Repointing in Burton upon Trent
Victorian red brick terraces in Burton upon Trent repointed in a mortar that suits soft brick and blends with the street. Free quotes from photos.
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Looking after red brick terraces
Victorian red brick looks best with fine, even joints in a mortar that sits well against it. On the brewery-era terraces, much of that original pointing has worn away or been patched in grey cement that stands out against the brick.
Our brick repointing service brings the joints back into good order. Because these houses were built with soft brick and lime, we often use lime pointing to protect the brick faces.
Flaking red bricks can be replaced at the same time by our brickwork repairs service. The brickwork pointing guide has more on how a wall is repointed.
Repointing prices in Burton upon Trent
Guide prices for a standard house. Choose the house, the walls and the mortar, then send it to us.
Prices are for a standard house with normal access. Detached houses, chimney stacks and very high walls are priced from photos. Lime pointing is 25% more than cement.
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| House and walls | Cement mortar | Lime mortar |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced house, front | £1,850 | £2,312.50 |
| Terraced house, rear | £1,850 | £2,312.50 |
| Terraced house, front and rear | £3,700 | £4,625 |
| Semi-detached house, front | £2,450 | £3,062.50 |
| Semi-detached house, rear | £2,450 | £3,062.50 |
| Semi-detached house, front and rear | £4,900 | £6,125 |
Soft red brick and the wrong mortar
Red brick from the Victorian period is often softer than modern brick. With lime joints, the mortar takes the weathering and the brick stays sound. Where those terraces were later repointed in hard grey cement, water now leaves through the brick instead, and the red faces flake off in frost.
Colour matters as much as strength. A dark grey cement joint can make a red brick front look patchy and tired. We blend the sand and binder to give a warmer joint that suits the brick, and test a small area so you can see it dry before we carry on.
Signs on a red brick front
- Red brick faces flaking off
- Grey cement patches standing out
- Joints sandy and recessed
- Mortar washed out around the arches
- Moss in the joints on the shaded side
- Damp marks inside on the front wall
How we repoint red brick
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Send us photos
Show us the front, the back and a close up of the joints.
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Test the colour
We make up a sample mix to match the red brick.
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Rake and repoint
Joints are cut back carefully and filled in layers.
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Finish neatly
Fine joints are struck to suit the terrace and brushed off.
Red brick before and after
Your repoint includes
- Check of brick and old mortar
- Colour sample for red brick
- Hard cement cut out carefully
- Lime or matched mix as suits
- Joints wetted before pointing
- Fine joint finish
- Cover while the mortar cures
- Site cleared
Repointing pages for nearby towns
Other places near Burton upon Trent with pages.
Our services
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Brick repointing
Failing joints raked out and refilled in mortar matched to your brick.
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Lime and mortar pointing
Breathable lime or matched mortar for Victorian, Edwardian and older homes.
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Lintel repair and replacement
Cracked or sagging window and door heads propped, replaced and rebuilt.
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Brickwork repairs
Spalled, cracked and loose bricks cut out and replaced to match.
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Bricklaying
Garden walls, boundary walls, piers and small brickwork builds.
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Guides
Burton upon Trent repointing questions
What will a repoint cost on my terrace?
A standard terraced front or rear is from £1,850, or from £2,312.50 if it is pointed in lime. Doing the front and rear together is from £3,700 in a standard mix. Chimneys, scaffold, flaking brick and very worn joints can take the price higher.
Why is my red brick flaking?
Usually because moisture is leaving through the brick instead of the joint. Hard cement pointing is a common cause on Victorian terraces.
Can you get the mortar to suit red brick?
Yes. We adjust the sand and binder to give a warmer tone, then check the sample dry before pointing the wall.
Can old cement pointing be removed without damage?
With care, yes. We cut it out slowly and use hand tools near the brick edges so the arrises are not chipped.
Should I repoint before or after replacing windows?
It is usually best to do any repointing around the openings after new windows are fitted, so the joints can be finished neatly up to the frames.
Ask about your red brick
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