Brick & Repointing
Lime mortar matching and full repointing for nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century homes.
Overview
Lime mortar matching and full repointing for nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century homes — repairing damaged brick and restoring old masonry without harming the wall.
Signs You Need This
When to call.
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Mortar joints crumbling, recessed, or washed out
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Cracked or face-shed brick — especially on older walls
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Damp interior corners or efflorescence on exterior brick
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Prior repointing in hard Portland that's now damaging the brick
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Open joints around windows, chimneys, or parapets
How We Work
How the work unfolds.
- 01
Match mortar and brick
On-site samples to match color, aggregate, and feel until the joints disappear.
- 02
Rake out failed mortar
Careful removal to proper depth, by hand where the brick demands it.
- 03
Repoint and replace damaged brick
Tooled joints matched to the original profile; sourced or matched brick for cut-outs.
- 04
Clean & seal
Gentle wash and breathable seal where appropriate.
Timeline & What to Expect
An unhurried plan.
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Free on-site consultation and assessment, typically within one week of inquiry. [confirm]
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A written scope with clear pricing, materials, and a project timeline — no surprises.
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Scheduling arranged around your property and operations, with a single point of contact throughout.
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Clean, respectful worksites; daily cleanup and protection of surrounding surfaces.
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Personal response to every inquiry within 24 hours.
Materials & Craftsmanship
Built with the right materials.
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Lime-based mortars matched to the era and original mortar
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Sourced or hand-matched replacement brick for cut-outs and infill
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Hand tooling matched to the original joint profile
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Breathable seals where the substrate calls for it [confirm]
Why Yarussi
The standard we hold to, on every project.
01
Family-owned, three generations
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Fully licensed & insured (NJ Lic # 13VH13431200)
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Preservation-approved materials & historic-sensitive methods
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Commercial-grade equipment, any scale
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Transparent pricing & clean, respectful worksites
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Five-star reviewed across NJ
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Softer lime mortar matched to older brick — protecting the home rather than cracking it.
Selected Work
Recent projects.
RES-BRICK-WORK-01
Brick row house full repointing
Landscape · 4:3 · min 1600×1200
Row House
Hoboken, NJ
RES-BRICK-WORK-02
Window opening infill — seamless match
Landscape · 4:3 · min 1600×1200
Window Infill
Monmouth County, NJ
RES-BRICK-WORK-03
Federal-period brick home repointing
Landscape · 4:3 · min 1600×1200
Federal Home
Central NJ
“Frankie brought multiple brick and mortar samples to ensure a perfect match, and the final result is flawless — you truly can't tell a window was ever there. Professional, detail-oriented, and top-quality work from start to finish.”
FAQs
What owners ask.
Older brick needs softer mortar — modern Portland mixes are too hard and crack the brick over time.
Yes — matched to the original color and texture.
Varies by scope and weather. [confirm]
Begin a Conversation
Request a consultation.
Tell us about your property and the work you are considering. We respond personally — typically within 24 hours.
201.787.8094