Our services
Repointing and façade cleaning
Bring back the shine of your brick façades and protect the masonry, throughout Belgium.
Repointing & façade cleaning: our expertise
Brick façades are very common in Belgium. Over time, joints recede, crumble or crack, and the façade gets dirty. Water can then get into the masonry more easily.
Repointing means removing damaged joints to a certain depth and then applying new ones. Combined with suitable cleaning, it gives the façade a crisp look while protecting it.
We choose the cleaning method and pointing mortar according to the brick and the existing look, for a result in keeping with the house and the neighbourhood.
What we do
Assessment
Assessing joints, bricks and damp areas.
Cleaning
Removing dirt, moss and deposits with a suitable method.
Raking out
Removing damaged joints to a sufficient depth.
Repointing
Applying new, well-compacted, even joints.
Bricks
Replacing individual broken or frost-damaged bricks.
Protection
Water-repellent treatment if the surface is suitable.
How the work is carried out
- VisitExamining the joints, brick and soiling.
- Detailed quoteCleaning method, joint type and colour.
- ProtectionScaffolding, sheeting, protection of window frames and surroundings.
- CleaningCleaning suited to the surface.
- RepointingRaking out, then applying the new joints.
- FinishFinal clean and handover with you.
Materials and techniques
- Pointing mortars: Colour and composition suited to the brick.
- Low- or high-pressure cleaning: Depending on how resistant the surface is.
- Cleaning products: Suited to moss and soiling.
- Water repellents: To limit water absorption, if the surface allows.
Materials are chosen case by case, after the visit, depending on the surface and your project.
Our masonry work
A photo taken on one of our own projects.
Why it matters
Energy
A dry wall insulates better than a damp one: joints in good condition limit damp in the masonry.
Weatherproofing
New joints keep out the rainwater that would otherwise seep into the façade.
Appearance
A clean façade with even joints regains all the charm of the brick.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my joints need redoing?
Recessed, crumbling, cracked or missing joints and damp on interior walls are common signs.
Can I choose the joint colour?
Yes. We can match the existing colour or suggest another depending on the effect you want.
Does cleaning damage the brick?
Too aggressive a method can damage it. That is why we adapt the technique and pressure to the surface.
Is scaffolding needed?
Usually yes, to work safely and evenly over the full height.
Can the façade be water-proofed afterwards?
It is possible depending on the surface; we discuss it with you during the visit.
Let's talk about your project: repointing & façade cleaning
Send us a few photos on WhatsApp or give us a call: we come to see the site and give you a detailed quote.