Brick repair in Waco TX - solid joints that keep water from eating your brick
Crumbling, sunken or cracked mortar lets water into your wall. We fix what's soaking it, then repoint so the brick stays sound.
Brick repair starts with the jointsand whatever is soaking them
Most brick repair calls we get in Waco, TX start with mortar that's sinking back from the brick, crumbling or cracking. Those joints let moisture work its way out of the wall without going through the brick, so once they go, the brick is next.
Worn joints usually have a reason, like a downspout dumping water on the wall. We find that and get it handled before any new mortar goes in, because fresh joints over the same leak just wash out again. I'd rather tell you a wall is fine than sell you work it doesn't need.
Price moves with how much wall needs work, how deep the joints are worn, how high we're working and whether the drainage gets fixed first. The schedule turns on that drainage fix and on any permit, which we pull when your job needs one. Your written estimate gives you the number for your wall.
Count on a straight answer about your wall and a clean site when we leave, so call us at (254) 327-1950.
The brick repair jobs we see most
We match the repair to the wall in front of us, the same way we build retaining walls and lay driveway pavers to fit the yard they're in.
Worn, sunken joints
Mortar that has eroded back from the brick face or crumbles to the touch gets cut out to solid mortar and packed with fresh mortar, joint by joint.
Older homes, softer mortar
Older brick was often laid in a soft mortar that behaves differently from today's mixes, so we look at what's in your wall before we pick what goes back in.
Cracks along the brick
When mortar pulls away from the brick, water gets a path into the wall, so we clear the cracked joint back to sound mortar and fill it tight.
Why homeowners hire Craftsman Waco Concrete and Masonryfor brick and stone around Waco
I learned this trade under a local mason after years on a restaurant line, and I run jobs the same way. A plate that goes out wrong comes right back.
I look at your wall myself
I come out to every job, look it over and write the estimate, then I run the work on site with our crew of masons and helpers.
Running this business since 2021
We've been at this since 2021, and mortar repair on older brick is the work we're best known for around here.
Licensed and fully insured
Ask to see it before we start, since you shouldn't have to take a contractor's word for something that matters this much on your property.
A straight answer on your wall
If your joints have plenty of life left, I'll tell you so. I'd rather say a wall doesn't need work than sell you a job it doesn't.
Done right, then cleaned up
We sweep up the dust and mortar crumbs before we leave and walk the wall with you at the end. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
A written estimate for your brickworkfrom Craftsman Waco Concrete and Masonry
Send photos of the worn joints, the wall's rough square footage and whether your house is in a historic overlay district. We reply within one business day, then I come out for a free estimate at your property, obligation-free.
From call to clean wallhow a Waco brick job runs
You deal with one person from the first look to the last walkthrough, and the plan for your wall is in writing before anyone picks up a chisel.
Call or send a message
Call (254) 327-1950 or send the form and tell us what's going on with the wall, like crumbling joints or a damp patch after rain.
I look at the wall
I come out, check the joints and where the water's coming from, and ask what you want done. Then I put the work in writing for you.
We line it up
Once you say go, we line up the mortar, any permit and the drainage fix the wall needs, then prep the site so your yard and windows are covered.
We do the work
Our crew cuts out the worn mortar and packs in new, joint by joint, with me on site running the job alongside them.
We walk it together
When we're done we clean up and walk the wall with you, so you can see every joint before we call the job finished.
Brick repair questions
How do I know if my brick needs repointing?
Brick needs repointing when the mortar has worn back more than 1/4 inch from the face, crumbles, has holes or shows hairline cracks, or when cracks open between the brick and the mortar. Check your walls for those signs and point them out when you call, so I know where to look first.
How much does brick repair cost in Waco, TX?
Brick and masonry work in Waco usually costs about $10 to $25 per square foot. Where your job lands depends on how much wall needs work, how deep the joints are worn and how hard the wall is to reach. Your written estimate gives you the figure for your wall.
Do I need a permit for brick repair in Waco?
The city requires a permit before you construct, alter or renovate a property, and its Inspection Services office issues permits for residential construction and remodeling. Whether your repair counts is their call, so we check with the city's Inspection Services for your address before we start, and when a permit's needed we pull it and line up the inspections. You can reach them yourself at (254) 750-5612 or permits@wacotx.gov.
Why does the type of mortar matter for brick repair?
New mortar should be as strong as the original or weaker, because a harder mix can damage the brick in a way that can't be undone. On older homes laid in lime mortar, a hard mix like Portland cement can make the bricks soak up moisture and fail, and that damage can be structural, not just looks. Waco has landmark homes and historic overlay districts with their own commission and a Certificate of Appropriateness on the city's checklists, so if yours is one, tell us and check with the city's historic preservation program.
What causes mortar to wash out of a brick wall?
Water usually does, and a leaking downspout is one of the most common sources. National preservation guidance calls for fixing the downspout and other drainage problems before repointing, which is how we work too. White, chalky deposits that keep coming back on a wall are another sign water is getting in and staying.
How long does mortar last on a brick house?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the bricks themselves may well last more than 100. That's why most brick repair is really work on the mortar, with the brick left in place.
Get your Waco brick repair on the booksbefore more mortar washes out
Each rain that soaks worn joints pulls a bit more mortar out, so brick repair caught early usually means less wall to redo. Call (254) 327-1950 or send the form and I'll come take a look.