Service
Lime Mortar Repointing for Period & Listed Properties
Lime mortar is the right material for almost every pre-1919 building. It's softer than the brick, breathable, and allows the wall to move and dry out naturally. We mix to recipe, point by hand and protect during cure.
Common signs
When this work is needed
- Cement repointing trapping damp
- Spalling brick faces from hard mortar
- Weathered original lime joints needing renewal
- Listed building consent conditions requiring lime
The benefits
What you'll gain
- Breathable wall, drier interior
- Period-correct appearance
- Protects original brick fabric
- Compliant with conservation requirements
Our process
How we approach the job
Mortar analysis
We assess existing lime to inform the new mix — NHL grade, hot lime or putty as appropriate.
Hand rake-out
Existing mortar carefully removed by hand only — never with angle grinders.
Lime mix & point
Mixed on site, applied in layers, finished to a struck, weathered or flush profile to match.
Slow cure protection
Hessian, dampening and weather protection during the lime carbonation period.
FAQ
Lime Mortar Repointing — your questions
Natural Hydraulic Lime — graded by strength (NHL 2, 3.5, 5). We select the right grade for your wall and exposure.
Areas covered
Lime Mortar Repointing across South West London
New Brickwork & Bricklaying
Extensions, garden walls and new builds laid by experienced bricklayers — clean lines, perfect joints.
Brick Repointing
Hand-finished mortar joints that protect your brickwork for decades — period and modern homes.
Brick Restoration
Sympathetic restoration of weathered, damaged or neglected brick facades.
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Need lime mortar repointing in Richmond?
Honest advice from a specialist with over 75 years of brickwork heritage in Richmond.