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.
Every house in Selby is a little different, so we never price brickwork and repointing from a brochure. We look at the structure, access and existing finishes first, then put in writing a fixed figure for the scope we settle on. As a rough steer, homeowners in Yorkshire and the Humber should budget £2,400–£5,600 including VAT, with work typically taking 3–10 days for a typical house.
- Guide price
- £2,400–£5,600 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3–10 days for a typical house
- Postcodes
- YO8
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- North Yorkshire
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Brickwork and repointing prices in Selby
Below is a breakdown of typical costs for brickwork and repointing in Selby. Because rates in Yorkshire and the Humber are about 6% below the national guide, the overall guide comes to £2,400–£5,600, including VAT. Size, materials and access move the figure, and a free-of-charge survey settles it.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney or small area | Repointing a chimney stack, gable or single wall, including access. | £550–£1,700 |
| Typical semi-detached | Repointing the main elevations of a 3-bed semi, including scaffolding. | £2,400–£5,600 |
| Detached or lime work | Larger houses, or period homes repointed in lime with brick repairs. | £4,700–£9,400 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- Wall area to repoint and the height of the house
- Mortar type: cement or lime, and joint style
- Number of bricks to replace and how well they match
- Condition of the existing mortar and how hard it is to remove
What does the job include in Selby?
- 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
- Clean-down of brick faces after pointing
- Waste removal and a tidy site
Homes in North Yorkshire
York has medieval timber-framed, Georgian and Victorian buildings, Harrogate has stone Victorian villas and terraces, and the Dales and Moors are built of limestone and sandstone, often under stone-slate or pantile roofs. Teesside towns within the county, such as Middlesbrough and Redcar, have Victorian red-brick terraces and post-war estates.
Dales and Moors properties often need lime pointing, roof repairs and window designs acceptable within a national park. Teesside brick terraces suit loft rooms and rear extensions, and estate homes commonly take garage conversions.
In Selby, as elsewhere in North Yorkshire, we take the building's age and construction into account before recommending anything, because both can change what is involved in brickwork and repointing.
Do you need permission in Selby?
For anyone in Selby, the relevant framework is England's. The summary below is general, so we always contact the council about your address before putting a price in writing.
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.
What happens after you get in touch?
Free site survey
We begin by looking at the job in person. During the free survey we discuss options, materials and budget for brickwork and repointing, and photograph or measure anything the quote needs to reflect.
Your fixed price
The quote arrives in writing, not over the phone. It covers the full scope, the finishes you've chosen, any exclusions and the payment schedule, with a fixed price tied to that specification.
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.
Why homeowners choose us
Frequently asked questions
How much will brickwork and repointing cost in Selby?
As a guide, expect to pay £2,400–£5,600 including VAT for brickwork and repointing in Selby. That range is adjusted for Yorkshire and the Humber, which runs about 6% below 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.
How much does repointing a house cost?
Repointing a typical 3-bed semi costs £2,400–£5,600, including scaffolding. As a guide, allow roughly £25–£55 per square metre of wall plus fixed costs for access and set-up. Chimney stacks, lime mortar and brick replacement add cost, while repointing a single elevation costs less. We confirm a fixed price after inspecting your walls.
Should my house be repointed with lime or cement?
Houses built before about the 1920s were usually built with soft bricks and lime mortar, and should normally be repointed in lime. Hard cement mortar in these walls traps moisture and can cause the brick faces to crumble. Newer homes built with cement mortar are usually repointed in a similar mix. We check your wall construction before recommending a mortar.
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 Selby 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.
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.
Near Selby
Homes across YO8 in Selby are within our coverage, as are those in Goole, Pontefract and York. If you are just outside these areas, ask anyway, because we work right across the UK.