The quickest way is to look at the building/ home for any large cracks or gaps in the mortar or brick. This is a tell-tale sign that at a minimum, Tuck-pointing is needed. Look for large sections where the mortar looks lower than other areas or if the faces of brick are coming off or the color is changing from surrounding brick area, this is very common in areas where Salt or Ice Melters are used regularly. If in doubt, we offer a free estimate for any of your masonry concerns and would love to come take a look at if for you!

Yes, brick is a natural insulator. It’s slow to lose or absorb heat — which means your heater and air conditioner don’t have to work as hard to keep the inside of your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer. In fact, according to the National Home Energy Rating System (HERS) — an industry measure used to qualify homes for ENERGY STAR® ratings — brick homes are among the most energy efficient. Typical savings on your energy bill with brick are 2 to 8%.

According to most building codes, brick is officially listed as “non-combustible.” In a one-hour severe fire test, brick withstood the flames. Fiber cement crumbled before the end of the test. And vinyl siding was completely destroyed in 18 minutes. Brick's one-hour fire rating protects your family better than any other non-masonry building material. Good for your safety. Good for lower homeowner insurance premiums year after year.

On average nationally, homes made of brick sell for 6% more than similar homes built with other materials. Typically, that accounts for the entire additional cost of brick when you purchased your home. Add to that, of course, the month after month and year after year savings from no maintenance on the brick, lower energy bills and a lower cost every year to insure your home.

Yes, better than anything else. Moisture is necessary for the formation of mold. Brick construction is a multi-layer system that prevents moisture and mold. Of the eight types of materials that account for 90% of home construction, the National Association of Home Builders' Research Center confirmed brick is the best for moisture control. Thatʼs because brick is a multi-layered construction system. Five inches thick. Behind the outer wall of brick is a one-inch column of air that allows moisture that might get in, to either quickly evaporate or exit the wall through weep holes at the base.

Yes, we handle fireplace interior clay/terra cotta style tiles, replacement, and repair. We also do all repairs on exterior fireplace brick, crown repair, and screen covers.

We use the best custom mortars, pigments, and tints to develop a great looking match for the brick motor. We also use multiple styles of Mortar and brands to attempt to get the best match. We use the highest quality cleaners and detergents to clean when completed which also can help to blend with existing materials on the home.

Every masonry project is different, and the timeline will be better described during the individual estimate. We do guarantee that we never rush a project and will always be a phone call away.

All masonry projects are dusty and require lots of foot traffic, we use heavy canvas tarps to cover your property and have through process of cleaning the roofs, and brick of the home. We use various detergents to clean the work on the home itself. We do our best to let each customer know the level of Dust and mess that will be created during project and have each crew with the appropriate tools to keep your property as tidy as when we arrived. Debris is disposed and hauled away on every job.

The brick in your home will need no maintenance for about 50 years if done right. So, while almost every other material requires repeated work, costing thousands of dollars each time you paint, clean, or replace, the brick on your home simply wonʼt.