Brick Repair in Rocklin CA - find the cause first so new mortar holds up
Crumbling mortar, gaps between brick and joint, or chipped brick faces? We find what's causing it and repair only what needs it.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Two kinds of brick repair we do
Repointing worn joints
We rake out the mortar that's crumbling, hollow or cracked and pack in new mortar, which suits walls where the bricks themselves are still sound.
Replacing damaged bricks
When a brick's face has flaked away or a crack runs through it, we cut that brick out and set a close match so the wall stays whole.
What does brick repair on a Rocklin home involve?
Brick repair in Rocklin usually means repointing, where we clear out worn mortar joints and pack in fresh mortar, plus swapping out any bricks too cracked or flaked to keep, so the wall stays tight and solid.
Most people call after they spot sandy mortar collecting at the foot of a wall, gaps opening along the joints or a few brick faces chipping away, and the fix is often smaller than it looks. If the trouble is up top, our chimney repair work uses much the same mortar skills. The price turns on how many joints and bricks need work, whether matching brick has to be found, how high and hard to reach the wall is and whether a leak needs fixing first, and those same things decide how many days we're at your place. Your own figure comes in the written estimate I leave after looking at the wall.
Brick repair, from cause to cleanup
I start every brick repair by finding why the mortar or brick gave out, whether the brick is on your house, a garden wall, a retaining wall or the border of a paver driveway.
Finding the cause first
We look for what's letting your brick fail, like water from a leaking downspout, so the new work isn't fighting the same problem.
A straight answer on the fix
I'll tell you plainly whether new mortar will do or some bricks need replacing, and if it can wait, I'll say that too.
Clearing the worn joints
We clear the loose and crumbling mortar out to a sound depth, so the fresh mortar has solid old work behind it to grip.
Repointing and setting brick
We pack in mortar mixed to suit your brick, set any replacement bricks and shape the joints so the repair blends into the wall.
Why people choose Prestige Rocklin Concrete and Masonry
I grew up on a family farm where anything that broke got fixed at home, usually before supper, and I learned the trade beside other masons and started this business in 2021. We're best known for careful brick and stone repair. Call (916) 666-6314 and I'll come see yours.
The person who quotes it does it
I come out to look at the job myself, and the same small crew I work beside does the repair, so nobody new shows up guessing at what was promised.
Licensed and insured for your wall
We're licensed and insured, and before you sign I'll walk you through what each line of the estimate pays for, because no question is too small.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
That's our promise, and a few loose bricks on a planter get the same care from us as a full wall that needs new joints.
What happens when you call about brick repair in Rocklin?
We plan each brick repair around your house and your schedule, nothing starts until you've read the estimate, and once the work begins I keep you posted on how it's going.
or call (916) 666-6314
Call or send a message
Call (916) 666-6314 or send a message through the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out.
I look the wall over
I come out, look at the brick and mortar up close, track down what's causing the damage and answer your questions.
Written estimate, then the work
You get a written estimate in plain words, and once you say go, the crew and I do the work and walk the finished job with you.
Get a free on-site estimate for your brick and mortar
Tell us where the wall is and what you're seeing, and have photos of the problem joints handy. We reply within one business day to set up a free estimate at your place, with no obligation.
Questions people ask about brick repair
How do I tell if the mortar between my bricks needs repair?
Look for mortar worn back more than 1/4 inch from the brick face, mortar that crumbles, holes in the joints, and hairline cracks or gaps where brick meets mortar. Joints still in good shape do better left alone than redone, so a careful repair touches only the ones showing those signs, and that's how I quote it.
Should I repoint my brick or replace the bricks?
Repointing is often enough for small cracks or loose mortar, but widespread flaking of brick faces or deep cracks can make replacing those bricks the better long-term fix. Plenty of walls get some of each, new mortar in the bad joints and a few new bricks where the old ones gave up.
How much does brick repair cost in Rocklin, CA?
Repairing brick across the US usually costs about $210 to $260 per brick, so treat that as a national starting point and not a quote for your Rocklin wall. Repointing is labor-heavy work, so most of the cost is the crew's time on your joints. Call (916) 666-6314 and I'll come look at yours.
How do I choose a mason for brick repointing?
Ask to see repointing jobs a mason has done before, because a fine bricklayer isn't always good at repointing. It's also fair to ask for a small sample on a part of the wall nobody sees, so you can judge the joints before the whole wall gets done.
How long does mortar last in a brick wall?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the bricks can go well past 100, so over a brick wall's life you can plan on redoing joints now and then. When joints give out much sooner, water is usually getting at them, and that's the cause we chase down first.
What mortar is right for repointing an older brick home in Rocklin?
Repointing mortar should be similar in strength to the original or weaker, because mortar harder than the old work can make the brick face crack off and ruin the brick for good. On older homes, federal guidance for historic brick warns that power tools in unskilled hands can be disastrous, especially on soft brick, and that power saws on thin joints almost always break brick edges, so ask any mason how they'll match the mortar and how the old mortar will come out.
Other work around your brick
Driveway pavers
When an old concrete or brick driveway is cracked past repair, interlocking pavers give you a surface you can patch a few stones at a time later.
Explore Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
If a garden wall is leaning or holding back more dirt than it was made for, a well-built retaining wall keeps the slope where you want it.
Explore Retaining wall constructionChimney repair
Chimney brick sits up where you rarely look, so loose joints or a cracked cap can go unnoticed until water shows up inside the house.
Explore Chimney repair
Brick repair permits and licensing in Rocklin
The City of Rocklin requires a permit to repair any structure the state code covers, and its list of work that may be exempt names fences not over 7 feet high, not brick repair, so check with the city before assuming your job is exempt. When a job needs a permit, we find out which city or county office covers your address and handle the paperwork with them. California's masonry contractor license from the state licensing board covers installing brick in walls and fences, and a job under $1,000 still needs a licensed contractor if it needs any permit or the worker hires help. If a general contractor bids your brick work, ask which license covers the masonry, since they need that specialty license or a licensed masonry subcontractor.
We're based in Rocklin and work in the cities around it, so if yours isn't listed, just ask. The brick we're called to most is on chimneys, planters and garden walls with tired joints, and we see the same on homes in Roseville and Granite Bay, where we start each repair the same way, by finding the cause.