Step cracks following the joints
Usually: settlement at one corner, or a lintel or foundation that moved.
We do: find and fix the movement, then stitch or rebuild the cracked section with helical ties and repoint.
Brick, block and stone: repaired, rebuilt, made to last
Masonry repairs that stop the crack, not just fill it
When brick or stone starts cracking, shifting or letting water in, the fast fix is a bead of caulk and the right fix is finding out why it moved. Our masons repair and rebuild brick, block and stone on New Jersey homes and commercial buildings, from a single spalled brick to a whole chimney, stoop or parapet, with a photo report after every visit so you see what we found and what we did.
- Since 199035+ years on NJ masonry
- Photo reportsBefore, during and after every visit
- Code-compliantLintels, ties and rebuilds to spec
- MatchedBrick, stone and mortar sourced to the wall
- Exterior Services Since 1990
- 30M+ sq ft of Roofing & Exteriors Installed
- 25,000+ Satisfied Clients
- A Legacy of Giving: $1.5M+ Donated
What your masonry needs
Repair, rebuild, repoint, or waterproof
Four kinds of masonry work, and the one your wall, chimney or stoop is asking for.
Repair
Cracks, spalling, loose units, lintels
Brick and stone replaced, cracks stitched, lintels and sills renewed, loose sections re-set.
What we repair →
Rebuild
Chimneys, steps, parapets, walls
Sections taken down to sound masonry and rebuilt with matched units, new ties, flashing and caps.
What we rebuild →
Repoint & seal
Mortar joints and waterproofing
Failed joints cut out and repointed with matched mortar, breathable sealers, caulking and foundation waterproofing.
Tuck pointing and waterproofing →
Inspect
Yearly, and after every big storm
Every wall, chimney, lintel and cap checked and photographed, with a written report and a plan.
How the inspection runs →Repair
What the symptom usually means, and what we do about it
Masonry fails for a reason, and the reason is usually water or movement. Six things we see most on New Jersey brick, block and stone.
Cracks straight through the brick
Usually: serious movement or a rusting steel lintel expanding and splitting the wall above a window.
We do: replace the lintel, rebuild the brick above it, add flashing and weeps so it does not rust again.
Spalling and flaking faces
Usually: freeze-thaw on a wet wall, hard mortar, or a sealer that trapped water.
We do: replace the damaged units with matched brick or stone, repoint with the right mortar, fix the water source, seal with a breathable product.
Bowing or bulging walls
Usually: failed wall ties on a veneer, or a parapet or retaining wall pushed by water and frost.
We do: stabilize, install new ties or anchors, rebuild the displaced section, add drainage behind retaining walls.
Loose caps, sills and coping
Usually: the mortar bed under them failed; water now runs straight into the wall.
We do: re-set or replace, with a drip edge and sealant, and flashing under coping on parapets.
Crumbling steps, stoops and walkways
Usually: salt, frost and a base that was never compacted.
We do: rebuild on a proper base, replace broken treads and risers, re-set the rail, seal against salt.
- Brick and stone cracks, settlement and step cracking
- Missing or deteriorated mortar joints, tuckpointing and repointing
- Spalling brick, flaking stone and loose or shifted units
- Block wall repairs, bowing sections and damaged joints
- Lintel and sill repairs around windows and doors
- Steps, stoops and porch masonry repairs
- Water penetration fixes, waterproofing and masonry sealers
- Efflorescence and moisture damage remediation
- Brick replacement, stone reset and localized rebuilds
- Parapet wall repairs, coping issues and capstone resets
- Expansion joint repairs and masonry movement corrections
- Preventive maintenance plans for long-term protection
What we work on
Brick, block, stone and the steel that holds them up
Each material moves, weathers and fails in its own way. These are the ones we repair and rebuild, and what each one needs.
Brick veneer and solid
What fails: joints, lintels, ties and the top courses.
We do: repoint, replace spalled units with matched brick, renew lintels with flashing and weeps, rebuild tops and corners.
Matched by colour, size and textureConcrete block garages, foundations, commercial
What fails: cracked joints, bowing below grade, water wicking through.
We do: crack repair, re-set or rebuild sections, parge and coat, waterproof below grade, add drainage.
Type S mortar, reinforced where neededStone brownstone, limestone, fieldstone, bluestone
What fails: flaking faces, hard mortar, loose steps and sills.
We do: consolidation and patching with matched repair mortar, lime repointing, re-setting and replacing units.
