Brick Restoration
The Brick Experts’ team are the best brick restoration contractors in Dallas, TX, with decades of experience restoring aging and historic brick structures with cracked and spalling bricks, leaning chimneys, and other problems. Our experience, and 5-star service, means a quick fix from our team will leave your bricks looking as good as new.
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What Is Brick Restoration?
Brick restoration returns damaged brick structures to their original glory by replacing deteriorated mortar in joints, to strengthen the wall. For discolored bricks, restoration includes thorough cleaning using washing and scrubbing techniques, sometimes followed by applying masonry stain to restore the original brick color.
When bricks become loose or damaged, restoration experts carefully remove them, clean the surrounding area, and install either the cleaned original brick or matching replacements.
Proper brick restoration prevents water damage, improves your structure’s appearance, and extends the life of your brick walls. Our experts will ensure your brick facade maintains its charm and structural integrity for decades to come.
Matching Mortar And Replacing Bricks
Matching original materials is one of the most meticulous parts of brick restoration. Replacement bricks must perfectly align with existing ones and even slight differences look terrible.
And then there’s color to consider: If your original wall features a mix of red and brown tones in a specific ratio, your restoration should maintain this same proportion for a cohesive appearance.
The pattern and spacing of new bricks must mirror the original wall as well. The details matter…
And since mortar makes up a significant portion of your wall’s visible surface, a proper mortar match ensures your restoration blends seamlessly with existing masonry.
What Kind Of Brick Restoration Projects Have We Done?
The Brick Experts team has helped preserve dozens of historic buildings around DFW.
While many of our brick restoration projects are historic homes, we’ve also completed a large-scale restoration of the Granada Theater on lower Greenville, Ave that involved replacing a quantity of damaged old bricks and tuckpointing the mortar joints in affected areas.
Chimney restoration is a fairly common request, where due to a fire or age, chimney systems have deteriorated into structural concerns and need to be rebuilt while retaining their original appearance.
A FAMILY COMPANY WITH 40+ Years Of Masonry Experience
Jacob Andrews
Owner & CEO
Jacob started Brick Experts in 2015 with his Dad David after attending Ouachita Baptist University. An expert in masonry repair and installation, he has established relationships with HOA’s, property managers, and commercial general contractors throughout the state of Texas.
Meet The Team
Brick Experts is a family-owned local business with 40+ years of combined experience providing masonry services to residents and developers in the DFW area.
Over the years the company has grown and now we have one of the strongest teams of highly-skilled and certified masons in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
David Andrews
Co-Founder
David helped start Brick Experts in 2015 with his son Jacob. David was a master brick mason in commercial and residential for 30 years prior to starting Brick Experts. David is an expert in all phases of masonry, especially repairs and water leaks. He trained most of the masons on staff at Brick Experts today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the most common questions we receive about about restoring historical brick homes and brick commercial buildings around the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex.
What are signs my brick facade needs restoration?
Look for visible cracks in your mortar or bricks, crumbling or eroding mortar, white salt deposits (efflorescence) or staining, shifted or loose bricks. Color changes, including fading or discoloration of bricks and mortar, can also suggest problems due to aging.
What’s the difference between tuckpointing, repointing, and brick restoration?
Tuckpointing is mainly cosmetic, filling gaps between bricks with new mortar. Repointing goes deeper by removing old, deteriorated mortar and replacing it with fresh material. Brick restoration is comprehensive, including repointing, replacing damaged bricks, and sometimes rebuilding wall sections.
How long does a brick restoration project take?
Project timelines varies based. on your project’s complexity but small repairs typically take a few days to a week. Larger projects involving extensive repointing, brick replacement, or structural repairs can stretch from several weeks to several months.
Will restored brickwork match my existing facade?
Yes, brick masons use specialized techniques to ensure seamless matching by carefully select replacement bricks and mortar blends that match your original bricks in color, texture, and so on. The end result is that you should not be able to spot the repaired areas at a glance.
How long will brick restoration work last?
Brick restoration work lasts for decades when performed correctly. Regular maintenance and inspections extend the life of your restored brickwork even further, protecting your investment for years to come.