Tuckpointing is the process of removing and replacing the mortar joints in between the brickwork on your home (or any wall really). Generally speaking, you should re-do the Tuckpointing in your home every 10-15 years. ... Sometimes, spot Tuckpointing is all that is needed. Other times, all the joints need to be redone.

What happens if you don't tuck point?

If you don't tuckpoint when your stone or brick wall needs it, the masonry wall will deteriorate to the point that the only fix is to tear it down and relay it.

How do I know if I need tuckpointing?

A masonry surface likely needs tuckpointing if:

If you find any sort of cracks or crumbling in your brick structure, you probably need some tuckpointing. Damage like this is only like to get worse over time, not better.