Brickwork pointing in Lincoln
Repointing for Victorian terraces and the older stone houses of Lincoln, in lime or a soft cement mix, finished to match the joints already there.
- 18 years in the trade
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- Lime and stone walls
- Careful raking out
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Brick and stone pointing
Every wall loses its pointing in the end, and Lincoln has a mix of brick terraces and older stone that each need their own approach. The goal is the same either way: joints that keep the rain out but still let the wall dry.
For brick terraces we offer brick repointing in a mix matched to the brick. For stone and for older brick laid in lime, our lime pointing service is the better fit.
A garden or boundary wall can be rebuilt through our bricklaying work, and cracks over windows are covered on our page for lintel repair in Lincoln. The pointing guide has more detail if you want it.
Repointing prices in Lincoln
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 |
Terraces and older stone
Victorian terraces in Lincoln are mostly soft brick in lime, and many have had one round of cement repointing at some point. Where that cement is harder than the brick, it holds water at the face and frost does the rest. Brick faces breaking away around sound-looking joints are the sign.
The older stone buildings on the hill have thick walls and wide lime joints, sometimes with small packing stones in them. These need raking out by hand and building back up in layers, and we leave the stone itself untouched as far as possible.
When to think about repointing
- Mortar soft enough to pick out by hand
- Brick faces breaking off around cement joints
- Stone surfaces turning powdery
- Damp coming through a solid wall
- Weeds rooted in the pointing
- Gaps around the chimney flashing
How we work
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Send pictures
Photos of the wall and the joints show us what needs doing.
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Right mortar
We explain whether lime or cement suits and give you a written price.
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Remove and fill
Old joints are cut out carefully and refilled in thin layers.
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Finish and cover
Joints are finished to match and covered while they cure.
Fresh joints on an older wall
Included in every repoint
- Look at brick, stone and existing joints
- Cement removed without chipping arrises
- Lime or soft cement mix to suit
- Sand chosen to match the old colour
- Joints filled in layers
- Stacks and gables priced if needed
- Cover against frost and fast drying
- Everything swept and taken away
Pointing elsewhere nearby
Pointing pages for towns around Lincoln.
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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Not sure what you need?
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Guides
Questions about pointing in Lincoln
How much does it cost to repoint a house in Lincoln?
Repointing one elevation of a standard terrace, front or rear, is from £1,850. The same for a standard semi-detached house is from £2,450. Stone walls with wide joints, chimneys, scaffold or a lot of hard cement to remove take the price higher, and we confirm it from photos. Front and rear done together start from £3,700 for a terrace and £4,900 for a semi, or from £4,625 and £6,125 in lime.
Is lime pointing more expensive than cement?
Lime is slower to lay and cure, so it can take a little longer. On a wall built in lime it is the right choice, because cement can damage the brick or stone over time.
Can you repoint a chimney stack on its own?
Yes. A stack catches rain and wind on all four sides, so it often wears out well before the walls below. We can repoint it on its own, with scaffold or a roof ladder as the job needs.
Will repointing stop the draught through my wall?
Open joints can let air through, especially around windows. Repointing closes them and often makes a noticeable difference.
Can I stay in the house while you work?
Yes. Repointing is done from outside. It is dusty while the old mortar comes out, so keeping windows shut on that side helps.
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WhatsApp a photo of your Lincoln wall or give us a call for a free quote.