Updated 27 September 2026
Repointing cost UK 2026
The going rate for repointing in 2026 is £20–£50/m² (supply & fit, ex scaffold). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£20–£50/m²
Worked example, 30 m²£706
Time on site2.5 days
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Market band source: MyJobQuote.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| prep | Rake out joints to 15–20 mm | 0.3 h per m² |
| point | Wet, repoint and finish joints | 0.3 h per m² |
| point | Brush down and clean brick faces | 0.05 h per m² |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointing mortar (per m²) per m² | £2 Sand and cement, plasticiser — MyJobQuote: £150–£205 for 95 m² | £2 Coloured pointing mortar — Matches existing | £3 Premixed pointing mortar — Consistent colour |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-27. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Mortar? cement · lime big effect
- Old mortar? soft or crumbling · hard cement
- Joint finish? bucket handle or flush · weatherstruck or tuck
- Height of work? ground floor · 2 storeys · 3 storeys big effect
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Spalled bricks | bricks with crumbled or flaked faces | Replace spalled bricks (£12–£26 each) £60–£260 |
| Stepped or diagonal cracks | cracks following the mortar in a staircase pattern, or through bricks | Stepped cracks can mean movement: get it assessed before pointing over |
Questions
How much does repointing cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £20–£50/m² (supply & fit, ex scaffold), from MyJobQuote. A worked example of 30 m² comes to about £687–£743 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does repointing take?
The worked example of 30 m² takes about 2.5 working days.
What changes the price of repointing?
Mainly mortar, height of work, plus any prep found on site: spalled bricks, stepped or diagonal cracks.