Repointing Tiverton

Repointing Tiverton Devon (EX16): Irrespective of how old your house in Tiverton is, there comes a time when a bit of maintenance is necessary. If you've noticed the cement or mortar between the bricks on your Tiverton home is cracking or crumbling, you need specialist assistance to prevent the issue from worsening. If you have the need to renovate or repair your crumbling brickwork, a competent brick repointing company in Tiverton will offer a high quality resolution.

It is the mortar and bricks that make a house sturdy and secure against the elements. To keep a home warm and dry the mortar must be in good enough condition to prevent any draughts and dampness from forcing its way in through holes or gaps. But how can you tell when you need to repoint your property in Tiverton?

Inspect your external brick walls and look for any obvious damage that can be easily seen with the naked eye. If problem areas can be speedily identified by such a cursory inspection, then the likelihood is that you will need some repointing work. In the vast majority of houses you will be able to spot any obvious signs of degradation fairly easily, although it might be a good idea to consult an expert to inspect hard to reach areas such as on chimneys or under eaves.

You've also got to consider the safety issues that cracked or eroding mortar can cause. Mortar is the "glue" that holds the shape and structure together in any Tiverton house, and when badly in poor condition can affect the whole integrity of a building. In homes with chimneys and higher structures, any weakness in the integrity of the building can have major consequences with regards to property damages and risk of injury.

If your mortar has been neglected through the years, or you're restoring an older property in Tiverton, you may also need to repair brickwork that's been damaged or weakened. A professional Tiverton repointing contractor will replace any defective brickwork before completing the mortar repointing to ensure the perfect finish to your property.

If the exterior walls of your Tiverton home have been rendered or painted in past times you could see patches that are discoloured or prone to damp. If there are indications of bubbling, peeling or other damage to painted or rendered brickwork, it might suggest problems with the bricks or mortar allowing dampness into the walls. The only way to investigate an issue of this kind is by using a repointing and brickwork specialist who will be able to find the main cause of the mortar damage. By using a qualified and reputable bricklayer or repointing company you will keep the exterior walls of your property in the best condition possible.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS FOR REPOINTING BRICKWORK IN TIVERTON?

It can take quite a while to repoint a whole house and, subject to your property, can also entail working at height. To enable a repointing contractor to accurately assess the restorative work that is needed on your brickwork they will firstly have to carry out a visual survey. This will allow them to provide you with a quote for repointing work. Always get more than one quote and don't always assume cheapest is best.

If you have inaccessible parts of your house that were unable to be checked out during the first on-site survey, a further inspection with ladders and perhaps scaffolding may be required. A price quote after the follow-up survey may be higher because of issues identified in this more in depth inspection. If your property in Tiverton is over 60 years old and has never been repointed then it is likely to require extra work than a more contemporary dwelling.

Repointing work can start once any problem areas have been uncovered and discussed with the owner of the property. There's every chance that your repointing team will need to erect a scaffold so as to have a sturdy platform while doing the work on your property. As soon as this has been put up then some sort of protective shielding will be secured in place. This is to avoid any property damage and minimise the risk of injury to everybody in the vicinity of the scaffold.

Any exterior wires, such as satellite or TV cables, will be detached from the walls and any pipework may be adjusted or removed to enable easy access to the brickwork behind. This is only temporary and they will be put back in their proper position when all repointing work has been finished.

If your brickwork has previously been rendered, pebble-dashed or painted, these coatings will now have to be removed to allow the repointing team to begin the restoration work. Once this has been removed the bricks can be meticulously sanded and cleaned to establish a uniform surface to work on.

If you have not yet decided upon a style of finish (Flush, Weather Struck, Recessed or Tuck pointing), or you would like to see how the various pointing methods look on your house, a competent Tiverton repointing contractor will be able to produce a test panel on your property. This allows you to see how each would look on your home and showcase the different colours and styles available.

The next thing is to take out the old, crumbling mortar in stages by raking and cleaning out the joints. This is a time consuming process and entails the grinding or chipping away of old mortar and brushing away any loose debris and dust to provide a nice, clean surface for the application of new mortar. Any windows and doors will be given extra attention by the repointing team to prevent any distortions of the frames or having excess mortar applied which could cause issues with their opening and closing.

So that the new mortar doesn't dry out too fast, the walls will be damped down before any new pointing begins. This helps create a strong joint by keeping the mortar flexible and stopping cracks. During the mortar application there'll be smears and some excess mortar on the brickwork which looks untidy, however this can be removed as soon as it's dried out. The walls are split into areas, and each will be pointed, left to dry, and then cleaned before the team get on with a new section of wall.

It's quite possible that as the repointers are doing their work they may find crumbling brickwork that needs replacing, or perhaps issues with faulty lead flashing or a chimney stack, and an experienced repointer will be ideally placed to undertake these repairs as they go.

Any render, paint or other wall coverings you require will be put back as soon as all remedial work has been completed. The final phase of the project will see all pipes, cables and other fixtures put back into their rightful positions, scaffolding and work platforms taken down and all building waste removed and disposed of.

Your brickwork repointing should be good for another 50 to 60 years so long as it is undertaken by a skilled and reputable repointing specialist in Tiverton. All restoration work should be completed with a warranty of at least 12 months and have building industry credentials.

Such accreditations could include: the NFBC (National Federation of Building Contractors), the FMB (Federation of Master Builders) and the NHBC (National House-Building Council), whilst qualifications can range between NVQ's, Diplomas and City & Guilds from construction industry specialists like the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building). Moreover, each one of the repointing team who carries out work on your property should hold a CSCS card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) to prove that they have the appropriate training and skills for their respective role in the project.

Repointing specialists can be found in Tiverton itself, in these nearby postcodes: EX16 0ES, EX16 4BD, EX16 4LD, EX16 0DE, EX16 4HX, EX16 4BS, EX16 4DY, EX16 4GB, EX16 0SZ, and EX16 0EJ, and in adjacent locations like Cadeleigh, Crazelowman, Huntsham, Halberton, Bolham, Pennymoor, Collipriest, Hensleigh, Bickleigh, Chettiscombe, Uplowman, Butterleigh, Bampton, Ashley, Chevithorne, Stoodleigh. It's more than likely that any repointing contractors from the Tiverton area will have the postcode EX16 and the telephone code 01884. Confirming this should confirm that you access a local expert in repointing. Tiverton homeowners have plenty of options when they're searching for repointing services. If you'd like to access repointing info for your region, click the "QUOTE" form or banner.

Tiverton Repointing Tasks

There is a variety of work that can be conducted by your local Tiverton repointing specialist including ribbon re-pointing, lime mortar repointing, strap re-pointing, repointing of brickwork, brickwork joint raking Tiverton, cheap re-pointing, weather struck repointing Tiverton, stone wall repointing Tiverton, repointing crazy paving, stone pointing and repointing, industrial repointing, pointing and re-pointing paving, brickwork pointing and repointing Tiverton, repointing stone walls with lime mortar, the repointing of brick joints Tiverton, the re-pointing of mortar joints, damaged brickwork repairs, brick joint restoration, brickwork crack repairs Tiverton, and lots more.

Repointing Specialists Near Tiverton

Also find: Bolham repointing, Huntsham repointing, Butterleigh repointing, Chettiscombe repointing, Ashley repointing, Uplowman repointing, Hensleigh repointing, Cadeleigh repointing, Chevithorne repointing, Pennymoor repointing, Bampton repointing, Collipriest repointing, Halberton repointing, Bickleigh repointing, Stoodleigh repointing, Crazelowman repointing and more. These and other places are serviced by repointing companies and related tradesmen and women. With their wealth of expertise and knowledge, these talented specialists ensure that your repointing project is a resounding success. Why not turn to professional help if your brickwork seems shabby and tired, to properly refurbish it? If you're a local householder looking for repointing services, you can easily acquire quotes by clicking on the link provided here. Do you need some walls repointing? Get a quote today - and don't delay!

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