Repointing in South Shields
Brick joints worn by wind, rain and salt, repointed on South Shields flats and terraces. We cut out the failed mortar, refill each joint firmly and match the finish.
- 18 years in the trade
- Free quotes
- Sea-facing walls
- Flat fronts and yards
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Joints that take the sea weather
Brick walls near the coast face more driven rain and salt than those inland. The mortar wears faster, and once the joints are open, damp gets inside quickly.
Our brick repointing renews those joints with a firm, well compacted mortar. On older soft brick we may suggest lime pointing, which lets the wall dry out between storms.
Broken or salt-damaged bricks are replaced through brickwork repairs. For a failing window head, see lintel repair in South Shields.
Repointing prices in South Shields
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 |
Salt, wind and Tyneside flats
Salt settles in the joints and the face of the brick. When it dries it crystallises and pushes out small pieces of mortar and brick. Over the years this leaves joints recessed and sandy, especially on walls facing the sea.
Tyneside flats share one front between two homes, and the backs have yards, offshoots and walls that catch the worst of the weather. We look at all of these, and price the walls that need it.
Signs sea weather has got in
- Joints recessed and sandy on the sea side
- White salt marks on the brick
- Brick faces crumbling at the edges
- Damp patches inside a front room
- Yard wall joints open
- Mortar dust on sills
Steps to a sound wall
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Photograph the worst wall
A wide shot of the sea-facing side and a close look at a few joints is ideal.
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Agree the work
You get a written price, and we visit first if the wall is tall or awkward.
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Cut out and repack
Salt-weakened mortar is raked back and the joints are filled firmly in layers.
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Strike and brush off
Each joint is shaped to the house profile and the brick faces are cleaned.
Sea-worn joints renewed
Included in your repoint
- Front, back and yard walls looked over
- Salt-softened mortar raked to firm depth
- Lime or cement picked to suit the brick
- Mortar tinted to sit with the old joints
- Joints packed in firm, even layers
- Original profile copied
- Sheeting over fresh work in wet spells
- Rubble and dust taken away
Repointing pages nearby
Other towns we cover near South Shields.
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
South Shields repointing questions
How much does repointing cost in South Shields?
On a South Shields terrace one elevation starts from £1,850, a semi front or rear from £2,450, and a terraced front and rear together from £3,700. Scaffold, chimney stacks, very exposed walls or a lot of salt-damaged brick will move the price up.
Does salt really damage mortar?
It does. Salt carried in on the wind soaks into the joints, then crystallises as the wall dries and breaks the mortar apart from inside. That is why sea-facing walls tend to need pointing sooner than sheltered ones.
Our flat shares a front with the one upstairs. Can we repoint together?
That is usually the best approach. The front is one wall, so doing both halves at once gives an even finish and means one lot of access instead of two.
When is the best time to repoint on the coast?
Late spring to early autumn gives the mortar the best chance to cure. Strong winds dry fresh joints too quickly, so on exposed days we keep the work covered and damp.
Can you repoint or rebuild our back yard wall?
Yes. Yard walls often take the worst of the weather. If the joints are the only problem we repoint it, and if it is leaning or cracked we can quote to rebuild it in matching brick.
Get a South Shields pointing price
WhatsApp us photos of the brickwork or give us a ring. We do not charge for quotes.