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Repointing masonry walls — Bricklayer — Professionals
Repointing leads require a material-led specification and a clear boundary between defective and sound work. Providers should be able to explain their approach to existing fabric, joint appearance and protection without prescribing one mortar for every building.
Service scope
Renewal of deteriorated mortar joints in a defined area of brick or stone masonry while retaining sound units and joints where appropriate. Mortar compatibility, joint finish and the actual need for work are central to the specification.
What is normally included
- Assessment of mortar-joint condition
- Specified local or wider repointing
- Agreed mortar and joint-finish samples
What is not included
- Routine removal of all sound historic mortar
- Brick replacement or structural repair without an agreed addition
Qualification checks
- Identify masonry type
- Review existing mortar
- Map the necessary repair area
- Agree joint finish and samples
- Assess access and dust controls
Quote guidance
State the measured repointing area, sample work, access and protection. Separate replacement masonry and repairs to causes such as leaking rainwater goods rather than silently including them in a repointing rate.
Lead risks
- Prior hard pointing may complicate removal
- Weather-exposed areas may differ from sheltered elevations
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