Masonry February 25, 2026
Brick Pointing 101: When You Need It and What It Costs
How to tell when your NYC brick facade needs pointing and what to budget for the work.
Brick pointing — also called tuckpointing or repointing — is the process of grinding out failing mortar joints and replacing them with fresh mortar.
Signs you need it: crumbling or missing mortar, water stains inside, efflorescence on brick, mortar you can scrape with a key.
Typical cost in NYC: $12–$25 per square foot of wall area, depending on access and scaffold needs.
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