Repointing Keighley

Repointing Keighley West Yorkshire (BD20): All homes and buildings in Keighley will at some point in time need a bit maintenance. If you've noticed the cement or mortar between the bricks on your Keighley home is cracking or crumbling, you'll need expert help to prevent the problem from worsening. It is essential to keep the brickwork in excellent shape to keep your house watertight, and the most effective solution is to hire a brick repointing specialist in Keighley.

It is the bricks and mortar that make a home strong and protected from the elements. To keep a house dry and warm the mortar needs to be in good enough condition to prevent any water or draughts from forcing their way in through gaps or holes. Is it fairly easy to spot when you might need repointing?

Simply put, you need to inspect your external walls and look for any damage. If you are able to spot a problem then you have a problem. In most situations you will be able to see any physical signs of degradation, but in sections which are out of reach, such as under eaves or on chimney stacks; you may need to call on the services of a professional to help you.

You also have to consider the safety issues that crumbling or cracked mortar joints could potentially cause. The structural integrity of any Keighley property is only as reliable as its mortar and bricks. If this is compromised, the framework can become unsound, which with regards to higher buildings or chimneys, can cause severe damage as well as a risk to life.

If bricks have been weakened or damaged over time and are the main cause of the problems with your mortar they may have to be replaced. A reputable Keighley repointing company will repair any deteriorating brickwork before completing the mortar repointing to ensure the best possible finish to your house.

Numerous Keighley properties in past times have had their external brick walls rendered with plaster or painted to help protect the brickwork. If you see cracks, flaking or bubbling of the paint or render it could all point to more substantial damage beneath the surface. The only effective way to figure out a problem of this type is by hiring a repointing specialist who will find the root cause behind the damage. By using a qualified and reputable bricklayer or repointing specialist you will keep the exterior walls of your house in the best possible condition.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS FOR REPOINTING BRICKWORK IN KEIGHLEY?

Repointing is a time consuming process and may entail working at considerable height, depending on the layout of your property. A visual survey is the initial step in this process and will ascertain the extent of the remedial work that is needed on your house. A survey is the only way in which a repointing company can give you a price quote for the amount of work required on your unsound brickwork. Never assume that all repointing specialists in Keighley provide the same standard of service and the cheapest quotation might not necessarily be the best choice.

It may be that during the initial site survey there were some sections of your home that were inaccessible or hard to reach and in this instance a further, more thorough survey could be required. A quote after the follow-up survey might be higher owing to problems found by this more detailed inspection. If your property in Keighley is more than 60 years old and has never previously been repointed then it's very likely to need extra work compared to a more contemporary building.

Reparation work can start as soon as the problem areas have been confirmed and agreed with the owner of the property. Most properties will require scaffolding to be erected to provide a secure working platform from which to do the work. Once the scaffolding is in position some protective sheeting will be fixed on its outer side. This may be plastic sheeting to trap any debris and dirt that is generated during the repairs.

Any external cables, such as satellite or TV, will be detached from the walls and any pipes will be removed or adjusted to allow easy access to the brickwork behind. On completion of the project all of these will be placed back in their proper locations.

If your home is rendered, painted or pebble-dashed, these will now have to be removed to allow the repointing team to press on with the repair work. After removal of these coverings all brickwork will be cleaned and sanded, this gives the repointers a consistent surface to work on.

To help you pick out the ideal style of pointing for your walls, a good Keighley repointing contractor will be happy to show the various different pointing styles (Tuck, Flush, Recessed or Weather Struck), by creating a test panel on your wall. This allows you to see how each would look on your home and showcase the different colours and styles available.

The brick joints are now thoroughly raked out to take away the old mortar and clear the gaps between the bricks. This is a time consuming process and entails the chipping or grinding away of old mortar and brushing away any dust and loose debris to provide a nice, clean surface for the application of new mortar. Any doors and windows will be paid extra care by the repointing team to prevent any disturbance of the frames or having excess mortar applied which could lead to problems with their opening and closing.

Before fresh mortar is administered, the brickwork will be dampened to stop it from drying out too quickly. This keeps the mortar flexible and enables it to dry at a gentler pace to prevent cracking and generating a weak joint. When it has dried sufficiently the time has come to clean up any excess mortar and smears from the adjoining bricks. The repointers will tackle the brickwork in sections, cleaning each one in turn before starting on a new area.

It is possible that as the repointers are working they could find crumbling brickwork that needs replacing, or maybe a problem with a chimney stack or lead flashing, and an experienced repointer will be in a position to complete these repair work as they go.

After the brickwork has been cleaned for one final time, to get a uniform appearance overall, any painting or rendering of the completed wall surfaces can take place. After the pipes and TV and satellite cables are placed back in positionthe scaffold will be taken down and all the debris and waste disposed of.

Your brick repair and repointing should be good for 50 to 60 years as long as it is applied by a certified and experienced repointing contractor in Keighley. They should also provide a guarantee to their work and be supported by professional qualifications and certifications in the construction and building industry.

Accreditation may take many forms, however the ones that stand out with regards to this type of work are: the NFBC (National Federation of Building Contractors), the NHBC (National House-Building Council) and the FMB (Federation of Master Builders), with qualifications from industry front-runners like the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building). The Construction Skills Certification Scheme is now mandatory for all workers in the construction industry and they should be prepared to show their CSCS card on request to verify their ability to work on your house.

It is not just in Keighley itself that you can hire repointing companies - neighbouring places like: Damside, Micklethwaite, Harden, Riddlesden, Crossflats, Utley, East Morton, Braithwaite, Thwaites, Thwaites Brow, Low Utley, Sandbeds, West Morton are also covered. Local Keighley repointing contractors will likely have the telephone code 01535 and the postcode BD20.

Keighley Repointing Tasks

There is a wide range of work that can be undertaken by your local Keighley repointing specialist including cheap re-pointing Keighley, the repointing of slabs, the re-pointing of brick joints, the repointing of brick gable ends, restorations to damaged brickwork Keighley, repointing of garden walls, bucket handle pointing, weather struck pointing and repointing Keighley, strap pointing, repointing of chimney stacks, pointing and re-pointing mortar joints, mortar raking, brickwork joint raking Keighley, repointing paving Keighley, mortar joint re-pointing, brick joint repointing, residential repointing in Keighley, brickwork pointing and repointing Keighley, lime mortar repointing, and lots more.

Repointing Specialists Near Keighley

Also find: West Morton repointing, Braithwaite repointing, Thwaites Brow repointing, Riddlesden repointing, Micklethwaite repointing, Low Utley repointing, East Morton repointing, Utley repointing, Thwaites repointing, Harden repointing, Sandbeds repointing, Damside repointing, Crossflats repointing and more. There are contractors who specialise in repointing near to practically all of these towns and localities. With their remarkable expertise, these highly trained professionals can bring your brickwork back to life, making it seem as if it is new again. Is your brickwork crying out for a facelift? Give it the makeover it deserves with the specialist expertise of a professional. Say farewell to crumbling and hello to charming once more! Repointing quotes are available to local residents by clicking here. Today is the perfect time to kick off your repointing project.

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