Repointing & Brick Repair in Swaffham, Norfolk
Deteriorated mortar joints are among the most common causes of water ingress in brick buildings across Norfolk, and Swaffham is no exception. Swaffham is a Georgian market town in west Norfolk, celebrated for its elegant Market Place — a formal square of Georgian red-brick townhouses arranged around a domed Market Cross. The town sits in the heart of Breckland, where light sandy soils and the local tradition of using carrstone (a distinctive ochre-coloured sandstone) alongside red brick creates a building character unique to west Norfolk. Doughty Construction Ltd carries out repointing and brick repair across Norfolk, 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 Swaffham
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
Gallery
Explore related pages
Find all our services in this area, or find this service in other locations.
Free quote — Repointing & Brick Repair in Swaffham
Contact us for a no-obligation quote. We will arrange a site visit at a time that suits you.