Repointing Oxford

Repointing Oxford Oxfordshire (OX1): No matter how old your property or home in Oxford is, there will come a point when a bit of maintenance is required. If you've spotted that the mortar or cement between the brickwork on your Oxford house is cracking or crumbling, you need expert help to prevent the issue from getting worse. A professional brick repointing specialist in Oxford will provide an effective solution to repoint your brickwork and guarantee that it stays watertight.

The soundness of any house is only as strong as its bricks and mortar. The mortar must be sound, without any holes or gaps to be able to stop any dampness or draughts from finding a route into your home. But how do you know when you need to repoint your property in Oxford?

Basically, you need to take a close look at the state of the mortar and bricks of your outside walls. You've got an issue if you can see an issue! It may be necessary to bring in an expert to examine hard to reach sections such as under eaves or on chimneys, but in most properties you ought to be able to see any signs of degradation quite easily.

You also have to think about the safety issues that cracked or eroding mortar joints can cause. Mortar is the "glue" that holds the shape and structure together in any Oxford property, and when badly in poor condition can impact on the whole integrity of a building. If this is weakened, the structure can become unsound, which with regards to higher buildings or chimneys, can cause significant damage as well as a risk to life.

It could possibly be that missing or crumbling mortar is the result of damaged bricks. Any deteriorating brickwork found during the survey by the repointing contractor will be repaired or replaced before any repointing is attempted.

It might be a situation where in the past your Oxford property's external brick walls were rendered or painted. If you start to detect cracks, bubbling or flaking of the render or paint it could all point to more severe damage underneath. To stop the damage spreading and leading to more severe issues as time goes on, it is wise to seek the assistance of a professional building and repointing company who can investigate the cause of the problem. Any reliable repointing expert in Oxford will be capable of performing this service and keep your house safe and looking great.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN REPOINTING BRICKWORK IN OXFORD?

Repointing can be a time consuming process and may involve working at height, subject to the design of your property. The first thing a repointing contractor will perform is a visual inspection to assess the severity of the damage to your home. This will allow them to supply you with an itemised quotation for repointing work needed. Never assume that all repointing contractors in Oxford offer the same standard of service and the cheapest price quote might not necessarily be the best choice.

It may be that in the first site survey there were some parts of your property that were inaccessible or hard to reach and in this case a further, more in depth survey could be required. It may be the case that this more thorough survey may reveal further problems that might increase the original estimate. The older the structure, the more likely it will be necessary to repoint the mortar, and this is particularly so for those homes in Oxford which are in excess of 60 years old.

A trustworthy repointing company in Oxford will discuss any problems found with your home and agree the most effective methods of remedial action before starting any work. Even single storey buildings and bungalows might need some form of scaffold to provide a sturdy working platform for your repointing specialists to work from. When this has been put up then some type of protective sheeting will be secured in position. This may be plastic sheeting to collect any debris and dirt that's created during the repairs.

All pipes, conduits and cables which are attached to the wall may be loosened or removed so that the brickwork behind them can be easily accessed. On completion of the project all cables and pipes will be put back into their proper positions.

Any pebble-dash, paint, rendering or other coverings will now have to be removed safely to allow the repointing team to access the bare walls and start their repair work. After the removal of any coverings all the bricks can be sanded and cleaned, this gives the repointers a uniform surface to work on.

If you've not chosen a finishing style (Weather Struck, Tuck, Flush or Recessed pointing), or you want to see how the various different pointing methods appear on your house, a competent Oxford repointing specialist will be glad to produce a test panel on your property. This enables you to see how each design will look on your property and showcase the different colours and styles available.

Now the messy work begins as the old, crumbling mortar is taken out by raking and cleaning out the joints. This painstaking process can be quite time consuming as the joints need to have all the dust, debris and old mortar removed in order to finish up with a good bonding area for the new mortar to be applied to. Any doors and windows will be paid extra care by the repointers to avoid any distortions of the frames or having excess mortar applied which could lead to problems with their closing and opening.

When the joints have been cleaned, the brickwork will be damped down to prevent the new mortar from drying out too rapidly and ultimately cracking. This helps create a solid joint by maintaining the flexilibility of the mortar and preventing cracks. Any smears and excess mortar that is left on the bricks can be cleaned off as soon as the mortar is thoroughly dry. The repointers will work on the walls in sections, pointing and cleaning each one as they go along before moving on to a new area.

At this point the necessity for any chimney repairs, brick replacement or lead flashing work will be undertaken by the contractor.

After cleaning the brickwork for a final time, to obtain a uniform visual appearance, any rendering or painting of the finished wall surface can be done. After the pipes and TV and satellite cables have been put back in place, scaffolding will be dismantled and all of the waste and debris is taken away from the site.

The repointing of your house by a professional Oxford contractor will mean you'll not have to worry about your exterior brickwork for another 50 to 60 years or more. Guarantees should be offered for the repointing work and they should be affiliated with with manufacturers and providers from the building industry giving cover for defective materials.

If a company has qualifications or accreditations from trade bodies such as the National House Building Council, the National Federation of Building Contractors and the Federation of Master Builders, you can be assured you're dealing with an experienced and respected business. The Construction Skills Certification Scheme is a requirement for all workers in the building industry and they should be prepared to show their CSCS card at any time to prove their suitability to be present on site.

It isn't just in Oxford itself where you can find repointing companies - surrounding areas like: Wytham, Cumnor, Risinghurst, Chawley, Sunningwell, Marston, Headington, Whitecross, Littlemore, Wolvercote, Iffley, Summertown, Cowley, Kennington, Barton, Sandford, Garsington, Osney can generally also be covered. If a repointing specialist has the postcode OX1 and the phone code 01865, you can safely assume that they operate in the Oxford area. Checking that this is so will make sure you are hiring local repointing. Oxford homeowners have the use of these and other repointing services as and when the need arises. If you just click the "quote" banner or form, you will be able to get details on repointing in your region. Or alternatively you can CLICK HERE.

Oxford Repointing Tasks

There is a wide range of work that can be conducted by your local Oxford repointing specialist including brick joint renovation, slab repointing Oxford, repointing of garden walls, repointing of chimneys Oxford, damaged brickwork repairs, the repointing of brickwork joints, strap pointing, mortar raking Oxford, mortar rake grinding, brickwork joint raking and repair Oxford, lime mortar pointing and repointing, domestic repointing Oxford, stone wall repointing, brickwork repointing Oxford, weather struck repointing, the lime pointing of brick joints, repointing rates, house re-pointing, pointing and repointing paving, and lots more.

Repointing Specialists Near Oxford

Also find: Cowley repointing, Garsington repointing, Barton repointing, Sunningwell repointing, Littlemore repointing, Whitecross repointing, Wolvercote repointing, Sandford repointing, Kennington repointing, Cumnor repointing, Iffley repointing, Summertown repointing, Headington repointing, Risinghurst repointing, Chawley repointing, Marston repointing, Wytham repointing, Osney repointing and more. Companies who do repointing can be found in the majority of these localities. These specialists have the expertise and knowledge to do a fantastic job on your brickwork walls. In case your brickwork looks weary and unkempt, it might be advisable to seek professional aid to rectify it. Repointing quotes are available to local property owners by clicking here. So, there is no reason not to get started on your repointing project straight away!

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Other Tradespeople in Oxford

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