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Cracked bricks and worn mortar let water into your walls every time it rains. We find the damage, match your existing materials, and repair it right so the problem does not come back.
Brick repair in Jonesboro covers replacing cracked or crumbling bricks, repointing worn mortar joints, and stabilizing sections of wall that have shifted - most small to mid-size jobs are complete in one to two days, with larger repairs taking three to five days depending on the scope.
Water is almost always the root cause of brick damage. Gaps in mortar, cracks in bricks, and missing material around windows all give water a path inside the wall. In Jonesboro, where summers are hot and humid and winters bring freeze-thaw cycles, that moisture damage compounds quickly season after season. The sooner the entry point is sealed, the less total repair the wall needs.
If the mortar joints throughout a wall have worn down uniformly - rather than individual bricks cracking - that work is handled as tuckpointing, which is a related but distinct process. We can assess which approach fits your situation and often combine both services in a single visit.
Look at the mortar lines between your bricks. If they look recessed, crumbly, or like you could poke a finger into them, the mortar has worn down and water is getting in. This is the most common sign that repointing is overdue and something you can spot from the ground with a walk around your home.
In Jonesboro's clay-heavy soil, foundation movement is common. One of the first places it shows up is stair-step cracks that run diagonally from the corners of windows or doors. These cracks follow the mortar joints and usually mean the wall has shifted slightly. They tend to grow over time if left unaddressed.
A chalky white residue - called efflorescence - means water is moving through the wall and carrying mineral salts to the surface. It tells you moisture is already getting in somewhere. In Jonesboro's wet springs this staining often appears after a heavy rain season and is a reliable early warning to call a mason.
Chimneys take more weather exposure than any other masonry on your home. If you can see gaps in the mortar from the ground, or if a section of wall stays darker than the surrounding brick even after several dry days, water is being held inside the wall - a problem that gets more expensive the longer it sits.
We start every brick repair job by identifying the source of the problem - because fixing the visible damage without addressing where the water came from is a short-term solution. Once we know what is driving the damage, we assess which bricks can stay and which need to come out, then match the replacement materials as closely as possible to your existing wall before ordering anything. Using the wrong mortar on older brick is one of the most common mistakes in this trade, and it is something we check carefully on every job involving pre-1980 homes.
When mortar throughout a wall has worn down uniformly rather than individual bricks breaking, we coordinate tuckpointing as part of the same visit so you get one clean result. For homeowners looking to add paved surfaces near a repaired wall or home exterior, we also handle driveway pavers and can plan both projects together to minimize disruption.
Best for walls where the mortar has worn away and bricks are still intact - the most common and cost-effective brick repair.
Suited to walls where specific bricks have cracked, spalled, or been knocked out while surrounding bricks remain in good condition.
For homeowners whose chimney is showing mortar gaps, loose bricks, or cracked caps - especially important after severe storms in northeast Arkansas.
The right approach when a section of wall has shifted or leaned slightly due to soil movement and needs to be re-set and repointed.
Jonesboro sees summer temperatures regularly above 95 degrees with high humidity, then dips below freezing multiple times each winter. That combination causes mortar to expand and contract repeatedly, breaking it down faster than in drier or more stable climates. The soils in Craighead County contain significant clay content, which swells when wet and shrinks when dry - putting ongoing stress on brick foundations and walls even on relatively newer homes. Diagonal cracks running from window and door corners are one of the first signs of that soil movement, and they are a common call we get from homeowners throughout the area. Northeast Arkansas also sees real severe weather, including high winds and tornadoes, and a chimney inspection after any significant storm is always a smart step.
Many of Jonesboro's established neighborhoods - including areas around downtown and near the Jonesboro core - have brick homes built in the 1940s through 1970s with softer lime-based mortars that are now well past their expected lifespan. Homeowners in communities like Wynne face similar conditions and the same matching challenges on older housing stock. For industry-vetted guidance on mortar selection and brick repair methods, the Brick Industry Association is a reliable source, and the Mason Contractors Association of America outlines the professional standards we follow on every job.
Tell us where the damage is and what it looks like. You do not need technical terms - just describe it. We respond within one business day and can often give you a rough ballpark over the phone before visiting.
We come to your home, look at the damage in person, check for the water source, and assess whether any bricks need to be replaced or if repointing alone is enough. Most contractors offer this visit at no charge or apply it toward the project.
You receive a written estimate spelling out what work will be done, what materials will be used, and the total cost. We explain what is included and what could change the price before any work starts.
The crew removes damaged mortar or bricks, cleans the area, and applies new material in stages. Fresh mortar needs 24 to 48 hours before it gets wet. We walk you through the curing window and flag anything else we noticed during the job.
Free written estimate. No obligation. We come to you.
(870) 393-5650Using a mortar that is harder than your original bricks can cause the bricks themselves to crack. We evaluate your existing mortar mix before choosing a replacement, which matters most on Jonesboro homes built before 1980.
We have repaired brick on homes throughout Jonesboro and understand how Craighead County clay soils drive the diagonal cracking and wall shifting that homeowners here see regularly. Local context changes how we approach the repair.
We meet all Arkansas licensing requirements and carry full insurance on every job. A licensed contractor gives you a clear path to resolution if anything falls short - and we stand behind our work. Verify contractor status at the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board.
Fixing the visible brick without finding where the water entered is a short-term solution. We look for the source and address it as part of the repair so the same section is not calling us back in two years.
Every brick repair job we take on in Jonesboro starts with understanding the specific conditions your home is dealing with - the soil, the age of the materials, and where the water is coming from. That is the difference between a repair that lasts and one that needs to be done again.
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