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Why We Focus on Commercial Masonry (and Don't Do Residential)

September 17, 2025
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If you're a homeowner in need of masonry work, chances are you've seen our trucks, our signs, or heard about our reputation for quality craftsmanship. Many of you reach out to us with projects for your homes, and we truly appreciate you thinking of us.

However, if we've had to politely decline your residential project, you're probably wondering why. It's a question we get a lot, and the answer is simple: we are specialists, not generalists.

We’ve Chosen Our Field

Think of it like this: if you needed heart surgery, you wouldn't go to your family doctor. While your family doctor is highly skilled and knowledgeable, a heart surgeon has dedicated their entire practice to one specific, complex area.

That’s how we operate at TNT Tuckpointing & Building Restoration. We have made a deliberate choice to specialize in a specific niche of the masonry world—large-scale commercial, industrial, and historic building restoration.

This specialization means that our entire team—from the project managers to the crew on-site—is trained, equipped, and dedicated to the unique challenges of bigger projects. We handle everything from the intricate historic preservation of century-old buildings to the comprehensive restoration of large educational and government facilities.

The Right Tools for the Right Job

A typical residential project might involve repairing a chimney, a brick wall, or a small section of a home's foundation. These are important jobs that require a skilled craftsman, but they don’t require the same level of equipment, crew size, or logistical planning as a 10-story commercial building.

Our equipment and crews are built to take on massive projects. We have the heavy machinery, scaffolding, and specialized tools needed for large-scale operations. Shifting our focus to smaller residential jobs would be inefficient for us and, ultimately, wouldn't provide you with the best solution for your home.

The Best Solution for Your Home

By focusing exclusively on our chosen field, we can ensure we are the best at what we do. This focus allows us to provide unmatched expertise and efficiency for our commercial clients. We believe that homeowners deserve the same level of dedicated expertise for their projects.

If you are a homeowner, the best thing you can do is find a reputable contractor who specializes in residential masonry. They will have the right experience, team, and business model to give your home the precise attention and craftsmanship it deserves.

Thank you again for your interest in TNT. We are proud of the work we do to restore and preserve the buildings that make up our communities, and we are grateful for your understanding.

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