Mortar joints wear out faster than brick. Once they crack and erode, water gets into the masonry, freezes and pushes bricks apart — a common sight on older Pittsburgh homes.
Repointing removes deteriorated mortar and replaces it with fresh, properly tooled joints. Elite Construction repoints chimneys and replaces damaged brick to keep them solid and watertight.
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Signs you may need chimney repair & repointing
Crumbling or recessed mortar joints
Spalling, flaking or loose bricks
White staining (efflorescence) on the chimney
Leaks or stains near the chimney inside the home
Our process
01
Inspect
We assess mortar, brick, crown and flashing together.
02
Remove
Deteriorated mortar ground or raked out to a proper depth.
03
Repoint
New mortar packed and tooled; damaged brick replaced as needed.
04
Clean up
Site cleaned and the work reviewed with you.
Things to consider
Chimney leaks often involve the crown and flashing too — we check all three.
Severely leaning or structurally compromised chimneys may need partial rebuilding.
