If your brick chimney is shedding sand or showing gaps between the courses, chimney tuckpointing Pleasant Grove UT is the fix that keeps it standing. We grind out the crumbled mortar, pack fresh joints with the right mix, and match your existing brick so the repair disappears. Homeowners across Utah County call us when a chimney repointing quote from someone else came back vague. We tell you what we will do before we start.
Tuckpointing is the process of cutting out deteriorated mortar from brick joints to a depth of roughly 3/4 inch, then repacking those joints with fresh mortar that bonds to the brick and sheds water. Done correctly, it restores the structural bond between courses, not just the look of the wall. We use a grinder with a diamond blade, a masonry trowel, and a jointing tool to shape each joint to match the original profile. A chimney brush and inspection camera come out first so we know what we are dealing with before any grinding starts.
Pleasant Grove chimneys take a beating. Freeze-thaw cycles along the Mount Mahogany bench crack mortar that looked fine in July, and wind-driven rain off Grove Creek drives water straight into open joints. Once water gets in, spalling brick follows within a season or two. That is why we treat chimney repointing Pleasant Grove as preventive work, not cosmetic. If you have been searching chimney tuckpointing Pleasant Grove UT near me and putting it off, the cost of waiting is usually a rebuilt crown or a liner replacement.
Every tuckpointing job we run includes the same core scope, so you know exactly what you are paying for. Anything outside that scope gets quoted separately and approved by you before we touch it.
We probe every joint on all four sides of the chimney with a jointing tool to find how deep the decay goes. A moisture meter tells us whether water has already worked into the brick. This is what separates a real quote from a guess.
Failed mortar gets ground out to sound material, usually 3/4 inch deep, and the joints get brushed and blown clean. Proper prep is what makes the new mortar bond. Skip it and the repair fails within a couple of seasons.
We mix mortar to match the color and hardness of your existing brick and tool the joints to the original profile. On older Pleasant Grove homes, that means a softer lime-rich mix rather than a hard Portland blend that damages the brick.
While we are on the roof, we inspect the crown and flashing line. If the crown is cracked or the flashing has failed, we tell you and quote the repair. Tuckpointing a chimney that is leaking from the crown is money down the drain.
Once the mortar cures, we apply a vapor-permeable waterproofing sealant. It keeps rain out while letting the brick breathe, which is the combination that prevents spalling. This step is what makes the tuckpointing last 20 to 30 years.
We run an inspection camera down the flue, check the crown, flashing, and cap, and probe the mortar joints with a jointing tool to see how deep the decay goes. A moisture meter tells us whether water is already inside the brick. This takes 30 to 45 minutes and tells us whether tuckpointing alone will fix it.
We cut the failed mortar back to sound material, usually 3/4 inch deep, using a grinder with a diamond blade and a dust shroud. Joints get cleaned out with a chimney brush and blown clear. This is the loudest part of the job and typically takes two to four hours on a standard residential stack.
We mix mortar to match the existing brick and pack it in with a masonry trowel, working in small batches so it does not set up before it goes in. Joints get tooled to the original profile while the mortar is still green. A full stack usually takes one to two days depending on height and access.
Once the mortar cures, we apply a vapor-permeable waterproofing sealant so the brick can still breathe. If the crown is cracked, we repair it with crown sealant. If the cap is missing or rusted out, we quote a replacement in the same visit rather than making you schedule a second trip.
We walk the job with you, show you photos of the joints before and after, and hand over a written workmanship warranty. You get a maintenance window for the next inspection, usually two to three years out. If a joint we packed fails inside the warranty period, we come back and fix it.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Cuts failed mortar out of the joints to a consistent 3/4 inch depth. A dust shroud keeps the brick dust contained so it does not end up all over your roof and yard.
Packs fresh mortar into the joints and shapes them to match the original profile. The jointing tool is what gives the repair the same look as the rest of the chimney.
Lets us see inside the flue and check whether water has already worked into the brick. This is how we tell the difference between a tuckpointing job and a bigger repair.
Cleans out the joints after grinding and sweeps the flue before inspection. Clean joints are what make the new mortar bond properly.
We install caps and dampers from brands like Copperfield, Olympia Chimney, and Midwest Hearth. Sizing matters, so we match the cap to your flue opening, not the other way around.
Applied after the mortar cures. We use vapor-permeable products like ChimneySaver so the brick can breathe while rain stays out. This is the step that makes the tuckpointing last.
The chimney had joints eroded 1 inch deep on the south and west faces, with sand piling up on the roof after every windstorm. Two other companies quoted a full rebuild at more than $8,000.
We ground out the failed joints, repacked them with a lime-rich mortar matched to the original brick, and sealed the crown. Total cost was under $2,000. The chimney is structurally sound and the repair is invisible.
