How much does repointing cost in London?
Straight answers from a London repointing specialist with over 35 years in the trade. These are my own starting prices for 2026, not national averages.
Typical repointing prices in London
Every building is different, so these are starting prices for labour. You always get a free, itemised written quote after I have looked at the brickwork.
| Job | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Front elevation repointing | From £4,000 | Standard Victorian terrace. Larger or more complex properties are quoted individually. |
| Chimney stack repointing | From £800 | Flaunching, materials and scaffold access are set out in the written quote. |
| Brick cleaning | From £1,000 | Depends on the type of staining, brick condition and cleaning method. |
| Tuck pointing | Price on survey | A specialist, labour-intensive finish, mostly for Georgian and early Victorian brickwork. |
| Brick tinting | Price on survey | Varies with the area and number of colours to match. |
| Helifix crack repairs | Price on survey | Structural work is assessed individually. An engineer’s report may be needed. |
What affects the price
Size and height
How many elevations, how big they are, and how high the work goes.
Access and scaffolding
Scaffold, tower or ladder access, and any awkward spots such as rear extensions, basements or busy streets.
Condition of the old mortar
How deep the joints need raking out, and whether hard cement from past repairs has to be removed by hand.
The joint finish
Flush and weather struck finishes are quicker. Tuck pointing takes far longer.
Brick repairs
Replacing crumbling or spalled bricks, and tinting repairs so they blend in.
Listed and conservation areas
Some buildings need a particular specification of lime mortar and finish.
What’s always in your written quote
- All labour, with no hidden day-rate charges
- All materials and protection
- Scaffolding and access equipment where required
- Site clean-up and waste clearance
Why the cheapest quote can cost you more
Low quotes often mean cement mortar on soft period brick, joints ground out with an angle grinder that chips the brick edges, or work rushed so it never cures properly. It can look fine for a year or two, then the brick faces start to fail. Doing it once, with the right lime mortar repointing, costs less in the long run.
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