Spalled and cracked brick replaced, failed joints repointed, rusted lintels swapped and steps rebuilt, with mortar mixed to match the color and strength of what is already there. We work on century old Cleveland brick and 1990s veneer alike.
BBB A+ accreditedAngi Super Service Award, 2019 to 20254.9 stars, 363 Google reviews
Professional. Certified. Trusted.
CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep (Chimney Safety Institute of America), NFI Certified (National Fireplace Institute), NCSG Certified and Member (National Chimney Sweep Guild), Certified Chimney Professional (CCP credential of the National Chimney Sweep Guild), HeatShield Certified Installer (HeatShield chimney lining and flue repair system). Every badge opens the organization's own directory, where Green and Clean Home Services is listed.
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Porch piers in Lakewood, spalled chimney courses in Mentor, a garage wall in Parma. Read what the owners said once the mortar cured.
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“David promptly responded to our request for inspection, called when he was en route, and arrived on time. He used a drone to examine the chimney exterior and a camera for the interior, provided a copy of the inspection video, and presented a range of options for prioritizing the repairs. Excellent value, highly recommend!”
“David was amazing! He cleaned our basement, family room, stairs, and upholstery. With a dog and 3 active kids we 110% notice the difference in our home. I can’t wait to schedule him regularly.”
“Amazing service. I’ve had my chimney swept and inspected three times and my air ducts cleaned. I will not go anywhere else. Professional, detailed, helpful and affordable! Hands down 12/10 recommend!”
“Extremely professional, fantastic work. Ducts and rugs were cleaned and both look brand new. Definitely recommend and the price can’t be beat.”
“Wonderful job! Service was right on time. Everything was explained very well step by step. Everything was cleaned up well upon finishing. Would recommend to others.”
“Green and Clean did a great job with our carpets and furniture! Even a few weeks later we couldn’t be happier with their fast, efficient, and thorough service.”
“David is efficient and does a great job. Very professional and we totally trust his work. I can highly recommend him.”
“Cleaned vent efficiently and quickly. Very personable. Would use again.”
633 reviews
Super Service Award winner 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
“David from Green and Clean was very prompt with a detailed estimate on repairing my in-law’s chimney. His crew came out and did a nice job of fixing the chimney by redoing the crown, tuck pointing and repairing damaged bricks. The chimney now looks great. Very satisfied.”
“David conducted a comprehensive analysis of the chimney issues and presented us with viable options for resolution. Highly recommended for individuals seeking expert assistance in such matters.”
“David was great. He explained every process. Did a thorough job cleaning and even used a drone to check the chimney. He even took the time to review the fireplace process.”
“Good job, got done properly and fast. The crew worked even late hours to complete and cleaned everything up when done.”
“David was phenomenal! Communication was fantastic, he was on time and extremely friendly. He did a fantastic job with the chimney sweeping and reviewed the video of his findings and spent time answering all of my questions.”
“I needed to have my chimney inspected in order to sell. David was knowledgeable, thorough and honest. He swept the chimney, inspected the roof and basement. All was good and clean. He is even pet friendly.”
“David is always a pleasure to work with! Our entire family goes to him and he always delivers quality work. We appreciate his honesty and the pride he takes in his work. He always shows us the before and after.”
“We needed to have a stove pipe reinstalled for a wood burning stove after it was blown off by a windstorm. Job was done quickly, and we are pleased with the work done.”
36 reviews, 5.0 average
Better Business Bureau accredited since March 2019.
“Service was great and quick! We needed carpet cleaning done as quickly as possible and we greatly appreciated getting an appointment without much notice.”
“Fantastic, very thorough and explained the process clearly. He worked quickly and was courteous and so friendly.”
“Responded immediately, came quickly, worked efficiently, and was upfront with the pricing. More than that, his work is high quality.”
“Super knowledgeable and explained things very thoroughly. Clear that he knows what he is doing. Very patient with all my questions.”
“Wonderful, professional and informative! We got to see the before and after. Nice job!”
“Very professional and knowledgeable. He was punctual to the appointment, and explained everything he was going to do.”
“Efficient, very polite and friendly. I highly recommend Green and Clean! He did a great job and was in and out.”
Neighborhood recommended
Recommended by neighbors across Lake and Cuyahoga counties.
“David cleaned our ducts and chimney and did a wonderful job.”
“David was great. He gave me options and got the job done quickly. Great service today.”
“Green and Clean. He is amazing. Well priced and impeccably done.”
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What is included
Good brick repair is invisible after a season. That takes the right brick, the right mortar and someone who cares about the joint profile. Here is what a visit covers.
Why it matters
Brick is one of the most durable materials on your house. When it fails early, water and the wrong mortar are almost always the reason.
The Brick Industry Association notes that brick masonry routinely lasts a century or more when mortar and drainage are maintained. Most Cleveland brick is not failing because it is old. Water got in.
