Repointing Kent
Propoint UK are domestic and commercial repointing contractors that are trading standards approved and all work guaranteed. We specialise in pointing for brickwork, stone and all aspects of masonry. We also provide specialist chemical cleaning services for brickwork and sandblasting for stonework. We have many trusted teams and offer our services throughout the UK including the Kent area.
Some unscrupulous tradesmen and companies are attempting to trade off our good name. Please take care not to be deceived by companies providing inferior workmanship. We are the original Propoint UK, established over 20 years ago.
Our Kent Repointing Team
We have a very professional brickwork repointing and property renovation team for Kent. We provide brick wall repointing and other types of property restoration services to both big commercial properties and residential homes in and surrounding the Kent region.
Our specialist Kent group of hired builders have the understanding and dedication to the process of historic exteriors. The teams goal is always to rebuild and restore a homes brick or stone facade to its best standard.
Types of properties differ, so our team use their brilliant building knowledge to select the correct materials and techniques suited for each individual building.
When will a house or property require Repointing?
It’s essential that you have the knowledge to determine when it is time to repoint. Checking your pointing is extremely easy. When examining the brickwork, a good way to check is to measure the depth of the mortar against the height of the mortar. As soon as the depth is bigger than the height of the mortar filling, you’ll probably require repointing. You can also try using your finger to test the pointing, simply dig your finger into the joints between brickwork and see if any pointing comes away. You should try this in different areas around the back and front of the property.
Commercial Property Repointing in Kent
We offer internal and external repointing services for commercial buildings in Kent. We repoint many kinds of commercial buildings including offices, large retail premises, shops, warehouses, government buildings, schools and a large variety of other commercially related premises. We use the latest mechanical repointing technology available. The commercial repointing sevice we give is quicker, cleaner and comes with a stronger pointing solution for commercial properties in and around Kent.
What is the cost of repointing in Kent?
Depending on the current condition and size of the brickwork, it usually cost somewhere between £20-£40 per metre-squared in Kent. Your property might need scaffolding and other access, this may increase the overall price. However, it’s well worth it. The repointing work will likely last over 50 years, so you probably won’t need to repoint again in your lifetime!
With repointing you will likely avoid potentially expensive repair works that would be needed if moisture penetrates through cracks in the buildings pointing work and increase the overall value to your house or business property.
Lime Mortar Repointing
Some old brick homes and walls in Kent were originally built with lime mortar and it’s necessary to keep this trend is fundamental to the well-being of these aged property or construction. A many Victorian properties may probably have been built from lime mortar, not cement. So it’s crucial that cement is not used in repairs. If cement is used, the movement inherent in older buildings can cause damage to bricks.
Other Restoration Services
We also supply different restoration services in Kent. Like brick and stone cleaning and cracked wall repair. We don’t just do repointing, we also work in the restoration of listed buildings, this service covers both domestic and commercial projects. The materials used are precisely selected to closely match the quality and tradition of the old building. We also try our best to, where we can, to recycle and reuse reclaimed materials.
About Kent
Kent /kɛnt/ is a county in South East England and one of the home counties. It borders Greater London to the north west, Surrey to the west and East Sussex to the south west. The county also shares borders with Essex along the estuary of the River Thames, and with the French department of Pas-de-Calais along the English Channel. The county town is Maidstone.
Canterbury Cathedral in Kent has been the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the Church of England, since the conversion of England to Christianity by Saint Augustine began in the 6th century. Between London and the Strait of Dover, which separates it from mainland Europe, Kent has seen both diplomacy and conflict, ranging from the Leeds Castle peace talks of 1978 and 2004 to the Battle of Britain in World War II.