Repointing & Brickwork Specialists Across the North West

Repointing, also known as brick pointing, is the process of replacing damaged or missing mortar between bricks to restore structural integrity and improve the appearance of masonry. This essential maintenance helps protect buildings from water damage, damp, and long-term deterioration, ensuring your brickwork remains strong and secure.

Repointing brickwork is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity and longevity of your property. Over time, mortar can crack, crumble, or erode, leaving bricks exposed to moisture and weather damage. By replacing deteriorated mortar, repointing prevents water ingress, damp, and potential structural issues, while also enhancing the appearance and value of your home or building.

The cost of repointing brickwork depends on factors like the type of mortar used and the complexity of the building. When repointing a house with cement mortar, prices typically range from £25 to £30 per square metre, depending on the building's features and accessibility. For lime pointing, which is often used on older or period properties, costs are usually higher, ranging from £40 to £50 per square metre, reflecting the specialist materials and techniques involved. For an accurate quote tailored to your property, feel free to get in touch.

The time it takes to repoint brickwork depends on the size and complexity of the job. Most small to medium-sized projects can be finished within a few days, while larger or more intricate work may take longer.

Professionally completed brick repointing typically lasts 30 to 50 years. Its lifespan depends on the quality and suitability of the mortar, the condition of the brickwork, workmanship, and exposure to harsh weather. Using the correct mortar and repairing damaged joints before water penetrates the wall will help the new pointing protect your property for as long as possible.

To give a seamless finish that blends perfectly with your existing brickwork, we're able to match the colour and style of your existing mortar. This is a particularly important part of the job as it completely changes the aesthetic of the building when different mortar is used.

Repointing can create some dust and debris, but we take every precaution to minimise disruption and always leave your property clean and tidy once the work is complete.

Signs that your brickwork may need repointing include cracked or crumbling mortar, gaps between bricks, or visible damp inside your property. Addressing these issues promptly can prevent further damage.

The brick repointing process involves carefully raking out damaged or weathered mortar from the joints, cleaning the brickwork, and applying new mortar that suits the age and condition of the property. Professional repointing services restore strong, weather-resistant mortar joints, helping to prevent water ingress while improving the appearance and durability of your brickwork.