Hello, I am Richard Humphreys, owner of RJH Repointing. I have over 30 years' experience repointing and repairing brick. I am based in Prestatyn and cover the North Wales coast from Conwy to Flint, including Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Abergele, Rhyl, Rhuddlan, St Asaph and Holywell.
1990
Repointing & repair of houses, gable walls & chimneys using cement or lime mortar. Based in Prestatyn, North Wales.
2500
We have used Richard for the last 15 years. His work has always been very good and he is reliable and hard working. He is also very personable and nice to have around.
Daniel G
Customer
Rich recently repointed our house. He is very friendly, punctual and delivers quality workmanship. He provided us with regular updates on job progress and we're very impressed with the finished result!
Simon, Prestatyn
Customer
Rich did a really good job reparing rendering on our bungalow after heavy rain had caused the old render to fall off. He went the extra mile and I really appreciated that. I am very happy to recommend him.
Dorothy Crook
Customer
Conscientious, and spot on! This is how I would describe my experience with Rich, who did the pointing on the gable end of my house. Being new to the area, I didn’t know a builder, and Rich was recommended by a local roofer. It can be difficult to find decent, hard working tradesman, and Rich is one I would be happy to use again for any other building work I needed. I have since recommended to several other people, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone. 5 star service.
Marc
Customer
Straight answers to the questions we are asked most often about repointing, chimney repair and brick repair in North Wales.
Repointing is renewing the mortar joints between bricks or stones once the original mortar has weathered, cracked or crumbled away. The old mortar is raked out to a sound depth and fresh mortar is packed in and finished. Brickwork usually needs repointing when joints look recessed, sandy or crumbling, when bricks are loose, when moss grows in the joints, or when damp appears inside the house. Exposed coastal walls on the North Wales coast tend to need it sooner than sheltered ones.
Both. The right mortar depends on the age and construction of the property. Older solid-wall and stone buildings are normally repointed with lime mortar so the wall can breathe and move, while most modern cavity-wall brickwork suits a cement-based mortar. Richard will advise on the correct mix for your property when he quotes.
RJH Repointing is based in Prestatyn and covers the North Wales coast from Conwy to Flint, including Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Abergele, Rhyl, Rhuddlan, St Asaph, Holywell and Flint.
Common signs are spalling or flaking brick faces, crumbling mortar joints, white salt staining, damp patches on the chimney breast or in the loft, loose or cracked flaunching around the pots, a stack that looks to be leaning, and water getting in around the lead flashing. A chimney with loose bricks is a safety risk, so it is worth having it looked at promptly.
The cost depends on the size of the area, the height and access (for example whether scaffolding is needed), the condition of the existing joints and the type of mortar required. Every job is quoted individually after a visit, and quotes are free with no obligation. Call 01745 421 850 or 07582 081 836 to arrange one.
A chimney stack or a single gable wall can often be completed in a few days. Repointing a whole house takes longer and depends on the size of the property, access and the weather. You will be given a realistic timescale with your quote and kept updated on progress during the job.
Repointing can be done in winter, but mortar needs to cure above roughly 3 to 5 degrees Celsius and be protected from frost and heavy rain. Work is therefore weather dependent and cold snaps can delay a job. Spring to autumn is the most reliable time of year, but enquiries are welcome all year round.
Call Richard on 01745 421 850 or 07582 081 836, or email richard.reimprovements@gmail.com. He will arrange a visit to inspect the brickwork and provide a free, no-obligation quote.
