Repointing in Melbourne
We renew failed mortar joints—especially the first few courses of older homes where cracking movement and moisture affect older brickwork. Neat, clean, repointing across Melbourne.
FOR ALL OTHER BRICK WORK CALL PETE: 0413 506 223
Repointing that lasts
Loose or missing mortar lets water in and weakens brickwork. We clean out defective joints and insert fresh mortar for a tidy, strong, durable finish.
Typical signs
Crumbly, hollow or missing joints
Damp at skirting level / along the base of walls
Gaps around the first couple of brick courses
Need repointing? Call 0416 018 799 or get a fast quote.
Lower courses / damp zone
On period homes the bottom rows cop the worst of splash-back, rising moisture and salts. We remove contaminated mortar, repoint with a mix suited to older bricks, and choose a finish that helps shed water. We’ll also suggest simple prevention (clear soil off the wall, improve drainage, add a drip edge).
Brad, from Small Brick Job, uses traditional methods combined with the latest technology to repoint your brickwork servicing most areas around Melbourne and east of Melbourne. With more than 15 years as a Professional Bricklayer throughout Melbourne and the eastern suburbs.
There are several issues that cause deterioration of joints in brickwork:
- In old buildings there was little cement used most of the mortar mixes were mainly made up lime and sand.
- Not enough cement in the mix when batching the mortar.
- Weather, rain and environmental conditions wearing away the mortar over time.
- Rising Damp deteriorating the mortar over time.
- Cracking and movement.
If it is a large area that is repointed you may need acid washing afterwards. Smaller areas are usually done to avoid acid washing or cleaning.
This can be done by using scrapers, high pressure water and mechanical devices or a combination of all to remove the required amount of old mortar so that new mortar can be inserted.
This process is important and if done incorrectly the new mortar that is inserted may fail.
2. New mortar is closely matched to existing mortar.
(It is difficult matching mortar as there are many variable’s in sand and cement. It’s a bit like matching paint…)
3. New mortar is inserted
Using traditional methods or mechanical devices for larger areas requiring pointing.
We repoint across Melbourne’s East & South-East: Berwick, Frankston, Doncaster, Camberwell, Glen Waverley, Ringwood, Cranbourne, Narre Warren, Box Hill, Hawthorn, Brighton and nearby.
Contact Brad with you repointing requirements on 0416 018 799.
Providing great professional services to meet your needs. Licensed & insured.
FOR ALL REPOINTING JOBS:
Phone Brad - 0416 018 799 or Email: bradjames7422@gmail.com
FOR ALL OTHER BRICK WORK:
Phone Pete – 0413 506 223 or Email: pbricks11@gmail.com