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Repointing & brickwork repair in Cambourne

Mortar doesn’t last forever, and failed pointing lets water into the wall, which is when small problems become expensive ones. Done well, repointing is invisible. Done badly, with the wrong mortar or the wrong colour, it can look worse than the problem and even trap moisture. As bricklayers, repointing and brick repair are squarely our trade.

A gloved bricklayer working fresh mortar into the joints of a red-brick wall with a pointing trowel and hawk

Repointing done properly

We rake out the old, failed mortar to the right depth, mix a mortar matched to the original in colour and strength, and finish the joints to match the existing profile. The result is a wall that’s weathertight again and looks as though nothing’s been touched.

Crack repair & brick replacement

We stitch cracked brickwork, replace spalled or damaged bricks with matched units, and make good after damp, movement or old alterations. Where a wall has been patched badly before, we can put it right.

Cost

What does repointing cost?

Repointing is priced by area, access and the condition of the joints. A single accessible elevation is a modest job; a full house that needs scaffolding is a bigger one.

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Questions

Common questions

How much does repointing cost?
It’s priced by the area to be re-pointed, the access needed, and whether scaffolding is required, so a single elevation and a whole house are different jobs. We give a fixed figure after seeing the wall.
How do I know if my brickwork needs repointing?
Look for mortar that’s crumbling, receding, cracked or falling out in bits, and any damp appearing inside. If you can rake the joint out with a screwdriver by hand, it’s due. We’re happy to take a look and give you an honest view.
Will the new mortar match the old?
That’s the whole point of doing it properly. We match colour, strength and joint profile so the repair blends in rather than standing out as a patch.
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