Lime-based mortar onlyLintels and steel over every window and door
What fails: rust that expands and lifts the brick above, cracks at the corners.
We do: shore, remove the brick, replace the lintel with galvanized steel, flash and weep, rebuild.
Code-compliant bearing and flashingParapets and copings the roof's edge
What fails: freeze-thaw on the most exposed masonry on the building; coping joints that let water into the wall and the roof.
We do: rebuild the top courses, through-wall flashing, new coping or caps, tie-in to the roof membrane.
Done with the roofing crewRetaining walls and site masonry steps, walks, piers
What fails: frost, drainage and a weak base.
We do: drainage behind the wall, rebuild on a compacted base, re-set caps and treads, seal against salt.
Built to drain
Rebuild
Chimneys, steps, parapets and walls, rebuilt properly
Some masonry is past repair: a chimney whose top courses have separated, a stoop that has sunk, a parapet leaning out over the sidewalk. We take it down to sound masonry and rebuild it with the details it should have had the first time.
- 01ChimneysPartial or full rebuild above the roofline, new flue liner where needed, a cast or stone crown with a drip edge, through-wall flashing and counterflashing tied into the roof, a cap on every flue.
- 02Steps, stoops and porchesDemolished to a compacted base, rebuilt in brick, block and stone or bluestone treads, railings re-set, sealed against salt and frost.
- 03Parapets and copingsRebuilt with a flashing beneath the coping, expansion joints where they were missing, tied to the roof membrane by the same crew that does the roof.
- 04Walls, piers and lintelsGarden and retaining walls, gate piers and the brick above windows and doors, rebuilt with matched units, new ties, drainage and steel.
Brick and stucco packages
Gold, Platinum and Diamond
Targeted repairs, a full-surface seal, or a brand-new wall system: the right level depends on what the inspection finds behind the surface.
Reinforcing the vulnerable points with targeted repairs and spot-pointing
- Pointing: Spot repointing of deteriorated joints
- Stucco: Small crack injection
- Cleaning: Efflorescence removal
Best for: Localised spalling or loose mortar, fixed before it spreads
Armouring the walls with full-surface sealing and finishes
- Scope: Systemic pointing, repairs and waterproofing for a robust exterior without the cost of full replacement
- Finish: Full-surface sealing and finishes
Best for: Owners who want a uniform look and long-term protection against driving rain
Replacing aging components with brand-new, modern wall systems
- Replacement: Full brick or stucco replacement
- Drainage: Modern drainage plane installation
- Detail: Custom decorative masonry features
- Scope: Complete system overhaul
Best for: Complete restorations and replacements well beyond a simple repair
No prices on this page on purpose: every package is scoped and priced after the inspection, and the exact terms go into your written proposal. Bring any other written proposal: same scope, same warranty, we beat it.
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Why Roof4Roof
Masons who work with the roofers, not against them
Most masonry leaks involve a roof, a flashing or a gutter, and most roof leaks at a chimney or parapet involve masonry. We have both trades on the same crew. Four things we do on every masonry job that most companies do not:
- Photo documentation before any workClear photos, and video when it helps, of what is failing and why, so you see the problem before you see the price.
- The cause fixed, not just the crackLintels replaced, ties added, drainage corrected, flashings rebuilt. A crack we fill without fixing its cause comes back, and so do we, free.
- Materials matched to the wallBrick, stone and mortar sourced to colour, size and strength, so the repair blends and the wall moves as one.
- The owners' direct line on every documentIssues answered within 48 hours, most within 24. The owners' contact details are printed on every proposal and invoice.
And a share of this job funds a roof for a family in need, through our One4One program.
Our masonry work
Masonry we repaired and rebuilt, on the map and in photos
Real jobs from our records. Tap a pin for the details; the documented ones have their own page with every photo.
Case studySlate Roof & Copper Restoration, Saint George's Church, Maplewood
Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Exterior Refresh & Roof Check-Up in Gillette
Preston Dr, Gillette, NJ 07933
Building Cleaning in Hoboken
Grand St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Historical building, brick joints and a masonry sealing project
Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Building Cleaning in Hoboken
Madison St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Vertical Property Management, semi-annual roof maintenance, Jersey City
Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Residential stucco, masonry & waterproofing: 9 projects → Commercial stucco, masonry & waterproofing: 9 projects →
Inspect, then decide
How a masonry job runs with us
Step 01
01Inspect
Brick, block or stone, mortar joints, lintels, sills, caps and the surroundings checked for cracks, shifting, spalling and moisture. Photographed and reported in writing.
