Sagging above the window? Start with the steel.
Rusted and failed lintels replaced, cracked brick above openings rebuilt and stair-step cracks traced to their cause, so the wall is sound and stays that way.
- Lintels: Steel or stone, replaced or repaired
- Brick: Rebuilt over the opening, matched to the wall
- Support: Temporary shoring while the work is done
What it is, and why it matters.
Above every window and door in a brick wall is a lintel, a beam of steel or stone that holds the brick above the opening. Steel lintels rust and swell, which pushes the brick up and cracks it, and the damage shows up as stair-step cracks and sagging brick at the corners of windows.
We repair and replace lintels, rebuild the brick above them and look for the cause of structural cracks in masonry walls for homes in Nashville and across Middle Tennessee. When a crack points to settling or a foundation problem, we tell you and recommend the right specialist.
Four things done right.
Shored for safety
The wall is supported while the old lintel comes out and the new one goes in.
A lintel that lasts
New steel is galvanized or coated and flashed to keep water off it.
The cause found
We look at settling, drainage and flashing so the crack does not return.
Brick that matches
The rebuilt brick and mortar blend with the wall around them.
From first call to lintel and structural repair.
- 01
Look and measure
We study the cracks, the lintel and the wall and look at the foundation and drainage.
- 02
Explain the cause
You see photos, the repair plan and a written price.
- 03
Shore and repair
The wall is supported, the lintel is replaced and the brick is rebuilt.
- 04
Flash and finish
Flashing, sealant and mortar are finished and the wall is cleaned.
Lintel and Structural Repair across Middle Tennessee.
We do this work in 28 cities, from Nashville and Franklin to Murfreesboro, Gallatin, Columbia and Dickson.
Lintel and Structural Repair: common questions
Are stair-step cracks serious?
They can be. They may come from a rusting lintel, from settling or from movement in the foundation. A close look tells which, and we are honest about when to call a structural engineer.
Can you replace a lintel without taking down the whole wall?
Usually yes. The wall is shored, a section is removed, the new lintel is set and the brick is rebuilt above it.
How do I get a price for lintel and structural repair?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-431-3789. We confirm what is involved and send a written price, and most projects start with a free visit.
Ready to talk about lintel and structural repair?
A visit and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.