Brickwork, pointing and render repairs · West Midlands

Brickwork, pointing and render repairs in Herefordshire

Failing pointing and cracked render let rain into homes in Herefordshire. We carry out external fabric repairs for social landlords, from a single gable to whole estates.

Social landlords in Herefordshire can appoint us for brickwork, pointing and render repairs, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Herefordshire belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Herefordshire at a glance

Council: Herefordshire Council
Region: West Midlands
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 193,615 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (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 Herefordshire?

Most social homes in Herefordshire are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Herefordshire Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Herefordshire?

Raking out and repointing in lime or cement mortars to suit the wall
Brick and stone replacement and indent repairs
Lintel replacement and cavity wall tie replacement
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?

Where cracking may be structural, we say so plainly and recommend an engineer, instead of pricing a cosmetic repair that will not last.

Which rules apply in Herefordshire?

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.

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

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

We price brickwork, pointing and render repairs in Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire

Does Herefordshire Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Herefordshire?

Can you take on brickwork, pointing and render repairs in Herefordshire as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Herefordshire can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for brickwork, pointing and render repairs, working under their systems and their client's specification.