Brick repair in Hoover AL - new mortar joints that match your old brick
Crumbling joints, gaps or cracks between bricks? We take out the worn mortar and refill the joints so the wall looks right and holds up.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
The brick repair work we do
Repointing worn mortar joints
We cut out worn or cracked mortar and pack the joints with new mortar, which suits walls where the bricks are sound but the joints are failing.
Replacing damaged bricks
When a brick has chipped, flaked or broken, we take it out and set a replacement that matches the color and size of the wall around it.
Does my brick need repair, or can it wait?
Brick repair in Hoover, AL usually means repointing, where we clear the worn mortar out of the joints between your bricks and pack them with new mortar so moisture stays out of the wall.
Most people call after they notice mortar crumbling out of the joints or pulling away from the brick, and they want to know how bad it is before anyone starts chipping. The price mostly comes down to how much wall needs new mortar, how high and easy to reach it is, and whether any bricks have to be replaced, and the schedule turns on that same size plus whatever the city needs before we start, so you get the figure for your own wall from the estimate I do at your house. If you're planning other work outside too, such as new driveway pavers or retaining wall construction for a sloped yard, it often makes sense to look at the brick on the same visit.
What a brick and mortar repair covers
I start by looking at the whole wall with you, because what a job needs depends on how far the joints have worn and which bricks are still sound.
Sorting what can wait
A few fine cracks are usually something to plan for, so I tell you plainly which joints can wait and which shouldn't.
Mortar that suits your brick
New mortar has to be no stronger than the old, because harder mortar can cause spalling, where the face of the brick breaks off.
Taking old mortar out slowly
We take old mortar out slowly so the brick around it stays whole, because power grinders are faster but can damage the edges.
Filling, shaping and cleanup
We pack the joints, shape them to match the rest of the wall, then clean the brick face and haul off the debris.
Why Hoover homeowners call us for brickwork
I learned masonry on a city crew, patching old brick on public buildings that had to pass inspection, and started this business in Hoover in 2021 to do that same careful work on homes. We're licensed and insured. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call (205) 236-6688 to set up a visit.
The person who prices it runs it
The same person who looks at your wall and gives the estimate runs the work on site alongside our crew, so nothing gets lost between the estimate and the job.
We don't rush what you can't see
Somebody lives with a wall for years after we leave, so we take our time on the joint work and cleanup that nobody notices on the last day.
You know the why before we start
Before any mortar comes out, I walk you through what the job needs and why each part is on the estimate, so you know what you're paying for.
What happens after you call about brick repair?
Every brick repair starts with me looking at your wall, because the plan depends on how worn the joints are and how much of the wall they cover, and you decide from there.
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Call or send a message
Call (205) 236-6688 or use the contact form, and tell us where the joints look worn, cracked or loose.
I look at the wall
I come out myself to look at the brick, measure the area and talk through what you want done.
Your estimate and the work
You get your estimate, and if you hire us, I run the job with our crew and we walk the finished wall together.
Get an estimate for brick and mortar repair at your house
Send a few photos of the cracked or crumbling joints and a rough idea of how much wall is involved. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free on-site estimate with no obligation.
Brick repair questions from Hoover
How do I know if my brick mortar needs repointing?
Crumbling mortar, gaps or holes in the joints, hairline cracks and cracks between the brick and the mortar are the usual signs. Mortar that has worn back more than 1/4 inch from the brick face is another, and you can check that with a ruler before you call. Photos of what you find help me see the wall before I come out.
Do small cracks in mortar need to be fixed right away?
Usually not, because many brick walls can handle a little extra moisture from minor cracks, including cavity walls, built with an air gap behind the brick, and brick veneer over a house frame. A few small cracks usually mean a repair you can plan for rather than an emergency, so it's fine to get an estimate and pick a time that suits you.
How much does brick repair cost in Hoover, AL?
There's no flat price for brick repair, because the cost follows how much wall needs new mortar and how carefully the old mortar has to come out. Repointing a whole section costs more than a small patch, and older, softer brick takes slower work than newer brick, which adds time. I measure and price your wall at the estimate visit.
Who is allowed to do brick repair work in Hoover?
Hoover requires every general contractor and subcontractor to be licensed by the city and to hold any state license the job calls for. On the state side, Alabama's Home Builders Licensure Board counts anyone repairing a home where labor and materials come to more than $10,000 as a residential home builder, unless the work falls outside the board's reach. It's also fair to ask a mason to show you repointing they've done before, because a good bricklayer isn't always good at repointing.
How long does repointed mortar last on a brick house?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the bricks themselves can last well over 100, according to brick industry guidance that's a couple of decades old. That means over a house's life you may need the joints redone while the brick stays sound. Those are typical figures, not a promise for any one wall.
Should I repoint the whole wall or just the cracked joints?
The usual advice is to repoint all the joints in the affected area of the wall, not just the ones that look bad. It's hard to tell which joints are actually letting moisture in, so patching a few can leave the problem behind. We talk through where that area starts and stops when I look at your wall.
Other work that often goes with it
Driveway pavers
If your drive is cracked or sinking, pavers set on a packed base give you a surface that can be lifted and reset in sections later.
Explore Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
When a sloped yard keeps washing out or an old wall has started to lean, a new retaining wall holds the soil back where you want it.
Explore Retaining wall constructionTuckpointing
Tuckpointing fills worn joints and adds a thin raised line in a contrasting color, which suits houses where you want the mortar lines to look crisp again.
Explore Tuckpointing
Brick repair rules and houses in Hoover
The City of Hoover requires a building permit before homeowners or contractors start any construction work, and residential requests go to its Inspection Services Department, which you can reach at permits@hooveralabama.gov or 205-444-7522 if you want to ask what your own repair needs. Whether a given brick repair calls for a permit is theirs to say, so before we start we check with the city or county office for your address, and when a permit is required we handle it with them.
We're based in Hoover and work across the Birmingham area, and a lot of what we see is brick houses whose joints have worn back while the brick itself is still sound. We meet the same kind of walls on jobs in Homewood and Vestavia Hills, so the mortar matching and slow removal we do here carry over.