I'm in Upper Fells, and I'd like to have my rear and side of my rowhome repointed in the spring. I'd like a licensed, insured contractor who pulls permits for me, not Uncle Donny. I searched the sub and I didn't see anything recent. Who has someone they've used recently on an old rowhome, and are pleased with? Thanks.

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contra_account t1_iztflmx wrote on December 11, 2022 at 6:50 PM

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Maybe try this company. I didn't see repointing on their website, but I know someone who had them remove formstone and repoint their rowhome years ago.

https://tlc-builders-llc-2.ueniweb.com/?utm_campaign=gmb

DiscoDeadhead t1_iztztv5 wrote on December 11, 2022 at 8:59 PM

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Joe Shifflet

https://www.brickbrojoe.com/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Accurate-Lecture7473 OP t1_izu6tmb wrote on December 11, 2022 at 9:46 PM

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Replying to DiscoDeadhead (#908,615)

Have you had experience with him, or You just know him?

MD_till_i_die t1_izuhmuy wrote on December 11, 2022 at 11:02 PM

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I also have a row home in Upper Fells and I use Charm City Construction and Repair as my contractor for tons of stuff, including repointing. Kevin is awesome, lives in the neighborhood, and is very knowledgeable, especially about appropriate types of mortar for different purposes. The repointing I had them do was flawless.

https://m.facebook.com/CharmCityConstructionRepair/reviews?_se_imp=1yAl3ygBCTRlkmylX

Accurate-Lecture7473 OP t1_izuij26 wrote on December 11, 2022 at 11:08 PM

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Replying to MD_till_i_die (#909,175)

Thanks so mich

DiscoDeadhead t1_izul5ru wrote on December 11, 2022 at 11:27 PM

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Replying to Accurate-Lecture7473 (#908,803)

I’ve used him and he has done ton a ton of work around the area. He has a Facebook page and I’ve never seen or heard anything negative bout him.

JimHalverson t1_izur2ad wrote on December 12, 2022 at 12:10 AM

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Thanks for posting these links. I’m on the hunt for good contractors that do solid work. These row houses always need some fix or improvement!

YorickTheCat t1_izv126y wrote on December 12, 2022 at 1:27 AM

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Replying to Accurate-Lecture7473 (#908,803)

Joe did repointing work for me and did a really great job, so I had him come out to look at some other work that needed to be done. He said he'd get back to me about it, then ghosted me. Disappointing.

nelben2018 t1_izvapij wrote on December 12, 2022 at 2:41 AM

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Whoever you go with the right mortar is key. If the Portland cement content is too high in the mix, it can damage the old bricks. A type O high lime mortar mix is good for old houses, see https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2002/05/01/mortar-for-repointing-bricks

mrbushyeyes t1_j0444t6 wrote on December 13, 2022 at 10:50 PM

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Replying to Accurate-Lecture7473 (#909,215)

I didn’t have such a good experience with them. I had pretty major issues with communication and transparency regarding the work they were doing. I was way overcharged for some final brick work they did to fix their previous work that didn’t hold up. I had questions about the cost considering it was way more an hour than anything else they did but no one would address my concern or offer an explanation. Not a very trustworthy or honest company in my opinion.