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We use modern dust-extraction equipment to rake out perished mortar cleanly, then finish with colour-matched materials for a seamless result on Ashover brickwork.
Ashover is a picture-postcard Derbyshire village of gritstone cottages and period properties set in a conservation area between Chesterfield and Matlock. Almost everything here is traditional stone, which means repointing has to be done the old way — with lime mortar matched to the original work.
Ashover's exposed rural position means the stonework takes a lot of weather, but its age means it must be repointed in a soft, breathable lime mortar rather than cement. Using the right mix lets the wall manage moisture as it was designed to, avoids damaging the stone faces and keeps the village's character consistent from cottage to cottage.
From modern brick to period stone and old paving, here is how we tackle the three jobs that come up most.
We use modern dust-extraction equipment to rake out perished mortar cleanly, then finish with colour-matched materials for a seamless result on Ashover brickwork.
Stone walls need to breathe, so we repoint them in compatible lime-based mortars matched to the original work rather than a hard cement that can damage the stone.
From a few loose flags to a complete patio re-point, we re-joint outdoor paving with the right mortar to keep it sound and looking smart.
Before any mortar is touched we assess the wall, note where the joints have failed and set out the mix and finish we'll use.
Old, decayed mortar is removed cleanly with dust-extraction equipment to keep mess and disruption to a minimum.
New mortar, matched to your masonry, is worked into the joints and hand-finished so the repair disappears into the wall.
We cover Ashover, Kelstedge, Littlemoor, Woolley Moor and the surrounding villages for traditional lime mortar repointing and stone restoration.
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