Wokingham, Berkshire
Repointing
& brickwork,
done right.
Most brick walls don't need replacing. They need the joints raked out properly and refilled with the right mortar. That's what we do, for homes across Wokingham and the villages around it.
What we do
Small repairs and big jobs get the same care. If it's brick and mortar, we can usually help.
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Repointing
Raking out failed mortar and repointing in a mix matched for colour, sand and strength. Flush, bucket-handle, weatherstruck or recessed.
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Brick repairs
Cutting out spalled or cracked bricks and replacing them with reclaimed or matched stock, so the repair disappears.
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Chimneys
Repointing, flaunching and rebuilding stacks to keep water out and the chimney sound.
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Lime work
Breathable lime mortars for pre-war, solid-walled and listed houses. Cement can trap damp in old brick.
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New brickwork
Garden and boundary walls, piers, planters and small extensions, built level, plumb and to last.
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Before & after
Drag across the wall. Swap in a real job photo pair here.
Job sheet (example)
- Property1930s semi, Wokingham
- ProblemEroded joints on the gable end, damp inside
- Raked out15–20 mm, by hand where needed
- MortarNHL 3.5 lime, local sharp sand
- FinishBucket-handle to match the front
- Time on site4 days
Natural light, no posing.
03 · Who you'll deal with
"I'm Shawn. I've been laying and pointing brick around Wokingham for [X] years. You'll get me on the phone, me doing the survey, and me on the wall."
Shawn, owner. Replace with his own words.
How we repoint
Cheap repointing fails because corners get cut here. This is how we do it, every time.
Survey the wall
We check the bricks, the existing mortar and why it failed. Sometimes the cause is a gutter, not the pointing.
Rake out properly
Joints are cleared to at least twice their height, usually 15–20 mm, without chipping brick edges.
Match the mortar
Lime or cement depending on the house, with sand chosen to match the colour of what's already there.
Point and finish
Joints are packed in layers, struck to the right profile and brushed back once firm. No smears on the brick face.
Protect while it cures
Hessian or sheeting against sun, rain and frost so the mortar cures slowly and doesn't crack.
Clear up
Scaffold down, site swept, and we walk the finished wall with you before we leave.
Questions
The things people usually ask on the first call.
How do I know if my house needs repointing?
Look for joints that are recessed more than about 5 mm, mortar that crumbles when you scratch it, gaps you can see light or plants through, or damp patches on the inside of an outside wall.
Lime or cement mortar?
Most houses built before about 1920 have solid walls and soft bricks that need lime so moisture can escape. Newer cavity-wall houses are usually fine with a cement mix. We'll tell you which on the survey.
Will I need scaffolding?
For anything above ground floor, usually yes, for safety and for a better finish. It's included in your quote so there are no surprises.
How long does it take?
A single elevation of an average house is typically a few days. A whole house can be one to three weeks depending on access and weather.
Can you work in winter?
Mortar shouldn't be laid below about 5°C or onto frosty brick, so we plan around the forecast. Spring to autumn is ideal, but there are plenty of good winter days.
Where we work
Based in Wokingham. If you're not listed but nearby, call anyway.
- Wokingham
- Winnersh
- Finchampstead
- Arborfield
- Barkham
- Earley
- Woodley
- Twyford
- Sonning
- Wargrave
- Reading
- Bracknell
- Binfield
- Crowthorne
- Sandhurst
- Hurst
Free survey
Tell us a bit about the job and we'll arrange a time to come and look. No charge, no pressure.
Phone
07393 833633Email
shawn@wokinghamrepointing.co.ukHours
Mon–Sat, 7:30–18:00