Tuckpointing in Park Ridge, IL
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New mortar where the old joints are crumbling.
Tuckpointing means grinding out the old, crumbling mortar between the bricks and packing the joints with new mortar. We tuckpoint chimneys and do spot tuckpointing on walls around the house.
What’s included
- Old mortar ground out to a sound depth
- Joints refilled with new mortar and tooled to match
- Chimneys or spot repairs on walls around the house
- Brick and work area cleaned up when the joints are done
What it costs
$800 to $1,500
Most tuckpointing jobs start around $800.
- What moves the priceHow high the work is, whether scaffolding is needed, and how much needs tuckpointing.
- SeasonTuckpointing is done in the warmer months so the mortar cures properly.
When to tuckpoint
- Mortar that’s sandy, crumbling or sunk behind the brick face
- Gaps you can push a key into
- Water stains or damp spots inside the wall
- Loose bricks near the top of the chimney
- White powder (efflorescence) on the brick face
- Moss or plants growing from the joints
Tuckpointing questions
Is tuckpointing the same as repointing?
People use both words for the same job: grinding out the old mortar and putting new mortar in the joints.
Do you do walls, or just chimneys?
Both. We tuckpoint chimneys and do spot repairs on walls around the house.
How do I pay?
By check or credit card. For larger jobs, half is due up front for materials when the job is booked, and the rest once the work is done and you’ve approved it.
All our services
Chimney Cleaning
Soot and creosote cleared from the firebox, smoke chamber and flue.
From $99Learn more
Chimney Inspection
A look at the crown, flue, damper and brick, with a free estimate for any repairs.
Free estimateLearn more
Chimney Liners
Stainless steel liners for furnace and water heater flues, with a lifetime warranty.
From $1,500Learn more
Fireplace Liners
Smooth wall stainless liners for wood-burning fireplaces, with smoke chamber parging and a top damper.
From $2,000Learn more
Chimney Rebuilds
New brick, a concrete crown, top tile, cap and flashing for chimneys that are falling apart.
From $1,500Learn more
Tuckpointing
Worn mortar ground out and replaced on chimneys and walls around the house.
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