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For over a century, East London was the industrial heart of the capital. While the factories are largely gone, their legacy remains in the form of thick, black carbon crusting on the region’s iconic yellow “London Stock” and red “Rubber” brickwork.
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Many East London properties built before 1930 utilize “solid wall” construction. These buildings were never designed to be airtight or waterproof; they were designed to be breathable.
The “pointing”—the mortar between your bricks—acts as a sacrificial layer. It is supposed to weather away over decades, protecting the bricks from damage. However, when this mortar perishes, or when a previous builder uses the wrong material (like hard cement), your building begins to suffer from
Water enters the gaps and travels to your internal walls.
The faces of your bricks shatter because moisture is trapped behind hard mortar.
Gaps in your masonry allow heat to escape, increasing your energy bills.
In areas like Hackney and Aldgate, historic bricks are soft and porous. We exclusively use Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL) for these restorations. Lime mortar is flexible and vapor-permeable, allowing moisture to evaporate freely. This is the only way to prevent damp and preserve the value of a period East London home.
For the grander facades in Wanstead or Woodford, we offer elite Tuck Pointing. This decorative technique involves using a base mortar that matches the brick color, finished with a fine, hand-applied ribbon of white lime putty. It creates a “perfect” geometric look that defines London’s most prestigious streets.
Depending on the era of your property and the level of exposure to the elements, we provide various structural profiles. Weather Struck pointing is particularly effective for exposed gables in East London, as it is designed to shed water instantly.
We have structured our teams to provide rapid, high-quality service across all major East London boroughs. Explore our localized services
Restoring the character of traditional East End terraces.
Specialist pebbledash removal and repointing for early 20th-century homes.
High-end tuck pointing and heritage stone restoration.
Brickwork restoration for industrial-to-residential conversions.
Comprehensive masonry maintenance and structural repairs.
We don’t just “patch” walls; we restore them. Our comprehensive East London service includes
Find clear answers to common questions about our Pointing Services in East London, including methods, safety, heritage properties, and what to expect from professional pointing specialists.
Yes. We are very familiar with the requirements of councils in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Redbridge. Our use of traditional lime mortar and hand-tooling makes us a preferred choice for listed and conservation-grade properties.
A typical terraced front in Homerton or Bethnal Green usually takes between 5 and 7 working days. We manage all scaffolding and pavement permits required by the local council.
This is usually caused by Cement Pointing. Many general builders in East London mistakenly used cement in the 1970s and 80s. This traps moisture and destroys the brick. We specialize in the safe removal of cement and replacement with breathable lime.
Don’t wait for a damp patch to become a structural failure. Protect your East London home with the specialists who understand its history.