Tuckpointing in Longview TX - fresh mortar joints that match your brick
Mortar crumbling out of your brick joints? We clear out the worn mortar and fill the joints fresh with a mix matched to your wall.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
What is tuckpointing, and does my brick house need it?
Tuckpointing in Longview, TX means clearing the worn mortar out of your brick joints and filling them with fresh mortar, which brings back the joints that give out long before the brick itself does.
Usually you've noticed the joints looking tired on an older house and want to know if it's a patch job or the whole wall. That answer, and the price, come down to how tall the wall is, how much of the mortar has failed, what shape the brick and the foundation under it are in, and how easy the wall is to reach. The schedule turns mostly on how much wall there is and on the weather, because fresh mortar needs mild days before and after the work. When I come out, the written estimate gives you your own figure for your walls.
What does worn mortar look like on a brick house?
Joints sunk behind the brick
The mortar has worn back so the edges of the brick stick out past it, and water sits in that groove after every rain. The longer it goes, the deeper it wears and the more joints end up needing work.
Sandy or crumbling mortar
If mortar rubs away under your thumb or you find grit along the sills and the base of the wall, it's spent and coming out on its own. Once it lets go, water can get behind the brick and start working on the brick itself.
Gaps and fine cracks
Open holes in a joint or hairline cracks along it let water straight into the wall. A crack that runs through the brick or steps across the wall is a different matter, and we cover that in the questions below.
How we do tuckpointing on your brick
Some folks call it tuckpointing and some call it repointing, and it's the same job of clearing out worn joints and filling them fresh. I start by looking at the old mortar and the brick, because new mortar should be about as strong as what's there or softer, and mortar that's harder than your brick can make the brick faces break away for good. We rake or grind the failed mortar out of the joints, pack in fresh mortar and tool the joints to match the rest of the wall. If you'd like to see it first, we're glad to do a small section out of sight so you can judge the color and finish before we do the whole wall. You'll also hear tuckpointing used for an older decorative style, where the joint is filled flush in a color close to the brick and a thin strip of contrasting mortar is laid over it so the joints look very thin.
When a few bricks are cracked or flaking along with the joints, we handle the brick repair alongside the joint work so fresh mortar isn't wrapped around a bad brick. If the front of the house is getting attention anyway, we also lay driveway pavers that sit well beside a brick wall.
Repointing the worn sections
This suits a wall that's mostly sound with bad joints in a few spots, like under a downspout or along the bottom courses. We work only where the mortar has failed and blend the new joints into the old.
Repointing a whole wall or house
When the wear runs across most of a wall, doing all of it gives you one even color and finish instead of a patchwork. It's usually the better call on an older house where the original mortar has worn out everywhere at once.
Get a written tuckpointing estimate for your brick walls
We get back to you within one business day. Then I come out to look at your walls and give you a free written estimate, with no obligation and no pressure to book.
(903) 309-1954- Based in
- Longview, TX 75601
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
What happens when you call about tuckpointing in Longview?
From your first call to the final walk-through, here's how a tuckpointing job runs with us and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send a message
Reach us at (903) 309-1954 or through the form, and we'll set a time for me to come look at your walls. We answer the phone seven days a week, from 6 AM on weekdays and 8 AM on weekends.
I come out and measure
I look over the joints and the brick myself, take measurements and photos, and point out what I see and what's likely behind it. You get a written estimate with the price, so you know the number before you decide anything.
We handle permits and work
Once you say go, we take care of any permit the job needs and set up the inspections. Then our crew clears and refills the joints, section by section.
Walk the finished wall together
Before we pack up, we walk the finished job with you and go over what we did and why. Your yard gets cleaned up before we leave.
Why Longview homeowners call us for tuckpointing
I look at every job myself
I come out to look at every job, and I'm on site working alongside our crew when it gets done. The person who sized up your joints is the one making sure they come out the way we talked about.
Licensed and insured for every job
We're fully licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask about it at the estimate. Ask every mason you talk to about past repointing work too, because a good bricklayer isn't always good at repointing.
Running our Longview business since 2023
I started as a helper hauling brick and mixing mortar until the mason I worked under handed me a trowel, then opened this business in Longview in 2023. Careful brick and mortar repair is what we're best known for.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
That's our promise, and it's why I explain what we found in your joints and what we did about it. You should be judging the work knowing the reason behind every part of it.
On a tuckpointing job, the mortar has to suit your brick and the reason for the wear has to be dealt with, not just covered up. Call (903) 309-1954 or reach us through our contact page to set up a visit.
Tuckpointing and brick work on Longview homes
Permits in Longview go through the city's Development Services department, which runs permitting and can be reached in person or by phone. Whether your tuckpointing job needs a permit is something to confirm with them before work starts, and if it does, we handle the paperwork and set up the inspections, and we'll tell you if anything needs your signature. The city's Historic Preservation Commission oversees local historic landmarks and historic overlay districts, so if your house carries one of those labels, ask about it early. If your home is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, work that changes its historic character needs written notice to the Texas Historical Commission at least 60 days before it starts, because the commission reviews the outside of the building.
Most of what we tuckpoint around here is on older brick houses and tired chimneys, where the joints have worn back while the brick still has plenty of life. We see the same kind of homes on jobs in Kilgore and Marshall, and we work across the cities around Longview.
Questions about tuckpointing in Longview
How do I know my brick needs tuckpointing?
Your brick needs repointing when the mortar has worn back more than 1/4 inch from the face of the brick, crumbles, has holes in it or shows hairline cracks. Note where on the house you see those signs so you can point them out when you ask for a quote. Photos of those spots sent with your message help me know what to look for when I come out.
What does tuckpointing cost in Longview, TX?
Tuckpointing brick across the US usually costs about $5 to $25 per square foot of wall, for clearing out the old mortar and filling the joints fresh. Where your wall falls in that range comes down to the height, damage and access we covered up top. The written estimate after I've seen your walls gives you your own figure.
Is a cracked brick wall always a mortar problem?
No, a crack in brickwork can come from something behind it, and that cause should be found and fixed along with the damage you can see. Structural cracks often need a professional investigation to find the cause and the right repair, so fresh joints alone may fall short. I look for the reason a wall is failing, and I'll tell you plainly if what I'm seeing goes past the mortar.
How long does new mortar last after tuckpointing?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the brick around them can last well beyond 100. So on an older brick home, expect joint repair to come up again over the life of the wall. Keeping an eye out for the signs above lets you catch it while it's still a small job.
What is the best time of year to tuckpoint a brick house?
One cost guide advises repointing between late spring and early fall, with air temperatures between 40 and 90 degrees F for 24 hours before and 72 hours after the work. That's why the weather moves our schedule. We watch the forecast when we set your dates.
Is tuckpointing loud, and will there be scaffolding on my house?
Usually, yes, because repointing is slow, precise and noisy work while the old mortar comes out. Scaffolding may cover the face of the house for a while, depending on how high the wall runs. I'll talk through what to expect on your house at the estimate.
Related services for your brick and drive
When bricks themselves are cracked, chipped or flaking, fresh mortar won't fix them, so we cut out the bad ones and set matching brick in their place.
A paver driveway can tie the front of the house together with the brick, and single pavers lift out for repair without tearing up the whole drive.
Service areas for our tuckpointing work
Superior Longview Concrete and Masonry is based in Longview, Texas, and we do tuckpointing across the cities around it. The eight areas below have their own pages, including Tyler and White Oak, and they aren't the only places we work.
Longview, TX
Get your brick joints looked at
Send a few photos of the worn joints and a rough size of the wall with your message, and I'll come out already knowing what to look for.