Repointing Belfast and Northern Ireland

Repointing is the process of removing failed, loose or unsuitable mortar from between the bricks and replacing it with fresh mortar.

Repointing is the process of removing failed, loose or unsuitable mortar from between the bricks and replacing it with fresh mortar. Done properly, repointing improves the appearance of the property, helps protect the wall from weather and stops water sitting in open or broken joints.

Abbey Repointing Ltd carries out repointing across Belfast, Newtownabbey and Northern Ireland, including full houses, gable walls, front elevations, bay windows, chimneys and smaller repair areas where suitable.

What this service includes

A proper job, start to finish.

Assessing the wall and recommending the correct mortar type
Grinding out or raking out the joints to a suitable depth
Cleaning dust and loose material from the joints
Repointing beds and perps for a neat and durable finish
Cleaning down the brickwork after pointing
Advice on curing time and weatherproofing options

Signs you may need this

Spotting any of these? Send us a photo.

Advice on curing time and weatherproofing options
Loose, sandy or cracked mortar
Plants or moss growing from joints
Damp or cold areas near external walls
Brickwork looking tired or patchy
Failed pointing around windows, chimneys or gables

Why Abbey Repointing

Honest work on every job

We aim for proper preparation and clean finished joints, not fast over-pointing. The mortar has to suit the property. Some homes need lime mortar, some can take a hybrid mix and some more modern areas may be suitable for cement-based repointing. Abbey Repointing Ltd will advise honestly instead of forcing the wrong system onto the wall.

Photos first, visit second

Send pictures on WhatsApp and we can usually give early guidance fast.

The right approach for your wall

Matched to your property — never forced into the wrong system.

Honest advice, even when it's "leave it"

We won't sell you work your wall doesn't need.

Common questions

Quick answers — or just WhatsApp us and ask.

Can you repoint just one area, or do you do whole houses?

Both. We repoint full houses and elevations as well as smaller areas such as a chimney, gable or bay window where that is the sensible repair.

How do I know if my pointing has failed?

Common signs are loose or sandy mortar, open joints, moss growing from the joints and damp showing inside. Send photos and we can usually tell from the pictures.

Other services we offer

Not sure what your wall needs?

WhatsApp photos of the wall, including close-ups of the joints and full photos of the elevation, and we will advise from there.