Wall Removal in Chester
Open up kitchens, dining rooms and living spaces safely, with the wall's load carried by a correctly designed steel beam.
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Brickwork & masonry in Chester
Need brickwork repairs, repointing or tuckpointing in Chester? We repair and restore masonry — matched to the original so repairs disappear into the wall.
Chester's housing runs from Georgian townhouses inside the walls to Victorian terraces in Hoole and Handbridge and modern estates at Huntington and Upton — each with its own structural quirks, from listed-building consent to solid nine-inch walls.
Beyond the structural work, we carry out general brickwork repairs and maintenance: cracked brickwork repaired and stitched, mortar joints repointed to match the original, brick faces replaced where spalled or frost-damaged, and tuckpointing on rendered or painted brick.
What’s included
- Brick and block repairs — cracked, spalled or damaged masonry cut out and replaced
- Repointing to match the original mortar colour and joint style
- Tuckpointing on rendered or painted brick facades
- Crack stitching with helical bars where appropriate
- Brick matching — reclaimed or modern matches sourced to suit
- Full-elevation repointing and facade repairs
- Lime mortar repairs on period properties
Chester structural work is inspected by Cheshire West and Chester building control; listed buildings inside the walls also need listed building consent.
Brickwork & masonry in Chester: your questions answered
Do you cover Chester?
Yes — Chester and the surrounding area are part of our regular patch. Chester structural work is inspected by Cheshire West and Chester building control; listed buildings inside the walls also need listed building consent.
Can you match old bricks?
Nearly always. We source reclaimed bricks or close modern matches, and match the mortar colour and joint style, so the repair disappears into the wall.
What is tuckpointing?
Tuckpointing sharpens up rendered or painted brick by cutting a thin line along the mortar beds and filling it with a contrasting mortar to make the joints stand out.
Do you repoint listed buildings?
Yes. Listed buildings need careful repointing in lime mortar to match the original. We work with local planning where needed and use traditional methods and materials.
More structural work in Chester
Steel Beams in Chester
Supply and fit of steel beams, columns and goalpost frames for knock-throughs, extensions and loft conversions.
Knock-Throughs in Chester
Kitchen-diners, through-lounges, new doorways and wider openings for bifold and sliding doors.
Chimney Breast Removal in Chester
Remove chimney breasts to gain floor space, with the chimney above properly supported.
Structural Brickwork in Chester
Shop fronts, brick facade rebuilds, wall tie replacement, subsidence repairs and repointing — with bricks and mortar matched to the original.
Lintel Replacement in Chester
Replace cracked, rotten or sagging lintels over windows and doors, or fit new lintels to widen openings.
Drylining & Plaster in Chester
Plasterboard, drylining, plaster finishes and damproofing — interior finishing done properly.
Joinery in Chester
First and second fix joinery, doors, windows, frames and carpentry — finished properly.
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