Repointing & Brick Repair in Thetford, Norfolk

Deteriorated mortar joints are among the most common causes of water ingress in brick buildings across Norfolk, and Thetford is no exception. Thetford is a historic Breckland town on the Norfolk–Suffolk border, one of the largest towns in the county. It has both a medieval core — with flint and chalk-block historic buildings — and large areas of post-war overspill housing built primarily in brick and concrete. The town's long history of London overspill development means there is a particularly high volume of 1960s–1980s brick-built housing stock requiring extension and refurbishment. 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.