Allenhurst is one of the smallest boroughs on the Monmouth County coast, and one of the most distinctive. Its streets are lined with large homes from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, many with deep porches, brick or stone foundations and grand front entries. For a house like that, the goal of masonry work is usually to keep what makes it special and fix what has failed underneath.
Restoring, not replacing
Original brick steps, porch piers and garden walls often have good material that only needs proper repair. Our historic masonry restoration work focuses on that: resetting loose units, replacing only the damaged brick or stone, and keeping the profile and color of the original. Where a new piece is needed, we look for brick and stone that match in size and tone.
Mortar that suits the house
Hard modern mortar can crack older, softer brick over time. When we do tuckpointing and repointing on an older Allenhurst home, we match joint width, tooling and mortar strength to the existing wall. Salt air from the ocean speeds up mortar wear on the side of the house that faces the water, so we look closely at those elevations first.
Entries, landings and stucco
Front entries matter on these streets. We build stone and brick entries with bluestone landings and treads that suit an older facade, and we replace failing concrete steps with masonry that looks like it belongs. Some homes have stucco on upper walls or additions. Our stucco repairs cut out damaged areas and refinish them to match the surrounding texture.
Planning notes for Allenhurst
- Review first. Exterior changes on older homes may go through historic review before a permit.
- Material samples. We bring brick, stone and mortar samples so you can compare against the house.
- Seasonal timing. Mortar work needs mild temperatures, so spring and fall are ideal.
Allenhurst sits beside Deal, Loch Arbour and Interlaken, and we cover all of Monmouth County.
Want an honest look at your older masonry? Schedule a free estimate and we will walk the house with you.
