Brick repair in Perris CA - mortar joints that blend in with the old work
Crumbling or cracked mortar between your bricks? We fix the joints that need it so the repair blends in with the old work.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Does my brick need repair now, or can it wait?
Brick repair in Perris usually means repointing. We rake out the worn mortar between your bricks and pack in new mortar so the wall sheds water and holds together for years to come.
Most people call us after they notice sandy grit at the base of a wall, joints sitting back from the brick, or a crack they hadn't seen before, and the first thing they want to know is whether it's urgent. Sometimes it can wait a while, and I'm happy to tell you when it can. The price depends on how many joints need work, how high the brick sits, how hard the old mortar color is to match and whether any bricks need replacing. The schedule mostly depends on the weather and on whether your job needs a permit. Your estimate puts a figure on your own wall once I've seen it.
How do you know your brick needs repair?
Mortar sitting below the brick
The joints look sunken, and the brick edges stand out past them. That usually means years of weather have worn the mortar down, and the deeper it goes, the more water sits in the joint and works on the brick.
Mortar that crumbles to sand
You can scratch it out with a key, or you find grit along the bottom of the wall. The mortar has lost its grip, and if it's left too long, bricks start to loosen and the repair gets bigger.
Gaps and fine cracks
You see open holes in the joints, hairline cracks, or a crack running between the brick and the mortar. These let water into the wall, so mark where they are now, even if the fix can wait a season.
Brick faces flaking off
The front of the brick chips or peels away in flakes. That's often water, or a too-hard mortar from an earlier repair, and once a brick loses its face it has to be replaced, not just repointed.
How we handle brick repair
We start by going over the wall joint by joint and marking the ones that show wear. We leave the sound ones alone, because good old mortar is worth keeping and repointing is slow work you shouldn't pay for where it isn't needed. Our crew rakes the worn mortar out down to solid material, replaces any brick that's cracked through or flaking, and packs new mortar into the joints in layers. Then we shape each joint to match the ones beside it so the repair blends in. New mortar has to be no stronger than the old, because a harder mix stresses the edge where brick meets mortar and can make the face of the brick break away, so I'll tell you how our mix compares with yours and why we picked it. We clean the brick and the work area before we leave.
Brick work often has company. If a garden wall is leaning because the slope behind it is pushing on it, new joints won't hold for long, and retaining wall construction may be the real fix. If the drive beside your brick has settled or cracked, we can talk about driveway pavers while I'm out.
Repointing worn joints
This suits a wall or chimney where the brick is sound but the mortar has worn back or crumbled. We renew just those joints, which keeps the cost down and the old work in place.
Replacing damaged bricks
This suits a few bricks that are cracked through or have lost their face. We cut them out and set replacements that match the size and color of the old brick as closely as we can find.
Chimney and tall wall repair
This suits brick that sits high up, like a chimney stack or a two-story wall. It takes ladders or staging and slower work, so it usually costs more per joint than a low garden wall.
Get a free estimate for your brick repair
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. I come out, look the brick over and write up a free estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
- Based in
- Perris, CA 92571
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
What happens when you call about brick repair in Perris?
Here's how a job runs from your first call to the last walk along the wall, with who does what and what you'll have in hand at each step.
Call or send us a note
Call (951) 418-3037 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set up a time to come out. Tell us where the trouble is and whether you've seen any water inside.
I look the brick over
I come out myself, check the joints and bricks up close and answer your questions. You get a written estimate that shows the work we'd do and what it costs, so you know the price before anything starts.
Our crew does the repair
If you go ahead, we take care of any permit the job needs, and I'm on the job with our crew while we rake out and repoint. We stick to the joints and bricks we went over together.
We walk the finished wall
Once the mortar is in and the area is cleaned up, we walk the wall with you. Take your time, look closely and ask anything you still want to know.
Why Perris homeowners call Superior Perris Concrete and Masonry for brick repair
The owner looks at your wall
I come out to give every estimate myself, and I'm on site with our crew while the work gets done. The person who told you what your wall needs is the one making sure it gets done that way.
