Quality masonry repair extends your structure's life by decades and prevents expensive replacement. 45+ years of expert restoration across the greater Seattle area.
Masonry deteriorates. Rain, freeze-thaw cycles, age, and structural movement all take their toll on brick, stone, and mortar. Professional restoration uses correct materials, proper technique, and proven methods to restore both function and appearance.
Understanding deterioration helps you identify when professional repair is needed
Mortar joints are the most vulnerable part of masonry. Weather exposure weakens mortar—water enters cracks, freezes, expands, and widens damage. Failed mortar allows water deep inside the structure.
Solution: Professional repointing with properly matched mortar
Water penetrates brick, freezes, and forces the face to break off in layers. You'll see crumbling brick, rough surfaces, and fragments at the base. Spalling accelerates once it starts.
Solution: Remove damaged bricks, replace with matching units
Masonry cracks from settlement, thermal cycling, water damage, or structural overload. Cracks allow water entry and weaken structural integrity.
Solution: Sealing for minor cracks, structural repair for serious damage
White, powdery deposits indicate water moving through masonry, dissolving salts, and depositing them on the surface. Signals a moisture problem causing real damage.
Solution: Waterproofing, flashing repair, mortar restoration
Chimneys and walls can lean, shift, or separate from structures. Causes include foundation settlement, inadequate support, water damage, and seismic activity.
Solution: Professional structural assessment and repair
Combined effects of age, weather, and neglect compromise overall structural integrity. Loose bricks, widespread mortar failure, and visible instability require immediate attention.
Solution: Comprehensive restoration or rebuild
Complete restoration services for all masonry structures
The most common and important masonry repair. Proper repointing restores structural integrity, stops water infiltration, and extends structure life by decades.
When bricks are damaged beyond repair—spalling, cracking, or structurally compromised—professional replacement restores integrity.
Stone masonry requires different techniques than brick. Different stone types have different properties requiring specific approaches.
Chimneys face unique challenges—exposed to weather on all sides, thermal cycling from fires, and wind and rain impact above the roofline.
Interior fireplace masonry faces heat stress that exterior masonry doesn't. Repairs use high-temperature refractory materials.
After repairs, waterproofing provides additional protection. Breathable agents prevent water entry while allowing internal moisture to escape.
Different eras used different mortar compositions. We match materials to prevent accelerated damage from improper repairs.
Joint depth, application method, tooling profile, and curing conditions all affect repair longevity. Experience matters.
Masonry distributes loads through complex patterns. Repairs must account for structural function, not just appearance.
Visible repairs should blend seamlessly. Color matching, texture matching, and joint profiles require skill and experience.
Honest assessment of the most cost-effective approach
Most masonry problems fall into this category
Less common than many contractors suggest
We provide honest assessment of which approach makes sense for your situation
Proactive maintenance prevents expensive repairs
Most masonry damage starts with water. Proper flashing, functioning crowns, chimney caps, and waterproofing prevent the majority of problems.
Professional inspection catches deterioration early when repair is affordable. Small problems today become major restoration projects tomorrow.
Small repairs now prevent major restoration later. A $500 repointing job today prevents a $5,000 rebuild next year. Don't wait.
Ensure water drains away from masonry structures. Poor grading and missing gutters cause foundation-level moisture problems.
Masonry deterioration doesn't stop on its own. Water damage spreads. Failed mortar weakens structures. Spalling accelerates. Professional repair now stops the cycle and restores your masonry for decades of continued service.
45 years of masonry expertise serving the greater Seattle area