Small pointing or repair jobs in West Bridgford and Lady Bay

What brick or stone repair or pointing work counts as a small job?

Gladstone Pointing Limited provides expert small‑scale brick and stone repairs only in West Bridgford and Lady Bays. From minor cracks to a single brick or stone that needs repointing, restoring or replacing, we handle the small jobs that protect your home from bigger problems.

Fixing issues early is the most cost‑effective approach and can save you thousands in long‑term repair costs.

What's the catch?

Gladstone Pointing provides small brick and stone repairs exclusively in West Bridgford and Lady Bay. This is our way of helping maintain the character and appearance of the place we live. Many homes and garden walls in the area need a little TLC, and small repairs carried out early prevent bigger problems later.

We only undertake small jobs that can be completed at ground level or on stepladders, including:

brick repair or stone repair
crack repair
brick replacement
repointing
brick tinting

To keep things simple, we ask that you contact us for a quote only if you’re reasonably confident you want to proceed. Detailed prices are listed below to help you decide.

Once we agree terms, we’ll give you a one‑month window for when the work will take place. We fit small jobs around other projects and will avoid any dates you tell us are unsuitable. You’ll always receive at least 24 hours’ notice before work begins.

What do small jobs cost?

Filling small cracks

£27 inc. VAT to repair a crack within a brick using lime mortar and natural earth pigments for accurate colour matching.
£70.48 inc. VAT for repairing a stable crack or missing mortar along the edges of three bricks.
£74.52 inc. VAT to remove failing or cement‑based mortar around three bricks or stones and replace it with appropriate mortar.
£222 inc. VAT for repairing a five‑brick crack that may be unstable, including two stainless‑steel reinforcement bars and repointing.

Repairing or replacing bricks

£27 inc. VAT to repair a crack within a brick using colour‑matched lime mortar and natural earth pigments. This provides a seamless repair that blends with the original brickwork.
£36 inc. VAT per brick to turn a brick that has lost its face (spalled or perished), using the undamaged long face of the existing brick where structurally suitable.£54 inc. VAT per brick to replace a brick that is too damaged or structurally unsound, using a brick that is or appears Edwardian, Victorian, or Tudor (extra cost may apply for Tudor), depending on the property, with careful colour matching for an authentic finish

Stone repair and stone repointing

£60 inc. VAT to repair erosion or a hole in a single piece of sandstone (including Bulwell stone), based on a typical size of 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm. The repair is completed using a colour‑matched sandstone‑based material, blended carefully with natural earth pigments to match the surrounding stonework and maintain the appearance of the wall.

Frequently asked questions: small repair or repointing jobs

1. Will you repair one brick, one stone, or a small crack in a wall?

Yes — we repair single bricks, single stones, and small cracks for homeowners in West Bridgford and Lady Bay. We can make small, ground‑level repairs such as repointing one brick, repairing one damaged stone, or fixing a small area of failing mortar. Many garden walls and older homes in the area only need a tiny amount of work to prevent further deterioration.

Small issues like cracks, spalled bricks, or missing mortar can quickly turn into larger and more expensive problems if left untreated. When these repairs are ignored, West Bridgford and Lady Bay risk losing many of the original garden walls that have been standing since the homes were first built. Early intervention protects both the appearance and the long‑term stability of your brickwork.

2. When will you fix a small problem?

Small repairs are scheduled around our larger contracts, but once we agree to proceed, we give you a clear one‑month window for when the work will take place. We then confirm the exact day at least 24 hours before starting, taking into account any dates you’ve told us are not convenient. This approach keeps small jobs moving while ensuring you always know when to expect us.

3. How much do small brick or stone repairs cost?

Small repairs have fixed, transparent prices so homeowners know what to expect before contacting us. Typical costs include crack repairs, repointing small areas, turning spalled bricks, replacing individual bricks, and repairing damaged sandstone or Bulwell stone. These prices apply only to small, ground‑level jobs in West Bridgford and Lady Bay and are designed to make it easy to decide whether you want to proceed.

4. Do you use lime mortar?

Yes. All our small repairs use lime mortar, not cement. Lime is flexible, breathable, and appropriate for Edwardian, Victorian and Tudor homes in West Bridgford and Lady Bay. It prevents moisture from becoming trapped in the brickwork and helps protect original garden walls and older masonry from long‑term damage.

5. Do you repair cement‑damaged brickwork?

Yes, as long as the area is small and at ground level. Many older walls have been pointed with hard cement, which causes bricks to crack, spall or erode. We can remove small areas of failing or inappropriate cement mortar and replace it with the correct lime mortar to help the wall breathe again and prevent further deterioration.

6. Do you work at height for small jobs?

No. We only take on small jobs that can be completed at ground level or from stepladders. This keeps the work safe, efficient and affordable, and ensures we stay focused on the small repairs that make the biggest difference to local homes and garden walls. We do work at height for larger jobs.

7. Do you repair garden walls?

Yes. We can make repairs to small sections of original garden walls in West Bridgford and Lady Bay. These walls are an important part of the character of the area, and small repairs—such as fixing cracks, replacing individual bricks, or repointing a few joints—help prevent them from collapsing or needing major rebuilding later.

8. Do you replace whole bricks?

Yes, if the brick is too damaged to repair. We can replace individual bricks with ones that are Edwardian, Victorian or Tudor in appearance, depending on the age of your property. We match the colour and texture as closely as possible so the repair blends naturally with the surrounding wall.

10. Do you repair Bulwell stone?

Yes. We carry out small repairs to Bulwell stone, including filling erosion, repairing holes, and replacing failing mortar. Repairs are completed using a colour‑matched sandstone‑based material and natural pigments so the finished work blends with the original stone.

11. How long will the repair last?

Lime‑based repairs are breathable and flexible, which means they move naturally with the wall and cope well with moisture changes. When small issues are repaired early, the work can last for many years and prevent larger structural problems from developing. The longevity of the repair depends on the condition of the surrounding brickwork or stone, but lime repairs are the correct long‑term method for older properties.

12. Do you guarantee your work?

All small repairs are carried out to conservation‑grade standards using appropriate materials for older homes. While small jobs do not come with a formal written guarantee, the methods and materials we use are chosen specifically for long‑term durability and compatibility with heritage brickwork and stone. (We do provide a three-year guarantee for larger projects and we work on small parts of your wall in exactly the same high standard as we do with larger jobs).