Masonry restoration in Palmdale CA - a wall you can stop worrying about
Crumbling, cracked or washed-out mortar between your bricks? We fix what's soaking the wall, then repoint the joints that need it.
Does your wall need masonry restoration?Here's what I look for in Palmdale
Most of the masonry restoration we do in Palmdale starts with mortar that's crumbling, cracked or sinking back from the face of the brick. The fix is repointing. We rake out the worn mortar and pack the joints with new mortar, so the brick or block stays tight and keeps shedding water.
Before any new mortar goes in, I look for whatever is soaking the wall, like a leaky downspout or a sprinkler that hits it every morning, and we fix that first. Otherwise the fresh joints wash out the same way the old ones did, and you end up paying for the same repair twice.
The price moves with how many joints are actually failing, how big and tall the wall is, how easy it is to reach and whether there's a drainage fix to make first. Those same things set the schedule, and you'll get your own figure in the written estimate after I walk the wall with you.
You can count on a straight answer about which joints need work and which ones don't, so give us a call at (661) 382-3390.
Masonry restoration for brick and block walls
Brick, block and the mortar between them wear differently, so we look at what your wall is built from before we pick our tools, how deep we rake and how the new joints get finished.
Brick walls and house fronts
We clear out the crumbling mortar without chipping the brick edges, then pack in new mortar and tool it to match the joints around it.
Concrete block walls
Yard and garden walls of block often crack along the mortar lines. We repoint those joints and show you any crack that runs through the block itself.
Fireplace brick and stone faces
Worn joints on a brick fireplace or a stone-faced wall get repointed the same careful way. If you'd rather build new, that's our fireplace installation or stone veneer installation work.
Why Palmdale homeowners call Capstonefor brick, block and stone repair
You'll deal with me from the first walk-around to the last look at the finished wall, and you'll get a plain answer about what your wall needs and what it doesn't.
The owner prices your job
I come out for the estimate myself, so the person telling you what your wall needs is the same one who answers for the work.
Repairing masonry since 2013
I learned this trade doing upkeep on rental properties, patching block walls and repointing brick between tenants, and I've run this business since 2013.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, and I'm happy to go over both with you at the estimate before you decide anything.
Only the joints that need it
I'll show you which joints are failing and which are still sound, and we repoint the failing ones instead of selling you a whole new wall.
Repairs meant to be left alone
Plenty of our calls come from landlords who want a wall fixed once and left alone. Every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Free estimate for worn mortar jointsfrom Capstone in Palmdale
Tell us how old the wall is and whether you're inside Palmdale city limits, and add photos of the worn joints if you have them. We reply within one business day to set up your free estimate at your property, with no obligation.
How a repointing job runsfrom your call to the walkthrough
You'll have one person to ask about your wall from start to finish, and a written estimate that shows what we're repointing before anyone picks up a tool.
You call or send the form
Call (661) 382-3390 or fill out the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come see the wall.
I look at the wall with you
I walk the wall with you, show you which joints are failing and what's soaking them, check which office covers your address and put the estimate in writing.
We fix the water first
Once you say go, we sort out the drainage problem I showed you, then rake the failing joints out clean so the new mortar has something solid to hold onto.
Our masons repoint the joints
Our masons pack and tool the new mortar joint by joint, and I'm on site checking the work as it goes so nothing gets rushed.
We look it over together
When the joints are done, we clean up and walk the finished wall with you, so you can see every repaired joint and ask whatever's on your mind.
Questions about repointing
How do I know if my brick wall needs repointing?
Your joints need repointing when the mortar has worn back more than 1/4 inch, is crumbling, has gaps or holes in it, or is cracked or pulling away from the brick. Sound original joints hold up better than repointed ones, so we repoint the failing joints and leave the good ones alone.
Can new mortar damage old brick?
Yes, mortar that's harder than the original can damage the brick in ways that can't be repaired, so the new mix should be about as strong as the old one or weaker. It also has to let moisture work its way out of the wall, or the bricks and blocks take the damage instead. Ask me, or any mason you're talking to, how their mortar compares with yours.
How long do mortar joints last on a brick wall?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the bricks themselves can last more than 100. That means a sound wall may need repointing more than once in its life, and that's normal upkeep, not a sign something went wrong.
Does a contractor need a license to repoint brick in California?
The state licensing board lets someone without a license take a job of up to $1,000, and only when the work needs no permit and they don't have anyone working for them on it. Past that, you want a licensed contractor, so ask before anyone starts on your wall.
How much does masonry restoration cost in Palmdale?
The cost comes down mostly to how many joints are failing, because repointing is slow hand work done joint by joint. A wall with a few bad patches costs far less than one that needs every joint redone, and a drainage fix or a tall wall that's hard to reach adds to it. I'll give you your own number in writing after I see the wall.
Can cracks in a concrete block wall be fixed with repointing?
Usually, yes, when the cracks are limited, run mostly through the mortar joints and aren't getting any wider, because standard repointing handles those well. If a crack cuts through the blocks or keeps opening, I'll tell you so at the estimate, since that's a different repair.
Masonry restoration around Palmdale
We're based in Palmdale and repoint walls in Lancaster, Quartz Hill and the other cities around it, so pick yours below or give us a call. Some homes with a Palmdale mailing address fall under Los Angeles County instead of the city's Building and Safety division, so I check which office covers yours, and if your job needs a permit, we handle the application and set up the inspections.
Book your masonry restoration estimate in Palmdalewith the owner on site
Repointing the failing joints now is a smaller job than waiting until the bricks behind them start to suffer. Call (661) 382-3390 or use the form, and I'll come look at the wall with you.