Positioned for comfortable reach
Platforms are set at the right distance from the wall so bricklayers can rake and repoint consistently without overreaching or straining across a long working day.
Repointing & Brickwork Scaffolding
Scaffolding For RepointingAnd BrickworkIn Hadlow
Repointing and brickwork repair need close, stable access across a whole elevation; not just a ladder and a hop-up. We build scaffold that lets bricklayers work safely and properly, from chimney stacks down to garden walls.
Free site survey, written quote back within one day.
CISRS-carded teams
Every scaffolder trained and card-checked
Close-boarded access
Full working platforms for brickwork
£10m insurance
Public and employers' liability cover
Six-week hire
Included as standard
The Thompsons Towers standard
Repointing & Brickwork Backed By A Team You Can Check
CISRS-carded scaffolders
Every scaffolder trained, carded and checked before they set foot on your property.
£10m public and employers' liability
Full cover in place on every domestic and commercial job we take on.
Free survey, quote in one day
We survey at no charge and send an itemised written quote back within one day.
Six-week hire included
Six weeks of hire as standard, with weekly inspections throughout.
The service
Why repointing and brickwork need proper scaffold access
Repointing is close, repetitive work carried out at arm's length from the wall, often for days or weeks along a single elevation. It's not something that can be rushed from a ladder; bricklayers need a stable, fully boarded platform at the right working height, with enough room to rake out old mortar, mix and apply new pointing consistently across a whole run of brick or stone.
We put up scaffold for repointing jobs ranging from a single gable end or chimney stack through to full elevation repoints on period properties, and larger commercial brickwork repair and restoration projects. The scaffold has to sit close enough to the wall for the bricklayer to work comfortably without overreaching, without actually touching or loading the brickwork itself.
Older Kent properties; timber-framed, weatherboarded, or soft historic brick and lime mortar; often need particularly careful scaffold positioning, since repointing on these buildings is more delicate work than modern cement-based pointing and the access needs to support a slower, more careful process.
As with any hire, we start with a free site survey to assess the elevation, the brick or stonework condition visible from ground level, and how the scaffold should be positioned and boarded to suit the specific repointing job. A written quote follows within a day.
Repointing jobs can run longer than expected once work uncovers further deterioration behind old mortar, so the standard six-week hire with ongoing weekly inspections gives bricklayers room to work through a job properly rather than racing against a scaffold deadline.
Who it's for
Homeowners repointing period properties, bricklayers and building contractors carrying out repair work, and commercial clients maintaining brick or stone-faced buildings.
When you need it
Full or partial repointing, chimney stack repair, brickwork crack repair, lintel replacement, or any brick and mortar restoration needing sustained close access to a wall.
Why a professional scaffold
Repointing takes time and repeated movement along a wall. A stable, correctly positioned scaffold protects the bricklayer and stops damage to freshly pointed sections underfoot.
What it costs to wait
What goes wrong with scaffold access for brickwork repair
Repointing scaffold has particular demands that a generic scaffold sometimes doesn't meet, and the results show up in the finished brickwork as much as in safety terms.
Scaffold set too far from the wall
If the platform sits too far out, bricklayers overreach to rake out and repoint, which leads to inconsistent finish and awkward, unsafe working postures held for hours at a time.
Boards loaded near freshly pointed brick
Movement and vibration from a poorly braced scaffold near recently repointed sections can disturb the new mortar before it's cured, leaving weak spots that fail early.
Insufficient working height at chimneys and gables
Repointing right up to a ridge or chimney stack needs a platform at the correct height with proper guardrails; working from an under-height lift leads to strained, risky reaching.
Mistakes we get called out to fix
- Booking a generic scaffold without mentioning the job is repointing specifically
- Not allowing for scaffold positioning close enough for comfortable, consistent working
- Underestimating how long a full elevation repoint will take against the hire period
- Ignoring soft or historic brick and mortar that needs gentler handling and access
- Skipping netting or sheeting where dust and debris could affect neighbours
- Not checking scaffold stability again once heavy loads of mortar and tools are on it
Our process
From First Call To
Signed-Off Scaffold
01
Free survey
We look at the elevation, brick or stone condition, and the access the bricklayer will actually need to work efficiently and safely across it.
02
Written quote
A quote comes back within a day, based on the elevation size, height and any specific requirements like chimney access or debris netting.
03
Erection
The scaffold is built close to the wall, correctly boarded and braced, with lifts positioned to suit the height of the repointing work planned.
04
Handover and RAMS
The scaffold is tagged, inspected and handed over with RAMS, ready for bricklayers to start raking out and repointing.
05
Weekly checks throughout the job
We inspect weekly through the standard six-week hire, and extend cover if the repointing takes longer than first expected.
What you get
Specific Outcomes,
Not Vague Promises
Stable enough for repeated close work
Bracing and boarding are built to handle the sustained movement and loading of repointing work, not just a single day's activity along the wall.
Careful handling of older brickwork
We understand period Kent properties often need gentler, more considered scaffold positioning around soft brick, lime mortar and delicate detailing.
