Brick Arches and Lintel Repair
A brick arch carries the wall above an opening through the curve of the brick itself, and it is one of the most beautiful things a mason builds. Over time, steel lintels rust and swell, and arches can sag or crack. We build new arches, rebuild failing ones and replace rusted lintels.
- Best forNew openings, decorative arches and cracked brick above windows
- Key detailSupporting the wall during the work
- MaterialsBrick, steel or stone lintels
- Pairs well withStone keystones, sills and tuckpointing
What brick arches and lintel repair includes
- 1Built to a templateArches are laid on a form so the curve is true and the bricks are tight.
- 2Lintels replaced rightRusted steel is cut out and a sound lintel with flashing goes in.
- 3Wall supportedTemporary supports hold the wall above while we work.
- 4Details that matchRowlocks, soldiers and keystones are chosen to suit the house.
From first visit to finished work
- 1InspectWe check the opening, the lintel and the brick above.
- 2SupportThe wall is shored before anything is removed.
- 3RebuildNew lintel or arch goes in with flashing.
- 4FinishJoints are matched and the area cleaned.
Is brick arches and lintel repair right for you?
- Brick above a window or door is cracked or sagging
- You can see rust staining or swelling over an opening
- You want a new arch or a decorative opening
- Stair-step cracks start at the corners of windows
About brick arches and lintel repair
Why do cracks start at window corners?
Corners concentrate stress, and rusting lintels can push the brick above. A mason can tell whether the cause is the lintel, movement or water.
Can an arch be rebuilt without taking down the wall?
Often yes. The wall above is supported while the failing arch or lintel is replaced.
Can you add an arch to an opening?
Yes. New arches are built on forms and tied into the wall carefully.
Often paired with this
Custom BrickworkHand-laid brick walls, facades and details drawn for your house and built to outlast the mortgage.See the service 
Masonry Crack and Foundation RepairCracks read, understood and repaired, so you know whether it is cosmetic or something to watch.See the service 
Stone Sills, Caps and CopingCut stone finishing pieces that shed water, protect the wall and give brick its crisp top edge.See the service Find brick arches and lintel repair near you
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Thinking about brick arches and lintel repair?
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