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.
Thinking about brickwork and repointing in Faversham? We take charge of the whole project, co-ordinating every trade involved, and one person keeps you updated. Guide prices for the South East sit at £2,800–£6,700 including VAT, and a typical job takes 3–10 days for a typical house. Your own figure depends on what the survey finds and the specification you settle on.
- Guide price
- £2,800–£6,700 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3–10 days for a typical house
- Postcodes
- ME13
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Kent
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much does brickwork and repointing cost in Faversham?
What should you budget for brickwork and repointing in Faversham? Use the figures below as a starting point. Prices in the South East sit about 12% above the national guide, so the range here is £2,800–£6,700 including VAT. Your fixed price comes in writing once we've surveyed the property, at no charge.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Faversham |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney or small area | Repointing a chimney stack, gable or single wall, including access. | £650–£2,000 |
| Typical semi-detached | Repointing the main elevations of a 3-bed semi, including scaffolding. | £2,800–£6,700 |
| Detached or lime work | Larger houses, or period homes repointed in lime with brick repairs. | £5,600–£11,000 |
The main things that change the figure:
- 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
What’s included?
- Survey of mortar, bricks, cracks and the cause of any damp
- Scaffolding or access towers where needed
- 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
Building in Faversham
Kent's older buildings include oast houses, weatherboarded cottages, Wealden timber-framed houses and Kentish ragstone walls. Medway towns have long rows of Victorian terraces, Margate and Ramsgate have Regency and Victorian seafronts, and Ashford, Maidstone and Dartford have seen large new estates alongside interwar and post-war housing.
One of England's sunnier, drier counties, but Thanet and the coast are windy, and Weald and London Clay soils can shrink in summer.
For brickwork and repointing in Faversham, this means checking things like wall construction, roof structure and existing services before we put a figure on paper.
Do you need permission in Faversham?
The notes below cover England, which is where Faversham sits. Rules change and every property is different, so we speak to the council before pricing your job.
Repointing and repairing brickwork with matching materials is maintenance, so it does not need planning permission in England. On a listed building, work that affects its character, including a change of mortar or brick, may need listed building consent.
Building Regulations do not normally apply to repointing or brick repairs, but rebuilding a wall, chimney or structural section can need building control involvement.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
From survey to handover
A visit to your home
First, someone visits your home in Faversham to see the space, take measurements and note anything that could affect the work, such as access or the condition of what is there. There is no charge for this visit.
Written quote
After the survey we send a quote for brickwork and repointing that fixes the price for the scope we've agreed. If you want to change materials or scope, we revise it in writing before anything is booked.
Booking the work
Before anyone starts, we confirm the programme in writing, check whether consents are required and arrange deliveries. If a skip or scaffolding on the road needs a permit, we apply for it.
Build and hand over
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
Common questions
Can you combine brickwork and repointing with other work?
Yes. Because we manage several trades under one contract, we can plan brickwork and repointing alongside other work on your Faversham home, such as new windows with rendering, or a kitchen refit with an extension. Combining jobs can reduce repeat set-up such as scaffolding, skips and access, and every element is listed and priced in the same written quote.
When is the right time of year to repoint?
Repointing should be done in mild, dry weather, usually spring to early autumn. Fresh mortar must be kept from frost while it cures, and lime mortar in particular needs protection from frost, rain and strong sun for several days. We cover fresh work with hessian or sheeting where needed and plan the job around the forecast.
How do I know if my house needs repointing?
A house needs repointing when the mortar between bricks is crumbling, recessed well behind the brick face, cracked or missing. You may be able to scrape it out with a key. Damp patches inside, especially on exposed walls, and plants growing in joints are other signs. Patches of failed mortar can be repointed on their own, but widespread decay usually means a full elevation.
How much will brickwork and repointing cost in Faversham?
As a guide, expect to pay £2,800–£6,700 including VAT for brickwork and repointing in Faversham. That range is adjusted for the South East, which runs about 12% above the national guide. Where your project lands depends on size, materials, access and the condition of what is already there. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey of your home.
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.
Near Faversham
Our coverage in Faversham includes ME13. We also travel to Whitstable, Sittingbourne and Canterbury, so neighbouring addresses are looked after on exactly the same terms as those in town.