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Serving Augusta, GA and surrounding areas. (762) 320-1398
Crumbling mortar and failing bricks let every Augusta storm work deeper into your wall. We find the damage, fix the source, and leave you with a repair built to last decades.
Brick repair in Augusta, GA covers crumbling mortar joints, spalling or cracked bricks, chimney damage, and the water infiltration that causes most of these problems - most standard residential jobs finish in one to two days. The majority of brick damage is actually about the mortar, not the bricks themselves: replacing the mortar through repointing is usually far less expensive than replacing bricks and equally effective when done with the right mix.
Augusta homeowners dealing with staining on interior walls after rain, white streaks on the brick face, or chimneys that look rough from the yard are often surprised by how quickly brick repair resolves those symptoms. Related services like masonry restoration handle broader deterioration across an entire facade, but targeted brick repair is usually the right starting point when the damage is localized to specific areas.
Run a finger along the mortar joints. If the material crumbles, feels soft, or shows gaps wider than a credit card, water is already getting in or will be soon. This is the clearest visible signal that repair is overdue.
Augusta's summer storms push heavy water against exterior walls. White chalky streaks appearing on brick after a hard rain indicate water is actively moving through the wall and depositing mineral salts on the surface. Cleaning the streaks without fixing the source means they will return.
Stand in your yard and look up at the chimney. If the mortar between the bricks looks rough, pitted, or has dark gaps where material used to be, your chimney needs attention before the next rainy season. Chimneys take more weather abuse than any other part of a brick home.
If a wall inside your home feels damp or shows yellowish staining after heavy rain, water is getting through the exterior brick somewhere. In Augusta's humid climate, water inside a wall moves quickly toward mold and structural damage. This is more urgent than it might appear from the inside.
We handle mortar repointing, individual brick replacement, chimney repair, crown restoration, and water infiltration assessments. For most residential jobs, repointing the mortar is the primary repair - we cut out the old material to a consistent depth, clean the joints, and pack in fresh mortar matched to your brick in both color and hardness. For older Augusta homes built before 1960, choosing the right mix is especially important: mortar that is too hard for the original soft brick will transfer stress into the bricks themselves and cause cracking over time. When individual bricks are spalling or cracked through, we source replacements as close to the original color and texture as possible, though an exact match is not always achievable on very old brick. Driveway pavers are a natural complement for homeowners who want to address the full exterior while work is underway.
Chimney repair is one of the most common brick repair calls we handle. Chimneys stick up above the roofline with no shelter, and the mortar crown at the very top is typically the first part to crack. A damaged crown lets water inside the chimney with every rain, and that water eventually finds its way to ceilings, walls, and framing. We inspect the crown and flashing on every chimney job - not separately. For homeowners dealing with widespread mortar failure across multiple walls or a full facade, our masonry restoration service addresses the broader scope.
The right starting point when mortar has crumbled or receded from brick joints.
For bricks that are spalling, cracked through, or structurally compromised.
Covers mortar joints, crown repair, and flashing assessment on any chimney.
For walls showing persistent white staining that indicates active water movement.
Visible mortar or brick damage on the lowest courses of exterior walls.
For Olde Town, Summerville, and Harrisburg homes requiring period-appropriate materials.
Augusta sits on clay-heavy Piedmont soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry - that seasonal movement puts constant stress on brick walls and foundation courses, producing cracks that would not appear on more stable ground. Layered on top of that, Augusta's humid subtropical climate keeps moisture levels high for most of the year, working into every small gap in the mortar and widening it over time. Neighborhoods like Summerville, Olde Town, and Harrisburg have a high concentration of homes built between the 1920s and 1960s, many with original brick that has been absorbing this abuse for decades without professional maintenance. Homeowners in North Augusta, SC and Martinez, GA face similar soil and climate conditions, and we serve both areas regularly.
Augusta also gets around 45 inches of rain per year, with the heaviest falls arriving during spring and summer thunderstorms that push water hard against exterior walls. Wind-driven rain finds every gap in mortar and every failed seal around windows and doors. For homeowners who rent out their property or want it in top shape for events like Masters week, the window between storms to address visible brick damage is narrow - scheduling repairs before storm season is the practical approach. The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends annual chimney inspections for any home that uses a fireplace - a standard worth following for Augusta's older brick chimneys even when no fire is lit.
When you reach out, we will ask a few basic questions - where the problem is, how old your home is, and whether you have noticed any water inside. You do not need technical language; just describe what you are looking at. We reply to every inquiry within 1 business day.
We come to your home and look at the damage in person. We check not just the visible area but the surrounding surface for signs of water entry or hidden problems. You receive a written estimate detailing what will be done and why - not just a single number over the phone.
On the day of work, our crew removes damaged mortar and any bricks that cannot be saved using hand tools and small grinders, then cleans the joints thoroughly before packing in fresh mortar. Color and mix are matched to your existing wall. Most residential jobs finish in one to two days.
We clean up debris from the work area before leaving. Then we walk the finished repair with you so you can see exactly what was done. Fresh mortar needs 24 to 48 hours before it should get wet - we tell you what to avoid and for how long.
We come to your home, show you exactly what we found, and give you a written estimate before any work begins. No pressure, no obligation. We reply to every request within 1 business day.
(762) 320-1398We have worked on homes throughout Augusta, from Summerville and Olde Town to Harrisburg and the neighborhoods closer to Fort Eisenhower. That direct experience with Augusta's older brick stock and clay-heavy soil shapes how we approach every assessment.
We document what we found, what we plan to do, and what mortar type we will use - especially important for homes built before 1960 where using the wrong mix can crack original bricks. You have the estimate in writing before anyone picks up a tool.
Georgia requires masonry contractors above a certain project size to hold a state license. You can verify our license through the Georgia Secretary of State's Licensing Division in about two minutes. We carry liability insurance on every job as well.
When the repair involves a chimney, we inspect the crown and flashing as part of the scope - not as an upsell. A damaged chimney crown is one of the fastest ways water gets into Augusta homes, and missing it during repair means another call within a season.
Every one of these points matters because brick repair is one of those jobs where doing it wrong costs more than doing nothing at all. We assess carefully, specify the correct materials, and stand behind the work.
You can verify Georgia contractor licenses through the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division in about two minutes.
Complement a repaired brick exterior with a driveway that matches the character of your home using custom paver installation.
Learn moreWhen brick repair is part of a broader effort to bring aging masonry back to its original condition, masonry restoration covers the full scope.
Learn moreAugusta's summer storms find every weak spot in your mortar - contact AGM Augusta Masonry today for a free on-site estimate and protect your home before the next one arrives.