Brick Repointing in Ewell
Are you looking for brick repointing specialists in Ewell? If so, you’ve come to the right place.
Restore cracked, crumbling or missing mortar before it allows more water into your walls or spoils the appearance of your home. You will receive clear advice on the right lime or cement mortar for your brickwork, followed by careful, colour-matched repointing.
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Example Brick Repointing Project
An example of failed mortar being removed, the joints prepared and the brickwork repointed with a cleaner, more consistent finish.
BeforeFailed and deteriorated mortar before removal
DuringOld mortar removed and joints prepared for repointing
AfterRenewed joints with a neat, consistent finish
Brick Repointing Services in Ewell
If the mortar between your bricks is cracking, crumbling or falling away, repointing can help stop water getting into the wall and restore a cleaner, more consistent finish.
You do not need to know whether your property requires lime or cement mortar. Your brickwork will be assessed first, so you receive a compatible mortar rather than a hard, unsuitable repair that may damage softer bricks.
Whether you own a period cottage, Victorian or Edwardian house, 1930s home or modern brick property in Ewell, you will receive clear advice on what needs attention, what can be left alone and how the finished work should look.
Repointing and Brick Repair Services in Ewell
Nelhams & Sons restores mortar joints and damaged masonry using materials and techniques suited to the age and construction of the building.
Lime Mortar Repointing
Nelhams & Sons uses traditional lime mortar where an older building requires a softer and more breathable joint. Lime mortar allows moisture to evaporate through the joints and accommodates movement in older brickwork. The mortar is matched as closely as possible to the existing colour, texture and pointing profile.
Cement Mortar Repointing
If your property was originally built with cement mortar, you will receive a compatible replacement mix selected to suit the strength, colour and texture of the surrounding joints. Failed mortar is carefully removed before the new mortar is applied and finished.
Brick Repair and Replacement
If repointing exposes cracked, loose or spalled bricks, those damaged areas can be repaired at the same time. Suitable matching or reclaimed bricks are used where required, so you are not left with renewed joints around visibly failing brickwork.
A reputation built on recommendations
When you ask someone to work on your home, you need more than technically sound brickwork. You need to know what the work involves, what it will cost, when it will start and that your property will be treated with care.
That straightforward approach has kept homeowners recommending Nelhams & Sons since 1977. From a small area of failed mortar to full elevation repointing, you can expect clear advice, a properly explained quotation and careful work from the first inspection to the final clean-up.
Your brickwork is assessed before the mortar and repair method are recommended.
Your written quotation explains the work, materials, access and associated costs.
The team turns up when promised and begins your repointing work as agreed.
Your schedule reflects the amount of work, access requirements and likely weather conditions.
You receive straightforward answers and practical updates throughout the job.
The work area is kept organised, the brick faces are cleaned and the site is left tidy.
“Clean, tidy, caring, reliable and friendly. They are great at what they do.”
Phil Ollive, Nelhams & Sons customer
What happens when you ask for a repointing quote
You do not need to diagnose the problem yourself. Describe what you have noticed and you will receive a clear assessment, practical advice and a written quotation.
Tell us what you have noticed
Tell the team about crumbling mortar, visible gaps, damp patches or damaged bricks. You can also send photographs to help show which areas are concerning you.
Receive clear advice and a written quote
Your brickwork is inspected and the likely cause and extent of the problem are explained. You then receive a free written quotation covering the work, materials and any access required.
Your brickwork is carefully repointed
Once you are ready to proceed, the old mortar is removed, the joints are prepared and compatible new mortar is applied. You are kept updated and the work area is left clean and tidy.
What You Can Expect From Your Repointing Work
Your repointing should do more than make the joints look newer. It should suit the building, reduce water penetration and age naturally alongside the existing brickwork.
Mortar That Suits Your Building
Your existing construction is assessed before lime or cement mortar is selected, reducing the risk of a hard or incompatible repair damaging the bricks.
Better Protection From the Weather
Your renewed joints help reduce water penetration through cracked or missing mortar and protect the exposed edges of the bricks.
Careful Preparation
Your failed mortar is removed to a suitable depth and the joints are cleaned before fresh mortar is applied, helping the repair bond properly.
A Finish That Belongs on Your Home
Your replacement mortar is blended to complement the existing colour, texture and joint profile, helping the finished work sit naturally within the wall.
Brickwork Repointing in Ewell and Nearby Areas
Nelhams & Sons provides repointing in Ewell and surrounding areas of Surrey and South West London.
The team also covers Stoneleigh, Worcester Park, Cheam and Tolworth. For more information about the wider service, visit the main
pointing and repointing page for Staines.
Repointing Experience, Insurance and Accreditations
Best Surrey Business Award
- Established in 1977 with more than 48 years of building and brickwork experience
- Lime mortar repointing for compatible period and traditional brickwork
- Cement mortar repointing for suitable modern construction
- Brick repairs and spalled brick replacement using matching materials
- Mortar colour, texture and pointing-profile matching
- £2 million public liability insurance
- Which? Trusted Trader accredited and DBS checked
Frequently Asked Questions About Brickwork Repointing in Ewell
How can I tell whether my Ewell property needs repointing?
Common signs include cracked, loose, crumbling or missing mortar, gaps around the bricks, damp appearing after rain and white salt deposits on the masonry. If the mortar breaks away easily when lightly tested, the joints may no longer be protecting the wall effectively. Nelhams & Sons can inspect the brickwork and explain whether full or localised repointing is required.
Should my property be repointed with lime or cement mortar?
The correct mortar depends on the building’s age, bricks and original construction. Many older buildings require a softer, breathable lime mortar, while later properties originally built with cement mortar generally require a compatible cement-based mix. Nelhams & Sons assesses the existing masonry before specifying the replacement mortar.
How long does brickwork repointing take?
A typical terraced house may take approximately 5 to 10 working days, while a larger detached property may require 2 to 3 weeks. The timescale depends on the number of elevations, mortar condition, brick repairs, access, scaffolding and weather. Nelhams & Sons provides a project-specific timescale with the quotation.
Can Nelhams & Sons match the existing mortar?
Yes. Nelhams & Sons assesses the existing joints and blends the replacement mortar to match the surrounding colour, texture and pointing profile as closely as possible. Fresh mortar may initially appear different while it cures, but careful matching helps the finished work settle naturally into the existing brickwork.
Will scaffolding be needed for repointing?
Scaffolding is normally required for repointing above ground-floor level because it provides safe and stable access and allows the joints to be prepared and finished properly. The quotation will identify the access needed and include scaffolding costs where applicable.
Does Nelhams & Sons cover all of Ewell?
Yes. Nelhams & Sons provides brickwork repointing throughout Ewell and also covers nearby areas including Stoneleigh, Worcester Park, Cheam, Epsom and Sutton. Free estimates are available across the company’s Surrey and South West London service area.
Get a Free Repointing Estimate in Ewell
Tell Nelhams & Sons what you have noticed about your brickwork. The team will assess the mortar and bricks, explain the work required and provide a free written quotation.
Free, no-obligation written quotation
Family-run and personally managed from quotation to completion
Fully insured, DBS checked and Which? Trusted Trader accredited
Established in Staines in 1977
Request Your Free Estimate
Provide a few details about the property and Nelhams & Sons will normally respond within 24 hours.
Or call 07791 831610 · No obligation, no pressure