Brickwork pointing in Didsbury
Victorian villas and Edwardian terraces and semis in Didsbury repointed in lime or a matched mix, with old cement removed by hand. Free quotes from photos.
- 18 years in the trade
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- Lime for period brick
- Chimney stacks repointed
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Repointing that suits period brickwork
Villas and terraces from the Victorian and Edwardian years were built with soft brick and lime. That mortar was meant to be softer than the bricks, so the joints would wear rather than the bricks themselves. When it finally needs renewing, the new mortar should follow the same rule.
That is why we normally recommend our lime pointing for period homes here. Later extensions in harder brick can be done with our standard brick repointing in a matched mix.
Our brickwork pointing guide goes into joint profiles and mortar choices. For cracking over windows, see lintel repair in Didsbury.
Repointing prices in Didsbury
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.
See every repointing price
| 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 |
Villas, terraces and semis in Manchester
Didsbury's Victorian villas are tall, with decorative brick bands, chimneys and deep window reveals. Water runs off ledges and bands and wears the joints below them faster than the plain wall. A villa may need only some areas repointing, and we price it face by face.
Edwardian terraces and semis often have bay windows, porches and gables with plenty of exposed joints. Where earlier owners repointed in hard cement, the brick faces can be breaking away. Cutting the cement out carefully and going back to lime lets the wall dry properly again.
Problems we find on period walls
- Joints worn under decorative bands
- Brick faces breaking by cement joints
- Lime crumbling out of chimney stacks
- Damp in rooms with a bay
- Old repairs a different colour
- Mortar smeared over brick edges
How we repoint period houses
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Photos and survey
We start with photos and visit larger houses to look closely.
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Match the mortar
A sample is mixed and left to dry so you can check the colour.
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Rake out by hand
Old mortar and cement are removed carefully to protect the brick edges.
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Point and protect
Lime is laid in thin layers, finished and covered while it cures.
Victorian brickwork repointed
What we include
- Survey of each elevation
- Sample mix before the job starts
- Hand removal of old cement
- Lime or cement to suit the brick
- Sand chosen to match the original
- Original joint profile copied
- Hessian cover while lime cures
- Tidy site and waste removed
Pointing pages close to Didsbury
Repointing pages for neighbouring areas.
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
Didsbury repointing questions
How much does lime repointing cost in Didsbury?
Lime pointing starts from £2,312.50 for a terraced front or rear and £3,062.50 for a semi-detached front or rear. Tall villas, chimneys, full scaffold and careful removal of old cement all lift the price, and detached houses are priced from photos.
How long does lime take to harden?
Lime sets slowly over several weeks, so we keep it damp and covered from frost, rain and strong sun during that time. The finished joint becomes firm but stays softer than the brick.
Should the decorative brick bands be repointed differently?
They are pointed the same way, but we take extra care around moulded or rubbed bricks, as their edges are easily damaged when old mortar is cut out.
Our villa has a mix of lime and cement pointing. What should we do?
It is common on older houses. We usually suggest replacing the cement in the areas where it is causing damage and matching everything in lime. We can do this in stages if that suits you.
Is repointing messy inside the house?
Raking out creates dust outside, so we ask you to keep windows shut on the day. Little or nothing should reach indoors.
Get a Didsbury repointing quote
Send photos of the house on WhatsApp or call. Quotes are free.