Masonry restoration in Mission TX - joints that shed water and brick that stays whole
Crumbling joints, stained brick or white powder on the wall? We repoint and clean in the right order so your brick stays sound.
What does it take to restore an old brick wall in Mission?
Masonry restoration in Mission, TX brings a worn brick wall back by replacing the failing mortar, fixing what's damaged and cleaning the surface gently, so the mortar takes the weather again instead of your brick.
Most people call after they notice joints that look hollow, dark streaks down the wall or a white chalky film that keeps coming back, and if only a few bricks are cracked, brick repair may be all you need. The price mostly comes down to how much wall needs new joints, how deep the old mortar has worn, how hard it is to get out, how high we have to work and how much cleaning the wall needs. The schedule turns on the size of the wall, the weather and any city permit wait, and when a job needs a permit, we take care of the paperwork with the city and build that wait into the plan. When I walk the wall with you, I'll explain each part of it and you'll leave with a figure for your own house.
How we handle masonry restoration on your house
I start by looking at the brick and the old mortar together, because the new mortar has to suit the brick you have and match the color and texture already on the house. Our crew rakes out the worn mortar until they reach sound material, taking care with the brick edges because a chipped corner can't be put back, and then packs the joints with fresh mortar and tools them to match the rest of the wall. On older walls the order of work matters, so we get every joint sound before any washing, since water sprayed at an open joint can seep inside, rust the metal anchors that tie the brick to the house and stain or ruin the plaster behind it. Then we clean, starting gently and only going stronger if the wall needs it, and we leave the site swept and clear.
Restoration often leads to a talk about the rest of the house. When the brick inside around the hearth needs more than a cleanup, or there's a spot where you've always wanted one, we also do fireplace installation. And when a porch base, a garden wall or an addition won't sit right next to the restored brick, stone veneer installation can tie the house together.
Why Mission homeowners call Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry for restoration
I walk every wall myself
I come out to look at every job and give the estimate, and I explain what failed and why before we touch anything. A crew lead runs the work on site with our masons and I check in along the way, so you always know who to ask.
Matching repairs since 2013
We've been in business since 2013, and brick and mortar repair that matches what's already on the house is what we're best known for. A repair that blends in keeps your wall looking like one wall instead of a patchwork.
Licensed and insured while we work
We're licensed and insured. That matters on restoration, because our crew spends the job on ladders and scaffolding right along your walls and windows.
Older homes planned around review
If your home sits in a historic district, tell us early, because the Texas Historical Commission says its review may be required in some cases before work on a historic building can go ahead. The commission also gives technical help to owners of older homes whether or not the building is designated, and we'll build any extra review into the plan.
On an older wall, the right mortar and the right order of work protect your brick more than anything else. If your building is designated as historic, call us at (956) 379-6055 so we can talk through the next steps, and otherwise have a few photos of the worn joints and the age of the house ready and request your estimate.
Get a free on-site estimate for your brick walls
We reply within one business day to set a time that works for you. I'll come out, walk the walls with you and explain each part of the job, and the estimate is free with no obligation. Photos of the worn joints and the age of the house help me come prepared.
Brick and stone restoration work
Questions before you book masonry restoration
How much does brick repointing cost in Mission, TX?
Across the US, brick repointing usually costs about $400 to $2,500 per 100 square feet of wall, and that's the general market range for the joint work, not our price. Where your wall lands depends mostly on how deep the joints have worn and how hard the old mortar is to get out. I'll give you a figure for your own wall once I've seen it.
Can I power wash my brick house?
We don't recommend it, because water at high pressure can easily etch soft stone and some types of brick, and that damage stays. National guidance written for historic masonry starts water cleaning at very low pressure, even a garden hose, and raises it only as needed. A wall that's a little less bright is a better trade than a scarred surface.
Why does the type of mortar matter when repointing brick?
Mortar is meant to wear out before the brick does, so it takes the weather in place of the brick and gets replaced when it's worn. National guidance for historic buildings warns that hard portland-cement mortar that lets less moisture through than soft brick can trap water in the wall and badly damage the brick. On soft brick, ask for a mortar that lets moisture dry out and wears first, and that's the choice I'll walk you through.
Do I need a permit for masonry restoration in Mission, TX?
Mission expects remodeling work to meet minimum codes with permits issued for it, and the city's Inspections Division is the office that reviews permit applications. The city's residential form asks you to allow 3 to 5 business days to pick up a permit. Work that needs a permit and starts without one faces a double permit fee and possible citations to municipal court, so we sort out the permit question before anyone picks up a tool.
What causes white powder on brick walls?
That white, chalky film is usually efflorescence, salts left behind as water dries out through the brick. A brick industry group advises finding and fixing what's causing it before trying to remove it. So we look for where the water is getting in, worn joints included, before we clean anything.
How do I know if my brick needs repointing?
If the mortar sits back from the face of the brick, crumbles when you scratch it or leaves sand at the foot of the wall, the joints are due. Catching it early keeps water from working into the brick itself, which costs more to fix than mortar. A few photos of the worst spots tell me a lot before I come out.
Other masonry work that pairs with restoration
- Fireplace installation
If you've always wanted a fireplace or the old one is past repair, a new firebox and masonry surround can be built to suit the rest of your home.
- Stone veneer installation
When part of the house has plain block or siding you'd like to dress up, stone veneer adds the look of stone without building a full wall behind it.