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Repointing masonry walls — Bricklayer
Explain where joints are eroding or missing and provide photographs of the whole elevation and individual joints. Ask for the necessary extent to be assessed rather than assuming that every wall must be repointed simply because one exposed section is worn.
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
Typical tasks
- Survey joint condition
- Define areas requiring renewal
- Agree compatible mortar and finish
- Repoint the specified masonry areas
- Review completed joint appearance and repair records
What to include in your brief
- Elevations and approximate areas
- Mortar-condition photographs
- Known wall age and materials
- Earlier repointing information
- Access and retained-detail constraints
Choosing the right professional
Ask why the selected mortar suits the existing masonry and how sound joints will be protected. Compare offers on the same repair extent and finish sample rather than only a surface-area rate.
Important considerations
- Unsuitable repointing can damage masonry
- Aggressive removal can harm retained brick or stone edges
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