Brickwork & Chimney Repointing

Are you looking to revitalise your property’s exterior walls with high-quality structural care?

Whether your home is a characterful period terrace requiring traditional lime-mortar restoration or a contemporary building in need of modern weatherproofing, Everiss Pointing is a premier brickwork repointing and repair contractor.

Our team, led by Lyle, handles every aspect of brick maintenance for older, heritage homes and more contemporary properties throughout London, Surrey and Sussex.

We can deliver first-class workmanship that shields your home from structural deterioration while dramatically enhancing its visual appeal.

By pairing time-tested heritage bricklaying practices with the latest innovative tools, we ensure that every joint is flawless, resilient, and perfectly sealed against the elements.

We also provide expert chimney repointing.

Chimney stacks often bear the full brunt of harsh weather, making them highly susceptible to accelerated environmental decay. Investing in professional chimney repointing is the most effective way to counteract this ongoing vulnerability.

Our company places clear communication, site tidiness, and lasting quality at the centre of our work.

We can start by assessing your property to determine whether repointing is necessary; this is always a more cost-effective alternative to replacing brickwork.

Do not leave your home vulnerable to dampness or structural erosion. Contact our team today at 07951 494 311 to secure your free, no-obligation.

Brickwork & Chimney Repointing

Years of specialist expertise

Our team brings 20 years of experience and insight to every project. We specialise in both period lime restorations and modern weatherproofing techniques.

Meticulous workmanship

We formulate mortar colours and textures on-site to match your building's precise character and execute flawless pointing lines that provide structural reinforcement and lasting frost protection.

Fully insured and client-focused service

We provide fixed, upfront quotations with no hidden costs, maintain clear communication, adhere to strict project timelines, and ensure immaculate site cleanup.

Benefits of Our Repointing Services

Leaving your mortar joints to crumble or crack poses a serious threat to the longevity of your building. Our premium repointing systems deliver advantages to keep your property protected and looking good for decades.

Prevents Water Ingress

When mortar begins to decay, it can allow rainwater to seep directly through your outer walls. Our seamless repointing completely blocks water penetration, eliminating damp patches and peeling interior plaster.

Reinforces structural integrity

Mortar is the material that holds your brickwork together. Swapping out crumbling lime or cement with high-grade compounds will stabilise shifting facades and stop structural cracking.

Improves energy efficiency

Defective, recessed pointing allows cold drafts to pass right through your brickwork cavities. New pointing locks in structural heat, keeping indoor temperatures stable and lowering energy costs.

Restores period charm

Heavy staining, mismatched patching, and eroded joints drag down your home's appearance. We match historic mortar colours and pointing styles to beautifully refresh your property's exterior.

Eliminates frost risk

When moisture gets trapped in cracked joints, it expands as it freezes, breaking the faces off your bricks (spalling). Airtight mortar junctions stop this destructive cycle entirely.

Maximises property value

First impressions matter to surveyors and buyers alike. A perfectly pointed facade and chimney instantly raises kerb appeal, signalling that a property has been meticulously maintained.

Call our local brickwork specialists

Contact our team now on 07951 494 311 or email info@everisspointingandrestoration.co.uk.

FAQs

Pointing refers to the initial process of filling the mortar joints between bricks during the construction of a wall. Repointing is the maintenance process of grinding out decayed, crumbling, or damaged mortar over time.

We will then replace it with fresh, high-quality mortar to restore the wall's structural integrity and weatherproofing.

On average, quality brickwork repointing can last anywhere from 30 to 50 years.

However, chimney stacks are exposed to far harsher weather conditions, frost, and intense heat cycles, meaning they typically require repointing more frequently. They will need to be repointed every 15 to 25 years to prevent structural instability.

No. Period properties (typically built before 1920, such as Victorian, Georgian, or Edwardian homes) were constructed using soft bricks and breathable lime mortar. Using modern Portland cement on these buildings will trap moisture inside the wall.

When trapped moisture freezes, it expands, causing the faces of the historic bricks to crack and break off (a destructive process known as spalling).

Chimneys are high up and hard to see.

Key warning signs are white, powdery stains on the exterior brickwork, visible pieces of mortar or brick debris falling down into your fireplace or onto your roof and damp patches appearing on the ceilings or internal walls surrounding your chimney breast.

You may also notice visible gaps, deep recession, or crumbling powder in the mortar joints.

Repointing requires specific environmental conditions to cure properly. It should never be done in freezing temperatures, as the water in the wet mortar will freeze, crystallise, and completely ruin its structural strength.

Similarly, extreme heat or heavy rain can cause the mortar to dry too quickly or be washed away, so contractors typically use protective sheeting when working in unpredictable weather.