Arlington's hail, wind, and shifting clay soil chew through mortar joints faster than most homeowners realize — we grind out the failures and repoint them right.
Drive through Interlochen, East Arlington, or the older streets near Dalworthington Gardens and you'll see the same story on chimney after chimney: crumbling, powdery mortar joints that used to be tight and flush. Arlington's mix of 1970s-2000s masonry chimneys, brutal hail seasons, and clay soil that shifts under foundations all conspire to break down mortar faster than in most parts of the country. Chimney tuckpointing — grinding out failed joints and repacking them with fresh, properly matched mortar — is the fix that stops water intrusion before it turns into a much bigger masonry problem.
Tuckpointing is a joint-specific repair, not a full rebuild. Our crews grind out the old, failed mortar to a consistent depth, clean the joint, and repack it with fresh mortar mixed to match your chimney's existing color and profile. It's the right call when the brick or block itself is still sound but the mortar between the units has cracked, crumbled, or washed out. If you're dealing with structural leaning, spalling brick faces, or a chimney that needs to come down and go back up, that's a different scope — see chimney rebuilding or masonry repair for those situations.
Any of these are reasons to schedule a chimney inspection so we can confirm whether tuckpointing alone will solve it.
This region deals with some of the worst hail in the country, and repeated hail strikes chip and weaken mortar joints even when the brick face looks fine. Add in Arlington's high winds and heavy spring storms, which drive rain sideways into any open joint, and you get accelerated water intrusion in chimneys that might otherwise last decades. On top of that, the clay soil common across South Arlington and the Viridian area expands and contracts with moisture swings, causing subtle chimney movement that stresses mortar joints over time. Homes built during the 1970s-2000s masonry boom in these neighborhoods are now hitting the age where original mortar has simply run its course.
Serving Interlochen, East Arlington, Viridian, and every neighborhood in between, 7 days a week.
(214) 225-8874We start by grinding out deteriorated mortar to a consistent depth so the new mortar has a solid bond, never just smearing new mortar over old. We clean the joints thoroughly, then repack them with mortar matched to your chimney's existing color and joint style so the repair blends in rather than standing out. Once repointing is complete, we check flashing and the chimney cap to make sure water has no other way in, and we can pair the work with chimney waterproofing for extra protection against Arlington's storm patterns. For homeowners who want a full picture of what's happening above the roofline, our guide to spotting chimney damage early walks through what to look for between service visits.
Every chimney is different, so we don't quote fixed prices sight unseen — but the main factors that affect tuckpointing cost are the extent of mortar failure, how many sides of the chimney need work, chimney height and roof access, and whether matching an older mortar color requires custom mixing. Chimneys damaged by repeated hail impacts or long-term water intrusion may need more extensive joint removal than a chimney caught early. All Lowes Chimney Sweep services start at $99, and we're certified, insured, and 5-star rated across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Request a Free Online Quote or call (214) 225-8874 and we'll give you clear, up-front pricing before any work begins — no surprises, no guessing.
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If the brick or block itself is still structurally sound but the mortar joints are crumbling, pitted, or missing, tuckpointing is usually the right fix. We see this often in Arlington's 1970s-2000s masonry chimneys where the original mortar has simply aged out. If there's leaning, bulging, or widespread spalling, we'll walk you through rebuild options instead.
Yes — Arlington gets some of the worst hail in the country, and repeated impacts chip away at mortar joints even when the brick faces look undamaged. Combined with high winds driving rain sideways, open joints let water in fast after a hail event. It's one of the most common reasons we get tuckpointing calls from South Arlington and East Arlington homeowners after storm season.
In most cases, yes. We mix mortar to match the color and joint profile of your existing masonry so the repointed sections blend in rather than looking patched. This matters especially in established neighborhoods like Interlochen where original mortar tones can be harder to replicate exactly.
Clay soil movement, common across South Arlington and the Viridian area, can contribute to gradual chimney settling that stresses joints over time. Proper tuckpointing addresses current joint failure, and pairing it with a chimney inspection helps us catch any structural movement early before it affects the new mortar work.
We serve Arlington and surrounding DFW cities 7 days a week, including Sundays, so scheduling is flexible around storm damage or ongoing leaks. Call (214) 225-8874 or request a Free Online Quote and we'll get an inspection on the calendar quickly, especially if water is already coming through.
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