Bring Savannah's Brick Back to Life — Masonry Cleaning in Savannah, GA
Old brick, stone, and stucco need a gentle, knowledgeable hand — not a blast that erodes soft mortar and century-old character. For twenty-one years we've cleaned Savannah's masonry the careful way: bright again, but never scoured away.
Masonry Is Not a Job for a Wide-Open Wand
Every era of brick, mortar, and stone has its own tolerances. Blast a soft, lime-mortared wall from the 1800s at the pressure a modern brick can take, and you erode the joints and the face of the masonry itself — damage no cleaning can undo. We test, we dial in the gentlest effective approach, and we use the right cleaners for the staining and the substrate. The result is masonry that looks cared for, not scoured — the difference between cleaning a wall and restoring one.
- ✓Pressure and product matched to each substrate
- ✓Soft, low-pressure methods for historic masonry
- ✓Protects mortar joints and the brick face
- ✓Preservation-minded from the first test patch
Care for Every Kind of Masonry
From a historic facade to a stubborn efflorescence problem.
Savannah Masonry, Restored
Historic facades and modern brick brought back with care.
The Careful Hand Old Masonry Deserves
Twenty-one years of knowing what each wall can take.
Substrate-Matched Pressure
We test and dial in the gentlest effective pressure for the era and condition of your masonry — never a one-size blast.
The Right Cleaner, Not the Harshest
Staining, algae, and efflorescence each need a specific, masonry-safe treatment. We carry and match them.
Preservation-Minded
We clean to reveal character, not erase it — protecting mortar joints and the historic face of the brick.
Licensed & Insured
Fully insured, with proper access and protection for delicate, irreplaceable facades.
Clean to Reveal, Never to Erode
The discipline that separates restoration from damage.
Test before we touch it
A discreet test patch tells us how the masonry and mortar respond, so we never learn the hard way on the whole facade.
The gentlest effective method
We start soft and step up only as needed — the least pressure and mildest cleaner that actually does the job.
Treat the cause, not just the stain
Efflorescence and biological growth come back if you only rinse them. We address the moisture and the root, so it lasts.
From Consultation to Restored Facade
Measured, careful, and communicative at every step.
On-Site Consultation
We assess the masonry, era, and staining, and talk through the right approach.
Test Patch
A discreet patch confirms the gentlest method before we commit to the wall.
Careful Cleaning
Low-pressure, substrate-matched cleaning that reveals the brick without eroding it.
Walkthrough
We review the finished facade with you, joint by joint.
What Comes Standard
The care an irreplaceable facade requires.
A test patch first
We prove the method on a discreet area before the whole wall.
Substrate-matched pressure
The gentlest effective pressure for your masonry's era.
Masonry-safe cleaners
The right treatment for the staining, never the harshest.
Mortar-joint protection
We clean the face without washing out soft, historic joints.
Root-cause efflorescence care
We address the moisture source so the bloom doesn't return.
Full protection & cleanup
Windows, plantings, and grounds protected and left spotless.
Savannah's Character Is in Its Masonry
This city's brick and stone have stood for well over a century, and once the face or mortar is eroded, it's gone. That's why we treat every historic facade as irreplaceable. We're the crew preservation-minded owners, property managers, and even other trades call when a wall matters — because we clean to honor the masonry, not to power through it. Twenty-one years in Savannah has made us as protective of these walls as the people who own them.
- ✓Trusted on historic and landmark facades
- ✓Called by owners, managers, and masons
- ✓Methods that protect irreplaceable character
- ✓Licensed, insured, and locally rooted
Savannah Trusts Us With Its Masonry
Our 1890s row house in the Historic District had a century of grime and green on the brick. Ashford & Bell cleaned it with such care — the brick looks its age in the best way, and none of the soft mortar was touched. True craftsmen.
Have a Facade Worth Getting Right?
Request a consultation and we'll tell you honestly what your masonry needs — and what it can take.
Masonry Cleaning Questions, Answered
Isn't pressure washing bad for old brick?
High pressure is — it erodes soft mortar and the brick face permanently. That's exactly why we don't do that. We use low-pressure, substrate-matched methods and the right cleaners, which is how historic masonry should be cleaned.
What causes the white bloom on my brick or stucco?
That's efflorescence — mineral salts carried to the surface by moisture. Rinsing it off doesn't fix it; it returns. We identify the moisture source and treat it properly so it stays gone.
Can you remove graffiti without damaging the brick?
Yes. Masonry is porous, so the wrong approach leaves a ghost or etches the surface. We use the right removers and technique to lift the tag cleanly without harming the substrate underneath.
Do you work on historic and landmark buildings?
It's our specialty. We understand period mortars and brick, we test before we touch, and we clean to preservation standards — which is why owners and property managers of historic properties call us first.
What areas do you serve?
We cover Savannah and the Coastal Empire, including the Historic District, Ardsley Park, Starland, Thomas Square, Isle of Hope, and Pooler. Not sure if you're in range? Just ask.
Request a Masonry Consultation
- Visit us412 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA 31401
- Call us(912) 555-0143
- Email ushello@ashfordbell.com