Brickwork pointing in Worcester
Historic and Victorian brickwork in Worcester repointed in a mortar that suits its age. We cut out worn joints carefully and refill them to match the original work.
- 18 years in the trade
- Free quotes
- Lime putty and NHL
- Old brick edges protected
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Pointing for older brick
Historic brick buildings and Victorian terraces were laid in lime mortar. Repointed carefully in lime, they stay dry and sound. Repointed in hard cement, they tend to suffer.
Our lime and mortar pointing uses natural hydraulic lime or lime putty, chosen to suit the brick. Harder, later brick can take standard brick repointing in a softer cement mix.
Where frost has broken the brick faces, we cut out and replace them through brickwork repairs. For cracked window heads, see lintel repair in Worcester.
Repointing prices in Worcester
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 |
Caring for historic and Victorian walls
Older brickwork was made to breathe. The soft brick and lime joints take in rain and let it dry out. Cement pointing, added in later repairs, stops that and pushes moisture into the brick, which then flakes in frost. We see this most around cement patches on old fronts.
Raking out on these walls is slow work. Cement is removed by hand where possible so the brick edges stay crisp, and lime is pressed in thin layers and kept damp as it cures. The result looks right and lets the wall dry out as it was built to.
Signs older brick needs help
- Brick faces breaking away near cement joints
- Soft lime joints washed out
- White salts on the brick surface
- Damp inside a thick solid wall
- Rounded brick edges from old raking
- Gaps at the top of garden walls
How we point older walls
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Photograph the wall
Close views tell us the brick and the mortar.
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Choose the lime
We pick the mix and quote in writing.
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Rake by hand
Old joints come out without harming the brick edges.
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Fill and cure
Lime goes in thin layers and is protected while it sets.
Old brick with fresh lime joints
Included in a Worcester repoint
- Brick and mortar assessed first
- Cement removed by hand where possible
- Lime chosen for the brick
- Sand matched to the old joints
- Thin layers pressed in firmly
- Joints finished to the original style
- Covers to slow drying and stop frost
- Dust and waste cleared away
Repointing in nearby towns
Pages for places around Worcester.
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
Worcester pointing questions
What does lime repointing cost in Worcester?
A lime terraced front or rear starts from £2,312.50 and a semi from £3,062.50. In cement, a terraced front or rear is from £1,850. Scaffold, chimneys, careful cement removal or awkward access can raise the price.
Is my building suitable for cement pointing?
If it was built in lime with soft brick, usually not. Cement can trap moisture in old brick and cause the faces to break away. We look at the brick and the existing mortar before advising.
Can new lime match the colour of my old joints?
Yes. We pick a sand and lime that sit with the old joints, and on a prominent wall we can lay a small test panel first so you can see it before the whole wall is done.
Do I need consent to repoint a listed building?
Listed buildings can need consent for repointing, especially if the mortar or joint style changes. Check with the council before work begins and we will follow what they ask for.
How long does lime take to cure?
Lime cures slowly and needs protecting from frost, heavy rain and hot sun for some time after it is laid. We plan the work for milder months and cover the wall while it sets.
Get a quote for your older wall
WhatsApp photos of your Worcester brickwork or call. Quotes are free.