Repointing in Sevenoaks and the Surrounding East Sussex and Kent Areas | Based in Tunbridge Wells
LL Brickwork Ltd is an established company of bricklaying contractors with an impressive amount of experience in brickwork and masonry, both of which may need repointing. Brickwork repointing sees our bricklayers restoring the outer joints of bricks where the mortar has weathered to leave the structure unstable. Repointing is also applicable if a previous contractor has used an unsuitable mortar type which needs to be removed and replaced.
Domestic work or commercial, we support the needs of customers and clients in a professional manner and show genuine pride and passion for the job.
Areas covered include:
Crowborough | Paddock Wood | Sevenoaks | Tonbridge | Tunbridge Wells
We also offer brickwork repointing services in all East Sussex and Kent areas.
The Benefits of Brickwork Repointing
When restoring the structural integrity and appearance of brick, repointing is a proven measure in the fields of refurbishment, renovation and conservation. The bricklayers on our team can repoint in cement-based and lime-based mortars. It is important to have the requisite knowledge on brick-and-mortar types because, if a tradesperson uses the wrong materials, it can leave the brickwork in substandard condition and, on occasion, beyond repair.
We bring a full range of benefits to brickwork projects including:
- Safe repairs and repointing to maintain the integrity of outer walls
- Protection and weatherproofing for a build’s outer walls
- Enhancing the appearance and kerb appeal of a build
- Increasing the market resale value and saleability of a property
- Safeguarding properties in urban areas against pollution issues
- Maintaining the character of period properties and listed buildings
LL Brickwork Ltd has chosen its bricklayers carefully, and we are committed to the restoration of brickwork and masonry on all property types. From using the correct materials to the production of high-end craftmanship, we like to look at mortar repointing as a specialist skillset and not just as another service.
When Will a Property Need Repointing
We recommend that property owners in the Crowborough, Paddock Wood, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge areas, and those in our hometown of Tunbridge Wells, check brickwork by measuring the depth of mortar against the height. When the depth of mortar matches its height, repointing will be needed. We recommend that you call us at the earliest opportunity. Continued exposure to wind and wet weather could make the problem worsen very quickly.
Once the mortar has been compromised, dampness can take a hold and it doesn’t take long for brickwork and masonry to become seriously damaged.
You can also check to see if brickwork needs repointing by running one of your fingernails into the joints to see if the mortar crumbles. It is advisable to check several different areas to the front, rear and side of a property. Some areas face more exposure to the elements than others, meaning conditions worsen sooner on brickwork that is more exposed to dampness and moisture.
It is our advice that you always use a professional team of bricklayers to take on repointing work, especially if a project involves work at height. Skimming over the top of compromised mortar as part of a DIY job will result in poor adhesion and there won’t be enough depth to protect the brickwork from exterior conditions. A bricklayer will remove the affected mortar first, and will then prepare the masonry before repointing it to an exacting standard,
LL Brickwork Ltd can repoint anything from a wall to an entire property.
If you locate a brickwork or a mortar issue in Crowborough, Paddock Wood, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, and anywhere else in East Sussex or Kent, please contact us today. We can offer a responsive mortar repointing service where our main objective is to maintain excellent structural stability.