A few damaged or mismatched bricks can spoil an otherwise good wall. We replace bricks that have failed and use tinting to blend new work, old repairs and odd bricks into the surrounding brickwork.
Brick replacement
Bricks can spall (lose their face), crack or crumble because of frost, trapped moisture or earlier hard cement repairs. We carefully cut out the damaged bricks and replace them, either with reclaimed bricks or new bricks chosen to match the size, colour and texture of the originals. Where possible, we can sometimes turn a sound brick round to show its good face.
Brick tinting
Tinting uses a breathable, permanent stain to change the colour of a brick without hiding its texture. It is ideal for:
- Blending new bricks into an older wall after repairs or alterations
- Matching an extension to the main house
- Toning down patchy or mismatched brickwork
- Disguising old repairs, filled holes or patches of different brick
We mix tints by hand on site and build up the colour gradually, matching the variation found in natural brickwork rather than painting everything one flat colour.
Mortar tinting
New mortar can stand out against weathered joints. We can tint mortar joints so repairs and new work sit comfortably with the rest of the wall.
Related services
Tinting is often the final step after repointing, chimney rebuilds or extensions.