Doing brick work since 2017
We've been in business since 2017, nine years now, and brick and block work that holds up is what people know us for. Much of that work is making new joints blend in with mortar that's been on the house for decades.
Fully licensed and insured
That's the first thing to ask any mason, because you want the crew on your property to be covered. In Perris the city checks too, and it asks a contractor who pulls a permit for a state license card and a workers' compensation certificate.
On brick, the mortar you choose matters as much as the hands that lay it, so bring your questions when I come out. Send us a note or call (951) 418-3037 to set up a visit.
Brick repair and wall work around Perris
The City of Perris Building and Safety Division issues permits in Perris, and it's the office to ask whether your brick repair needs one, because that depends on the job and I won't guess at it. When a permit is needed, we pull it and line up the inspections. Some addresses go through a city office and some through the county, so we check which one covers yours first. If you'd rather pull it yourself as the owner, the city asks for its Owner/Builder Letter and Verification Form, filled out and signed by you, and I'll go over what the office asks for.
Riverside County has state-designated earthquake fault zones along the Elsinore, San Jacinto and San Andreas faults, and you can check your own address on the state's EQ Zapp map from your phone. That matters most for chimneys, because a brick chimney can fall in a quake, and FEMA's retrofit plans for older masonry chimneys aim to cut that risk. We look at chimneys the same way on jobs in Menifee and Moreno Valley as we do in Perris and across this part of the county.
Questions about brick repair in Perris
How do I know if my brick needs repointing?
Your brick needs repointing when the mortar has worn back more than 1/4 inch from the face of the brick, crumbles, has gaps, or shows hairline cracks or cracks between brick and mortar. You can ask for repair only on the joints that show these signs instead of the whole wall. If you're not sure what you're seeing, I'm glad to come take a look.
How long does repointing brick last?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the bricks themselves can last well beyond 100. That means you should plan on repointing every so often over a brick wall's life, because the joints wear out long before the brick does.
Who can do brick repair in California?
In California, brick work falls under the masonry contractor class set by the Contractors State License Board. That class covers laying brick and other masonry for walls and fences, plus the cleaning, clear waterproofing and caulking that go with it. A general building contractor can take on brick work if it holds that specialty class or hires a licensed masonry subcontractor, so ask which one applies before you sign.
What is the best time of year to repoint brick in Perris?
Spring and fall are usually best. One national home services guide suggests waiting until daytime temperatures stay between 40 and 90 degrees for at least 24 to 72 hours, so the mortar cures well. The same guide says emergency work in winter or extreme heat will likely cost more, which is a good reason to call before a small problem turns urgent.
How much does brick repair cost in Perris?
The price depends on how many joints need work, how high and easy to reach the brick is, and whether any bricks have to be replaced. Matching an old mortar color takes extra time, and spot repairs on a few joints cost less than repointing a whole wall. I'll give you the figure for your wall in the estimate after I've seen it.
Is cracked mortar on a brick wall an emergency?
Usually not, because cavity and veneer brick walls are built to handle the bit of extra moisture that minor cracks let in. Repair becomes worth doing when cracks on the outside line up with water showing inside, and other causes such as a roof or window leak have been ruled out.
Other masonry work that often goes with brick repair
Driveway pavers
If the drive beside your brick has sunk or cracked, pavers can be lifted and reset, which a slab can't, so a repair later stays small.
Retaining wall construction
When a slope pushes against a garden wall or planter, a retaining wall built to hold the soil takes the load off the brick around it.
Brick repair service areas around Perris
Superior Perris Concrete and Masonry is based in Perris, CA, and we do brick repair in Perris and the cities around it across this part of Riverside County. The 12 cities below have their own pages, including Murrieta and Lake Elsinore, and they aren't the only places we work.
Get your brick joints looked at
Call (951) 418-3037 or use the form, and have photos of the cracked or crumbling joints ready, plus notes on any water you've seen inside, so I can line the two up.