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Pointing and Repointing

Over time, mortar joints on chimneys, ridge tiles, and brickwork degrade due to weathering, allowing moisture to penetrate your property. Our skilled tradespeople rake out decayed mortar and repoint joints with precision to reinforce your structure.

When You Need Pointing and Repointing

Crumbling or sandy mortar falling out from between bricks or tiles. Loose ridge tiles that wobble slightly when touched. Damp penetration around chimney breasts inside upper rooms. Visible gaps in mortar joints letting in wind and rain.

How We Do It

We inspect your brickwork, chimney stack, and ridge lines to assess the depth of mortar decay. We carefully rake out damaged mortar to a clean, stable depth without harming the surrounding bricks or tiles. We mix fresh mortar color-matched to your existing masonry for a seamless finish. We pack and finish the new mortar joints neatly, ensuring complete weatherproofing and structural stability.

What to Expect

Pointing and repointing work is usually completed within 1 to 2 days depending on the size of the chimney or wall area.

Pointing and Repointing FAQs

Chimneys bear the brunt of North East winds and rain; healthy mortar prevents the stack from shifting or collapsing.
We carefully blend our mortar mixes to match the color and texture of your existing masonry as closely as possible.
It is the process of renewing the mortar bed beneath the ridge tiles along the top apex of your roof to keep them secure.
Quality mortar joints can last 25 to 50 years depending on exposure to driving rain and freeze-thaw weather cycles.