Pointing & Lime Pointing.
Traditional lime pointing and modern repointing for brick and stone across Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
- specialist-trained operators
- Method-matched to your surface
Pointing & Lime Pointing Services
Failing pointing is the single biggest cause of damp and spalling in older masonry. We repoint correctly — matching mortar, joint profile and finish to the age of the building.
What We Offer
Lime Pointing for Listed & Heritage Buildings
Standard Brick & Stone Repointing
Why Lime Mortar Matters on Older Buildings
Cement pointing on Victorian or earlier walls forces moisture out through the softer brick or stone face — causing spalling, frost damage and salt bloom. Lime lets the wall breathe as designed.
The Natural Next Step After Blast Cleaning
Clean the face, expose the joints, repoint properly — one visit, one scaffold, one contractor. It's how we work by default.
Areas We Cover
Lancashire and Greater Manchester. See also heritage services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between lime pointing and standard cement pointing?
Lime mortar is breathable — it lets moisture move through the wall. Cement is impermeable and traps damp behind older masonry, causing spalling and salt damage. Anything pre-1919 should be lime.
Do listed buildings require lime mortar by law/consent?
In most cases yes. Listed building consent typically requires like-for-like mortar, which for pre-Victorian buildings means lime.
Can you repoint straight after blast cleaning in the same visit?
Yes — bundling clean and repoint is our default recommendation. Scaffold up once, save 20–30% versus two separate mobilisations.
Get a pointing quote
Send us a couple of photos and a postcode. We'll come out, survey the property, and put a written price in your hand within days — not weeks.