Brick repointing in Wigan
Mill and colliery-era terraces and interwar estate houses in Wigan repointed in a mortar that suits the brick. Free quotes from photos on WhatsApp.
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- Lime or cement to suit
- Stacks and gables repointed
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Repointing older Wigan brick
Brick terraces from the mill and colliery years are some of the oldest homes many people in Wigan live in. Their mortar has often been patched several times, sometimes in mixes that do the brick no favours.
For soft older brick we often recommend lime pointing, which lets the wall breathe. Interwar estate houses usually suit our standard brick repointing in sand and cement.
Garden and boundary walls can be rebuilt through our bricklaying service. If you have a crack over a window, see lintel repair in Wigan.
Repointing prices in Wigan
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 |
Old terraces and interwar estates
Wigan's mill and colliery-era terraces were built with soft brick and lime. Cement patches added over the years can trap moisture, so the brick around them flakes or crumbles in frost. Removing that hard pointing carefully and repointing in lime gives the wall a chance to dry.
Interwar estate houses are generally built of harder brick and cope well with cement mortar. Their gables, chimney stacks and the brickwork under sills wear first. We price for those parts rather than assuming the whole house needs doing.
Signs it is time
- Patchy cement repairs on soft brick
- Joints worn deep into the wall
- Frost damage around old repairs
- Chimney stack joints washing out
- Damp on an upstairs gable wall
- Mortar falling onto the path
Our repointing steps
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Send pictures
Photos of the wall and joints get us started.
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Agree the mix
We recommend lime or cement and give a written price.
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Repoint
Old mortar is removed and the joints refilled in layers.
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Protect and finish
The joints are finished and covered while they cure.
Pointing before and after
What a Wigan repoint includes
- Walls checked before pricing
- Old cement removed with care
- Lime or cement to suit the brick
- Colour matched to existing
- Joint profile matched
- Stacks and gables if needed
- Cover from frost and rain
- Waste taken away
Towns close to Wigan
Repointing pages for these places 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?
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Guides
Wigan repointing questions
What does repointing cost in Wigan?
For a standard terrace you pay from £1,850 per side, front or rear, rising to from £2,450 per side on a semi. Older terraces needing lime are from £2,312.50 for a front or rear. Stacks, tall gables, scaffold over yards and badly damaged brick increase the cost.
Why is my brick crumbling around old repairs?
Hard cement repairs on soft brick stop moisture escaping through the joint, so it comes out through the brick face instead. Frost then breaks the face away.
Can you repoint the back of a terrace only?
Yes. Rear walls and outriggers often wear faster than the front, so it is common to do them separately.
Can you repoint and replace bricks at once?
Yes. Damaged bricks are cut out and replaced first, then the whole area is repointed so it matches.
When is the best time to repoint with lime?
Mild, dry weather in spring and early autumn suits lime best. It must not freeze while it cures, and it needs protecting from strong sun and heavy rain.
Free Wigan repointing quotes
Send a photo of your wall on WhatsApp or call us to talk it over.