Repointing is raking out old, crumbling mortar from between bricks and replacing it with fresh mortar, sealing the joints against rain and protecting the wall; brickwork repairs replace spalled or cracked bricks and rebuild damaged sections.
Looking for brickwork and repointing in County Tyrone? We organise the whole job, bringing in the trades it needs under one agreement, and you have a single contact. We cover Omagh, Strabane, Dungannon and Cookstown, along with villages and suburbs nearby. The rules in Northern Ireland decide what consents are needed, and our guide range of £2,200–£5,200 including VAT gives you a realistic starting point for a budget.
- Guide price
- £2,200–£5,200 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3–10 days for a typical house
- Planning rules
- Northern Ireland
- Price level
- About 14% below the national guide
- Towns listed
- 4
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Brickwork and repointing prices in County Tyrone
Prices for brickwork and repointing vary from house to house, but in County Tyrone most projects fall within £2,200–£5,200 including VAT. That reflects costs in Northern Ireland, about 14% below the national guide. Treat the table as a budgeting aid; the written figure follows a survey we carry out for free.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in County Tyrone |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney or small area | Repointing a chimney stack, gable or single wall, including access. | £500–£1,550 |
| Typical semi-detached | Repointing the main elevations of a 3-bed semi, including scaffolding. | £2,200–£5,200 |
| Detached or lime work | Larger houses, or period homes repointed in lime with brick repairs. | £4,300–£8,600 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- Mortar type: cement or lime, and joint style
- Number of bricks to replace and how well they match
- Scaffolding and access, including chimneys
- Condition of the existing mortar and how hard it is to remove
Scope of the work
- Survey of mortar, bricks, cracks and the cause of any damp
- Raking out old mortar to the correct depth
- Mortar mixed to suit the wall, in lime or cement
- Colour and joint style matched as closely as possible
- Replacement of spalled or cracked bricks
- Waste removal and a tidy site
Homes in County Tyrone
Tyrone is largely rural, with detached houses and bungalows on individual plots across the countryside, many finished in render or roughcast. Omagh, Dungannon, Cookstown and Strabane have Victorian terraced streets, post-war estates and newer developments, and stone farmhouses survive in older rural areas.
Rural detached homes commonly take extensions, loft rooms, porches and driveways, and older houses may need re-roofing and re-rendering. Town terraces suit rear extensions and window replacement.
Wet and fairly cool, with upland exposure in the Sperrins and frost common through the winter months.
Do you need permission in County Tyrone?
For anyone in County Tyrone, the relevant framework is Northern Ireland's. The summary below is general, so we always contact the council about your address before putting a price in writing.
In Northern Ireland, repointing and like-for-like brick repairs are maintenance; listed buildings may need consent for changes in materials.
Building control approval is not normally needed for repointing, but structural rebuilding can need it.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
The four stages
We look at the job
Book a visit and we'll come to you. The survey covers measurements, the state of what's there now and any obvious constraints, so the price that follows is based on your actual home, not an average.
Your fixed price
We turn the survey notes into a written quote. The price is fixed for the specification we agree, and the document sets out materials, scope and payment stages in plain language.
Getting ready
Once you accept, we agree start dates, order materials and deal with any planning, building control or neighbour notices the job needs. You'll know who is coming and when before work begins.
The work itself
The job proceeds in the order set out in the programme, with dust and debris kept under control. Finally we tidy away, inspect the work together and pass the finished project over to you with its paperwork.
What you can expect from us
Frequently asked questions
Can you match the colour of my existing mortar?
Matching mortar colour is done by choosing the right sand and, where needed, adding pigment or using a coloured lime. We make test panels and let them dry, because mortar looks darker when wet. The joint style, such as flush, bucket handle or weatherstruck, also affects the look. An exact match is not always possible on old walls, but a careful match blends in well.
Is repointing messy or noisy?
Raking out old mortar is noisy and dusty, especially when power tools are used on hard mortar. We sheet scaffolding to contain dust, keep windows closed nearby and clear up at the end of each day. The noisy phase moves around the house elevation by elevation. Inside, you may notice some dust on windowsills, so it helps to keep windows shut.
What causes bricks to crumble?
Bricks usually crumble, or spall, when water gets into them and turns to ice, pushing the face off. This is often caused by hard cement mortar or impermeable paint trapping moisture in soft bricks, or by leaking gutters soaking the wall. Damaged bricks can be cut out and replaced with matching ones, or turned round if the back face is sound. We fix the cause at the same time.
Can I stay at home during the work?
In most cases, yes. Most people can live at home throughout, and we plan the work to keep disruption down by protecting floors, agreeing working hours and keeping access routes clear. Bigger jobs affecting kitchens, bathrooms or heating may mean a short spell with reduced facilities, and we talk this through with you at the survey.
Do I need planning permission in County Tyrone?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. County Tyrone is in Northern Ireland, so Northern Ireland's rules apply. Many smaller jobs need no planning application, but some still need building control approval. We check what applies to your address before quoting.
Towns in County Tyrone
Our coverage for brickwork and repointing in County Tyrone includes the towns listed here. Each page explains guide costs, typical timings and the neighbouring places we also serve.