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Brick Masonry in New London

Brick Masonry in Connecticut

Brick masonry covers new brick construction, veneer installation, brick walkways and patios, and the repair side of the trade: repointing mortar joints, resetting or replacing spalled brick, rebuilding chimneys and chimney crowns, and fixing bowing or cracked brick walls. In a coastal New England city like New London, freeze-thaw cycles and salt air both take a toll on mortar joints faster than in drier inland climates, so a lot of the work here is maintenance and repair rather than ground-up construction.

What to look for before you hire

Brick work is easy to do badly and hard to fix twice, so a few things separate a solid contractor from one that will leave you with a repeat problem:

  • Mortar matching: repointing with the wrong mortar mix (too hard, like modern Portland-heavy mixes on old lime-based brick) can crack the brick faces instead of the joints. Ask what mix they plan to use on older buildings.
  • Licensing and insurance: Connecticut doesn't require a separate state masonry license, but a contractor should carry general liability and workers' comp, especially for chimney or multi-story work.
  • Local references: New London has a lot of older housing stock (colonial, Victorian, early 1900s triple-deckers), so ask for examples of similar-age brick work, not just new construction.
  • Written scope and cleanup terms: mortar staining and dust are common complaints; a clear contract should cover site protection and cleanup.

How our scoring works

We rank the 6 brick masonry contractors serving New London using a consistent set of factors: review volume and rating trends, response time, licensing/insurance verification where available, and consistency of service over time. The full breakdown of how each factor is weighted is on our methodology page. For a side-by-side comparison of every contractor with scores and notes, see the ranked guide to New London's best masonry contractors.

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All brick masonry in New London, ranked by score and relevance

6 businesses, scored on recent reviews. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is brick masonry, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist.

Brewster Home Improvement LLC
#1
80

Brewster Home Improvement LLC

5.0(12)✓ Google-verified

All 12 reviewers gave five stars and consistently praised Travis and Erica for meticulous work, showing up on schedule, and keeping job sites clean. Customers returned for multiple projects and noted the pair treat homeowners and their property with genuine care.

Brick Masonry
Yankee Remodeler of New London
#2
67

Yankee Remodeler of New London

3.9(21)✓ Google-verified

Positive reviewers consistently praise named crew members like Mike Mahoney and Pete Doherty for delivering remodels on schedule and budget, answering questions thoroughly, and tackling jobs from commercial conversions to small stool repairs. Conversely, several complaints center on poor communication when scheduling consultations, staff ignoring client mask mandates, and follow-up failures that left prospects waiting without word. The business claims to operate since 1971 across Connecticut and Rhode Island and holds CT Major Contractor licenses.

Brick Masonry
T.J. Nelson Home Improvements
#3
66 low data

T.J. Nelson Home Improvements

5.0(13)✓ Google-verified

All 13 Google reviews award five stars. Customers consistently praise Ted and his crew for honoring timelines, transparent pricing, and clean finished work across kitchens, decks, additions, and roof repairs. One customer notes a 25-year relationship with the company.

Brick MasonryConcrete & Flatwork
Loring & Son Masonry Restoration
#4
44 low data

Loring & Son Masonry Restoration

1.0(1)✓ Google-verified

Review evidence is extremely limited: one review places the business at 1 star. Their website claims over 30 years in operation, a 2017 Connecticut Preservation Award, and service across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. Without review detail, we cannot assess the quality of their historic restoration, concrete repair, or masonry work.

Historic Masonry RestorationBrick MasonryStone Masonry
Roof,siding,1981
#5
61 low data

Roof,siding,1981

3.0(2)✓ Google-verified

Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

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Common questions about brick masonry

How much does brick repointing cost in New London?
Repointing is usually priced by the square foot or linear foot of joint, and small jobs (a section of foundation or a chimney) often carry a minimum charge to cover setup and mortar mixing. Costs go up with height and access difficulty, so a chimney repoint typically costs more per square foot than a ground-level wall section because of scaffolding or ladder work.
How often does brick masonry need repair?
Well-built brick and mortar can last many decades, but mortar joints are the weak point and often need attention every 20-30 years, sooner in exposed or coastal locations like New London where freeze-thaw cycles and moisture speed up joint erosion. Chimneys tend to need attention more often since they take the most weather exposure on a house.
What should I expect during a brick masonry project?
Expect an on-site assessment first, since pricing depends heavily on the extent of damage and access. For repointing, crews grind out old mortar to a consistent depth before repacking new mortar, then tool the joints to match the existing profile. Dust and some mortar staining on the brick face are normal; a good contractor will protect landscaping and windows and clean up debris daily.
How can I tell if brick masonry work was done well?
Good repointing has consistent joint width and a mortar color/profile that blends with the surrounding brick, not a visibly different patch. The mortar should be slightly softer than the brick itself so it wears first and protects the brick; if joints crack or the brick faces start spalling within a year or two, that's often a sign the wrong mortar mix was used.

Last updated 2026-09-07