Brick Repointing · Putney
Brick Repointing in Putney
Putney's bay-fronted terraces and mansion flats can develop cracked mortar joints as clay soil beneath parts of the area shrinks and swells with changing moisture levels. Cracks may appear above window arches and run towards window sills. We assess the brickwork before recommending matched repointing or crack repairs.
Local property types
Brick Repointing for Putney homes
We repoint terraces around Lower Richmond Road and the streets off Putney Heath, red-brick mansion blocks near the High Street, and Edwardian semis towards Roehampton. Chimney stacks and party walls get particular attention.
Our recent Putney arch repair involved stitching two cracks with helical bars, matching damaged bricks with Old London stocks and repointing both areas. We also coordinate shared scaffold and access with neighbours. Repointing restores failed joints, but it does not fix ongoing ground movement; widening or recurring cracks may need a structural engineer's assessment.
Common signs
When brick repointing is needed
- Sandy, crumbling or recessed mortar joints
- Damp patches showing inside the property
- Frost damage and spalling brick faces
- Previous cement repointing on a Victorian home
- Open joints letting water into chimney stacks or parapets
The benefits
What you'll gain
- Decades of added life to your brickwork
- Stops water ingress and internal damp
- Preserves original brick faces - no grinder damage
- Mortar colour, texture and joint profile matched to the period
- Significant uplift to kerb appeal and property value
Pointing styles
Pointing styles we hand-finish in Putney
Flush pointing
Mortar finished level with the brick face for a clean, modern look - common on contemporary brickwork and many stock brick facades.
Struck (weatherstruck) pointing
Joint angled so the top is recessed and the bottom flush - sheds water quickly, ideal for exposed elevations and traditional London terraces.
Heritage pointing
Period-correct profiles matched to the original hand of the wall - bucket-handle, tuck, or a specific historic finish on Victorian, Georgian and Edwardian homes.
Lime pointing
Soft, breathable lime mortar (NHL or hot lime) for pre-1919 and listed properties - protects soft brick and complies with conservation requirements.
Tuck pointing
Fine white lime 'ribbon' set into a coloured base mortar to imitate perfect thin joints - a specialist Georgian and early-Victorian finish we still hand-execute.
Our process
How we approach brick repointing in Putney
Survey & sample
We assess the existing mortar, identify the right mix and prepare a small sample panel for your approval.
Rake out by hand
Failed mortar removed carefully - typically to a depth of at least twice the joint width - without damaging brick arises.
Mix & point
Fresh lime or specified mortar mixed on site, packed firmly into joints in stages, then finished to the original profile.
Cure & protect
Lime work is protected from sun, rain and frost during the slow carbonation period to ensure a strong, breathable finish.
FAQ
Brick Repointing in Putney - your questions
Clay can shrink when dry and swell when wet, contributing to movement that may show as cracks above arches towards window sills. The cause must be assessed at the property rather than assumed from its location. Where suitable, we use helical bar crack stitching and matched repointing; ongoing movement may need a structural engineer's advice.
Recent work
Brick Repointing we've completed in Putney
We recently repaired two movement cracks above a window arch on a house in Putney, stitching the cracked brickwork with heli bars and restoring it with Old London stocks to match the existing bricks.
Movement crack repairs with heli bars
Putney
Repaired two movement cracks in the brickwork above a window arch at a Putney home. Any regulars to Putney will tell you the area is built on a bed of clay, which lets the buildings move with the seasons. We stitched the cracked brickwork with heli bars, replaced damaged bricks with matched Old London stocks and repointed both areas.
Full facade brickwork restoration
Teddington
Restored the brickwork across the front of a Victorian semi-detached home in Teddington, repairing spalled and damaged bricks, matching replacements to the original red brick, and repointing the elevation to protect it for the next generation.
Cleaned brickwork and lime pointing
Teddington
Cleaned and restored the external brickwork of a Teddington home, finishing with a lime mortar repoint to protect the facade and keep the original brickwork breathing.
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