Brick Masonry Contractor in MetroWest Massachusetts

Brickwork performs best when the masonry units, mortar, flashing, and surrounding details work as a system. Loose joints, isolated cracked brick, and recurring moisture marks may look similar from a distance, but each can have a different cause and require a different repair scope.

Eddy’s Construction & Masonry evaluates the condition of existing brickwork before recommending localized repair, repointing, or rebuilding. For new work, we plan bonds, transitions, water management, and finished appearance around the building’s intended use and existing construction.

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Our Brick Masonry Services

  • Brick Installation & Rebuilding

    New brick features and selective rebuilding of deteriorated masonry, with attention to bond patterns, support, movement joints where appropriate, and integration with adjacent work.

  • Mortar Joint Repointing

    Removal of unsound mortar to a suitable depth followed by compatible replacement mortar, appropriate joint tooling, and curing practices matched to the masonry.

  • Damaged Brick Replacement

    Careful removal and replacement of spalled, fractured, or severely deteriorated units while limiting disruption to sound surrounding masonry.

  • Chimney & Exterior Brickwork

    Brick repairs at exposed masonry features, coordinated with assessment of crowns, caps, flashing, and other potential water entry points when relevant.

  • Brick Steps, Piers & Landscape Features

    Brick elements requiring stable support, sound joints, practical drainage, and details appropriate to their exposure and use.

What Matters in Professional Brick Masonry

  • Compatible Mortar Selection

    Mortar strength, permeability, and joint profile should suit the existing brick. A very hard mortar applied to softer historic brick can accelerate masonry damage.

  • Moisture Control

    We evaluate visible water entry and drying conditions, including copings, flashings, failed sealant transitions, and areas where water accumulates.

  • Sound Substrate and Support

    Cracks or movement may originate beyond the face of the brick. The repair plan should address loose units, settlement indications, or support concerns before cosmetic finishing.

How We Approach Brick Masonry Work

  1. Assess the masonry. Review cracked units, mortar deterioration, moisture staining, movement patterns, and accessibility.
  2. Define the repair scope. Distinguish localized repointing or brick replacement from sections that may require rebuilding or additional evaluation.
  3. Protect adjacent materials. Set up safe access and protect nearby surfaces, landscaping, openings, and occupants as appropriate.
  4. Complete masonry work. Remove unsound material, prepare the substrate, install brick or mortar with suitable techniques, and tool joints consistently.
  5. Cure, detail, and inspect. Allow appropriate curing, review water-shedding details, and clean and inspect the completed area.

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Project-specific evaluation matters. Masonry conditions, access, permits, and any structural requirements must be evaluated for each property. Any work needing engineering direction should follow the appropriate professional review.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does brickwork need repointing?

Repointing is considered when mortar has become loose, deeply recessed, cracked, or no longer sheds water adequately. An inspection helps distinguish mortar deterioration from issues caused by movement or a defective detail.

Can new brick be matched to existing masonry?

Color, size, texture, and absorption characteristics can often be matched closely, although an exact match to weathered brick is not always possible. We discuss available materials and the expected finished appearance.

Why do brick faces flake or break apart in winter?

Spalling can occur when moisture enters porous masonry and freezes, or when inappropriate materials trap moisture. The condition of joints, coping, drainage, and previous repairs should be considered before replacing brick.

Is repointing enough to repair a cracked brick wall?

Not always. Repointing addresses failed joints, but stair-step cracking, displacement, or recurring movement may call for investigation of supports, settlement, or other building conditions.

Can you repair only the damaged portion?

Often, when adjacent masonry is stable and the root cause is understood. We will explain when a localized repair is appropriate and when a larger section may need attention.

Do exterior brick repairs require a permit?

Requirements depend on the municipality and whether the work is cosmetic, structural, or involves a regulated building component. Permit and inspection needs should be confirmed for the specific project.

Related Services

Depending on the condition of your property, these services may be relevant to the scope of work: