Repointing & Bricklaying Specialists in Sandwich
Lime and cement repointing, chimney and fireplace work, and brick repairs for Sandwich’s historic and modern buildings.
Your local repointing specialists in Sandwich
Prestige Brickwork carry out repointing and bricklaying across Sandwich, Ash, Eastry, Worth and the surrounding villages. Repointing is the bulk of our work: traditional lime mortar for older and period buildings, and cement for modern homes where it is the right fit. From chimneys on the roof to fireplaces inside, and from family homes to chapels, one team can look after the whole of your brickwork.
We are a family-run business based near Canterbury. All our work is fully insured and guaranteed, and we take pride in clear communication, fair pricing and tidy workmanship, so you know what to expect from the first visit to the last day.
Our repointing and brickwork services in Sandwich
Lime pointing
Breathable repointing that protects soft, older bricks. See our lime pointing page.
Chimneys
Repointing, flaunching, new cowls and full rebuilds. See our chimney page.
Fireplaces
Chimney breast repointing, brick replacement and rebuilds. See our fireplace page.
Bricklaying
Garden walls, extensions, repairs and rebuilds in matching brick. See our bricklaying page.
Brick cleaning
Gentle DOFF steam cleaning that lifts grime, moss and algae. See our cleaning page.
Crack repairs
Helical bar crack stitching and brick replacement. See our crack repairs page.
Our recent work in Sandwich
Some of the Sandwich buildings we’ve worked on, outside and in. You may recognise them.
Victorian chapel restored
This Victorian chapel had been left to the ivy, with plants growing up the walls and weathered joints across the brickwork. We cleared the growth, cleaned the brick and stone and repointed, bringing back the contrast between the red brick, the darker bands and the stone dressings around the arched windows.
Chimney repointed with new cowls
Working from scaffolding, we repointed this weathered chimney stack, finished the top with new flaunching and fitted new pots and cowls. The stack is now sound and weathertight, and it looks smart from the ground again.
Bedroom fireplace and chimney breast
The exposed chimney breast in this bedroom looked dusty and patchy, with worn joints. With the room sheeted and protected, we cleaned the bricks and repointed, so the warm colours of the old brick now frame the Victorian cast iron fireplace beautifully.
Repointing Sandwich’s historic buildings
Sandwich is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in England. As one of the original Cinque Ports, it has narrow streets of timber-framed and brick houses, Flemish-style gables, churches and chapels, and a large conservation area with many listed buildings. Out in the surrounding villages there are farmhouses, cottages and Victorian homes, many with tall chimneys exposed to the coastal wind.
Older brickwork needs to breathe. Hard cement mortar traps moisture, which leads to damp, flaking bricks and crumbling joints. That is why we usually recommend lime pointing for Sandwich’s period buildings, and cement on modern builds where it is the right fit. For listed buildings, we supply method statements and material specifications to support your listed building consent application.
Why choose Prestige Brickwork in Sandwich
Lime specialists
Experience with medieval, listed and conservation-area buildings. Read why lime mortar suits older buildings.
Inside and out
From chimneys on the roof to fireplaces indoors, with your home protected throughout.
Insured and guaranteed
Every project is fully insured and guaranteed, so you can book with confidence.
Areas near Sandwich we cover
As well as Sandwich itself, we regularly work in Ash, Eastry, Worth, Woodnesborough, Staple, Sandwich Bay and the surrounding villages, as well as nearby Deal, Ramsgate and Canterbury.
Sandwich repointing FAQs
Should repointing in Sandwich be done in lime or cement?
Most buildings older than about 1920 should be repointed in lime, because it lets the walls breathe. That includes most of the historic town centre. Modern homes built with hard bricks are usually fine with cement. We will advise you after seeing the job.
Do you work on listed buildings in Sandwich?
Yes. We repoint and repair listed and conservation-area properties using traditional lime mortar, and we supply method statements and material specifications to support your listed building consent.
Can you repair my chimney?
Yes. Working from scaffolding, we repoint chimney stacks, renew flaunching, fit new pots and cowls, and rebuild stacks where needed.
Can you repoint a fireplace or chimney breast inside my home?
Yes. We clean and repoint exposed chimney breasts and fireplaces, usually in lime mortar, with the room sheeted and protected throughout.
How do I get a quote?
Call or WhatsApp us on 07954 409840, or use our contact form. We will arrange a free quote.
Need repointing or bricklaying in Sandwich?
Call or WhatsApp 07954 409840 for a free quote.
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