Brick repointing in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton terraces and semis repointed where the mortar has eroded. Joints are raked to a sound depth, refilled firmly and struck to match the house.
- 18 years in the trade
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- Whole houses or single walls
- Lime for Victorian brick
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Joints that let the weather in
A joint that has eroded behind the brick face makes a ledge for rain to sit on. Over the winter, that water freezes and works deeper, and the wall slowly loses its weather resistance.
Our brick repointing fills those joints again in a dense, well compacted mortar. On Victorian terraces we often suggest lime and mortar pointing for period houses, as lime suits the softer brick.
If any bricks have spalled, we replace them through brickwork repairs. For a cracked window head, see lintel repair in Wolverhampton.
Repointing prices in Wolverhampton
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 |
Brick and mortar on Wolverhampton homes
Victorian terraces here were built with soft brick and lime mortar, and they have often been patched since with stronger cement. Where those hard patches meet the soft brick, the faces tend to spall. We remove the cement carefully and repoint in a softer mix, so the brick can dry out again.
Interwar semis were usually built with harder brick and cement mortar. The joints last well, but tall gables and chimney stacks catch the weather and wear faster. A repoint of those areas alone is often enough to keep the house sound.
Signs it is time to repoint
- Joints worn to a ledge behind the face
- Spalled brick next to a cement patch
- Gaps where mortar has fallen out
- Damp patch on a gable wall inside
- Mortar soft enough to scratch away
- Chimney stack joints open at the top
From your photo to the finished wall
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Share photos
Send a view of the house and close ups of the joints.
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Get a quote
We price in writing and visit if needed.
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Repoint
Joints are raked, dampened and filled in layers.
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Finish off
The profile is matched and the brick cleaned.
An eroded wall brought back
What your repoint includes
- Assessment of each elevation
- Cement patches removed carefully
- Joints raked to a sound depth
- Lime or cement to suit the brick
- Mortar colour matched
- Joint profile copied
- Protection while the mortar cures
- All mortar waste cleared
Repointing in towns close by
Each of these neighbouring towns has a pointing page.
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
Wolverhampton repointing questions
How much does repointing cost in Wolverhampton?
For a Wolverhampton terrace one elevation starts from £1,850, while a semi front or rear begins at £2,450. Front and rear together starts from £3,700 for a terrace. Scaffold, chimney stacks, a lot of hard cement to remove or difficult access can raise the price.
Is lime pointing worth the extra on a Victorian terrace?
Lime is slower to lay and cure, so it does cost more, but on soft Victorian brick it protects the faces from spalling. We look at the brick and the existing mortar and only recommend lime where the wall genuinely needs it.
My chimney stack needs pointing. Is that included?
It can be added. Stacks often need doing before the walls below them, and we include any scaffold needed in the quote.
Will repointing make my house look different?
Done well, it should look like the original pointing, only fresh. We match the colour and profile so the house keeps its character.
How long should new pointing last?
A properly done repoint in the right mortar should last many years. Keeping gutters and downpipes clear helps it last longer.
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