Canton is home to beautiful, historic brickwork, from the classic New England colonials near the town center to the sturdy industrial buildings that define our local history. However, even the strongest brick and stone structures have a weak point: the mortar joints.
We use high-pressure epoxy or polyurethane injections to seal cracks and prevent water from entering your basement.
For bowing walls, we install carbon fiber straps or steel wall braces that stop the movement immediately.
If you have an older fieldstone foundation, we specialize in “re-mudding” and reinforcing the stones to ensure they remain load-bearing for another century.
While repairing your foundation, we can also add egress windows to increase safety and home value.
We don’t just “patch” holes. We follow a rigorous historical restoration process
We carefully rake out the old mortar to a specific depth without damaging the surrounding bricks.
This is where we shine. We analyze your existing mortar to match the color, texture, and—most importantly—the strength. Using a mortar that is too hard can actually cause bricks to “spall” or crack.
We apply the new mortar in thin layers, packing it tightly to ensure no air pockets remain.
We finish the joints to match the original architectural style of your home, whether it’s a concave, V-joint, or weather-struck finish.
Many Canton residents ask about the difference. While repointing is about structural repair, Tuckpointing involves using two different colors of mortar to create a “illusion” of perfectly straight, thin joints. This is ideal for historic homes near the Paul Revere Heritage Site that require a very specific aesthetic.
