Repointing in Carlisle
Sandstone and brick terraces in Carlisle repointed to stand up to the wet westerly weather. Worn joints come out and the wall is sealed again in a mortar that suits it.
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- Lime on sandstone
- Weather-facing walls first
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Keeping wet weather out of the wall
A wall that faces wet westerly weather needs its joints in good order. Once they start to erode, rain is driven into the wall and the inside rooms begin to feel damp.
For red sandstone and older brick, we use lime pointing, which lets the wall dry between storms. Later brick can take standard brick repointing in a softer cement mix.
Damaged stones or bricks are dealt with through brickwork repairs, and a failing window head through lintel repair in Carlisle.
Repointing prices in Carlisle
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 |
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| 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 |
Sandstone, brick and driving rain
Red sandstone is soft and porous. It takes in rain and lets it out again through the lime joints. When those joints are replaced with cement, the moisture leaves through the stone instead, and the face crumbles. On sandstone terraces we repoint in lime and remove any cement carefully.
Brick terraces facing the same weather often have joints worn back on the west wall while the east wall is still sound. We look at each side separately, so you only pay for the walls that need it.
Signs the joints are letting water in
- Sandstone face crumbling beside cement joints
- Joints eroded on the weather side
- Damp inside on a west wall
- Moss growing in the bed joints
- Mortar dust on the window sills
- Gaps at the gable top
How we repoint
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Send a photo
A view of the wall and a close up of the joints.
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Receive a quote
We price the walls that need it.
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Rake and fill
Joints come out to a sound depth and are refilled in layers.
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Finish
The joints are finished to match and the wall is brushed off.
Weather side before and after
Included in a Carlisle repoint
- Each wall assessed
- Cement removed carefully from sandstone
- Lime or cement mix to suit
- Sand chosen to match the old joints
- Joints filled in layers
- Profile matched to the house
- Covers against rain and frost
- Waste taken away
Repointing elsewhere in the north
Pointing pages for these other towns.
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
Carlisle repointing questions
How much is repointing in Carlisle?
A brick terraced front or rear here is from £1,850, and in lime from £2,312.50. A semi-detached elevation is from £2,450. Scaffold, chimneys, cement to remove or a lot of damaged stone will lift the price.
Should sandstone be pointed in lime?
Yes, in almost every case. Red sandstone is soft and needs to dry out through its joints. Lime allows that, while a cement joint holds the water in the stone and the face starts to crumble.
Can you just repoint the west wall?
Yes. The side that faces the westerly rain often needs pointing long before the others, and we can price it on its own while leaving the sheltered walls alone.
When is the best time of year to point in lime?
Lime needs mild, settled weather to cure, so late spring to early autumn is the best window. We will not lay it when frost is likely, and we keep it covered against heavy rain.
Can you match old lime mortar?
We look at the sand and lime in the old joints, which often have a warm or reddish tone on sandstone, and blend a mix to sit with them. A small trial patch is a good idea before the whole wall.
Get a price for your Carlisle wall
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