Brick Replacement
Sometimes, a simple repointing isn’t enough. When individual bricks become cracked, “blown” (spalling), or structurally compromised, they need to be replaced. At Legacy Brickwork & Repointing, we specialize in surgical brick replacement—the process of removing damaged units and seamlessy installing new ones without affecting the surrounding wall.
From frost-damaged headers to bricks cracked by shifting foundations, our Kent-based team ensures your repairs are invisible and permanent.
Why Do Bricks Need Replacing?
In the trade, we often see bricks that have reached the end of their lifespan due to several common factors:
Spalling: This occurs when moisture gets trapped inside the brick and freezes. The expanding ice forces the face of the brick to flake off, exposing the soft inner core to the elements.
Sulphate Attack: Common in older chimneys, chemical reactions can cause bricks to expand and crumble.
Mechanical Damage: Often the result of old satellite dish removals, vehicle impacts, or previous “cowboy” repairs using the wrong materials.
Structural Cracking: Large “step cracks” often require the removal of the fractured bricks to be replaced with whole units to restore bond strength.
The “Invisible Repair” Guarantee
The biggest fear homeowners have with brick replacement is a “patchwork” quilt effect. We mitigate this through three key steps:
1. Sourcing the Match
We don’t just pick up a standard brick from a local depot. We utilize a vast network of reclamation yards and specialist suppliers to find bricks that match your home in:
Dimensions: Vital for maintaining the “bond” (the pattern of the wall).
Texture: Whether it’s a smooth wire-cut brick or a rugged handmade “stock.”
Colour: We match the base clay color, and if a perfect match doesn’t exist, we use our Brick Tinting expertise to bridge the gap.
2. Surgical Removal
We use specialized oscillating tools and hand chisels to “stitch” out the damaged brick. This method is far superior to using heavy breakers, as it prevents vibration damage to the healthy bricks nearby.
3. Correct Mortar Selection
Using a modern, hard cement on a soft, Victorian brick wall is a recipe for future disaster. We ensure the new mortar matches the strength, porosity, and color of your original lime or cement joints.
Serving All of Kent
Whether you have a single blown brick on a garden wall in Tonbridge or need extensive “stitch repairs” on a manor house in Canterbury, Legacy Brickwork & Repointing provides the same level of meticulous detail.
Legacy Brickwork & Repointing
Expert repointing, structural repairs, and chimney restoration. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern precision to make your home last.
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office@legacybrickwork.co.uk
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