Brick pointing in York
Lime and brick repointing for York's Georgian and Victorian terraces, using mortar matched to the original joints and finished by hand.
- 18 years in the trade
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- Lime repointing
- Hand-raked joints
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Repointing older brick
Old soft brick lasts for centuries if it can breathe. The joints between the bricks are designed to be the weak part, wearing away slowly and taking the moisture with them.
For houses of that age we usually recommend lime pointing, raked out by hand and filled in thin layers. Newer walls and extensions can be done as standard brick repointing.
Bricks lost to frost or hard cement can be cut out and matched through our brick repairs. Window heads are covered on our page for lintel repair in York, and the pointing guide explains the process.
Repointing prices in York
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 |
Georgian and Victorian walls
Georgian brick terraces often have very fine joints, sometimes with a ribbon or tuck finish. These need a careful hand and a fine sand. A coarse modern mortar smeared over them can spoil the look of a front that has lasted for a very long time.
Victorian terraces and historic buildings were mostly built in lime, and many have been patched with cement. Cement removal is slow work because the brick arrises must survive. We take our time on this, as it is the part that decides how the finished wall looks.
When old brick needs pointing
- Lime joints washed out on the weather side
- Brick faces spalling next to cement patches
- Fine joints opened up and gappy
- Damp marks inside on an outside wall
- Plants in the joints near gutters
- Crumbling mortar around a chimney
How we repoint older walls
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Photos first
Pictures of the wall and joints tell us the age and the mortar.
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Choose and quote
We match the sand and lime and give you a written price.
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Hand rake and fill
Joints are cleared by hand where needed and filled in thin layers.
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Finish and protect
The finish is matched and the wall covered while the lime cures.
Lime repointing on old brick
Included in your repoint
- Look at brick, mortar and joint style
- Cement patches cut out with care
- Lime chosen for the brick
- Sand matched to the original colour
- Joints filled in thin lifts
- Fine joint finishes on request
- Cover from frost, rain and sun
- All debris cleared
Pointing pages for nearby towns
Other towns near York with their own pages.
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
Repointing questions in York
How much does repointing cost in York?
Prices start at £1,850 for the front or rear of a standard terraced house and at £2,450 for the front or rear of a standard semi. Fine joint finishes, a lot of cement to remove, tall walls with scaffold and chimneys all add to that, and we confirm from photos. In lime, those starting prices become £2,312.50 for a terraced elevation and £3,062.50 for a semi-detached one.
Can you match tuck or ribbon pointing?
Possibly. Tuck and ribbon finishes need a fine sand and a steady hand, so a close photo of your joints is the best way for us to say whether we can match them.
Is my house too old for cement pointing?
If it was built in lime, yes. Cement is harder than the brick and can damage it. We check the brick and the existing mortar first.
How long before the new lime looks like the old?
Lime lightens as it cures and weathers in over months. It may look fresher at first, then settle closer to the old joints.
Do I need permission to repoint a listed house?
Often, yes, because repointing changes the look and fabric of the wall. Speak to your council's conservation officer before any work starts on a listed building, and we will follow what they agree.
Free repointing quotes in York
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