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Brick Tinting & Colouring Specialists in London

Professional brick tinting and colour-matching to blend repairs, extensions and replacements seamlessly with existing brickwork. Over 35 years of experience.

Professional Brick Tinting and Colouring Throughout London

London Brickwork Repointing provides specialist brick tinting and colouring services for period properties and modern homes throughout London and the Home Counties. With over 35 years of experience, our team uses professional tinting techniques to blend brick repairs, replacements and restoration work seamlessly with the surrounding original brickwork.

Finding an exact brick match for repairs or extensions is one of the most challenging aspects of brickwork restoration. Brick tinting offers a proven solution — allowing our craftsmen to colour-match new or replacement bricks to the existing wall, making repairs virtually invisible.

What Is Brick Tinting?

Brick tinting is the process of applying specialist colourants to brick surfaces to alter or adjust their colour and tone. The technique can be used to darken light bricks, warm cool-toned bricks, age new bricks or blend mismatched repairs into the surrounding wall.

Unlike paint, professional brick tinting penetrates the surface of the brick and does not form a film or coating. This means the brickwork retains its natural appearance and breathability while achieving a much closer colour match.

When Is Brick Tinting Used?

New Extensions

New bricks rarely match original Victorian or Edwardian stock. Tinting brings new brickwork in line with the existing façade.

Brick Replacements

Where individual bricks have been replaced due to damage or spalling, tinting blends repairs invisibly into the wall.

After Cleaning

Cleaning can sometimes expose variations in brick colour. Tinting can even out tone across the façade.

Patchy Brickwork

Properties with multiple phases of brickwork or varied coloured bricks can be unified with careful tinting.

Conservation Areas

Where planning requirements demand that repairs match the original brickwork, tinting provides a sympathetic solution.

Listed Buildings

Tinting allows repairs to be carried out without compromising the historic character of the building.

Our Brick Tinting Process

01

Survey & Analysis

We assess the existing brickwork colour, tone and texture and identify the repair areas to be treated.

02

Colour Matching

Using professional colourants, we develop a precise colour mix to match the surrounding brickwork.

03

Test Panel

A small test area is treated first and reviewed in different lighting conditions before full application.

04

Application

The tint is carefully applied to the repair areas, building up colour in layers to achieve a natural finish.

05

Blending

The treated areas are blended into the surrounding brickwork to create a seamless, natural appearance.

06

Final Review

The completed work is inspected and assessed in natural light to confirm a satisfactory result.

Benefits of Professional Brick Tinting

Why Choose London Brickwork Repointing?

Frequently Asked Questions

Will brick tinting look natural?
Yes. Professional brick tinting penetrates the brick surface rather than sitting on top as a coating. When carried out correctly, the result is a natural-looking finish that is difficult to distinguish from the original brickwork.
How long does brick tinting last?
Professional brick tinting is long-lasting and weathers naturally over time. Results vary depending on the product used and the exposure of the brickwork, but in most cases the treatment will last many years.
Can brick tinting be used on listed buildings?
Yes. Brick tinting is widely used on listed and conservation area properties because it provides a sympathetic, reversible solution that does not compromise the historic fabric of the building.
Is brick tinting the same as brick painting?
No. Brick tinting uses specialist colourants that penetrate the surface of the brick. Paint forms a film on the surface which can trap moisture and cause damage. Tinting retains the breathability of the masonry.
Do you provide free quotations?
Yes. We provide free site surveys and quotations throughout London and the Home Counties with no obligation.

Areas We Cover

North LondonEast LondonSouth LondonWest LondonCentral LondonHackneyIslingtonBarnetEnfieldHaringeyWaltham ForestCamdenWestminsterKensingtonChelseaRichmondWimbledonEalingEssexHertfordshireSurreyKent

How much does repointing cost?

The prices below are a starting guide for labour only. Every written quote we provide includes all materials, scaffolding and access — broken down clearly so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

Repointing
From £2,000
Based on a standard Victorian terrace front elevation. Larger or more complex properties quoted individually.
Chimney repointing
From £400
Labour guide price. Flaunching repair, materials and scaffold access included in your written quote.
Brick cleaning
From £800
Dependent on staining type, brick condition and the cleaning method required.
Tuck pointing
Price on survey
A specialist, labour-intensive finish. Most suited to Georgian and early Victorian brickwork.
Brick tinting
Price on survey
Highly variable depending on area, number of colours and access requirements.
Helifix remedial works
Price on survey
Structural work assessed individually following survey. An engineer’s report may be required.
What’s always included in our written quote:
  • All labour — no hidden day-rate charges
  • All materials — lime mortar, fixings, cleaning agents
  • Scaffolding and access equipment where required
  • Site protection and clearance
We never charge for surveys or quotations, and we never start work without a clear written agreement. All prices subject to free site survey.

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Contact us today — we cover London and the Home Counties.

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