Professional lime mortar repointing for brick and stone walls
At Gladstone Pointing, we specialise in high‑quality repointing for brick and stone using traditional lime mortar, ensuring your home remains breathable, weather‑resistant, and true to its original character. Whether your property needs a full‑elevation repoint or targeted repairs, we provide a careful, conservation‑led service designed to protect and enhance your building for decades to come.
Expert repointing for whole walls/ full elevations
We offer complete repointing for entire houses and single elevations/ individual walls. Every project begins with a detailed assessment of the existing mortar, brickwork, and surrounding conditions. From there, we create a tailored plan that respects the age, style, and construction of your home.
Our services include:
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Custom mortar colour matching – we blend lime mortars to achieve the perfect shade, helping your home look consistent, natural, and well cared for.
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Traditional pointing styles – we match the original pointing style of your property, ensuring the finished work looks authentic and sympathetic to the building’s history.
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Brick and stone replacement or repair – damaged bricks or stones can be carefully removed and replaced, restoring structural integrity and appearance.
Why repointing matters
Repointing becomes essential when mortar has deteriorated, cracked, or fallen away. Gaps in mortar joints allow water to penetrate the wall, leading to damp, internal damage, and costly repairs if left untreated.
Lime mortar is especially important for older buildings because it allows moisture to escape naturally, preventing trapped damp and preserving the fabric of the structure.If you’re unsure whether lime mortar is right for your home, our blog explains the benefits in more detail and helps you understand why lime is the correct choice for traditional brick and stone buildings (or if you want a very short overview: click here).
Local repointing services in south Nottinghamshire and north west Leicestershire
We provide whole‑wall and full‑elevation repointing across South Nottinghamshire, including:
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West Bridgford
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Beeston
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Bramcote
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Nottingham
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The surrounding south Nottinghamshire villages
We also cover north west Leicestershire, offering the same high‑quality lime repointing for brick, stone, chimneys, and garden walls.
See the difference our work makes
To view examples of the issues we can solve — and how our traditional repointing services can restore and protect your brickwork — visit our portfolio.
To see examples of the problems we can solve — and how our repointing services can restore your brickwork — click here.
Frequently Asked Questions about lime mortar repointing walls
1. How long does it take to repoint a wall?
The time required to repoint a wall depends on the size of the wall, the condition of the existing mortar, and the level of preparation needed. As a general guide:
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1 hour per square metre to prepare the wall
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2 hours per square metre to remove old mortar
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2 hours per square metre to install new lime mortar
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1 hour per square metre to finish and brush back the joints
For example, a 30m² wall typically takes around 4.5 weeks to complete from start to finish. After the work is done, I carry out a follow‑up inspection approximately three weeks later to correct any minor defects that may appear during the lime‑mortar curing process. This ensures the wall is fully protected and finished to a high standard.
2. How much does it cost to repoint a wall?
Costs vary depending on access, wall condition, brick or stone type, and whether any repairs are needed. I provide a full breakdown of my pricing structure on my blog (link).
As a rough guide, using the 30m² example above and assuming no complications, the cost is typically around:
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£7,400 + VAT for the grinding out and repointing work
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Plus scaffolding, which is usually around £1,000 depending on height and access
Every project is quoted individually after a site visit (and is broken down so you can make choices) so you only pay for the work your wall genuinely needs.
3. Why is lime mortar better than cement for older houses?
Lime mortar is essential for older brick and stone buildings because it is softer, more flexible, and more breathable than modern cement. This makes it compatible with traditional materials such as:
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Soft Tudor, Regency, Victorian and Edwardian bricks
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Bulwell stone
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Sand‑based or porous stone
Here’s why lime performs better:
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Breathability: Lime allows moisture to evaporate naturally, preventing damp from becoming trapped inside the wall.
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Flexibility: Lime can expand and contract with the building, reducing cracking and long‑term damage.
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Protection: When rain hits a lime‑pointed wall, the lime absorbs the moisture first and releases it safely, protecting the bricks or stone behind it.
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Cement problems: Cement is too hard and too dense for older materials. It traps moisture, which can cause bricks to crack, spall or crumble—especially during frost.
For a full explanation, see my detailed blog post on why lime mortar is the correct choice for traditional homes.
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