Our Professional Brick & Masonry Repair & Tuckpointing Services Are Unmatched

Masonry chimneys are known for their durability and for enhancing the visual appeal of any home, which is why so many homeowners seek out masonry chimneys and fireplaces when purchasing a new property. But if it seems that your chimney and fireplace are starting to look old and worn down, you may be worried that the system is doing your home more harm than good. In this case, it’s likely time to invest in some professional care.

Here at 603 Chimney & Dryer Vent, LLC, we can get your chimney and fireplace back in tip-top shape. We’re known throughout the area for being reliable and honest in every service we offer, and because we’re members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG), you can rest easy knowing we’re equipped with the knowledge, tools, and training to do masonry repairs correctly.

So, give us a call to handle your masonry repairs. Whether it’s tuckpointing, brick replacement, restoration services, rebuilds, or something else that you need, we’ve got your back.

What Is Tuckpointing? Is It Worth It?

One repair many homeowners are less familiar with is tuckpointing. Tuckpointing is a service that’s done when your mortar joints are breaking down and falling out of their space between the brick. During the process, the tech will remove the old, damaged mortar, then replace it with new mortar, strengthening your system in the process and ensuring everything looks fresh and renewed.

Now, if you’re an avid do-it-yourselfer, you may be wondering if this is a job you can tackle with some caulk, a ladder, and a little determination. This is not recommended, and it simply will not provide the long-lasting, dependable, and attractive results you’re hoping for. It’s highly unlikely the color will match up correctly, and it won’t compare to professional mortar materials in strength either. In fact, if tuckpointing is done incorrectly, it could actually do more harm than good.

A professional will take the time to appropriately match up the old mortar to the new, both in color and composition (not an easy job, especially if your original masonry is decades old), working hard to keep things as even and as precise as possible.

But is it a worthwhile investment? If you don’t mind your masonry looking crumbled or broken down, is it something you really need to invest in?

The short answer: yes.

If masonry issues aren’t addressed and properly repaired by a professional, they’ll only get worse – and eventually your system won’t be safe to use. By this point, it’ll be too late for affordable repair work, and you’ll likely need to rebuild your chimney or invest in some reconstruction work, which is a lot more costly and labor intensive than minor tuckpointing repairs.

My Chimney Is Damaged! What Should I Do?

If your masonry is damaged, you may be wondering what steps you should take.

First things first, never use your fireplace if you see visible damage on your chimney or fireplace masonry. Putting your system to use could lead to some dangerous situations. Instead, call on our team of professionals. We’re a family-run company, we’re insured, and our team is qualified to help you out with it all. We’ll make the necessary masonry repairs so you can enjoy your system for decades to come.

If you live in Southern New Hampshire, there’s no better team to trust. Give us a call at 603-892-1092 to request an appointment today!

 

Chimney repairs often require damper repair or replacement, and we’re up for the job!