Brick Replacement & Repairs
Damaged, spalled, or deteriorating bricks can weaken the structure of your property and significantly affect its appearance. At S.J. Lewis Repointing Services, we provide expert brick replacement and brick repairs across Oxfordshire, restoring both modern and heritage buildings with precision, care, and full respect for original materials. Our work strengthens your masonry, prevents further damage, and delivers a clean, long‑lasting finish.
🧱 Professional Brick Replacement for Modern & Period Properties
Bricks can fail for many reasons — frost damage, age, moisture, poor previous repairs, or structural movement.
We carefully remove damaged bricks without disturbing surrounding masonry and replace them with high‑quality, closely matched bricks to ensure a seamless finish.
Our brick replacement service covers:
- Spalled or frost‑damaged bricks
- Cracked or fractured bricks
- Weather‑worn or crumbling masonry
- Failed cement repairs on older buildings
- Damaged bricks around chimneys, gables, and openings
Every replacement is carried out with precision to maintain the building’s strength and appearance.
🌿 Heritage‑Appropriate Brick Matching for Older Buildings
For period and listed properties, correct brick matching is essential.
We source bricks that match the original:
- Colour
- Size
- Texture
- Age and character
- Bonding pattern
This ensures repairs blend naturally with the existing façade, preserving the building’s historic integrity.
🛠️ Sensitive Repairs for Listed & Conservation‑Area Buildings
Historic brickwork requires a conservation‑led approach.
We combine traditional materials — such as lime mortar — with careful, hand‑tooled techniques to ensure repairs remain breathable, flexible, and fully compatible with the original structure.
Our heritage‑focused repairs:
- Prevent further deterioration
- Maintain original detailing
- Support long‑term structural health
- Blend seamlessly with surrounding brickwork
🛡️ Protecting Your Property from Further Damage
Professional brick repairs help to:
- Prevent water ingress and damp
- Stop cracks from spreading
- Restore structural stability
- Improve energy efficiency and breathability
- Enhance kerb appeal and property value
- Extend the lifespan of your masonry
Left untreated, damaged bricks can lead to costly structural issues — timely repair is essential.
🔍 Common Causes of Brick Damage
We diagnose and repair bricks affected by:
- Frost and weather exposure
- Moisture penetration
- Structural movement
- Age‑related deterioration
- Inappropriate cement repairs
- Impact or accidental damage
Understanding the cause ensures the repair is effective and long‑lasting.
⭐ Why Choose Us for Brick Replacement & Repairs?
- Specialists in both modern and heritage brickwork
- Expert brick matching for period and listed buildings
- Skilled in lime mortar and traditional conservation methods
- Clean, precise, hand‑crafted workmanship
- Deep understanding of Oxfordshire’s historic architecture
- Professional, tidy, and respectful working practices