Pointing & Brickwork Repair
Protect your property from damp and structural decay with expert repointing. We restore the protective barrier of your walls and ridge tiles.
Key Benefits
Stop Penetrating Damp
Prevent water from soaking through your bricks.
Structural Strength
Stabilize loose bricks and ridge tiles.
Curb Appeal
Restore the clean, professional look of your home.
Warning Signs
Crumbling Mortar
Mortar that falls out when touched or during rain.
Spalling Bricks
Brick faces popping off due to water freezing in gaps.
Loose Ridge Tiles
Danger of tiles falling during high winds.
SPECIALIST MORTAR WORK
We don't just smear new mortar over the old. We rake out to a minimum depth of 20mm to ensure the new pointing has a deep, structural bond that lasts for decades.
Hand Raking
Controlled removal of old mortar to protect bricks.
Mortar Matching
Selecting the right strength and colour for your building.
Weather Sealing
Optional clear sealants for extra water protection.
Fully Insured & 25-Year Guarantees
Every project is backed by our comprehensive insurance and long-term warranties. We don't just fix roofs; we build lasting trust.
HOW IT WORKS.
From your first call to the signed-off finish, here's exactly what to expect.
Inspection & Assessment
We examine the mortar joints, brick condition, and extent of deterioration to determine the scope and correct approach.
Rake Out Old Mortar
Failed mortar is carefully raked back to a minimum 15–20mm depth using angle grinders and hand tools, without damaging the brick faces.
Mortar Matching
We mix the mortar to match your existing brickwork in colour, texture, and strength, critical for both aesthetics and compatibility.
Pointing & Finishing
Fresh mortar is applied in sections and finished to the original profile, flush, weatherstruck, or recessed, to match the existing style.
Cleaning & Curing
Excess mortar is cleaned from the brick faces and the new pointing is kept slightly damp during initial curing to prevent shrinkage cracking.
Technical Standards
We use weather-resistant mixes with plasticisers for flexibility. For period properties, we offer traditional lime-based pointing to allow the building to breathe.
- BS 5534 Compliant
- Health & Safety Registered
- Full PPE & Safety Equipment
- Daily Site Cleanups
What Affects Cost?
Transparency is key. Here are the variables we consider when providing your fixed-price quote:
Total square meterage of wall or ridge line
Depth of mortar removal required
Type of finish (Bucket-handle, Flush, or Weathered)
Access complexity (Height and obstacles)
RECENT PROJECTS.
A selection of our recent pointing & brickwork work across the region.
Ridge Tile Repointing
Gable End Brickwork
Wall Repointing Completed
Before & After Comparison
FAQS.
Everything you need to know about our pointing & brickwork service. Can't find your answer? Give us a call.
Honest Advice, Always
We'll tell you if you don't need the work, and exactly why if you do.
Fully Insured
Public liability and employer's liability insurance as standard.
Written Guarantee
All major works backed by a formal written workmanship guarantee.
Repointing replaces the deteriorated mortar between bricks. Without it, water penetrates the wall, causing internal damp, frost damage to the brickwork, and eventual structural weakening.
Signs include crumbling or missing mortar, discoloured or stained brickwork, internal damp on a solid wall, or mortar you can scrape away easily with a finger or key.
Yes, we mix to match as closely as possible. Perfect matching on very old, weathered, or unusual brickwork isn't always achievable, but we get as close as the materials allow.
Yes. Hard cement mortars used on soft historic brickwork force the movement stress into the bricks rather than the joints, causing spalling and cracking. We always specify the correct mix for your wall type.
Quality pointing using the correct mortar mix lasts 25–50 years, depending on exposure. It's one of the best long-term investments you can make in your property's fabric.
Yes, if individual bricks are spalled, cracked, or missing, we source matching replacements and cut them in. Where an exact match isn't available, we'll show you samples before proceeding.