Brick repointing in Northampton
Victorian brick terraces and older stone buildings in Northampton repointed in a mortar that protects the wall, with the joints matched in colour and finish. Free quotes.
- 18 years in the trade
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- Stone and brick walls
- Hard cement taken out
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The right mortar for older walls
Older buildings rely on their mortar being softer than the brick or stone around it. That way the joint does the wearing and the wall can breathe.
For Victorian terraces and stone buildings our lime pointing service keeps to that principle. Where a wall is newer and harder, standard brick repointing in a matched cement mix is the better fit.
Bricks already damaged by frost can be swapped through our brickwork repairs, and for cracks over windows see lintel repair in Northampton.
Repointing prices in Northampton
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 |
Pointing Victorian brick and older stone
Victorian brick terraces in Northampton were built in lime, and many have been partly repointed in cement since. Where that has happened, the brick faces next to the cement often flake while the lime joints nearby are just worn. Removing the cement and repointing in lime is the long-term fix.
Older stone buildings need even more care. Stone joints are often irregular, and the stone can be soft enough to crumble if hard mortar is pushed against it. We rake out by hand and repoint in lime, building up deep joints in thin layers.
When old pointing needs renewing
- Stone edges crumbling at the joints
- Cement pointing standing proud of the brick
- Lime joints recessed and powdery
- Damp patches inside thick walls
- Salt marks on brick or stone
- Bricks cracking in frosty weather
How we repoint older walls
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Photograph the walls
Send us photos of the brick or stone and a close-up of a joint.
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Plan the mix
We agree lime or cement with you and send a written quote.
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Rake and build up
Joints are raked by hand where needed and filled in thin layers.
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Finish and protect
Joints are finished to match and covered while the mortar cures.
An older wall before and after repointing
What our Northampton price includes
- Look at each wall to be repointed
- Cement pointing carefully removed
- Hand raking on soft brick or stone
- Lime or cement mortar to suit
- Sand chosen to match the colour
- Joints built up in thin layers
- Hessian cover while curing
- All waste cleared away
Repointing pages around Northampton
We have pages for repointing in these nearby towns as well.
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?
Send a photo of the wall and we will tell you what it needs.
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Guides
Northampton repointing questions
How much is repointing in Northampton?
Standard repointing on a terraced front or rear is from £1,850. In lime, which older walls usually need, it is from £2,312.50 for the same elevation. Chimneys, scaffold, tall walls and very worn joints push the price up, and stone buildings are priced from photos.
Can you repoint stone as well as brick?
Yes. Stone walls need a different approach, with hand raking and lime mortar, but the aim is the same: sound joints that let the wall dry out.
Why are my bricks flaking next to new pointing?
If the newer pointing is a hard cement on a soft brick, the brick takes the moisture and the frost damage. Replacing that pointing with lime usually stops it getting worse.
What happens if it rains while you are pointing?
Fresh mortar must not be washed out, so we cover the wall and stop work in heavy rain. Lime is especially sensitive and is kept covered while it sets.
Can you point a wall that has been painted?
It depends on the paint and how well it is stuck. Send us a picture and we will give you an idea of what is possible.
Free quotes for Northampton repointing
WhatsApp photos of your walls or give us a ring and we will price the job.