Mortar Repair, Repointing & Tuckpointing in Metro Detroit

Mortar is the first thing to fail on any masonry wall. Michigan's freeze-thaw cycles crack and crumble mortar joints, letting water in and putting the whole wall at risk. EFD Masonry provides mortar joint repair, brick repointing, and tuckpointing services — grinding out failed mortar and repointing with fresh, color-matched mortar that protects for decades.

mortar joint repair tuckpointing before and after Metro Detroit

Our process: We grind joints to proper depth, remove all deteriorated material, and repoint with mortar matched to your original in both color and hardness. Using mortar that's too hard destroys older brick — this is where experience matters.

Mortar repair services:

  • Brick mortar repair and brick repointing
  • Block mortar repair for concrete block and CMU walls
  • Stone mortar repair with proper lime-based mortars for older stonework
  • Cracked mortar repair and failing mortar repair
  • Exterior mortar repair on walls, chimneys, porches, and steps

Why Choose EFD Masonry?

  • 30+ years serving Metro Detroit homeowners
  • Licensed & insured masonry contractors
  • Quality workmanship backed by warranty
  • Free local inspections & detailed estimates

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What's the difference between tuckpointing and repointing? Today the terms are used interchangeably — both mean removing failed mortar from the joints and installing new mortar.
  • How long does mortar repointing last? Properly done, 25-30 years in Michigan's climate.

 Residential Service Area

Oakland County, Macomb County, and Wayne County:

  • Commerce Township
  • Walled Lake
  • Birmingham
  • Novi
  • Troy
  • Livonia
  • Clarkston
  • Wixom
  • Milford
  • Waterford
  • Farmington
  • West Bloomfield
  • Northville
  • Warren
  • Southfield
  • Clinton Township
  • Macomb
  • Rochester

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Free mortar repair estimate — call (248) 242-6669