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Brickwork, pointing and render repairs in Hackney

From repointing a terrace to replacing failed lintels, we carry out brickwork and render repairs in Hackney.

Social landlords in Hackney can appoint us for brickwork, pointing and render repairs, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Hackney still owns about 21,841 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Hackney at a glance

Council: London Borough of Hackney
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 21,841 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 280,941 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.22 (VOA 2026)

Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Hackney?

The London Borough of Hackney still owns council homes in Hackney and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 21,841 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 Hackney?

Raking out and repointing in lime or cement mortars to suit the wall
Brick and stone replacement and indent repairs
Render repairs, re-rendering and through-coloured render
Damp-proof course and ground level corrections
Scaffold, access and protection

Brickwork, pointing and render repairs in a social home

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 Hackney?

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.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about brickwork, pointing and render repairs

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

We price brickwork, pointing and render repairs in Hackney 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.

Questions about brickwork, pointing and render repairs in Hackney

Does the London Borough of Hackney still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Hackney?

Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.

Do you also work near Hackney?

Yes. We take on brickwork, pointing and render repairs across London, including Islington, Tower Hamlets, the City of London and Haringey, and in every other UK nation.