Repointing in Sutton Coldfield
Edwardian and interwar homes in Sutton Coldfield repointed with care. We cut out the worn mortar, refill each joint and finish it to match the character of the house.
- 18 years in the trade
- Free quotes
- Period finishes matched
- Gables and chimney stacks
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Pointing that suits the house
Edwardian and interwar homes in Sutton Coldfield were built with care, often with good facing brick and neat joints. When those joints wear away, the wall loses both its weather protection and its crisp look.
Our brick repointing renews the joints in a mortar mixed to match, finished in the same profile as the original. Edwardian brick often suits lime pointing, which we may recommend after looking at the mortar.
Where garden or boundary walls have also suffered, we do bricklaying and wall rebuilds. If a window head is cracking, see lintel repair in Sutton Coldfield.
Repointing prices in Sutton Coldfield
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 |
Character houses need a careful hand
Edwardian houses often have tuck or fine flush pointing, decorative brick bands and tall chimney stacks. A careless repoint smears mortar over the brick or uses the wrong profile and the house loses its look. We match the joint width and finish so the work blends in.
Interwar detached and semi-detached houses usually have larger gable walls and hipped roofs. Gables catch the wind and rain and often need pointing before the front. We also look at the brickwork under bays and around porches, where water tends to collect.
Signs the joints are wearing out
- Thin joints washing out between fine bricks
- Gable joints crumbling high up
- Mortar loose around the porch
- Damp patches on a bedroom gable wall
- Brick bands with gaps in the joints
- Old patch repairs in a mismatched colour
How we repoint
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Photos to start
Wide views and close-ups of each wall you are worried about.
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Quote in writing
We set out which walls we will do and the finish we will use.
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Rake and refill
Old mortar comes out to a sound depth and new mortar goes in layers.
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Final finish
Joints are struck to match and the brick faces are brushed clean.
An Edwardian wall repointed
What comes with the job
- Each wall assessed on its own
- Joints cut out without chipping the brick
- Lime or cement chosen for the age of the house
- Mortar mixed to match the original
- Joint width and profile kept
- Gables and stacks priced if needed
- Weather protection as the mortar cures
- Clean up and waste removal
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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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Guides
Sutton Coldfield repointing questions
What does it cost to repoint a semi in Sutton Coldfield?
The guide price for a standard Sutton Coldfield semi front or rear is from £2,450 and a standard terraced elevation is from £1,850. Detached houses are priced from photos. A tall gable, scaffold, chimney work or a fine period finish pushes the cost above the starting figure.
Can you match the fine joints on an Edwardian house?
Yes. We match the joint width, the colour and the profile. Thin joints take more care to rake out and fill, and we allow for that in the price.
Does the gable end need doing separately?
It often wears faster than the rest of the house because it takes the wind side on. If the front and rear are still sound, we can repoint just the gable and match the finish to the walls around it.
Should I repoint before selling the house?
Badly worn joints can come up on a buyer's survey. Repointing the walls that need it before you sell can save a difficult conversation later.
Will repointing stop damp inside?
If the damp is coming through failed joints, repointing usually helps a great deal. Damp from other causes, such as a leaking gutter, needs fixing at the source as well.
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Send us photos of your Sutton Coldfield home on WhatsApp, or call. We price for free.