Step 02
02Propose
Repair or rebuild, the materials, the access plan if scaffolding, a lift or shared walls are involved, the warranty and the price, in writing with no surprises.
Step 03
03Build
Landscaping and walkways protected, dust controlled, repairs and rebuilds done to code under a foreman and skilled masons, materials matched to the existing wall.
Step 04
04Protect
Final inspection for soundness and sealing, closeout photos, workmanship warranty in writing, and maintenance recommendations so the next inspection is a formality.
Cost & financing
What masonry repair costs in New Jersey
The size of the repair, the height, matching materials and whether steel, scaffolding or a lift are involved decide the price. These are honest ranges from our own jobs; your written estimate is free and exact.
- Brick and stone repairs
- Small repairs $500–$1,500 · lintel replacement $1,500–$4,000 per opening · larger sections quoted by the square foot
- Chimney rebuild above the roofline
- Typically $3,500–$9,000 with crown, flashing and cap; liners extra
- Steps and stoops
- Repairs from $900 · full rebuilds typically $4,000–$12,000 by size and material
- Parapets and retaining walls
- Priced per linear foot after inspection, with flashing and drainage included
100% financing
Financing options →
Pay for the work the way that suits you
Residential financing through Service Finance Company for qualified applicants, including same-as-cash and fixed-rate plans. For associations and commercial owners we phase the work and provide capital-plan budgets.
Financing options →
Storm or vehicle damage to a wall? We document it for your insurer and work with the adjuster.
FAQ
Masonry questions, answered straight
What New Jersey owners ask us before they sign.
Have a question not listed here? Call (201) 267-3000 or request an estimate.
01What masonry services do you offer?+
Brick, block and stone repair, tuckpointing and repointing, spalling brick replacement, lintel and sill repairs, chimney and parapet rebuilds, steps and stoops, retaining walls, waterproofing and sealers, and localized rebuilds, for homes and commercial buildings.
02How often should masonry be inspected?+
At least once a year and after severe weather. Cracks, loose mortar and moisture are cheap to fix when they are found early and expensive when a lintel has rusted through or a chimney has separated.
03What are the signs my masonry needs repair?+
Cracked or missing mortar joints, loose or spalling bricks or stones, white powdery efflorescence, water stains on interior walls, bowing or shifting sections, and gaps opening around windows and doors.
04What is chimney repointing, and why does it matter?+
Removing deteriorated mortar from the chimney's joints and replacing it with new, matched mortar. The chimney is the most exposed masonry on the house; repointing it, with a new crown and flashing, is what stops water running down into the roof and the rooms below.
05Can a cracked brick wall be repaired, or does it have to be rebuilt?+
Most can be repaired once the cause is fixed: helical ties stitch the crack, units are replaced, joints repointed. Rebuilding is for sections that have displaced, bowed or lost their lintel or ties.
06Will the repair match my existing brick?+
We source brick and stone by colour, size and texture, including reclaimed units for older walls, and match the mortar on a sample before we start. On a weathered wall a new brick will look new for a season or two, then blend.
07Do you do the roof flashing at a chimney or parapet too?+
Yes, and we prefer to. The through-wall flashing, counterflashing and roof tie-in are done by the same crew as the masonry, which is the only way to warrant the whole joint.
08Where do you work?+
Homes across Northern and Central New Jersey, including Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic, Morris, Union, Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Sussex counties. Commercial and multifamily masonry across the whole of New Jersey.
Reviews
From people whose masonry we repaired
★★★★★
"They repointed my brick chimney and repaired stucco trim in Wyckoff using breathable mortar and elastomeric coating, and power washed the exterior. The crisp finish looks brand-new."
★★★★★
"I had the roof and chimney replaced past spring by Roof4Roof. From start to finish it was smooth. Everyone was courteous. And the work itself was amazing. I also like their lifetime warranty."
★★★★★
"From start to finish this company handled our cornice renovation with care, precision, and enthusiasm. The crew was punctual and professional and the work they did was meticulous. Roof4Roof is excellent, excellent, excellent!"
One4One
A share of every job funds a roof, a repair or a home for a family in need, in New Jersey and abroad: $1.5M+ donated and 1,300+ families helped since 2010.
How One4One works →
Free estimate
Find out why the wall cracked before anyone fills it
An inspection with photos, a written report that names the cause, and a proposal for the repair or rebuild with the materials, the warranty and the price spelled out.