
ARC Masonry Group
Heritage Brick Restoration
Historic brickwork is a living record of a building's past. We specialize in the sensitive repair and replacement of period masonry, using traditional lime-based mortars and color-matched heritage bricks to ensure every restoration is structurally sound and visually seamless.
The Art of the Match
Success in heritage repair is measured by invisibility. We meticulously analyze the original clay composition and mortar binders to ensure our interventions are indistinguishable from the historical fabric of your property.


Custom Brick Sourcing:
Locating salvaged or hand-molded bricks to match unique historical dimensions and textures.

Tuckpointing: Removing failing, hard-portland cement and replacing it with breathable, period-correct lime mortar.
Breathability:
Utilizing lime-putty mortars that allow moisture to escape, preventing future brick spalling.
Material Harmony:
Matching the compressive strength of the original brick to prevent structural stress.
Biological Cleaning:
Gentle, non-chemical removal of ivy, moss, and atmospheric pollutants.

Sampling
Testing original materials for color, texture, and chemical composition.
Extraction
Carefully removing damaged bricks and failing mortar without disturbing surrounding units.
Integration
Hand-laying replacements and striking joints to match the original masonry style.