Repointing in North Shields and North Tyneside
Raking out failed mortar and repointing in lime or cement to stop penetrating damp.
Understanding repointing
Mortar joints are the weakest part of a brick or stone wall. When they crack, erode or fall out, rain soaks into the wall and shows up inside as penetrating damp. Repointing means raking out the failed mortar and replacing it with a mortar that suits the wall. Older solid walls usually need a breathable lime mortar, while modern cavity walls are normally repointed in cement mortar.
Signs that bring people to us
- Mortar that is crumbling, recessed or missing
- Damp patches on inside walls after heavy rain
- Green staining or moss on brickwork
- Spalling or flaking brick faces
What is included
- Inspection of brickwork and stonework to find failed joints
- Raking out failed mortar to a consistent depth
- Choosing lime or cement mortar to suit the age and type of wall
- Repointing with a joint profile that sheds water
- Advice on related issues such as gutters, downpipes and render
Four steps, no surprises
The same process on every job, whether it is one wall or a whole property.
- 01
Free survey
A surveyor visits, takes moisture readings, inspects timber and external ground levels, and works out the actual cause.
- 02
Written report and fixed price
Findings, photographs and a scope of works in writing, with a fixed price.
- 03
Treatment carried out
Carried out to the relevant British Standard, dust sheeted, tidied daily, finished ready to decorate.
- 04
Guarantee issued
10 years, in writing, transferable if you sell.
Accredited work, guaranteed for 10 years
MP Preservation & Building Ltd is a Constructionline Gold member, CHAS Elite accredited, a Triton Approved Installer and a Wykamol Approved Contractor, with 10 year guarantees issued on completed damp proofing and waterproofing work.
Constructionline Gold member
Verified against the Common Assessment Standard for construction supplier prequalification.
CHAS Elite accredited
Independently assessed for health, safety and compliance standards.
Triton Approved Installer
Approved to install Triton damp proofing and waterproofing systems.
Wykamol Approved Contractor
Approved to install Wykamol waterproofing and timber preservation systems.
10 year guarantees
Issued in the property owner's name on completion, transferable when you sell.
Work to British Standards
BS 6576 for damp proof courses, BS 8102 for below ground waterproofing and BS 1243 for wall ties.
Fully insured
Insurance details supplied with every quotation.
Other services
Damp, timber decay and water ingress are often connected, so one visit covers the lot.
We carry out repointing across North Tyneside and damp proofing in Newcastle upon Tyne, from our base in North Shields.
- Damp proofing
Rising damp, chemical DPC injection, tanking and salt resistant replastering.
- Damp survey reports
Written reports for buyers, sellers, landlords, letting agents and mortgage lenders.
- Mould and condensation control
Fungicidal treatment, positive input ventilation, humidity control.
- Wall tie replacement
Cavity wall tie corrosion surveys, remedial ties and stabilisation.
- Woodworm treatment
Identifying active infestation, treatment programmes, timber decay and structural protection.
- Plastering and dry lining
Boarding, skimming, repairs, finishes ready for decoration.
Worried about damp in your property?
Book a free survey and we will tell you what is causing it, what needs doing and what it will cost, in writing. No pressure, no jargon, and nothing priced before the cause is confirmed.
