Crumbling mortar joints, failing brick, water getting behind your masonry — Tim Hanson has been tuckpointing and repointing brick in Elk River and the NW Metro since 1994. Proper mortar mix, matched joints, lasting results.
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Mortar joints are the weakest point in any brick structure. When they fail in Minnesota, water and freeze-thaw cycles turn a $500 repair into a $5,000 problem fast.
Minnesota's winters are the enemy of deteriorated mortar. Water enters failing joints, freezes, expands, and spalls brick faces. Each freeze-thaw cycle accelerates the damage exponentially — what looks like a cosmetic problem is actively destroying your masonry.
Mortar joints are the primary water entry point in brick walls. Crumbling or recessed joints let water bypass the brick entirely and soak into the wall cavity. The result is rotted sheathing, mold, and interior water damage — none of which are visible until they're expensive.
Standard mortar lasts 25–30 years. Homes built in the 1990s or earlier are at or past that window. Soft, chalky, or recessed joints are signs the mortar has reached end of life. Tuckpointing restores the waterproof seal before structural damage begins.
Every mortar and brick repair from hairline joint erosion to full brick replacement — handled with the right materials for Minnesota's climate.
Classic tuckpointing: we grind out deteriorated mortar to a consistent depth, clean the joints, and pack new mortar that's color-matched to your existing brick. The result is weatherproof joints that restore both function and appearance.
Repointing removes failed mortar from existing joints and replaces it with fresh mortar — a broader term that covers everything from spot repairs to whole-wall repointing. We match mortar composition to your brick hardness so the repair doesn't damage surrounding brick.
Spalled, fractured, or missing bricks compromise structural integrity and let water in unchecked. We source matching replacement brick, cut out the damaged units, rebuild the course, and point the new joints — restoring both the structure and the look.
Older homes and commercial buildings require lime-based mortars — not modern Portland cement, which is too hard and will crack softer historic brick. Tim has extensive experience with pre-1940s masonry and knows how to match the original mortar chemistry.
After tuckpointing, the right sealant prevents water absorption without trapping moisture inside the wall. We apply breathable masonry sealers suited for Minnesota's freeze-thaw conditions — not film-forming products that trap moisture and accelerate spalling.
Chimney mortar takes the worst punishment — constant heat-cool cycling, rain, ice, and freeze-thaw. Chimney tuckpointing is one of the most-requested repairs in the NW Metro. We repoint the entire chimney stack, crown seal, and assess flashing while we're up there.
Tuckpointing looks simple — grind out mortar, pack in new. But the mortar mix matters enormously. Too hard and it damages your brick. Too soft and it fails in 5 years. The wrong color and a $1,000 repair looks like a patch job on a $400,000 house.
Tim Hanson has been tuckpointing brick and masonry in Elk River and the NW Metro since 1994. He knows the brick types common to homes built in this area, the mortar mixes that hold up in Minnesota winters, and how to match joint profiles so the repair disappears into the wall.
No national chain sending a different crew every job. Tim personally does the estimates and the work. When he looks at your mortar joints, he's reading 30 years of experience into what he's seeing — and he'll tell you honestly whether you need spot repairs or a full repoint.
☎ Call Tim: 763-307-3248 →Real tuckpointing jobs across Elk River and the NW Metro.
Serving Elk River and surrounding communities in Sherburne, Anoka & Wright Counties.
Tuckpointing work from NW Metro homeowners who've worked with Tim.
"The mortar on our front porch pillars was basically dust — came out with a screwdriver. Tim came out, gave us a straight assessment, and did a clean tuckpoint job that matched the original color perfectly. You'd never know the repairs were done."
"Had water getting into our basement wall at the mortar joints every spring. Tim repointed the entire below-grade section and the water problem stopped completely. First dry spring basement in 10 years. Worth every penny."
Free same-day estimate — typically same day response, often within a few hours.
🔒 Your info is never shared or sold.
We'll be in touch same day — often within a few hours.
Need it faster? Call 763-307-3248