Lime Mortar Repointing · Fulham
Lime Mortar Repointing in Fulham
Fulham stock brick terraces are the classic lime-mortar case: soft yellow-buff bricks with fine lime joints, decorative red arches and ornate parapets. Cement here is a disaster - lime is the only right answer.
Local property types
Lime Mortar Repointing for Fulham homes
Lime repointing across Fulham Victorian stock brick terraces - Parsons Green, Munster Road, Fulham Palace Road, New Kings Road and the surrounding streets. Gauged red arches and ornate detail get extra care.
Hammersmith & Fulham conservation officers know exactly what they want on stock brick and we deliver it consistently. Matched lime mortars, flush or slightly recessed joints, no cement anywhere near the wall.
Common signs
When lime mortar repointing 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 lime mortar repointing in Fulham
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 in Fulham - your questions
Yes - gauged brickwork needs particularly fine lime joints, sometimes just millimetres wide. It's specialist work and we do it regularly on Fulham facades.
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