Water was staining the ceiling below the chimney every time it rained hard. The homeowner had already paid one company to seal the flashing, which did not fix it. The actual problem was open joints and a hairline crack in the crown.
We repointed the full stack, sealed the crown with crown sealant, and reset the flashing line. The job took two days. The ceiling stain stopped spreading and the attic stayed dry through the next storm cycle.
A homeowner selling their house needed the chimney to pass the buyer's inspection. The inspection report flagged eroded joints, a rusted cap, and a damper that would not close. The sale was on a two-week clock.
We repointed the failed joints, installed a new cap sized to the flue, and repaired the damper. We provided a written report with photos showing the chimney was sound. The inspection passed and the sale closed on schedule.
Most chimney problems in Pleasant Grove trace back to water getting into the brick. Here are the ones we see most often and how we handle them.
Ask a pro →We grind out the failed mortar to sound material and repack the joints with a mix matched to your brick. The stack gets its structural bond back, and the repair is invisible once the mortar cures and weathers in.
We find the actual source with a moisture meter and inspection camera. Most of the time it is open joints, a cracked crown, or failed flashing. We fix the source, not just the symptom, so the leak does not come back next storm.
We repoint the joints, replace the spalled brick where needed, and apply a vapor-permeable waterproofing sealant. The sealant keeps new water out while letting the brick dry, which stops the freeze-thaw cycle that causes spalling.
We inspect the full stack and tell you honestly whether tuckpointing will hold it or whether it needs a partial rebuild. If tuckpointing is enough, we repoint and add a crown seal. If it is not, we quote the rebuild and explain why.
Most residential tuckpointing jobs in Pleasant Grove run $600 to $2,400 in 2026, depending on chimney height, how many joints are failing, and access. A single-face repair on a short stack sits at the low end. A full four-sided repoint on a two-story chimney with a steep roof pitch sits at the high end. We quote the job in writing before we start.
Our repointing includes grinding out failed mortar to sound material, cleaning the joints, packing new mortar matched to your brick, tooling the joints to the original profile, and a vapor-permeable waterproofing sealant once the mortar cures. Crown and flashing inspection is included. Crown repair or cap replacement is quoted separately if we find damage.
A properly repointed chimney in this climate holds up 20 to 30 years before it needs attention again. The freeze-thaw cycles along the Mount Mahogany bench are hard on mortar, so we recommend a visual inspection every two to three years and a fresh waterproofing coat every five to seven years to hit that lifespan.
Yes, with limits. Mortar needs to cure above freezing, so we use cold-weather mixes and cover the work when temperatures drop below 40 degrees. If a storm is coming through, we schedule around it. Active leaks get priority regardless of season because water damage does not wait for spring.
chimney repair near meTuckpointing is one part of chimney repair. If your issue is a cracked crown, failed flashing, or a damaged liner, we diagnose the whole assembly first and fix what is actually failing instead of selling you joints you do not need.Explore →
chimney masonry repairWhen joints are eroded past the point where tuckpointing will hold, the stack needs a partial rebuild. We handle both, so you get an honest call on which one your chimney needs rather than a sales pitch for the bigger job.Explore →
chimney crown repairA cracked crown lets water straight into the brick below the roofline. We repair or recast crowns with crown sealant and match the finish to your existing stack. Most tuckpointing jobs include a crown inspection at no extra charge.Explore →
chimney reliningIf our inspection camera shows liner deterioration, tuckpointing alone will not make the chimney safe to burn. We install stainless steel liners sized to your flue and appliance, and we do it to NFPA 211 standards.Explore →
chimney cap repairA missing or rusted cap lets rain, birds, and squirrels straight into the flue. We repair or replace caps on brick and metal chimneys, and we size the mesh to keep animal nesting out without choking draft.Explore →
chimney maintenanceAnnual or biennial maintenance catches mortar decay before it turns into a rebuild. We sweep, inspect, check the crown and cap, and reapply waterproofing on a schedule that fits how much you burn.Explore →
fireplace repairFirebrick and damper problems inside the firebox often show up at the same time as exterior mortar decay. We repair firebrick, reset dampers, and make sure the firebox and the stack above it are working as one system.Explore →
emergency chimney repairStorm damage, a chimney leak pouring into the ceiling, or brick coming loose after a freeze all qualify. We run emergency calls and tarp or brace the chimney to stop further damage until we can do the permanent repair.Explore →Licensed, insured, and working to NFPA 211 on every job. Call (855) 927-7517 and we will schedule your inspection, give you a written price, and tell you honestly whether tuckpointing is the right fix or whether something else is going on.
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