Over time, New Jersey’s weather — including heavy rain, winter freeze–thaw cycles, humidity, and coastal salt exposure — causes mortar joints to deteriorate. When mortar weakens, cracks form, bricks loosen, and water begins to seep into your walls or chimney. At On Top Masonry & Construction, we specialize in brick pointing, repointing, mortar repair, brick replacement, and full masonry restoration for homes across New Jersey.
With more than 20 years of experience, we restore brickwork to its original strength, appearance, and weather resistance. Whether your brick façade, steps, chimney, or retaining wall is crumbling, cracked, or showing gaps between joints, our expert masons deliver long-lasting, seamless repairs that protect your property and enhance curb appeal.
Brick pointing is the process of removing old, damaged mortar and replacing it with fresh mortar to restore structural stability and prevent water intrusion.
Old, deteriorated mortar can compromise the entire structure — repointing is essential maintenance for all brick homes and buildings in New Jersey.
We offer complete brick restoration solutions for residential and commercial properties.
We remove the damaged mortar using specialized tools and replace it with high-quality, weather-resistant mortar. Our repointing process ensures: Strong bonding, proper joint depth, smooth and clean finishing, Perfect mortar match, and Long-term durability. We match the texture, color, and composition of your existing mortar for a seamless finish.
If bricks are cracked, spalling, loose, or damaged, we replace them with matching units or restore them using professional masonry techniques. We repair: Crumbling bricks, Weather-damaged bricks, Broken brick corners, and Structural brick issues. This prevents future damage and restores the wall’s strength.
New Jersey chimneys experience severe weather exposure. We offer: Chimney repointing, Brick replacement, Crown repair, Waterproofing, Leak repair. A well-maintained chimney prevents moisture damage and structural failure.
For older homes and aging brickwork, we provide full restoration. This includes: Repointing, Brick replacement, Crack repair, Waterproofing, Structural stabilization. Ideal for historic homes and properties built before the 1980s.
Hardscape structures deteriorate over time and require proper repointing to maintain stability. We repoint: Brick steps, Stone steps, Retaining walls, Garden walls
After pointing, we offer breathable waterproofing coatings that Prevent water absorption, Protect against salt & moisture, Reduce efflorescence, and Extend masonry lifespan. These sealants are designed for New Jersey humidity & winter conditions.
New Jersey’s climate is especially hard on masonry due to
Freeze–thaw expansion during winter
Heavy rainstorms & humidity
Temperature fluctuations
Coastal salt & moisture
We follow a precise, proven process to ensure long-lasting results
We provide brick pointing & masonry restoration across all of New Jersey, including
Wherever you are in New Jersey, we’re ready to help.
We restore your brickwork with precision and care.
20+ years of professional masonry expertise
Skilled repointing specialists
High-quality materials designed for NJ winters
Affordable pricing & honest assessments
Licensed & insured NJ contractors
Emergency service available
Contact us immediately if you notice
If ignored, these issues can lead to major structural damage and costly repairs.
If your mortar is cracking, deteriorating, or falling apart, don’t wait — damaged brickwork can quickly become a safety hazard.
