How much does repointing cost?
Last reviewed July 2026
Failed mortar lets water into a wall, so repointing is as much about protecting the house as it is about looks. Here’s an honest guide to what affects the cost.
The short answer
It depends on the area to be re-pointed, the access, and the condition of the joints, so it isn’t something to price sight-unseen. A single accessible elevation is a modest job; a full house that needs scaffolding is a bigger one. Send a photo on WhatsApp and we’ll give you an honest steer, then a fixed written quote.
What affects the cost
Every job is different, so we don’t put a figure on this page that we’d then have to caveat. These are the things that move the price up or down. The only accurate number is a measured written quotation, which we give for free.
Access and scaffolding
Anything above ground-floor reach needs scaffolding or a tower, which is a real part of the job. A single accessible elevation is far more straightforward than a whole three-storey townhouse.
Condition and matching
Deeply eroded joints take longer to rake out and fill, and matching the original mortar colour and profile takes care. Doing it properly is worth more than a quick smear, because a bad re-point looks worse than the problem and can trap moisture.
Common questions
- How much does it cost to repoint a house?
- It comes down to the size of the house and whether scaffolding is needed. We give a fixed figure after seeing the wall, rather than a guess that might not hold once we’re up close.
- How do I know if my brickwork needs repointing?
- If the mortar is crumbling, cracked, receding or you can rake it out by hand with a screwdriver, it’s due. Damp appearing inside is another sign. We’re happy to take a look and give an honest view.