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Tuckpointing in Metro Detroit: what to expect
Tuckpointing (repointing) replaces worn mortar in brick joints. Metro Detroit has a lot of older brick homes, and after decades of freeze-thaw cycles the mortar recedes, cracks and falls out. Left alone, water gets into the wall, causing spalled brick, interior stains and loose masonry.
A good mason grinds or rakes the old mortar out to a consistent depth without chipping the brick, then packs new mortar in layers and tools the joint to match. On older homes, the new mortar should be softer than the brick, often a lime-rich mix, and matched in color. Chimneys, parapets and walls under gutters usually need it first. For damaged bricks, see brick repair.
What a proper job includes
- Inspection to identify which walls and joints need work
- Mortar type and color matched to the existing wall
- Removal of deteriorated mortar to a consistent depth
- Dust control and protection of windows and landscaping
- New mortar packed in layers and tooled to match
- Replacement of any loose or spalled brick found
- Cleaning of mortar residue from brick faces
What drives the price
- Wall area and how many joints need repointing
- Height and access: ladder, lift or scaffolding
- Joint width and profile to match
- Mortar matching on historic or soft brick
- Brick replacement found during work
- Chimney and parapet work on the roof
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
Tuckpointing is usually considered an ordinary repair, which Michigan allows without a building permit. Structural repairs, wall rebuilds and work in local historic districts may need a permit or design review, so confirm with the local building department (BSEED in Detroit). Grinding mortar creates silica dust, so ask how the crew controls it.
Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA license. Look for a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license that lists Masonry, or a Residential Builder license, and check the number on the LARA lookup.
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How to compare quotes
- Ask what mortar they will use and how it compares to the existing mortar.
- Ask for a sample area so you can see the color and joint match.
- Get the scope by wall or area in writing.
- Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
- Ask how they protect windows, plants and neighbors from dust.
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