Chimney tuckpointing and repointing in Atlanta, GA

Brick can last for generations, but the mortar between it wears out much sooner. Sun, rain and the occasional freeze slowly crack and wash out the joints, and once water gets in, the damage speeds up from the inside.

Signs your joints need repointing

Mortar that crumbles when you scrape it, joints that have sunk back from the face of the brick, gaps or cracks between bricks, and sand collecting at the base of the chimney.

How we tuckpoint

We grind out loose and failing mortar to a sound depth and pack the joints with fresh mortar, matched as closely as we can to your existing color and joint style. It restores the strength of the chimney and closes the gaps water uses to get in.

The right mortar for older chimneys

Older brick is often softer than modern brick and needs a softer mortar. A mortar that is too hard can damage the brick around it, so we choose the mix to suit your chimney.

If the bricks themselves are cracked or flaking, see our masonry repair page.