When the masonry envelope of a multi-story building fails, the cost of doing nothing grows by the day. Water gets behind the brick. Lintels rust. Shelf angles deflect. Insurance premiums climb. MVP Masonry Restoration delivers full-scope high-rise masonry restoration across Cleveland, Akron, and the surrounding Northeast Ohio region — safely, on schedule, and with the right access equipment for every elevation.
What High-Rise Masonry Restoration Covers
High-rise restoration is more than tuckpointing on a tall building. A complete program addresses every component of the masonry envelope:
Façade Tuckpointing & Repointing
Mortar joints fail first. We remove deteriorated mortar to the proper depth and repack with a matched mortar mix, color-matched to the original where historical accuracy matters.
Brick & Stone Replacement
Spalled, cracked, or displaced units are removed and replaced with brick or stone matched to the existing façade. On older buildings we source salvage brick or custom-blend new units to match weathered color.
Lintel & Shelf Angle Repair
Steel lintels and shelf angles corrode behind the brick line, lifting and cracking the masonry above them. We remove the affected courses, replace or restore the steel, install proper flashing, and rebuild the brick — stopping the failure cycle at the source.
Sealant Joint Replacement
Expansion joints, control joints, and curtain wall perimeters all rely on sealant. We remove failed sealant down to clean substrate, install backer rod where needed, and apply a high-movement urethane or silicone sealant rated for the joint.
Waterproof Coatings & Protective Sealers
After the masonry is sound, a breathable water-repellent coating protects against freeze-thaw damage without trapping moisture in the wall.
How We Access High-Rise Façades Safely
The right access method depends on building height, façade geometry, and project scope:
- Swing stage (suspended scaffold) — fastest and most cost-efficient for most high-rise work. See swing stage tuckpointing.
- Boom and articulating lifts — for mid-rise buildings and accessible perimeters
- Pipe scaffold — for full-perimeter restoration or where overhead protection is required
Every project includes a documented rigging or scaffold plan, current OSHA certifications, and coordination with building management on roof anchor inspections before crews mobilize.
Start With an Inspection, Not a Scaffold
Before you authorize a six-figure scope of work, find out where the problems actually are. Our drone thermal imaging inspections locate moisture infiltration, air leaks, and failed flashing without putting an inspector on a rope — and let you scope the restoration with confidence.
Buildings We Restore
- Downtown office towers and mid-rise commercial buildings
- Hospital and medical campuses
- Multi-family residential buildings
- Historic commercial structures
- Industrial and institutional facilities
Why Northeast Ohio Property Owners Choose MVP
- Self-performed crews — no subbed-out high-rise work
- OSHA-compliant fall protection and suspended scaffold programs
- FAA-licensed drone operators on staff for inspections
- Fully insured commercial masonry contractor
- Free written estimates on every project
Call MVP Masonry Restoration today for a free high-rise masonry estimate.