“How much does tuckpointing cost in Washington, DC?” It’s one of the first questions we hear from homeowners, and it’s a fair one. The honest answer is that there isn’t a standard price because historic masonry repairs depend on the building’s condition, not just the amount of mortar being replaced. In our experience restoring older […]
Tuckpointing in Washington DC: A Guide for Historic Homes
Washington is known for its extensive collection of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century brick rowhouses. Although architectural details vary across the city, these buildings share an important characteristic. The mortar binding the masonry together has a shorter service life than the brick itself. That is not a defect; it is how traditional masonry was intended to […]
