Repointing in Tynemouth
Weathered joints on Tynemouth terraces and villas cut out and refilled in lime or a suitable mortar, finished to match. Send us a photo for a free price.
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- Lime pointing for Victorian walls
- Mortar colour matched
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Pointing for Victorian houses by the sea
Most Victorian walls were laid in a soft lime mortar that was always meant to be renewed now and again. When the joints wash out, the bricks around them stay wet for longer, and wet brick in a cold, windy spot is brick that frost can break.
For walls of this age we usually recommend lime and mortar pointing, which keeps the wall able to dry out. Later houses and extensions may suit standard brick repointing in a sand and cement mix that is still softer than the brick.
Where an earlier cement repoint has already damaged the brick faces, those bricks can be cut out and replaced through our brickwork repairs. Cracks over windows are covered on our page for lintel repair in Tynemouth.
Repointing prices in Tynemouth
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 |
Exposure and the right mortar
Terraces and villas that face the North Sea are hit by rain that is driven sideways into the joints. A dense cement mortar on these walls tends to crack away from soft Victorian brick, leaving fine gaps that draw water in and then trap it. Lime moves with the brick and lets the moisture back out.
Lime does need looking after while it cures. On an exposed elevation we keep the fresh joints out of strong wind and direct sun, and cover them against frost and heavy rain, so the work is often timed for milder spells of weather. Villas with tall gables and chimneys also need good access, which we allow for when pricing.
Warning signs on older walls
- Hard grey cement pulling away from the brick
- Brick faces blowing off around tight joints
- Mortar washed out on the weather side
- Damp in rooms on the sea-facing wall
- Moss along the joints of a gable
- Loose bricks on a chimney stack
How the job runs
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Send a photo
Show us the wall and a close-up of the joints so we can see what is there now.
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Agree the mortar
We tell you whether lime or a cement mix suits the wall and price it in writing.
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Careful rake out
Old pointing is removed without chipping the brick edges, then joints are filled in thin layers.
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Finish and protect
Joints are finished to match, and the wall is covered until the mortar has gone off.
Old pointing against new lime
What a Tynemouth repoint includes
- Check of the brick and existing mortar
- Hard cement removed with care where present
- Lime or cement mix chosen to suit the wall
- Colour and sand matched to the original
- Joints filled in layers, not in one go
- Gables and stacks priced on request
- Hessian cover against wind, sun and frost
- All debris taken away
Brick pointing around Tynemouth
Pages for other towns in the 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
Your repointing questions answered
Does lime pointing hold up in sea air?
Yes, when it is mixed and cured properly. Lime has been used on coastal buildings for centuries, and because it lets the wall breathe, it tends to protect soft brick better than a hard cement in an exposed spot.
How can you match the colour of my old mortar?
We look at the existing joints and choose a sand and lime that give a similar colour and texture. A small test patch can be done first so you can see it dry before the whole wall is pointed.
Can just the gable end be repointed?
Yes. Gable ends often take the worst weather and wear out ahead of the front. If the other walls are still sound, there is no need to repoint them at the same time.
How much is repointing a Victorian terrace in Tynemouth?
A standard terraced front or rear is from £1,850 and a semi-detached front or rear is from £2,450. Villas, tall gables, chimney stacks, hard cement that has to be cut out slowly and scaffold for upper floors all lift the price, so we confirm it from photos. If the wall is done in lime, a terraced front or rear is from £2,312.50 and a semi front or rear from £3,062.50.
How long does lime take to cure?
Lime sets slowly, over days and then weeks, rather than hours. The first few days matter most, which is why we protect the wall from frost, rain and fast drying while it goes off.
Free quotes for Tynemouth pointing
Send us a photo of the wall on WhatsApp or call, and we will tell you what mortar it needs.