Brick Work
Expert brick laying, repointing and restoration for NYC buildings
Why Choose Allstate?
Professional Brick Work in NYC
New York City's brick buildings are part of its soul — and keeping them structurally sound and beautiful is our specialty. Allstate Construction provides full brick masonry services from new construction to historic restoration. Our masons are trained in traditional techniques and modern materials to match any era of construction.
The Allstate Difference
Our masons average 15+ years of NYC-specific brick experience. We understand local building codes, landmark requirements, and historic preservation standards.
Our Brick Work Services
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New brick wall construction
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Brick repointing (tuckpointing)
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Historic brick restoration and matching
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Brick stoop and step construction
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Brick retaining walls
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Spalled brick replacement
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Parging and waterproofing coats
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Lintel replacement above brick openings
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Expansion joint installation
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NYC DOB permit filing
How We Handle Your Brick Work Project
Step by step — from first contact to finished job
Assessment
We inspect mortar joints, check for spalling, cracks, efflorescence and structural issues.
Brick & Mortar Matching
We source brick and mortar that matches your existing building in color, texture and hardness.
Preparation
Old mortar is removed to proper depth (min ¾") using grinders — never chisels that damage brick.
Installation & Cure
New mortar applied in lifts, tooled to match original profile, then protected during cure.
Common Questions About Brick Work
Signs include crumbling mortar joints, white staining (efflorescence), damp interior walls, and visible cracks. A free inspection will confirm.
We work with specialty suppliers to match historic brick sizes, colors and textures as closely as possible.
For buildings over 6 stories, Local Law 11 (FISP) requires periodic facade inspections and repairs. We handle all related DOB filings.
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