Tuckpointing & Masonry in University City
University City's craftsman bungalows and Delmar Loop brick — cared for the right way.
Why It Matters Here
Masonry Done Right
in University City
University City wraps around Washington University and the famous Delmar Loop, with a mix of sturdy craftsman bungalows, two-flats, and early brick homes built largely from the 1900s through the 1940s. These homes are now 80–100+ years old, and the original mortar joints are overdue for attention. Anchor Masonry has been repointing and repairing University City brick for decades — we know the older soft clay brick common here and the lime-based mortar it needs to last.
University City's older homes use the same soft historic St. Louis clay brick found across South City. Modern Portland-heavy mortar is too hard for it and causes spalling during our freeze-thaw winters. Adam Scott matches mortar hardness to the age of the brick so the repair lasts 25–30 years, not 5.
"Adam repointed our 1920s craftsman near the Loop. Matched the mortar perfectly and left the site spotless." — Jennifer R., Pershing Ave
Common Masonry Issues in University City
- Tuckpointing on 1900s–1940s craftsman bungalows
- Spalling brick faces from freeze-thaw cycles
- Chimney crown and flashing failures
- Brick step and front stoop repair
- Parging and foundation wall repointing
Landmarks We Know
What We Do Here
Masonry Services in University City
Tuckpointing
Repointing mortar joints on University City's craftsman bungalows with matched lime-based mortar.
Brick Repair
Replacing spalled or cracked brick matched to the original St. Louis clay colors.
Chimney Repair
Crown repair, flashing, and rebuilding for University City's residential chimneys.
Masonry Restoration
Full facade restoration for older University City brick homes.
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