-Case study-

Brick cleaning and repointing restoration in Tonbridge Wells.

Completed 05.10.2023

The Challenge

Nestled in the heart of Tonbridge Wells, our team was tasked with bringing new life to a stunning building that had seen decades of wear and tear. The property’s once beautiful brickwork had been marred by the effects of time, pollution, and weathering. The mortar joints were crumbling, and the overall appearance of the building had lost its grandeur.

The Restoration Process

Our journey began with a thorough inspection of the property. We assessed the condition of the brickwork, identified areas of concern, and developed a detailed restoration plan.

Brick Cleaning

Years of dirt, grime, and atmospheric pollution had dulled the beauty of the bricks. We used a gentle but effective steam cleaning process to restore the original color and texture of the bricks without causing any damage. The results were astounding, revealing the true character of the property.

Repointing

The mortar joints were carefully raked out to remove the deteriorated material. We then meticulously replaced it with a traditional lime mortar mix that not only provided structural integrity but also matched the original mortar in terms of color and texture. This process ensured that the building’s historical authenticity was maintained.

The Results

The transformation of the property was nothing short of remarkable. The once faded and deteriorated brickwork now radiated with its original luster. The clean lines of the repointed mortar joints brought out the architectural beauty of the entire property looked as though it had stepped right out of a history book.

Another London property was restored to its original appearance and condition by S.J. Pointer Brick Restoration.

-See what our clients are saying about us-

Our Reviews

Szczepan and his team were recommended to us for the quality of their work and we have been delighted with the outcome. We needed our house re-pointing included all of our garden walls and the project has been split over the last two summers. The attention to detail is exceptional and we were genuinely surprised at the amount of preparation required to rake out and prepare the brickwork before the pointing could commence. Likewise the cleaning and dressing afterwards has produced an exceptional finish which looks superb. There will be companies that offer to do the job cheaper but if you need the comfort of knowing that you your successors in the property and many others beyond them wont need to worry about the pointing then Szczepan and his company are the ones you can rely upon.

Amazing. I had a big problem with damp because of a wall that although had been repointed prior to my buying the house was now all crumbling and falling out. Leaving big gaps in the mortar. It had not been repointed properly to the correct depth. S J Pointer have done an amazing job removing and recutting all the joints to the correct depth and reinstating with some beautiful repointing work. This now looks like a new wall that I'm sure will last and be water tight for many years . I truely recommend this company to anyone who is thinking about having restoration work done on any brick or stonework.

Szczepan and his team work very professionally and diligently. The end result looks great - see before and after picture of the back of the house - and the work was done at pace. I am very happy to recommend him and will book him again for the final tranche of work next year.

Szczepan and his lovely team did a fantastic job at our property. Our brick work had completely disintegrated and we were experiencing leaks. Within a day, our house was watertight again. Communications were excellent and the job was done quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend SJ Pointer!

Stephan and his team were exceptional from start to finish. A skilled craftsman who takes pride in his work and the finished product was truly outstanding; I would highly recommend SJ Pointing.

S. J Pointer were great. They attended promptly to provide a quote and gave great advice in the process. The work they carried out was exceptional, the newly cleaned brickwork looks absolutely stunning. I would use again and 100% recommend their services. Premium service and clearly very experienced and great at their job.