Brick Repointing — Merseyside
Brick Repointing, From Chimneys to Full Houses
Repointing is often thought of as a chimney-only job, but it's the same underlying skill whether it's a single chimney stack or a whole elevation. We carry out both — chimney pointing and flaunching as part of chimney repair work, and full house, gable end and boundary wall repointing where the mortar has genuinely failed.
We work across the whole of Merseyside — Formby, Southport, Crosby, Liverpool, Ormskirk, Maghull, Hightown, Ainsdale and Birkdale — assessing exactly which elevations need attention rather than assuming the whole house does.
Mortar mix matters as much as the workmanship. We match the mix to the property's age and construction, particularly on older solid-wall buildings where cement mortar traps moisture and causes the brick faces themselves to spall — crumble away at the surface — rather than fixing the problem.
📞 Call for a free quoteChimney to full house
The same repointing skill applied at any scale — a single chimney stack or an entire elevation.
Correct mortar mix
Lime-based mixes for older solid-wall properties, cement-lime for modern cavity wall construction — matched to what the building actually needs.
Only what's needed
We assess which elevations genuinely need repointing rather than quoting the whole house by default.
10-year written guarantee
Every repointing job we carry out is backed by our written guarantee.
Recent work
New Chimney Flaunching, Hightown
New flaunching around the chimney pots, using a grit-based mortar mix for a durable, weatherproof seal at the chimney stack — the same repointing principles that apply to a full house exterior, just at a smaller scale.
Where repointing is needed
Chimney vs Full House Repointing
The same job, at different scales:
Typical costs
What Repointing Costs
Indicative pricing to work from — every job is different, and we'll only ever quote after a proper survey, not off a phone call.
Scaffolding or tower access, where needed, typically adds £600–£1,500 to a job — often the single biggest variable in the final price, and sometimes more than the repointing itself on a small job. We include this clearly in every quote rather than adding it as a surprise later.
Common questions
Brick Repointing — Frequently Asked Questions
Does brick repointing cover the whole house, or just chimneys?
Both. We repoint chimneys as part of chimney repair work, and we also repoint full house exteriors, gable ends and boundary walls where the mortar has failed. It's the same underlying skill applied at different scales.
How do I know if my house needs repointing?
Look for mortar that's crumbling, cracked, or missing between bricks, especially on exposed elevations and gable ends. If you can scrape mortar out with a fingernail, it's likely due for attention. We'll assess this honestly during a free survey rather than assume the whole house needs doing.
Do you repoint the whole house or just the affected areas?
Only what genuinely needs it. Repointing is often needed on specific exposed elevations, such as the side facing prevailing weather, rather than the entire property. We'll tell you honestly what's required after inspection, not what's easiest to quote.
What mortar mix do you use?
The mix depends on the property age and brick type. Older properties, particularly pre-1919 solid wall construction, need a lime-based mortar that allows the wall to breathe. Modern cavity wall properties are usually suited to a cement-lime mix. Cement mortar on older brick traps moisture and causes the brick faces to spall — crumble away at the surface — which is more damage than it fixes.
How long does full house repointing take?
Depends on scale. A single elevation might take a few days; a full house can take one to two weeks. We'll give you a realistic timeframe at quotation stage based on the actual area needing attention.