Lintel Replacement
A lintel carries the brick over an opening. When the steel rusts it swells and cracks the brick above it. We take out the failed lintel, set a new galvanized steel one and rebuild the masonry over it.
- CauseRust swell, cracked brick and sagging courses
- SteelNew galvanized or coated lintel
- SupportTemporary shoring during the work
- RebuildBrick above is relaid to match
What is included
- 1Shoring firstTemporary supports hold the wall above the opening while the old lintel comes out.
- 2New steel that lastsGalvanized or coated steel resists the rust that ruined the old one.
- 3Flashing and weepsNew flashing and weep holes keep water from reaching the steel again.
- 4Brick that matchesThe wall above is rebuilt with the original or matched brick.
From your first call to the final cleanup
We lay, repair and restore brick, stone and block in cities across the country. Find yours below and set up a walk-through.
- 1We walk the siteWe look at the wall, yard or roofline together, talk through the look you want and note what is already there.
- 2We set the layoutLines, levels and measurements are marked first, so every course starts straight and the finished work sits true.
- 3We build course by courseUnits are set on a full bed of mortar, checked with level and line, and the joints are struck as we go.
- 4We finish and clean upJoints are tooled, surfaces are cleaned and the site is left tidy, with a walk-through at the end.
Is this the right choice for your project?
- Stair-step cracks rising from window corners
- Bowed or sagging brick over openings
- Rust stains at the top of a window or door
- Garage doors with a sagging header
What makes structural masonry hold
- The footingEvery wall sits on a footing sized for its weight and the soil beneath.
- The steelReinforcement and grout give block and tall walls their strength.
- The drainageWater pressure is the usual enemy of retaining and foundation walls, so drainage is part of every plan.
Common questions
How do I know a lintel has failed?
Look for diagonal cracks from the corners of an opening, brick sagging over it and rust stains or flaking steel.
Is lintel replacement urgent?
It should not wait. A failed lintel can let the wall above move. We look and advise on timing.
Does the window have to come out?
Often the window can stay with careful shoring. We tell you before we start.
Services that pair with this one
Masonry Crack RepairStair-step, vertical and hairline cracks in brick, block and stone repaired, once we know why they formed.See the service Structure
Masonry OpeningsNew doors and windows cut into brick, block and stone walls, with the support and finish done right.See the service Brick
Brick RepairCracked, loose and missing bricks replaced and blended so the wall is whole again.See the service Find your city
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Ready to build something that lasts?
Call or text Brick Illusions, or send the form, and we will set up a walk-through. Tell us about your wall, chimney or yard and what you would like it to become.