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Does your home have crumbling mortar joints, or are you noticing damp patches on your interior walls? At Pointing by Tony Wallace, we have spent over 30 years mastering the art of repointing in London.
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Many London properties—from the Victorian terraces of Fulham to the Georgian townhouses of Islington—were built with porous materials like London Stock Bricks. These buildings were designed to “breathe.”
One of the most common mistakes in London is using modern cement for repointing. Cement is too hard and non-breathable; it traps moisture, leading to “spalling” (where the brick face falls off) and severe internal damp.
We specialize in traditional lime mortar repointing, ensuring your home stays dry and structurally sound for decades.
We match the style and material to your property’s specific era and brick type
The gold standard for period properties. Lime mortar is flexible and vapor-permeable. It allows moisture to evaporate from the joints rather than being trapped in the bricks. We use high-quality Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL) for a finish that is both durable and authentic.
A highly skilled, decorative technique used on prestigious London properties. We use a colored mortar base to match your brickwork and apply a fine, contrasting “ribbon” of white lime putty. This creates the illusion of perfectly sharp, uniform bricks—common in areas like Kensington and Chelsea.
Designed for maximum water runoff. The mortar is finished at an angle to shed rainwater away from the brick face, making it ideal for south-facing walls exposed to heavy London wind and rain.
Common for garden walls and modern extensions, providing a clean, contemporary finish while maintaining structural strength.
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We use dust-controlled tools to remove old, decayed mortar to a depth of 20mm-25mm, ensuring we never damage the edges of your bricks.
We perform a site-specific analysis to match the color, texture, and strength of the original mortar.
Our craftsmen hand-point every joint, ensuring a dense, weather-tight finish.
We leave your site spotless, removing all debris and masking from windows and doors.
Get expert answers on Repointing London, covering techniques, safety, and property restoration.
Repointing costs typically range from £30 to £60 per m². Factors include the height of the building (scaffolding), the type of mortar (Lime vs. Cement), and the current condition of the brickwork. We offer free, fixed-price quotes.
Yes. Most "penetrating damp" in London is caused by rainwater entering gaps in failed mortar joints. Repointing creates a fresh, waterproof barrier that allows the wall to dry out naturally.
If your home was built before 1920, you should almost certainly use Lime. Cement is too rigid for older foundations and will cause the bricks to crack over time.
When done correctly by a specialist like Tony Wallace, repointing can last 40 to 60 years.