Source: Brick Industry AssociationMortar should be weaker than the brick it holds so the joint takes the wear. Hard Type S or M mortar on old soft brick pushes the stress into the brick, and faces pop off within a few winters. Matching the type is the whole game.
Source: Brick Industry Association, Technical Note 8 and ASTM C270Water expands roughly nine percent when it freezes. Lake effect weather along the Route 2 corridor swings above and below freezing all winter, and each cycle pushes a spalled face or an open joint a little further.
Source: U.S. Geological SurveyWarning signs
Catch these early and the repair is a handful of bricks. Wait a few winters and it is a section of wall.
Spalling starts as a blister and ends as a crater. Each exposed core soaks up water and spreads the damage to its neighbors.
Brown streaks below a lintel mean the steel is corroding and expanding. It will lift and crack the brick above it.
A staircase crack through the joints usually points to a failed lintel, settlement or water pressure behind the wall.
Efflorescence shows water moving through the brick and leaving salt behind. Find the entry point before repainting.
Treads that rock have lost their mortar bed. A porch that leans has a pier or footing issue below it.
A wall that is no longer flat has lost its ties or its lintel. This one needs a look soon.
Sound mortar resists a key. If it powders and falls out, water is already getting behind the brick every time it rains.
Open joints where brick meets a frame let water run straight into the wall. It is a small repair now and a big one later.
How it works
We examine the damaged area and everything around it, probe the joints, check lintels and drainage, and photograph it all. You get a written scope and a firm price.
Brick is matched by size, color and texture, reclaimed when the house calls for it. A mortar sample is mixed and tinted, and we compare it dry against the existing joints.
Damaged brick and failed mortar come out cleanly with grinders and chisels, never with brute force that cracks good units. New brick and mortar go in, tooled to match.
Fresh work is kept damp to cure, excess mortar is cleaned off without acid burns, and a breathable sealer goes on afterward where the wall needs it.
Before and after
Drag the slider. Real jobs by our technicians in Northeast Ohio.
BeforeAfterChimney taken down and rebuilt
BeforeAfterTuckpointing
BeforeAfterCrown rebuild
BeforeAfterFlue extended, new crown and capOn video
Short clips from our technicians and customers across Northeast Ohio. Tap any clip to play it here.
Service walkthroughChimney sweep and video inspection
Why Green and Clean
The repair you can see from the street next spring, a bright gray patch on a red wall, was done with bagged mortar and no thought. Ours are hard to find, and they last, because we treat the mortar as seriously as the brick.
| What matters | Green and Clean | Typical coupon service |
|---|---|---|
| Mortar | Mixed to match original strength and tinted to weathered color | Premixed Type S from the hardware store |
| Brick | Matched or reclaimed to size, color and texture | Closest thing available, visibly different |
| Root cause | Lintel, drainage and water source fixed along with the brick | Cosmetic patch over the symptom |
| Joint finish | Tooled to match the existing profile, concave, raked or flush | Smeared flat |
Pricing
The price depends on how much comes out, how high it is and what it takes to match. The inspection answers those, and you get a firm written price before any work starts.
Ten spalled bricks on a garage wall is a short visit. Forty linear feet of repointing on two elevations is a couple of days.
Ground level work needs no staging. Second story walls and chimney tops need ladders, planks or scaffold and safety time.
Replacing a rusted lintel means supporting the wall above it. Rebuilding steps means checking the base underneath. Both add labor beyond the brick.
Loose masonry overhead is a same day call. The emergency line is answered 24/7 and we can stabilize the area before the full repair is scheduled.
Related services
Service areas
Cleveland, Lakewood, Cleveland Heights, Mentor, Painesville, Medina, Akron and every brick town between. Search yours.
FAQ
Close enough that a visitor will not spot it, in most cases. We use reclaimed brick from the same era for pre 1960 homes and tint the mortar to the weathered color of your joints, not the color they were when new.
Almost always because the mortar was harder than the brick, or the water source was never fixed. Hard mortar transfers freeze stress into the brick face, and the brick loses. We test the existing mortar and match it.
Spalling is the face of a brick breaking off after water inside it freezes. Spalled bricks are replaced, the water source is addressed, and a breathable sealer slows future absorption. Caught early it is a small repair.
Yes. A rusted lintel swells and cracks the brick above it. We support the wall, remove the old steel, install a new galvanized lintel with proper bearing and flashing, and rebuild the disturbed brick.
Late spring through fall, when temperatures stay above about 40 degrees so mortar can cure. Urgent winter repairs are possible with heated enclosures. Book early, since the freeze damage list is longest right after the thaw.
Sometimes, when the damage comes from a sudden event like a storm, a fallen tree or a vehicle strike. Gradual deterioration usually is not. We provide photos and a written scope adjusters can work with.
Free estimate
Tell us about your chimney, fireplace, ducts, dryer vent, carpet or upholstery and we will come back with straight answers and a firm price. No pressure, no upsell.
Chimney, fireplace, masonry, air ducts, dryer vents, carpet and upholstery. One trusted team.
