Q: When was Brick Restoration started, and why?
A: "My father, Roberto Zumeta, started Brick Restoration out of our garage in 1993 in Houston. Back then, the standard masonry repairs left homes with an ugly patch job or scars from cracks in the brick and mortar. He saw the need in our own neighborhood and around our community for a brick repair service that didn’t just repair the brick but also made it blend into the original look of the home, leaving the home as good as new! That’s where we got our tagline 'We restore to original beauty.'"
Q: What services does BRI offer?
A: "We provide seamless repairs for all types of masonry - brick, stone and even stucco. We help homeowners, property managers and HOAs repair and enhance their biggest assets. Homeowners most often call us because they have cracks and damaged brick on their homes, leaning columns, leaking chimneys, or because their home is simply lacking some curb appeal. Property managers and board members often need help with repairing their neighborhood monument signs, or a brick perimeter fence around a community. For all these problems, we have ways of restoring, enhancing and maintaining the beauty of masonry.
One of our most popular services with homeowners is our Brick Deco Wash. This is a masonry coating we apply over the brick or stone that completely transforms the look of the home. The application techniques include White Wash, German Smear and Slurry, and can be applied in a range of colors from white to dark brown. For those who don’t like the color of the brick or stone on their home, this is a beautiful and cost effective way to completely transform the look of your home.
Another very exciting service for HOAs and residents is our Brick Perimeter Fence Program. This is our method of repairing rather than replacing the brick fences that often surround high-end Texas communities. These are beautiful and very functional fences that add value to the communities they protect, but they need attention. It brings me so much joy when I see relief on board members' and property managers' faces when they realize we can save the community hundreds of thousands in replacement costs by using our Fence Restoration process - AND the fence will be in even better shape than ever!
Sometimes when masonry work has been put off for too long or a significant accident occurs, the right solution is to demolish and rebuild the masonry. If this is the case, we still ensure the best possible match and even provide additional masonry staining for any new installation of brick or stone, so that the work looks seamless."
Q: Why is having good masonry work on your house so important?
A: "The brick, stone, stucco on your home is the first line of defense for protecting your home against the elements, especially water. Water is the biggest enemy of any home and ensuring your masonry is free of cracks that could cause leaks – especially around chimneys and windows - is critical if you want to prevent more costly damage later. The masonry walls, columns and other features around your home also provide protection and curb appeal, and keeping those in good shape enhances the value and beauty of your property."
Q: How do color, wash and other brick treatments affect visual appeal?
A: "Applying a Deco Wash to the masonry on your home is a wonderful way of transforming the curb appeal of your home and fortifying your masonry against the elements. This is very different from painting the brick, which we do not recommend. Paint seals the brick and prevents the masonry from breathing. If water gets through cracks in the future, this can cause major problems to the home and the brick - not to mention that it has to be done over and over during the life of the home. Our Deco Wash is a proprietary masonry mix that is permanent but breathable and lasts the life of the home. Not only is the material important when applying a Deco Wash, but the application technique is truly what makes the difference between a home where the result ends up with a 'messy' or 'sloppy' look and a home where the end result resembles the old-world charm of a European estate."
Q: What is something that would surprise readers about the work that BRI does?
A: "Most people just don’t know there are simple repairs that can be done to brick. They usually think that damaged or cracked brick is something they have to live with or they have to completely replace it. It’s our job to spread the word that you don’t have to live with ugly or damaged brick – you can restore it! Another surprise is how closely we can match the brick and mortar with our color-matched masonry compound and staining. We have architects and builders that tell us point-blank that they don’t believe we can do it ... we love proving them wrong. They become our biggest fans!"
Q: What sets BRI apart from other similar companies in DFW and the Southlake area?
A: "We live by three brand promises for our customers. First, every customer gets a 5-star service experience – regardless of the size of their job. This means from the moment you call our office, we answer the phones, communicate throughout, and do what we say we’ll do. Next, we promise clarity and accuracy in price and scope. We're very detailed and clear in our proposals for work, and our pricing is fair and accurate. Finally, we promise an undetectable repair – at a glance. Brick Restoration has spent over 30 years developing proprietary restoration methods, materials and techniques that provide our customers with exceptional results. We’ve added 'at a glance' because it's important that we set realistic expectations with our customers. Most of our customers cannot tell where the work was performed. Masonry is intended to be looked at from several feet away – not inches away, so I like to underpromise and over-deliver. I let customers know that it is possible if you know exactly where a repair was done, you might be able to pick it out. But the promise is that anyone walking by or walking up to your home will never be able to tell you had work done there."
Let Brick Restoration bring your home back to it's original glory for all to appreciate!
Cracked or damaged masonry can create not only an eyesore for your home but can also affect the structural stability of your home. Brick Restoration has the tools to not only fix your house but restore it to its original beauty.
Southlake residents can trust that with Brick Restoration they are working with a trusted company that has their best interest at heart. The company's mission is to improve properties and improve lives – the lives of our customers, our employees and our partners. Everything we do is geared toward that purpose. That is why we only use our own specially-trained employees, we carry extensive insurance for your protection and theirs, and we promise exemplary results. Our technicians are not just masons, they are true artisans and have mastered the art of brick staining, cloning and mortar matching. This is the only way you can ensure your property is restored to its original beauty. Just look at our reviews! Southlake is an exceptional community that deserves exceptional service providers like us working on their properties."
- Betty Mooney, president
"The brick, stone, stucco on your home is the first line of defense for protecting your home against the elements, especially water."