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Facade repointing — Facade specialist
Provide photographs showing both the wall and its joints, along with any water-entry history or previous repairs. Explain whether you want local defects addressed or a wider review so the contractor can assess necessity, material compatibility and finish rather than assume all joints should be renewed.
Service scope
Repair or renewal of mortar joints in a defined brick or stone facade where assessment shows that work is needed. The mortar and finish must be compatible with the existing wall; complete repointing is not automatically justified by age or an uneven appearance.
What is normally included
- Assessment of mortar-joint condition
- Specified local or wider repointing
- Agreed joint finish and sample areas
What is not included
- Replacement of damaged masonry units unless listed
- Structural movement repair implied by new pointing
Typical tasks
- Review joint and masonry condition
- Identify compatible repair requirements
- Agree extent and sample finish
- Complete the specified repointing
- Inspect joints and record maintenance advice
What to include in your brief
- Brick or stone type
- Joint-condition photographs
- Approximate area and height
- Previous mortar repairs
- Required finish and heritage information
Choosing the right professional
Look for comparable masonry experience and ask how the mortar and joint profile will be selected. Review a sample where appropriate and compare repair extent carefully; a uniform-looking new joint is not sufficient evidence of compatibility with the wall.
Important considerations
- Incompatible mortar can contribute to masonry damage
- Unnecessary removal of sound joints can harm the existing fabric
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