Mortar Joint Restoration for Arlington Heights Homes
Hard modern mortar can wreck soft brick on pre-1980 Arlington Heights homes. We select joint mix for the era of the wall, rake to proper depth, and finish profiles that look original—not smeared or overfilled.
Our process
- 1 Repointing vs. tuckpointing — what's the difference Repointing is the core structural repair: removing old mortar and installing new. Tuckpointing adds a decorative top line for aesthetics. Most Chicago's northwest suburbs homes asking about tuckpointing first need solid repointing—we'll tell you honestly what your walls require.
- 2 Does mortar type really matter For homes built before 1960, yes. Soft, historic brick needs permeable lime-based mortar; hard modern cement traps moisture and cracks bricks. We mix mortar to suit your home's period, not just what's convenient.
- 3 How do you match my old mortar We analyze a sample of your existing joint—checking color, sand grit, and texture—to create a custom blend. A small test patch lets you see the cured result before we proceed, ensuring no surprises on your final wall.
- 4 On-site Assessment Schedule a site visit in Arlington Heights and nearby IL communities.
Repointing for Arlington Heights homes
Repointing vs. tuckpointing — what’s the difference?
Repointing is the core structural repair: removing old mortar and installing new. Tuckpointing adds a decorative top line for aesthetics. Most Chicago’s northwest suburbs homes asking about tuckpointing first need solid repointing—we’ll tell you honestly what your walls require.
Does mortar type really matter?
For homes built before 1960, yes. Soft, historic brick needs permeable lime-based mortar; hard modern cement traps moisture and cracks bricks. We mix mortar to suit your home’s period, not just what’s convenient.
How do you match my old mortar?
We analyze a sample of your existing joint—checking color, sand grit, and texture—to create a custom blend. A small test patch lets you see the cured result before we proceed, ensuring no surprises on your final wall.
Why Arlington Heights residents choose our service
The facts: we arrive as scheduled, provide a written quote, and complete the job on time. Our Arlington Heights teams serve serving IL, with every repair backed by a clear written scope. If our mortar fails, we return to fix it.
No sales talk. Just a price.
Ready to put Arlington Heights masonry on the calendar?
Tell us what failed on the wall and we'll schedule a site visit, then a written package scope.