Specialist repointing across Lacock — chimney stacks, ridge tiles, verge and parapet masonry. Correct mortar for every property type. Free no-obligation quotes.
All repointing work across Lacock and surrounding Wiltshire.
Full stack repointing — four sides, correct mortar, properly prepared joints.
Get a quote →Failed ridge mortar raked and replaced. Loose tiles re-bedded at the same time.
Get a quote →Failed verge mortar on gable ends prevents tile displacement and water ingress.
Get a quote →Exposed parapet masonry deteriorates faster — essential maintenance on period buildings.
Get a quote →Cracked mortar securing chimney pots replaced in correct specification.
Get a quote →All historic masonry uses correct NHL lime — never cement on Victorian brick or stone.
Get a quote →The National Trust village sits in a valley with high moisture retention and significant tree canopy — moss growth and lead corrosion are faster here than in open country, and all work must meet NT material standards. For repointing work in Lacock, this means specification choices that reflect the actual conditions rather than generic Wiltshire averages.
National Trust medieval village — virtually every property is listed, clay plain tile is the only acceptable specification, and lime mortar is mandatory throughout. We are 3 miles south from Lacock — 8 minutes — with no travel surcharge and same local knowledge that applies to every property type in this area.
Free quotes. No call-out fees. 8 minutes from Chippenham.
Repointing in Lacock covers chimney stacks, ridge tiles, verge mortar and parapet masonry — the four most exposed mortar positions on a domestic roof. The National Trust medieval village stock generates the majority of calls. The critical issue is specification: using the wrong mortar causes more damage than no repointing at all, and it's the most common error by generalist contractors working in conservation areas.
We use NHL hydraulic lime mortar on all Lacock repointing work. Ridge tiles always receive purpose-made flexible ridge mortar — standard OPC at ridge level is too rigid and cracks within 5–10 years regardless of application quality. Conservation area and listed building work uses NHL lime throughout — never cement. All repointing work includes a full inspection of surrounding masonry and tiles to identify related issues.
"Chimney repointing with NHL lime — no cement used, mortar colour-matched to original. Conservation-appropriate work."
"Ridge repoint after multiple loose tiles found on survey. Flexible mortar throughout, all tiles re-bedded. Done properly."
"Verge mortar failing on gable end — tiles shifting at the edge. Raked and repointed with correct mortar. No more movement."
Chimney stack: £300–£600. Ridge: £25–£45 per metre. Verge: £150–£300. Flaunching: £200–£400. All include scaffold. Free written quote — call 01249 247 076.
NHL hydraulic lime on all historic masonry. Flexible polymer-modified mortar on modern post-war brick. Wrong mortar specification causes irreversible damage.
Visible cracks in the mortar bed, tiles that rock when touched, or displaced tiles. We inspect the full ridge during every chimney or repair visit.
Lacock is 3 miles south from Chippenham — 8 minutes. No travel surcharge.
Not in frost conditions. We schedule around forecasts. Urgent work can be completed with frost protection in milder winter conditions.
Like-for-like repointing doesn't require consent. On listed buildings, mortar specification must be appropriate — we advise before starting.
Lime repointing on historic masonry: 30–60 years. Flexible ridge mortar: 15–25 years. Premature failure is almost always wrong mortar or poor joint preparation.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Local roofer covering all of Wiltshire.
01249 247 076