Crumbling or missing mortar lets water into the wall behind it, which is how damp starts in older Oldham stone and brick homes. We repoint in traditional NHL 3.5 lime mortar or sand and cement, whichever suits your property.
When You Need Repointing
Mortar that's crumbling, cracked, or missing between bricks or stone. Damp patches appearing on internal walls near an external wall. A period stone property that's never been repointed in lime mortar. Gaps around brickwork at the back or side of the house.
How We Do It
We assess the existing mortar, the property age, and the best mortar mix for the building. We rake out the failing mortar joints without damaging surrounding brick or stone. We repoint in NHL 3.5 lime mortar or sand and cement, matching the existing style and finish. We clean down the finished brickwork and check every joint before handover.
What to Expect
A full house repoint typically takes several days to a week depending on scaffolding and the size of the property.
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Pointing & Repointing Services FAQs
Lime mortar lets a wall breathe and move slightly, which suits older stone and brick properties and cuts down on future cracking. Cement pointing is harder and more rigid, better suited to newer brickwork.
If the damp is coming from failing external mortar, repointing can resolve it, several of our customers have seen exactly this after we repointed gaps in their brickwork.
Yes, chimney repointing is one of our most requested jobs, since chimneys take the worst weather exposure on the whole property.
Yes, we match the mortar colour and joint style to your existing brick or stone so the repointed sections blend in rather than stand out.
