Masonry Services in Cuyahoga County, OH
Masonry is the backbone of your home's structure and curb appeal. Imperial Waterproofing Inc. handles masonry repair across Cuyahoga County for foundation walls, steps and exterior brick and block, from tuckpointing to full structural rebuilding. Ray supervises every job, and has since 1981.
What It Is
Masonry services cover the repair and rebuilding of brick, block and stone work on and around your home. That includes foundation wall repair, entry steps, exterior brick and block walls, and the tuckpointing that restores deteriorated mortar joints.
Because masonry and waterproofing go hand in hand, we look at the water and soil pressure behind the damage, not just the visible crack. Fixing the masonry without addressing the cause means the repair fails again. Ray diagnoses both before any work begins.
Imperial Waterproofing masons rebuilding a brick catch basin in a parking lot.
Signs You Need Help
Warning signs Ray looks for on every visit.
Imperial Waterproofing crew setting forms for a new catch basin.
How We Do It
Our process keeps your project clean and clear. Owner supervised by Ray on every job.
Ray inspects the masonry and the conditions behind the damage, including water and soil pressure.
We remove deteriorated mortar and brick or block that cannot be saved.
Tuckpointing restores mortar joints where the masonry itself is still sound.
Damaged block and brick are replaced and sections are rebuilt as needed.
Where water or soil pressure caused the damage, we address that too so the repair lasts. Owner supervised by Ray and built by our crew of 5.
Why Masonry Fails Here
Cuyahoga County clay soil and freeze and thaw cycles place constant pressure on masonry foundation walls. Saturated clay expands when it freezes, pushing walls inward until mortar joints fail and block or brick cracks and shifts.
Decades of Cleveland weather also wear out the mortar joints on exterior brick and block across the region. Tuckpointing those joints before the masonry itself fails protects both the structure and the look of the home.
Imperial Waterproofing crew excavating along an older brick and stone foundation.
Why Imperial
45 years. Done right the first time.
Mason rebuilding a brick catch basin on a commercial property.
Imperial Waterproofing crew setting forms for a new catch basin.
Where We Work
Based in Bedford, OH. Serving Cleveland and every city in Cuyahoga County for residential and light commercial properties, 24 hours a day. Pan and zoom the map below to explore our full service area.
Common Questions
Q.What does your masonry work include?
We repair and rebuild foundation walls, entry steps and exterior brick and block. That covers tuckpointing deteriorated mortar joints, replacing damaged block and brick, and structural rebuilding of sections that have shifted or failed.
Q.What is tuckpointing and when is it needed?
Tuckpointing is the process of removing deteriorated mortar from joints and replacing it with fresh mortar. It is needed when mortar joints are crumbling or washing out but the brick or block itself is still sound. It protects the masonry and restores its appearance.
Q.Can you repair a bowing or cracked foundation wall?
Yes. We assess the wall and rebuild the damaged section, and we address the water or soil pressure that caused it to bow or crack. Repairing the masonry without fixing the cause only delays the next failure.
Q.Do you fix entry steps and exterior brick?
Yes. We repair and rebuild entry steps that have cracked or pulled away, and we handle exterior brick and block walls including tuckpointing and replacing spalled units. We match the existing masonry as closely as possible.
Q.Why do my mortar joints keep crumbling?
In Cuyahoga County, decades of freeze and thaw and water exposure wear out mortar joints, especially on older homes. Once water enters a joint, freezing expands it and breaks the mortar down. Tuckpointing restores the joints and stops the cycle.
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