Repointing in Milnrow
Milnrow stone and brick terraces repointed in the right mortar for their exposed walls. WhatsApp us photos of the joints and you will get a free price.
- 18 years in the trade
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- Lime for stone and soft brick
- Weather side done first if needed
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Repointing terraces near the hills
The stone and brick terraces of Milnrow face a lot of rain blowing in from the Pennine foothills. Once the pointing has worn, that rain is driven straight into the wall. Damp then shows inside, and frost starts to damage the face of the stone or brick.
Stone walls and soft older brick are usually repointed through our lime pointing work, because lime lets the wall dry out between storms. Harder brick on newer sections may suit our standard repointing service.
Read the guide to brickwork pointing for more on mortars. If there is a crack over a window, see lintel repair in Milnrow.
Repointing prices in Milnrow
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 |
Exposed walls and the right mortar
On stone terraces the weather side tends to need repointing well before the sheltered one. Wide joints wash out, and the core of the wall can get wet. Lime pointing, laid in thin layers and protected while it cures, suits these walls far better than hard cement.
Brick terraces in the area often show frost damage where cement pointing has trapped water. The brick faces flake around the joints, and the cement stands proud. Cutting out the cement carefully and repointing in a softer mix stops the damage spreading.
Joints letting the weather in
- Joints washed out on the weather side
- Stone flaking beside cement pointing
- Damp patches on the inside of exposed walls
- Mortar crumbling at the touch
- Moss growing in the joints
- Loose stones or bricks at the corners
How a repoint happens
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Photos of the wall
A wide shot plus a close-up lets us judge the stone or brick and the mortar.
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We price it
You get a written price with the mortar type and any access listed.
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Old mortar out
Joints are cleaned back carefully, damped and refilled in layers.
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Protect while curing
New joints are finished and the wall is covered from frost and heavy rain.
A weathered wall repointed
Included in your Milnrow repoint
- Check of mortar and stone or brick
- Hard cement removed carefully
- Joints damped before refilling
- Lime or cement to suit the wall
- Joints finished to the original style
- Weather side first if you prefer
- Hessian covers while curing
- Waste and dust cleared
Repointing in towns near Milnrow
More pages for the Rochdale area.
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
Repointing questions from Milnrow
What does repointing cost on a Milnrow terrace?
A standard terraced front starts at £1,850 and a terraced rear starts at £1,850 too. A semi-detached front or rear starts at £2,450 for each wall. Removing cement from stone, gable or chimney access and exposed walls needing extra care cost more, and the quote spells it out.
Which wall should I repoint first?
Usually the one taking the most weather, as it will be in the worst condition and most likely letting damp in. We can price that wall alone.
Can lime mortar be used in winter?
Lime needs protecting from frost while it cures, so we avoid cold spells. In milder weather we can work with covers in place.
Will my stone wall look different after repointing?
It will look tidier, but we keep the joint width and finish close to the original so the wall keeps its character.
Does repointing stop damp coming through?
If damp is coming through worn joints, repointing usually cures it. We also check gutters and downpipes, which often play a part.
Ask for your Milnrow price
Send photos of the joints on WhatsApp or call. Quotes are free.