Masonry-specific cleaning for brick, stone and mortar - and restoration when cleaning alone is not enough. Won't damage older mortar.
Mortar-safe pre-treatment with the appropriate chemistry for the masonry type, then a low-pressure rinse. Hand-detailing on landmark and historic properties. We handle efflorescence (white mineral bloom), mortar staining, and biological growth on brick, stone, and natural masonry. Mark matches the method to the surface: soft-wash chemistry for brick walls, stucco and painted brick; high pressure only on hard concrete and brick walkways; pH-neutral cleaners on natural stone.
Brick walls, brick paths and driveways, retaining walls, stone steps, natural stone walkways, masonry chimneys, brick column bases, exterior fireplaces.
Every 24-36 months for cleaning. Older mortar (50+ years) may need annual inspection for joint integrity.
Workmanship guaranteed against mortar damage from our methodology - we use masonry-safe chemistry rather than high pressure that erodes joints.
Most brick cleaning calls we get are about the walls: green algae on the shaded north side, black streaks under the gutters, mildew around the foundation line, pollen and dirt that a garden hose never moves. Brick walls are cleaned the way we clean siding and stucco - a low-pressure detergent solution that breaks down dirt, algae, mildew and oxidation without mechanical force. No water forced behind the wall, no paint stripped from painted brick. Chimneys, brick column bases and exterior fireplaces get the same chemistry-first, low-pressure treatment with hand-detailing where it matters.
Brick paths, paver entries, brick driveways and hard patios are a different surface, and they get a different method. These are hard enough to take pressure, so they are cleaned under our pressure washing service with our landscape-safe hardscape blend - powerful concrete and masonry cleaning that does not harm gardens, mulch beds or grass nearby.
If the brick is the face of your home, this is house washing and soft washing territory: siding, brick, painted surfaces and screen enclosures cleaned in one visit with the same eco-conscious chemistry. Ask for the full exterior and we scope it together.
Masonry is more than brick. Retaining walls, stone steps, natural stone walkways and stacked-stone features all collect the same algae, mildew and mineral bloom, but they do not all tolerate the same treatment. Natural stone - flagstone, slate, travertine, bluestone - needs gentler methodology than brick: pH-neutral cleaners only, a careful rinse, and sealant re-application if the stone was previously sealed. We identify the material first, then choose the chemistry. That is the whole difference between masonry cleaning and generic power washing.
Cleaning removes what is sitting on the surface. Restoration is for what cleaning alone will not fix: efflorescence (the white powdery mineral salts that migrate out of the brick as moisture evaporates), mortar staining, graffiti on a brick wall, and the hand-detailing that landmark and historic properties need. Roofs, siding, brick, decks, stone, hardscapes - none of it should be replaced when it can be properly restored. Homes with historic mortar or original substrates get a customized scope, not a standard package.
Request a quote. We look at the brick, the mortar and the stain, tell you whether it is a cleaning job or a restoration job, and quote it once. Calls are answered 24/7.
Yes. Brick and masonry cleaning is one of our core exterior services across Metro Atlanta: brick walls, brick paths and driveways, retaining walls, stone steps, natural stone walkways, chimneys, brick column bases and exterior fireplaces. Every job starts with a free quote.
Cleaning removes what is sitting on the surface: green algae, mildew, mold, pollen, dirt and biological growth. Restoration goes further when cleaning alone is not enough: efflorescence removal, mortar staining, graffiti, hand-detailing on landmark and historic properties, and sealant re-application on stone that was previously sealed. We tell you which one you need at the quote.
Chemistry first, pressure last. We pre-treat with mortar-safe chemistry matched to the masonry type, then rinse at low pressure. Brick walls get the same soft-wash approach we use on siding and stucco. We reserve high pressure for concrete and brick walkways, where the surface is hard enough to take it.
Not when masonry-specific methodology is used. High-pressure power washing can erode soft mortar, especially in pre-1950s buildings using lime-based mortar. We use chemistry and a low-pressure rinse, the same approach historic preservationists use, and our workmanship is guaranteed against mortar damage from our methodology.
Both. We deep clean natural stone walkways, stone steps, retaining walls and brick walls. Natural stone such as flagstone, slate, travertine and bluestone needs gentler methodology than brick: pH-neutral cleaners only, a careful rinse, and sealant re-application if it was previously sealed. We identify the material before we touch it.
Efflorescence: mineral salts migrating to the brick surface as moisture evaporates. It is common in newer construction and after wet seasons. It is removable with the appropriate mortar-safe cleaner, and we identify the source, often a moisture issue behind the brick, and recommend whether deeper investigation is needed.
Yes. Chimney brick on exterior walls is cleaned the same as any masonry: chemistry-first, low-pressure rinse, hand-detailing. Roof access for chimney work is coordinated case-by-case based on roof condition and access points.
Yes. Biodegradable detergents at low pressure remove green algae, mildew, mold, pollen and dirt from brick without forcing water behind the wall or stripping paint from painted brick. This is the same soft-wash method we use on siding and stucco.
Yes. Brick paths, paver entries, brick driveways and hard patios are cleaned with our pressure washing service using a landscape-safe hardscape blend that does not harm gardens, mulch beds or grass nearby.
Yes. Our hardscape blend is landscape-safe by design, and the soft-wash chemistry for walls is eco-conscious. Powerful concrete and masonry cleaning that does not harm gardens, mulch beds or grass nearby is the standard on every job.
Every 24 to 36 months for cleaning. Older mortar, roughly 50 years and up, may need an annual inspection for joint integrity.
Yes. Landmark and historic properties get hand-detailing and chemistry matched to the mortar. Homes with historic mortar or original substrates get a customized scope rather than a standard package.
Every brick and masonry job is a custom quote, scoped from your free quote request, because the surface, the material and the condition decide the method. Request a quote or call and we will walk the property with you.
All of our Metro Atlanta service areas, from Marietta and East Cobb to Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Decatur and beyond. Each city page has neighborhood-specific notes.
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