaning are on its list. The city won't authorize changes to the outside of the building until the commission approves and issues that certificate, and the certificate is also required there for any work that needs a building permit and for any demolition. You can check the city's historic preservation rules, and tell me when you call if you think your house is covered.
Work that often goes with brick repair
Driveway pavers
If the brick you're worried about edges a driveway that's heaving or sinking, new pavers laid on a properly packed base can fix the cause instead of the symptom.
Retaining wall construction
A garden wall that leans or cracks because it's holding back soil usually needs building as a real retaining wall, since new mortar won't stop that pressure.