Pointing a wall

libra10

Have received a quote to re-point the side wall of our house at just over £1600. The house is standard size semi-detached, does the quote sound reasonable please. We live in the North West of England, by the way.

Would be grateful for any advice.

Thank you

advent1122

I paid £250 to have the side of my house re-pointed in the summer.

libra10

I can't believe there is such a difference in pricing! Was the price for stripping out old grout and re-grouting? It looks like we need another quote?

Thanks for replying

advent1122

The price was for everything.
He cleared out the old rubbish and re-pointed it perfectly.
It looks as though it has been there since the house was built.
He said the trick was to mix the cement with ash so it looks aged, I dont know whether he was pulling my chain but it looks great.

libra10

Thanks for the information Advent, the price sounds too good to be true. We will certainly have to look around for better prices.

Anyone know a good, reliable builder in the Lancashire area?

sarahlouise210

advent1122 wrote:

I paid £250 to have the side of my house re-pointed in the summer.

corrrrr....where do you live ??? We need repointing before the house falls down...but the anticipated cost has put us off ...I would give this bloke twice as much!

k3v1n123

libra10 wrote:

Thanks for the information Advent, the price sounds too good to be true. We will certainly have to look around for better prices.

Anyone know a good, reliable builder in the Lancashire area?

Were about in lancashire? I know quite a few builders i can ask one for you if you want.

Do you need the old mortar wizzing out and repointing or just pointing in certain places?

libra10

We're between Preston and Southport. The old mortar needs taking out and re-grouting - the whole wall needs to be done.

If you could PM some good reliable builders in the area I would be grateful.

Thank you

robwend

i had the side of my semi repointed for £300. and im south east, its not a hard job