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Window Sills · LintelsWindow Sill & Lintel Repair and Replacement in NYC
Rusted lintels and cracked sills are among the most common facade problems in New York brick buildings. We repair and replace them before they turn into leaks, falling masonry or violations.
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All 5NYC Boroughs
Steel lintels above windows rust over time. Rust expands, cracks the brick around the window and lets water in. Stone and concrete sills crack and spall. We replace the damaged parts and rebuild the brick around them properly.
Our Sill & Lintel Services
- Lintel replacementRemoving rusted steel lintels and installing new, protected lintels.
- Window sill replacementNew stone, precast or concrete sills that shed water away from the wall.
- Brick rebuildingRebuilding the brick around windows that cracked from rusting lintels.
- Sill repairPatching and resurfacing sills that can be saved.
- Flashing & sealingFlashing and sealing so water doesn’t get into the wall.
- Facade & Local Law 11Sill and lintel repairs that come up in FISP / Local Law 11 reports.
Signs Your Lintels or Sills Need Work
- Rust stains running down the brick
- Cracks above or at the corners of windows
- Bricks pushed out over a window
- Cracked, crumbling or loose sills
- Leaks around windows
- Lintel or sill conditions noted in a facade report
How It Works
- Free site visit. We look at the conditions and listen to what you need.
- Written estimate. A clear scope and price before any work starts.
- Permits & scheduling. We handle the permits the job needs and set a start date.
- Quality work. Our crew completes the job to code and cleans up every day.
- Final walkthrough. We review the finished work with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my bricks cracking above the windows?
Usually because the steel lintel is rusting and expanding. Replacing the lintel stops the damage.
Is this part of Local Law 11 work?
Often, yes. Lintels and sills are common items in FISP reports. See our Local Law 11 page.
Do you work on row houses too?
Yes, on homes, row houses and apartment buildings.
Related services: Local Law 11 Facade Repair · Facade Repairs · Brick Repair
Rust Stains or Cracks Around Your Windows?
Free estimates in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island. Ask about financing.
Golden Stone Construction Inc. · 2074 20th Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11214 · NYC License #2106387-DCA
