Repointing & Brick Repair in Saxmundham, Suffolk
Deteriorated mortar joints are among the most common causes of water ingress in brick buildings across Suffolk, and Saxmundham is no exception. Saxmundham is a small market town in east Suffolk that acts as a service hub for the Sandlings coast — the low-lying heathland and coastal belt between the River Aide and the sea. Its main street has a mix of Georgian and Victorian red-brick buildings. Proximity to the coast means brickwork in Saxmundham and the surrounding Sandlings villages should be specified for durability against coastal weather, particularly on exposed south-east-facing elevations. Doughty Construction Ltd carries out repointing and brick repair across Suffolk, raking out to the correct depth and specifying the mortar — lime or cement-based depending on the building type and age — so the repair protects the wall rather than causing further damage.
Repointing & Brick Repair in Saxmundham
Repointing starts with raking out the old mortar to the correct depth — typically 15–20mm — without damaging the brick arrises. The mortar specification matters greatly: using a cement-rich mix on a lime-mortared historic wall will trap moisture and cause brick face spalling. We assess the wall type and age before recommending a mix, and where buildings are listed or in conservation areas, we follow the appropriate historic-environment guidance.
What this covers
- Raking out and repointing of deteriorated mortar joints
- Lime mortar repointing on period and listed buildings
- Cement and hydraulic-lime mix repointing on post-war buildings
- Localised and whole-elevation repointing programmes
- Individual brick replacement and crack stitching
- Repointing of chimney stacks, parapets and exposed garden walls
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