Repointing
Gable wall repointed
The mortar along this gable wall had weathered back from the bricks. We raked out the old joints and repointed the full length of the wall, finished off neat and even.
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Repointing & brick repairs
Repointing & brick repairs
Weathered mortar raked out and repointed, damaged bricks cut out and replaced — matched to your brick and colour. From a single wall to the full front of the house, across Tyne & Wear.
Why it matters
When a wall needs repointing
Mortar is the part of a wall that's meant to wear — and in the North East's wind and rain, it does. Once the joints have weathered back, water starts soaking into the brickwork instead of running off it, and that's when bricks start to crack and flake and damp finds its way inside.
Repointing early is the cheap fix. Leave it, and a repointing job can turn into replacing bricks or rebuilding a section of wall.
Signs it's time:
- Mortar that's recessed well back from the face of the bricks
- Joints that crumble to the touch, or that you can scrape out with a key
- Bricks with broken or flaking faces
- Damp patches on the inside of an outside wall
- Plants or moss growing out of the joints
What we do
Repointing, replacement and repairs
Every job starts with the same question: is it the mortar, the bricks, or the wall itself? Here's what we take on.
01
Full elevation repointing
Raking out the old joints across a whole wall or the full front of the house, then repointing it neat and even.
02
Repointing problem areas
Weather-damaged sections raked out and repointed in a matching mortar colour, so the repair blends in.
03
Brick replacement
Spalled and broken bricks cut out and replaced with a brick that matches the rest of the wall.
04
Wall repairs & rebuilds
Cracked, broken or bulging sections taken down and rebuilt — like the rear wall below.
Recent work
Real jobs, before and after
Repointing and repairs by Callum and Kieran, with the photos taken on site.
Repairs & rebuilds
Rear wall repair on a terraced house
The top of this rear wall had broken away and ivy had taken hold. We cleared it back, got a scaffold up and blocked up the old opening.
Worth knowing
The mortar matters
Older houses were often built with a softer mortar than you'd mix today. New mortar that's harder than the bricks around it can leave the bricks taking the weather instead of the joints — the opposite of what you want.
That's one reason the mortar mix is part of the price, and something we look at on the free site visit before we start.
How we work
From free quote to finished brickwork
You always know what's happening, what's next, and what it costs.
1
Free site visit
We come out, look at the job, and talk through what's realistic for your budget.
2
Fixed written quote
Clear, itemised price — no hidden costs, no vague estimates.
3
The build
Callum or Kieran overseeing every job, tidy setup, regular progress photos and a single point of contact.
4
Clean handover
Waste removal arranged, site swept, and we're not done until you're happy with the finish.
Questions
Common questions
How much does repointing cost?
Repointing typically costs £55–£65 per m² depending on the mortar mix, access and the condition of the existing brickwork. We give a fixed written quote after a free site visit — no surprises.
How do I know if my house needs repointing?
Look for mortar that's recessed back from the face of the bricks, joints that crumble or can be scraped out, flaking bricks, plants growing from the joints or damp patches on the inside of outside walls. If you're not sure, we'll tell you honestly on the free site visit.
Can you match my existing bricks and mortar colour?
Yes — matching the brick and the mortar colour is part of the job, so repairs blend in with the rest of the wall.
Which areas do you cover for repointing?
We're based in Boldon Colliery and repoint across Tyne & Wear, including Sunderland, South Shields, Newcastle, Gateshead, Jarrow, Hebburn and Washington. If you're nearby and not listed, just ask.
Where we work
Repointing across Tyne & Wear
Based in Boldon Colliery and working across Tyne & Wear. If you're nearby and not listed, just ask.
Free quotes
Walls looking tired?
Tell us what you need and we'll come out, have a look and give you a fixed written quote.