Restoring history, one course at a time.
Careful restoration of historic brick, stone and mortar, with testing, gentle cleaning and matching materials that respect the original building.
- Typical timeline: 2 weeks to several months
- Mortar: Lime-based, tested
- Cleaning: Gentlest effective method
What it is, and why it matters.
Historic masonry is a different material than modern masonry: softer brick, lime mortar, hand-struck joints. The wrong product or a hard mortar can cause harm that is expensive to undo. We start with testing, documentation and a plan that preserves as much original material as possible.
In Nashville and historic districts across Middle Tennessee we repoint with compatible mortars, clean with the gentlest effective method, rebuild failed sections with matching or salvaged brick and repair stone details, always documenting with photographs.
Four things done right.
Test before touching
Analyze mortar and brick before choosing methods.
Gentlest cleaning
No harsh blasting or acids on historic masonry.
Salvage where possible
Match and reuse original materials.
Documented work
Photos and notes of what was done.
From first visit to historic masonry restoration.
- 01
Survey
Study and photograph the building and its condition.
- 02
Test
Analyze mortar, brick and stone.
- 03
Restore
Repoint, repair and rebuild with matched materials.
- 04
Protect
Clean gently and advise on future care.
Historic Masonry Restoration across Middle Tennessee.
We do this work in 28 cities, from downtown Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro and beyond.
Historic Masonry Restoration: common questions
Do you work with historic commissions?
We are used to the questions they ask about methods and materials, and we document the work so you can show what was done. Guidelines vary by district, so we help you ask the right questions first.
Why shouldn't I sandblast old brick?
Blasting removes the hard outer skin of old brick, which lets water in and speeds decay. We use gentler cleaning methods that protect the surface.
How do I get a price for historic masonry restoration?
Fill in the form or call 615-431-3789. We schedule a free visit, bring samples and send a written estimate that lists exactly what is included.
Ready to talk about historic masonry restoration?
A free visit, real samples and a written estimate. A real person calls back, usually the same day.