Hire period suited to the real timeline
The six-week standard hire, extendable with continued weekly inspections, gives bricklayers room if a repoint uncovers more work than expected behind old mortar.
Debris and dust considered from the start
Netting or sheeting can be specified at survey stage where dust or mortar debris could affect neighbours or nearby property.
Fit-for-purpose guarantee
Every scaffold is guaranteed secure, safe and fit for its intended purpose, whether it's a single chimney stack or a full elevation repoint.
In detail
The detail behind scaffolding for repointing and brickwork
Repointing scaffold looks similar to any other access scaffold at a glance, but the positioning, sequencing and boarding decisions are shaped specifically around how bricklayers actually work.
Materials used
Standard tube and fitting scaffold is used, with boards positioned tightly enough to the wall face to give bricklayers a stable, close working platform without the scaffold contacting or loading the brickwork itself. Guardrails and toe boards are fitted throughout to standard requirements.
Where debris or dust could be an issue; particularly on busier streets or near neighbouring gardens; debris netting or sheeting can be added to the scaffold, agreed and specified at survey stage rather than added reactively once work has started.
Methods and sequencing
Lift heights are set to match the repointing plan for the elevation, so bricklayers have platforms at a comfortable working height without needing to overreach up or down. For chimney stack repointing, additional lifts and guardrails are positioned specifically around the stack itself.
On longer elevations, we sequence boarding to allow bricklayers to progress along the wall systematically, and can adjust access points to avoid disturbing sections that have just been repointed and are still curing.
Service variations
Jobs range from a single chimney stack repoint needing a compact, focused scaffold, through to full elevation or whole-property repoints needing scaffold wrapped around multiple sides of the building, sometimes combined with roof access if ridge or verge work is happening at the same time.
For commercial brickwork restoration, larger and longer scaffold runs are common, sometimes phased across sections of a building so work and scaffold hire don't need to cover the whole structure simultaneously.
Situations it applies to
Repointing scaffold is needed for general mortar deterioration and weathering, chimney stack repair, brick crack repair following movement, lintel replacement, and brickwork restoration on period or listed properties where matching original mortar and technique matters.
It's also common alongside other works, a re-roof that reveals deteriorated brickwork at the chimney, or an extension that exposes older brickwork needing repair to match the new build.
Residential vs commercial differences
Residential repointing scaffold is usually smaller in scale but demands real care around gardens, driveways and neighbouring access; being tidy and considerate on site matters as much here as the technical scaffold decisions themselves.
Commercial brickwork restoration projects tend to involve larger elevations, longer hire periods and sometimes public access considerations if the building fronts a street, which is where design drawings and calculations for non-standard configurations can come into play.
Common questions
Repointing & Brickwork
Questions Answered
Still unsure? Ring 07355 037000 and speak to Katie or Mason directly.
How much does repointing scaffold cost?+
It depends on the elevation size, height and access needed, so we quote after a free site survey. Our price promise means we'll beat any genuine written quote you've already had.
How long does the scaffold take to go up?+
You'll get a written quote within a day of the free survey, and erection is scheduled to fit around your bricklayer's start date once you've confirmed.
What's the process from enquiry to handover?+
Free survey, written quote within a day, erection positioned for close, comfortable bricklayer access, then inspection, tagging and RAMS handover before work starts.
Is the scaffold guaranteed to be safe?+
Yes; every scaffold is guaranteed secure, safe and fit for its intended purpose, backed by our £10 million public and £10 million employers' liability insurance.
How long can the scaffold stay up for a repoint?+
A six-week hire is included as standard, which covers most repointing jobs. If more deterioration is found once work starts, we extend the hire with weekly inspections continuing.
Can you put scaffold up urgently if brickwork has failed?+
Yes, we handle urgent brickwork scaffolding needs alongside planned bookings, and the phone is answered out of hours if the situation is genuinely urgent.
What paperwork will I get?+
RAMS and scaff tags are supplied on handover, and inspection records are kept current with our weekly checks throughout the hire, giving you documentation for your own records.
Do you cover repointing scaffold across Kent?+
Yes, including Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Hadlow, Kings Hill, Paddock Wood, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Gravesend and London.
Related scaffolding services
See every service on the scaffolding services overview or read more about Thompsons Towers.
Areas we cover
- Tonbridge
- Tunbridge Wells
- Hadlow
- Kings Hill
- Paddock Wood
- Maidstone
- Sevenoaks
- Ashford
- Canterbury
- Dartford
- Gravesend
- London
Postcode not listed? Check our coverage or ring the office.
Free survey · Quote in one day
Planning a repoint or brickwork repair?
Get scaffold that fits the job.
Tell us about the elevation and Mason will survey it in person. A written quote follows within a day, positioned properly for the bricklayers using it.
- CISRS-carded scaffolders
- £10m public & employers' liability
- RAMS, scaff tags & inspections
- Six-week hire included as standard
Opening hours
- Monday9am – 5pm
- Tuesday9am – 5pm
- Wednesday9am – 5pm
- Thursday9am – 5pm
- Friday9am – 5pm
- Saturday9am – 5pm
- SundayClosed
Phone answered out of hours for emergencies.