Brick repointing in Stretford
Victorian terraces and interwar semis in Stretford repointed with a mortar that suits the brick, the joints finished to match and the wall left clean.
- 18 years in the trade
- Free quotes
- Soft brick handled with care
- Bays and stacks included
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Mortar that has done its job
Good mortar wears away slowly over many years, which is exactly what it is supposed to do. Eventually the joints get thin, soft and recessed, and then they stop protecting the brick. That is the point at which a wall needs repointing rather than just another patch.
For the interwar semis we normally use a cement and sand mix through our repointing service. Victorian brick tends to suit a softer lime mortar, and our lime pointing page explains the difference.
Garden walls that lean or have lost their coping can be rebuilt through our bricklaying work. For cracks over windows, see lintel repair in Stretford.
Repointing prices in Stretford
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 |
What wears first on Stretford homes
Victorian terraced fronts in Stretford often have a bay with stone or brick detailing, and the joints in the bay piers tend to fail before the flat wall. Chimney stacks are the other early casualty. On soft brick we always check whether hard cement has been used before, because that changes how carefully the joints need raking.
On interwar semis the most worn walls are usually the side gables and the brickwork under the window sills, where water drips straight onto the joints. We check those first and price for the walls that need doing, so you are not paying to repoint a sound wall.
Is your pointing failing?
- Mortar dust building up on sills
- Joints hollow when tapped
- Damp coming through a gable wall
- Plants taking root high on the wall
- Brick faces blown off by frost
- Old patches in a different colour
How a repoint runs
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Photo or visit
We see the wall in photos first and visit if we need to.
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Clear price
The quote sets out which walls are included and the mix.
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Joint work
Old mortar is raked out and the joints are packed in layers.
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Final finish
Joints are shaped to match and the wall left clean.
Finished pointing up close
What a Stretford repoint includes
- Every wall checked before pricing
- Hard cement removed with care
- Mortar suited to your brick
- Colour matched to the old joints
- Profile matched to the house
- Bay piers and sills checked
- Wall covered in bad weather
- Waste removed at the end
Pointing pages near Stretford
We have pages for these towns nearby too.
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
Stretford repointing questions
What does repointing cost in Stretford?
For a standard terraced house it is from £1,850 for the front or rear. A semi-detached front or rear is from £2,450 each. Bays, tall gables, chimneys and scaffold on a narrow passage can lift the price.
Can you repoint our bay window without the rest of the front?
Yes. Bays often wear first because they stick out into the weather. If the main wall is still sound, the bay can be done on its own and matched in.
Why is there mortar dust on my window sills?
Dust or sand collecting on sills usually means the joints above are breaking down. Rain washes the loose mortar out and it settles on the nearest ledge. It is a good time to get a quote.
Will repointing make my house warmer?
Open joints let draughts and damp into solid walls, and a wet wall feels colder. Repointing will not insulate the house, but a dry, sealed wall does hold heat better than a wet one.
Can you repoint in winter?
We can on mild days, but mortar must not freeze while it cures. We watch the forecast closely and cover fresh work with hessian when the nights turn cold.
Get a Stretford repointing price
WhatsApp us a picture of the wall or call 07487 625926 for a free quote.