Repointing Dorking

Repointing Dorking Surrey (RH4): All homes in Dorking will at some point in time need a little maintenance. Homes and buildings in Dorking are impacted by all sorts of pollution, weather and other damaging factors that may have a detrimental effect on the condition of the mortar or cement between the bricks, and if you notice evidence of this you might have to contact a professional repointing contractor. A reliable brick repointing specialist in Dorking will provide an efficient solution to repoint your brickwork and keep it watertight.

You must remember that any house is only as strong as the mortar and bricks which hold it together. To keep a building warm and dry the mortar has to be in good enough condition to prevent any water or draughts from forcing their way in through gaps or holes. How can you tell when your property in Dorking needs repointing?

Quite simply, you need to have a close look at the condition of the bricks and mortar of your external walls. Repointing work is typically required if you can visually distinguish some problem areas. In sections that are hidden or remote, such as under eaves or on chimney stacks; you may need to call on a specialist to help you, however in the majority of cases you will be able to see any obvious signs of deterioration yourself.

It is not only the visual appearance that's in jeopardy if your home in Dorking needs to be repointed, there are safety issues to also consider. The overall strength of your Dorking property depends on the condition of the mortar and bricks, and badly crumbling sections can negatively impact on this. In houses with chimneys and higher structures, any weakness in the integrity of the dwelling can have major implications in respect to property damage and risk of harm.

If your mortar has been neglected through the years, or you're restoring an older property in Dorking, you might also need to restore brickwork that's been damaged or weakened. A professional Dorking repointing company will repair any deteriorating brickwork before completing the mortar repointing to achieve the best possible finish to your property.

It could be the case that in past times your Dorking home's exterior brick walls have been plasterered over or painted. Any flaking, bubbling or discolouration of render or paint could indicate a deterioration of either bricks or mortar beneath the surface. To avoid the damage spreading and causing more severe issues in the future, it is best to seek the help of a professional repointing company who can ascertain the cause of the issue. A competent repointing company in Dorking will easily achieve this and help keep your home in the best condition.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN REPOINTING BRICKWORK IN DORKING?

Repointing can be a time consuming process and can entail working at considerable height, subject to your property type. To enable a repointing specialist to accurately determine the restorative work that is needed on your house they will firstly have to undertake a visual inspection. A thorough inspection is the only way in which a repointing contractor can give you a price quote for the volume of work required on your unsound brickwork. Don't assume all repointing specialists in Dorking offer the same standard of service and the cheapest quote might not necessarily be the best option.

It might be that in the original on-site survey there were some parts of your home that were hard to reach or inaccessible and in this case a further, more detailed survey may be necessary. A quotation after the second survey could even be higher due to issues uncovered by this more in depth inspection. The older the structure, the more chance that it's going to need remedial repointing work, and this is particularly true for those homes in Dorking which are more than 60 years old.

Repointing work can commence as soon as any trouble spots have been uncovered and discussed with the owner of the property. It is likely that your repointing specialist will need a scaffold in order to have a secure platform whilst doing the work on your property. As soon as this is up then some type of protective sheeting will be secured in position. This helps to prevent any damage to property and reduce the risk of injury to anyone in the vicinity of the scaffold.

Wires and pipes might have to be adjusted or removed to enable easier access to the walls behind them. Once the project has been completed and all remedial action undertaken these cables and pipes will be fixed back in place.

If your home is painted, pebble-dashed or rendered, these coverings will now need to be removed to allow the repointers to commence the renovation project. Once this has been done the bricks can be meticulously sanded and cleaned to establish a uniform surface to work on.

To help you decide on the style of repointing finish to your walls, a reliable Dorking repointing specialist will be glad to demonstrate the various pointing designs (Weather Struck, Recessed, Flush or Tuck), by the creation of a test section on your brickwork. This pointing test panel will allow you to visualise how each of the methods compares with one another and also which suits the style of your home best.

Now the messy work will begin as the old, crumbling mortar is removed by raking and cleaning out the joints. This painstaking process takes time as the joints need to be cleaned of any dust, old mortar and debris so as to supply a sound bonding surface for the new mortar to be stick to. The repointers will be especially cautious around windows, doors and other openings where movement in the brickwork or a surplus of mortar can cause difficulties in closing and opening them.

Something that must be avoided is the new mortar drying out too rapidly, and this can be prevented by dampening down the brickwork. This helps create a strong joint by maintaining the flexilibility of the mortar and preventing cracks. Any smears and excess mortar that is left on the bricks can be cleaned off as soon as the mortar is thoroughly dry. A wire brush can be used to clean the brickwork which have been completed before moving on to the next section of the wall needing work.

It's possible that as the repointers are doing their work they may find cracked bricks that need replacing, or maybe problems with a damaged chimney or faulty lead flashing, and a professional company will be able to perform these repair work as they progress.

After the brickwork has been cleaned for a final time, to obtain a uniform appearance overall, any re-painting or rendering of the completed wall surfaces can be done. After the pipes and TV and satellite cables have been put back into placethe scaffold will be dismantled and all debris and waste is taken away from the site.

A professional Dorking repointing and brick repair company will provide a solution that will last up to 60 years. Guarantees should be offered for the repointing work and they should be affiliated with with providers and manufacturers from the building industry giving cover for defective materials.

Suitable accreditations can take many forms, however those that stand out with regards to repointing are: the NFBC (National Federation of Building Contractors), the NHBC (National House-Building Council) and the FMB (Federation of Master Builders), with qualifications and certifications from industry forerunners like the Chartered Institute of Building. In addition, each and every person on the repointing team who works on your property should hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to prove that they have the appropriate training and skills to be working on the project.

Repointing services can be located in Dorking itself, in these postcodes: RH4 1GH, RH4 1HD, RH4 1NR, RH3 7YH, RH4 1NF, RH4 1QG, RH4 1JH, RH4 1QF, RH4 1NQ, and RH4 1BY, and also in neighbouring areas like Beare Green, Westcott, Abinger Hammer, Fetcham, Brockham, Betchworth, Headley, Mickleham, Buckland, Holmwood, Abinger Common, North Holmwood, Westhumble. Locally based Dorking repointing companies will probably have the telephone code 01306 and the postcode RH4. To acquire specifics on repointing in your area just click the "QUOTE" banner or form. Or CLICK HERE.

Dorking Repointing Tasks

There are a wide array of tasks that can be undertaken by your local Dorking repointing specialist including the replacement of damaged brickwork, the re-pointing of mortar joints, repointing of brickwork, slab repointing, pointing and repointing crazy paving Dorking, the repointing and pointing of brickwork, garden wall repointing, the repointing of brick gable ends Dorking, repointing stone walls Dorking, pointing paving Dorking, stone re-pointing Dorking, house re-pointing Dorking, brick joint repointing, pointing and re-pointing mortar joints Dorking, lime mortar repointing, repointing services, the lime pointing of brickwork and stonework, chimney repointing, mortar raking Dorking, and lots more.

Repointing Specialists Near Dorking

Also find: Holmwood repointing, Brockham repointing, Fetcham repointing, Buckland repointing, Beare Green repointing, Westhumble repointing, North Holmwood repointing, Mickleham repointing, Abinger Common repointing, Westcott repointing, Headley repointing, Betchworth repointing, Abinger Hammer repointing and more. Builders who do repointing can be found in all these areas. Possessing exceptional skills, these professionals can transform your brickwork, restoring its original splendour. For brickwork that's showing signs of shabbiness and wear, seeking professional assistance for its restoration could be a wise move. By simply clicking here, repointing quotes are available to local home and property owners.

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