Traditional Mortar Repointing for Heritage Masonry
We’re highly experienced in working with stone and brick, using traditional mortars and modern mortars or renders to revive, restore and enhance the appearance and performance of historic and prominent buildings and homes.
Our Services
- Enhancing character and appearance
- Supporting structural integrity
- Improving weather resistance
- Preventing water ingress or damage
- Preventing invasive root growth
Revive Facades and Improve Weather Resistance
We’re specialists in repairing the facades and stonework of weathered and historic properties. Working with a range of mortar types, we restore character, improve weather resistance, and ensure structural integrity.
Combining proven techniques and traditional materials with new, protective solutions we revive and protect buildings.
Our experienced craftsman can replace eroded mortar and surrounding stone without compromising structural integrity, carefully planning and completing stone indenting.
Repointing Services Using:
- Traditional lime mortar
- High-performance coatings
- Modern mortars, renders and coatings
We can fix a wide range of masonry problems, whether they’ve developed through weathering, settlement, or previous poor repairs.
Our specialists deliver works to overcome:
- Surface erosion
- Moisture damage
- Biological or invasive root growth
- Structural movement
- Inappropriate pointing or repairs
Our Approach
Taking the time to understand a building, the stressors it is subject to, and its day-to-day usage, we’ll choose the most appropriate mortar, tools and methods for works.
We deliver works to specification, on time and on budget by combining our traditional craftmanship with modern processes to plan and execute works efficiently.
Assess & Recommend
Specify materials & prepare
Deliver works
Review & Quality check
Maintenance guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Repointing is required when mortar joints show signs of erosion, cracking, or moisture ingress. It’s often necessary on older buildings to prevent water damage and restore structural stability.
Our team carefully assesses each building’s age, construction materials, location, and exposure to environmental stressors. Traditional lime mortar is typically used for heritage properties, while modern mortars may be recommended for added durability in high-impact areas.
EBS offers a range of repointing finishes including flush, weather-struck, tuck, ribbon, and beaded pointing — each selected based on the building’s architecture, age, and functional needs.
Yes. EBS regularly removes unsuitable cement mortars or incorrect pointing techniques that may have caused damage, replacing them with breathable, compatible solutions.
Yes. EBS is experienced in repointing Grade I- and II-listed and conservation area properties, using traditional methods and lime mortars to comply with conservation guidelines.
Timelines vary depending on building size and mortar type, but EBS provides a detailed programme of works including preparation, application, curing time, and final inspection.
Absolutely. After completion, EBS offers advice on proper care and maintenance to extend the lifespan of repointing work and protect your building from future deterioration.