Explore Our Lime Pointing and Masonry Services
What We Offer
Traditional Lime Repointing
Historic masonry must be allowed to breathe. Modern portland cement traps moisture behind the joint, forcing water to evaporate through the face of the brick or stone, ultimately causing it to spall and crumble. We safely reverse this damage.
Sympathetic Raking Out: We remove damaging cement pointing using traditional hand tools and mechanical methods, ensuring the original masonry is never damaged in the process.
Authentic Breathable Mortars: We repoint using flexible lime mortars. This ensures the mortar joint acts as the "lung" of the wall, taking the brunt of the weathering so your stone and brick remain protected.
Long-Term Structural Health: Proper lime repointing doesn't just look beautiful; it prevents damp from bridging to the structure and preserves the life of the property.
Custom Mortar Matching & Material Sourcing
No two heritage buildings are the same, consequently neither are our solutions. We often use bespoke mortar mix, formulated on-site to respect the original makeup of your property. (And your budget!)
Local Material Sourcing: We source sands, aggregates, and stone directly from local quarries. Whether we are matching iconic Cotswold stone or distinct Cheltenham redbrick, our materials are period-correct.
Bespoke Blending: By carefully adjusting the aggregate ratios and utilizing high-quality traditional limes, we aim to match new repairs with the existing historic fabric.
Traditional On-Site Mixing: We do slaking and mixing processes precisely, and on-site to best meet your building and budgets needs.
Structural Masonry Repairs & Reconstructions
Deteriorating masonry compromises both the safety and the charm of a property. We provide reconstructions to stabilize and restore structural integraty when needed.
Spalled Brick & Stone Replacement: We extract blown or rotten masonry units and replace them with closley matched alternatives.
Historic Artefact Reconstruction: From stabilizing leaning property perimeter walls to complete structures, such as chimneys and pillars, we ensure all work is structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing.