West Sussex · RH10, RH11
Repointing in Crawley
Repointing is the process of raking out old, eroded or failed mortar from between bricks or stones to a consistent depth and replacing it with fresh mortar, restoring the wall's weather resistance and appearance.
In Crawley, that covers Ifield, Three Bridges, Southgate, Furnace Green, Broadfield, Pound Hill, Maidenbower, Northgate, West Green, Langley Green, Tilgate, Gossops Green, Bewbush. Crawley combines postwar new-town neighbourhoods with older pockets around Ifield, Three Bridges and Southgate, and sits close to Gatwick Airport with strong transport links into London and along the M23. Housing stock ranges from 1950s–70s estate homes to Victorian terraces and more recent developments, which means project requirements vary considerably from one street to the next.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Crawley for repointing
Property styles in Crawley
Crawley's housing mix includes postwar semis and terraces across the New Town neighbourhoods, Victorian and Edwardian houses around the older Ifield and Southgate areas, and newer estate housing on the town's edges. Many properties are well suited to rear or side-return extensions where garden depth allows, and loft conversions are common in the older stock.
Planning considerations
Crawley Borough Council is the local planning authority. Ifield village and parts of the old town centre fall within conservation areas, which affects permitted development rights and materials on visible elevations. Properties near Gatwick Airport may also be subject to safeguarding or noise-related planning considerations, which we check at feasibility stage.
How it works
Our repointing process
- 01
Survey
Assessing the extent and depth of mortar failure, the brick or stone type, and access required.
- 02
Raking out
Removing old mortar to a consistent depth without damaging the arris (edge) of the surrounding brick or stone.
- 03
Repointing
Applying a mortar mix matched to the wall's material and age, finished to match the existing joint profile.
- 04
Completion
Cleaning down the finished brickwork and removing scaffold or access equipment.
Also in this area
Other services we provide in Crawley
Nearby coverage
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FAQs
Repointing in Crawley: FAQs
Do you provide repointing across all of Crawley?
Yes, we cover the RH10 and RH11 postcode areas in full, including Ifield, Three Bridges, Southgate, Furnace Green, Broadfield, Pound Hill, Maidenbower, Northgate, West Green, Langley Green, Tilgate, Gossops Green, Bewbush.
How do I know if my brickwork needs repointing?
Signs include mortar that is crumbling, cracked or missing between bricks, joints that have visibly receded, or damp patches appearing on internal walls that align with poorly pointed external brickwork. We assess this at survey.
Why does mortar mix matter for repointing?
Mortar needs to be softer than the brick or stone it's pointing, so it wears rather than the masonry, and needs to let the wall breathe on older solid-wall properties. A hard, dense cement mortar on the wrong type of wall can trap moisture and cause the brick to spall (flake) over time.
Do you cover both RH10 and RH11 in Crawley?
Yes, we work across both postcode areas, including the town centre, Ifield, Three Bridges, Southgate, Furnace Green and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.