Case study of non-chemical gault brick cleaning restoration in South Kensington.
Brick Cleaning
Brick cleaning Service
Our qualifications and over 20 years of experience cleaning bricks in London allow us to offer the highest quality brick cleaning restoration service which is safe for both the cleaned surface and environment. There are many different brick cleaning appliances available. However, not every method is eco-friendly and safe for the cleaned surface. Unfortunately, some companies use extremely corrosive chemicals and highly abrasive sandblasting. Unlike them, here at S.J. Pointer, we choose to provide both professional and safe brick cleaning restoration service in London.
Brick cleaning methods
- Vortex brick cleaning
- Steam brick cleaning
- Sodablasting
Our Brick Cleaning Techniques
Vortex Brick Cleaning
Most often, we use a custom made Hodge Clemco Soft Clean vortex system. It is a ‘swirl-abrasive’ system for cleaning delicate surfaces, such as natural stone, faience or terracotta. This technique uses different fine abrasives such as stone powder, calcite, olivine which mixed with water exits the nozzle in the vortex, which is pointed towards the substrate to be cleaned. The type of substrate determines which abrasive material we use.
Steam Brick Cleaning
The high temperature of superheated water removes algae, moss, fungi and other biological matter. The pressure of the steam is low, so there is no damage to the substrate. The temperature also kills spores. As a result, there is no need to use chemicals for protection against any further biological activity. The steam system is also perfect for removing paint from brick. You can read our case study of steam brick cleaning and flush brick repointing in Balham to learn how effective this method is.
Sodablasting
This method can be performed through wet or dry cleaning, which allows us to use this technique both inside and outside of the property. Blasting soda is an extremely brittle material that undergoes micro fragmentation on impact. It explodes away any surface materials, yet it does not cause any damage to the substrate. We use the sodablasting technique for masonry restoration to clean dirt and grease off the brick, as we did for brick cleaning and lime mortar restoration in Bexley.
Storm dry Water Resistance Enhancement
To enhance water resistance and energy performance of your masonry, we offer certified Storm Dry protection service. It revolves around utilising a colourless, breathable, water-repellent barrier which increases the water-resisting properties of the walls. This results in maximised thermal resistance of dry masonry. The effectiveness of BBA certified Storm Dry in increasing water-resistance when used on concrete, mortar, brick, sandstone and likewise is 25-years.
See what our clients are saying about us
★★★★★ 5/5
Szczepan and his team carried out brick cleaning and repointing for us on our Victorian property. A very professional and friendly team from start to finish. They explained the process and made us aware of any challenges as soon as possible. We were unsure as to the style of pointing we wanted to go with, so the team provided us with samples to allow us to see what matches the property style. End result gives the property a brand new look but retains the character of Victorian houses. Highly recommend Szczepan and his team!
11-10-2020
★★★★★ 5/5
04-08-2020
★★★★★ 5/5
22-01-2019
★★★★★ 5/5
02-01-2019
★★★★★ 5/5
22-05-2018
★★★★★ 5/5
10-05-2018
★★★★★ 5/5
Szczepan and his team carried out brick cleaning and repointing for us on our Victorian property. A very professional and friendly team from start to finish. They explained the process and made us aware of any challenges as soon as possible. We were unsure as to the style of pointing we wanted to go with, so the team provided us with samples to allow us to see what matches the property style. End result gives the property a brand new look but retains the character of Victorian houses. Highly recommend Szczepan and his team!
11-10-2020
★★★★★ 5/5
04-08-2020
★★★★★ 5/5
22-01-2019
★★★★★ 5/5
02-01-2019
★★★★★ 5/5
22-05-2018
★★★★★ 5/5
10-05-2018
Case Studies. Our completed projects.
Case study of steam brick cleaning restoration of a second grade listed building in Richmond, London.
Case study of gault brick cleaning and lime mortar brick pointing restoration in Swiss Cottage.
Case study of brick cleaning and lime mortar brick pointing restoration in Balham.
Case study of brick paint removal and lime mortar repointing restoration of the property in Barnes.
Case study of traditional tuckpointing restoration of the property in Kew Gardens.
Case study of brick paint removal and lime mortar repointing restoration of the property in Sidcup.
Case study of pebbledash removal and brickwork restoration of the Victorian houses in Lewisham.
Case study of brick cleaning and lime mortar brick pointing restoration in Bexley.
