Brickwork, pointing and render repairs in Brent

Who owns the social homes in Brent?

The London Borough of Brent still owns council homes in Brent and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 8,231 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Brent?

• Raking out and repointing in lime or cement mortars to suit the wall
• Brick and stone replacement and indent repairs
• Crack stitching and helical bar repairs to an engineer's design
• Damp-proof course and ground level corrections
• Scaffold, access and protection

How do we deliver it?

We match the repair to the wall. Lime mortar on soft older brick, compatible render systems and like-for-like bricks where they are visible.

Which rules apply in Brent?

Social landlords are commercial clients under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, so the full client duties apply. Where there is more than one contractor, the client appoints a principal designer and a principal contractor.

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What do brickwork, pointing and render repairs cost in Brent?

We price brickwork, pointing and render repairs in Brent after a survey rather than from a guide range, because the wall area, the mortar needed and access vary from building to building. Send us the details and we will arrange a visit.

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