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Ilford is home to a rich variety of Victorian, Edwardian, and 1930s architecture. Whether it is a grand family home in the Valentines Park area or a classic terrace in Seven Kings, maintaining the external masonry is vital for preventing damp and preserving property value. Over time, North East London’s climate and urban pollution can cause mortar to crumble and bricks to darken with soot.
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Most period homes in Ilford were built with lime mortar. If a previous builder has “patched” your walls with hard cement, it can trap moisture and shatter your bricks. We provide expert lime repointing, removing the old mortar and replacing it with a flexible, breathable mix that matches the original color and texture of your home.
Is your brickwork looking dull or blackened? We use the DOFF Superheated Steam system. Unlike high-pressure jet washing, DOFF cleaning uses 150°C steam at low pressure to melt away soot, algae, and grime without damaging the brick’s surface. It’s the safest way to restore the vibrant red or yellow hues of Ilford’s masonry.
Many houses along the A118 and A12 corridors were painted years ago to hide pollution. We safely strip these suffocating layers using specialized softeners and DOFF steam. This reveals the beautiful original brickwork and stops the internal damp often caused by non-breathable masonry paint.
Pebbledash was a popular “quick fix” in Ilford during the 60s and 70s, but it often hides damp and structural cracks. We carefully remove pebbledash and render, revealing the brickwork underneath. We then perform full restoration, replacing any damaged bricks and repointing to a high standard.
If your property has “blown” (spalled) bricks or structural cracks, we provide surgical repairs. We source matching reclaimed bricks and use Helical Bar stitching to reinforce cracks, ensuring the repair is structurally sound and virtually invisible.
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If you can see gaps in the mortar, or if the mortar turns to dust when you touch it, it’s time to repoint. In Ilford's older terraces, failing mortar is the #1 cause of damp in the front bay windows.
We try to avoid chemicals whenever possible. The DOFF system uses only water and high heat. For heavy paint removal, we use eco-friendly softeners that won't harm your garden or pets.
Contact Tony Wallace today for a professional assessment of your brickwork.