Advice
Brickwork advice, in plain English
No sales pitch. Just the things we end up explaining on every survey - what repointing actually is, which mortar your house needs, how to tell when the joints have gone, and what the work should cost.
What is repointing?
A plain-English explanation of what repointing actually is, why joints fail, and how to tell if your house needs it.
Lime vs cement mortar
Why cement mortar wrecks period brickwork, when it is fine to use, and how to work out which your house needs.
Signs your house needs repointing
A seven-point checklist you can run round your own house in ten minutes, and what each sign actually means.
How long does repointing last?
Realistic lifespans by mortar type and exposure, and the four things that decide whether you get 50 years or five.
What affects the cost of repointing
The six things that move a repointing quote up or down, explained plainly.
How to remove paint from brickwork
Poultice and superheated steam compared, why blasting ruins brick, and what you will find underneath.
Signs your roof needs repair
What to look for from the ground and from the loft, and what each sign actually means.
Signs your fascias and guttering are failing
The roofline keeps water off your walls. Here is how to tell when it has stopped doing that.
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Honest advice from a family-run brickwork specialist serving Richmond and South West London since 1946.