Repointing Derry

Repointing Derry Northern Ireland (BT47): No matter what age your home or business premises is in Derry, there comes a time when a bit of maintenance is required. If the brickwork on your Derry property looks a bit shabby with missing or crumbling mortar, you'll need to act quickly to prevent the condition from deteriorating. It is essential to keep the brickwork in tip top condition to keep your home watertight, and the most efficient solution is to engage a brick repointing expert in Derry.

You must remember that any building is only as strong as the mortar and bricks which hold it together. To keep a house warm and dry the mortar has to be in good enough condition to prevent any draughts and damp from forcing its way in through holes or gaps. But how do you know precisely when you need to repoint your home in Derry?

In essence, you must inspect your outside walls and look for any visible damage. If you are able to spot issues then you have an issue. In sections such as under eaves or on chimneys it might be necessary to use a professional to check, but you should be able to see for yourself in most cases the physical signs of degradation.

It's not only aesthetics that are at risk if your home in Derry needs to be repointed, there are questions of safety to also consider. The overall strength of your Derry home relies on the integrity of the mortar and bricks, and badly crumbling areas can adversely affect this. In taller structures and homes with chimney stacks, any weakness in the integrity of the dwelling can have severe implications with regards to property damage and risk of harm.

It could be that missing or crumbling mortar is the result of damaged bricks. A professional brick repointing contractor in Derry will swiftly identify any sections that need potential replacement and provide a service to restore the brickwork while doing the repointing.

A lot of Derry houses in the past have had their external brick walls painted or rendered with plaster to help shield the brickwork. Any cracks, flaking or bubbling of plaster or paint could signify damage to either mortar or bricks beneath the surface. The only practical way to figure out a problem of this type is by using a reputable brickwork and repointing company who will be able to find the main cause behind the mortar damage. By employing a qualified and reputable repointing contractor you'll keep your exterior walls in the best condition possible.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS FOR REPOINTING BRICKWORK IN DERRY?

Repointing can be a time consuming process and can entail working up high, depending on your property type. The first thing that a repointing company will perform is a visual inspection to assess the damage and requirements to your house. This survey will allow them to give you an itemised quotation for the work required and the labour costs. Remember to always get 2 or 3 price quotes and don't always assume the cheapest is the best option.

It might be that in the original site survey there were some areas of your property that were inaccessible or hard to reach and in such cases a further, more comprehensive survey might be necessary. This second survey may uncover different trouble spots that could raise the first price quote. The older the building is, the more chance that it's going to need to be repointed, and this is especially true for those homes in Derry which are over 60 years old.

As soon as any problems have been uncovered then reparation work can begin. It's quite possible that your repointing company will need a scaffold in order to have a secure platform while working on your home. As soon as this has been put up then a method of protective sheeting will be fixed in place. This shielding should prevent any debris or mortar dust from causing damage to your property, or nearby properties, and is also a safety measure to prevent injuries to anybody that is passing by.

All external wiring, such as satellite or TV cables, will be removed from the walls and any piping will be adjusted or removed to enable easy access to the brickwork behind. As soon as the project has been finished and all remedial action carried out these cables and pipes will be put back in position.

If your brickwork is painted, pebble-dashed or rendered, these will now have to be removed to allow the repointing contractors to commence the restoration work. After the removal of such coverings all of the brickwork can be sanded and cleaned to give the repointing team a consistent surface to work with.

If you have not decided upon a a style of pointing (Recessed, Weather Struck, Flush or Tuck pointing), or you want to see how the various different pointing options appear on your home, a reputable Derry repointing contractor will be glad to mock up a test section on your brickwork. This will help you to visualise the final result and make sure that you're satisfied in respect of style and colour.

The next thing is to remove the old, crumbling mortar in stages by raking and scraping out the joints in the brickwork. This painstaking process takes time as the joints need to be cleaned of any debris, dust and old mortar in order to supply a sound bonding surface for the new mortar to be applied to. The repointing team will be particularly careful around doors, windows and other openings where any movement of brickwork or an excess of mortar can cause difficulties in opening and closing them.

To avoid the fresh mortar drying out too rapidly, the walls will be dampened before the new pointing begins. This helps establish a strong joint by maintaining the flexilibility of the mortar and stopping cracks. Any excess mortar and smears that are left on the brickwork can be cleaned off as soon as the mortar has dried out thoroughly. The team will tackle the brickwork in small sections, pointing and cleaning each one in turn before starting on a new patch.

If any chimney repairs, brick replacement or lead flashing work is found to be needed by the repointing company as part of the project, now is the time that these repairs will be undertaken.

After the brickwork has been cleaned for a final time, to obtain a uniform appearance, any re-painting or rendering of the finished wall surface can take place. The pipes and cables will be re-positioned and the final stage of the repointing project will be to disassemble the work platforms and scaffolding and dispose of all building waste and debris.

A professional Derry repointing and brick repair company will provide you with a service that should last up to 60 years. All work should be carried out with a warranty of at least twelve months and have the backing of affiliations from the construction industry.

Suitable accreditations could take many forms, however the ones that are prominent in the repointing industry are: the NFBC (National Federation of Building Contractors), the NHBC (National House-Building Council) and the FMB (Federation of Master Builders), with qualifications and certifications from building industry front-runners like the Chartered Institute of Building. Moreover, every member of the repointing team who works on your home should hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to confirm that they have the relevant skills and training to be working on the project.

You should have no problem finding repointing specialists in Derry, and neighbouring places like: New Buildings, Greysteel, Claudy, Draperstown, Ballykelly, Castlerock, Feeny, Dunnamanagh, Ardmore, Strathfoyle, Dungiven, Eglinton, Drumahoe. Postcode areas like BT47, BT47 2DS, BT47 2EH, BT47 2EA, BT47 2BS, BT47 2EN, BT47 2AP, BT47 2NA, BT47 3QR, and BT47 2BB can also be covered. A couple of pointers which suggest that a repointing contractor works in Derry area is if they have the postcode BT47 and the phone code 028. If you click on the "QUOTE" form or banner, you will be able to get information on repointing in your area.

Derry Repointing Tasks

There is a wide range of work that can be accomplished by your local Derry repointing specialist including repointing stone walls Derry, repointing of garden walls, repointing of brickwork, the repointing and pointing of brickwork Derry, commercial repointing Derry, the lime pointing of brickwork and stonework Derry, cheap re-pointing Derry, ribbon re-pointing, stone pointing and repointing, brickwork joint raking Derry, brick joint repointing Derry, the repointing of gable ends, the repointing of brick joints Derry, weather struck pointing and re-pointing, the repair and repointing of mortar joints, mortar raking, brickwork crack repairs Derry, chimney repointing Derry, repointing stone walls with lime mortar, and more.

Repointing Specialists Near Derry

Also find: Eglinton repointing, Castlerock repointing, Ardmore repointing, Strathfoyle repointing, Dungiven repointing, Claudy repointing, Drumahoe repointing, Greysteel repointing, Draperstown repointing, Dunnamanagh repointing, Ballykelly repointing, Feeny repointing, New Buildings repointing and more. Most of these villages and towns are served by builders who do repointing. Possessing exceptional skills, these specialists can transform your brickwork, restoring its original splendour. If your brickwork is starting to look tattered and neglected, seeking the expertise of professionals to fix it could be a great idea. Repointing quotes are available to local residents by clicking here. Today is the perfect time to begin your repointing project.

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