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.
Whatever type of house you own in Redhill, we start by looking at how brickwork and repointing would fit it rather than offering a standard package. We cover RH1 and RH2 and neighbouring places such as Reigate, Horley and Caterham. One named person looks after you from survey to handover, and nothing is booked until you hold our figure in writing, fixed for the work described.
- Guide price
- £2,800–£6,700 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3–10 days for a typical house
- Postcodes
- RH1 and RH2
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Surrey
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
What should you budget for brickwork and repointing in Redhill?
These are guide costs, not quotes. For brickwork and repointing in Redhill the range is £2,800–£6,700, VAT included, reflecting prices in the South East that are about 12% above the national guide. Once we have visited for a free survey, you get a firm figure for the scope you approve.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Redhill |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What moves the price up or down:
- Wall area to repoint and the height of the house
- Mortar type: cement or lime, and joint style
- 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
- 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
Local housing and brickwork and repointing
Surrey has many Victorian and Edwardian villas, interwar semis in the commuter towns near London, and Arts and Crafts houses with tile-hanging and tall chimneys. Bargate stone appears around Godalming, and large detached homes are common in Guildford, Woking, Weybridge and the Surrey Hills villages.
Larger homes often take kitchen extensions, bifold doors, landscaping and driveway renewal. Interwar semis suit loft and side extensions, while tile-hung and period properties may need roof and hanging-tile repairs.
Whatever era your Redhill home dates from, we plan brickwork and repointing around how it is actually built rather than a one-size-fits-all specification.
Permissions for brickwork and repointing in Redhill
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each handle planning a little differently. Redhill comes under England, covered below, and we raise any questions with the council before your quote is finalised.
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.
The four stages
A visit to your home
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.
Quote in writing
You get the price in writing, itemised so you can see where the money goes. As long as the specification stays the same, that is the price you pay for brickwork and repointing.
Plan and prepare
Next comes planning the work itself. We set a start date that suits you, line up the right trades, and make sure any approvals for brickwork and repointing are in place before the first day on site.
Build and hand over
On site, the agreed plan is followed and any change is put in writing first. At completion we do a final clean, go through the snagging list with you and leave you with the relevant documents.
How we work
Frequently asked questions
What happens at the survey?
We visit your home at a time that suits you, look at the area involved, take measurements and check access, condition and any services that might be affected. We talk through what you want from brickwork and repointing, explain the options and answer questions. There is no charge and no obligation; afterwards we send a 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.
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.
How long will brickwork and repointing take?
On a typical home, allow 3–10 days for a typical house. Larger projects, older buildings and extra work found once things are opened up can extend that, while simpler jobs may be shorter. Your quote includes an estimate of time on site, and your point of contact keeps you updated on the programme as the work progresses.
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.
Near Redhill
Redhill and its RH1 and RH2 postcodes are part of our coverage. Homeowners in Reigate, Horley and Caterham can also book a free survey with us and receive a written price for their job.