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Brick Repairs & Replacements in Ashford Kent

Brick Repairs & Replacements In Ashford Kent

Professional brick repair, spalling brick replacement, and damage restoration services maintaining structural integrity and appearance across Ashford, Canterbury, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and throughout Kent

Restore your property with A.P.T. Builders professional brick repair and replacement services. With over 18 years of experience serving Ashford and Kent, we repair damaged brickwork caused by frost damage, impact, subsidence, and weathering. From replacing spalled bricks and rebuilding damaged sections to structural crack repairs and chimney stack rebuilding, we carefully match existing brickwork ensuring repairs blend seamlessly while restoring structural integrity and weather protection to your property.

Complete Brick Repair & Replacement Services

Damaged brickwork compromises both structural integrity and appearance, requiring prompt professional attention. Frost damaged bricks, spalling faces, cracks from subsidence, impact damage, and deteriorated mortar all need expert repair using matching bricks and appropriate techniques. We carefully remove damaged bricks, source replacements matching size, colour, and texture, and rebuild sections ensuring structural stability, weather resistance, and visual consistency. All repairs include repointing, crack stitching where required, and appropriate preventative measures addressing underlying causes.

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Our Brick Repair Services

  • Spalled Brick Replacement: Removing and replacing frost damaged bricks with matching replacements
  • Damaged Section Rebuilding: Rebuilding walls damaged by impacts, subsidence, or structural movement
  • Crack Repairs: Structural crack stitching using helical bars and resin grouting techniques
  • Brick Matching: Sourcing reclaimed or new bricks matching existing properties in age and character
  • Chimney Repairs: Rebuilding damaged chimney stacks including flaunching and repointing work
  • Wall Tie Replacement: Removing corroded wall ties and installing stainless steel replacements
  • Lintel Repairs: Replacing failed lintels causing cracking and instability over openings
  • Preventative Treatment: Addressing underlying causes including damp, drainage, and structural issues

Types of Brick Repairs

Spalling Brick Replacement

Replacing frost-damaged bricks where faces have flaked and deteriorated from water and freezing.

Structural Crack Repairs

Crack stitching, resin grouting, and rebuilding addressing subsidence and movement damage.

Impact Damage Repair

Rebuilding sections damaged by vehicles, falling trees, or other physical impacts.

Chimney Stack Rebuilding

Partial or complete chimney rebuilding addressing leaning, damaged, or unsafe stacks.

Wall Tie Failure

Replacing corroded wall ties causing horizontal cracking and cavity wall separation.

Lintel Replacement

Installing new lintels where failed originals cause cracking and sagging over openings.

Common Causes of Brick Damage

Understanding brick damage causes is essential for effective repairs and preventing recurrence. Frost damage from water saturation and freezing cycles is the most common issue, causing face spalling and crumbling. Structural movement from subsidence or settlement creates cracks requiring both immediate repair and foundation stabilization. Failed wall ties cause cavity walls to separate with characteristic horizontal cracking. Impact damage, inappropriate repointing with hard mortars, chimney deterioration, and lintel failure all require specialist diagnosis and repair techniques.

Identifying Brick Damage

  • Spalling Faces: Brick faces flaking, crumbling, or falling away exposing softer interior material
  • Structural Cracks: Diagonal, stepped, or vertical cracks indicating subsidence or movement issues
  • Horizontal Cracks: Regular horizontal cracks often indicating wall tie corrosion and failure
  • Bulging Walls: Cavity walls bowing outward from wall tie failure or damp-related expansion
  • Missing Bricks: Bricks fallen out completely from freeze-thaw damage or structural movement
  • Leaning Chimneys: Chimney stacks leaning or unstable from weathering, decay, or poor construction
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Causes of Brick Deterioration

Frost Damage

Water penetrating bricks freezing in cold weather causing face spalling and progressive deterioration.

Subsidence & Movement

Foundation settlement or ground heave causing structural cracks requiring crack repairs and stabilization.

Wall Tie Corrosion

Rusting metal wall ties expanding causing horizontal cracking and cavity wall separation requiring replacement.

Hard Mortar Damage

Inappropriate cement mortar preventing brick breathing causing salt crystallization and face damage.

Professional Repair Techniques

Brick Cutting & Replacement

Matching

Careful removal of damaged bricks using grinders and chisels, sourcing matching replacements, and rebuilding with appropriate mortars.

  • ✓ Precise removal
  • ✓ Matched bricks
  • ✓ Clean installation
  • ✓ Repointing work
  • ✓ Seamless repairs

Ideal for: Spalled bricks, localized damage, individual replacements

Crack Stitching

Structural

Helical stainless steel bars resin-bonded into mortar joints bridging cracks and restraining further movement effectively.

  • ✓ Helical bars
  • ✓ Resin bonding
  • ✓ Movement restraint
  • ✓ Minimal disruption
  • ✓ Long-term solution

Ideal for: Structural cracks, subsidence repairs, movement control

Section Rebuilding

Extensive

Complete rebuilding of damaged wall sections, chimney stacks, or structural elements using matching materials and techniques.

  • ✓ Complete rebuilding
  • ✓ Structural integrity
  • ✓ Matched materials
  • ✓ DPC installation
  • ✓ Long-term repairs

Ideal for: Major damage, chimney rebuilds, extensive deterioration

Wall Tie Replacement

Specialist

Removing corroded wall ties and installing stainless steel mechanical or resin-fixed replacements stabilizing cavity walls.

  • ✓ Corrosion removal
  • ✓ Stainless steel ties
  • ✓ Mechanical fixing
  • ✓ Crack repair
  • ✓ Wall stabilization

Ideal for: Wall tie failure, cavity wall separation, horizontal cracking

Essential Repair Work Elements

Damage Assessment

Thorough inspection identifying extent of damage, underlying causes, and appropriate repair methods.

Brick Matching

Sourcing reclaimed or new bricks matching existing properties in size, colour, texture, and age.

Careful Removal

Precise cutting and removal of damaged bricks without causing further damage to surrounding work.

Structural Solutions

Appropriate techniques addressing underlying causes including subsidence, damp, or wall tie failure.

Mortar Matching

Custom mortar mixes and colours blending with existing pointing ensuring seamless visual repairs.

Expert Rebuilding

Professional bricklaying restoring structural integrity with proper bonding and coursing throughout.

Weather Protection

Installing DPCs, improving drainage, and treating causes preventing damage recurrence.

Quality Finish

Careful pointing, cleaning, and finishing ensuring repairs blend seamlessly with existing work.

Expert Brick Repairs & Replacements Across Ashford Kent

For over 18 years, A.P.T. Builders has been providing professional brick repair and replacement services throughout Kent. We understand that damaged brickwork requires prompt attention and expert techniques to restore structural integrity and prevent further deterioration. From frost-damaged brick replacement and structural crack repairs to chimney rebuilding and wall tie replacement, we deliver quality repairs using matching materials and appropriate methods ensuring long-lasting results.

We proudly serve Ashford, Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, and all Kent areas, delivering brick repairs that restore properties and prevent costly damage progression.

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