Steel lintels carry the brick above windows and doors. When they rust, steel expands to several times its thickness — pushing bricks out, cracking mortar joints and eventually causing loose masonry, which is a facade hazard and a common violation.
We fabricate new lintels to size, hot-dip galvanize or prime them, and coordinate with masons for removal and replacement, including flashing so the new lintel stays dry.
What we do: steel lintel replacement
Lintel work
- Window and door lintel replacement
- Storefront and garage-opening lintels
- Angle-iron shelf angles
- Galvanized lintels for long life
Warning signs
- Stair-step cracks above windows
- Bricks pushed outward at corners
- Rust stains running down brick
- Windows that start to stick
Why Brooklyn chooses Angir for steel lintel replacement
Galvanized option
Galvanized lintels resist corrosion far longer than painted black steel.
Mason coordination
We'll work with your mason or bring one we trust.
Fixed at the cause
Replacing the lintel stops the cracking instead of just re-pointing over it.
How it works
- 1. Call or text photos
Send a few photos and rough measurements. Most jobs get a price range the same day.
- 2. We measure on site
We laser-measure and template the real opening, stair or wall — Brooklyn buildings are never square.
- 3. Drawing & fixed quote
You approve a simple drawing, material and finish before any steel is cut. No surprises.
- 4. Built in our shop
Cut, fit and welded in our Dyker Heights shop by the same crew that installs it.
- 5. Finished to last
Primer and industrial paint, powder coat or hot-dip galvanizing — chosen for NYC weather.
- 6. Install & walkthrough
Clean, fast install. We check every weld, latch and anchor with you before we leave.
Steel Lintel Replacement near you
We install steel lintel replacement all over Brooklyn — especially in:
- Kensington
- Dyker Heights
- Bay Ridge
- Fort Hamilton
- Bensonhurst
- Bath Beach
- Borough Park
- Sunset Park
- Gravesend
- Midwood
- Sheepshead Bay
- Brighton Beach
- Coney Island
- Marine Park
Also serving Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan.
Steel Lintel Replacement FAQ
Can you just paint a rusted lintel?
If rust is only on the surface, cleaning and painting can buy time. If the steel has lost section or is pushing brick, it needs replacement.
Is lintel replacement covered in a FISP report?
Rusted lintels are frequently listed in facade reports. We fabricate to the engineer's scope.
How long does a lintel replacement take?
A single window is often a one- to two-day job for the masonry crew once the new lintel is fabricated.
Do you offer free estimates?
Send us photos and rough measurements by text or email and we'll usually give you a price range quickly. For custom work we'll visit to measure.
What areas do you serve?
All of Brooklyn, plus Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan. South Brooklyn neighborhoods are closest to our shop.
