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How much does tuckpointing and repointing cost in Sydney?
Our typical prices are $60–$100 per m² for repointing in cement mortar and $100–$180 per m² for tuckpointing, GST included. The cost depends on the area, failed mortar, chosen finish, associated repairs and access. Astute Tuckpointing offers a free inspection and quote, with no minimum job size.
Typical prices
Use the per-m² rates for a wall of any size, and the job examples to check a total.
Per m² and example jobs
- Repointing in cement mortar
- $60–$100 per m²
- Includes raking out, repointing to the existing profile and cleaning down. Not included: scaffolding above single storey and replacing damaged bricks.
- Repointing in lime mortar
- $80–$130 per m²
- Includes raking out, lime mortar matched to the wall and cleaning down. Not included: scaffolding above single storey and replacing damaged bricks.
- Tuckpointing (repointing plus the tuck line)
- $100–$180 per m²
- Includes raking out, colour-matched mortar, the tuck line run to match and cleaning down. Not included: scaffolding above single storey and paint or render removal.
- A single-storey brick front, about 40 m², tuckpointed
- $4,000–$7,200 for the job
- Includes raking out, colour-matched mortar, the tuck line and cleaning down. Not included: scaffolding and brick or lintel repairs found during the work (priced before they start).
- A brick front fence, about 15 m², repointed
- $900–$1,500 for the job
- Includes raking out, repointing and cleaning down. Not included: rebuilding piers or caps.
- Staining a brick wall to a new or matched colour
- $30–$60 per m²
- Includes preparing the surface, a sample to approve and staining the brick faces. Not included: cleaning off paint or sealer, brick or mortar repairs and scaffolding above single storey.
- Replacing a steel lintel over a standard window
- $1,200–$3,000 for the job
- Includes taking out the brickwork above, a new lintel and rebuilding and repointing to match. Not included: an engineer’s design where needed, wide openings and garage doors and scaffolding above single storey.
- Crack stitching with helical bars
- $150–$350 per metre
- Includes cutting the bed joints, bars set in grout across the crack and repointing over the bars to match. Not included: an engineer’s assessment, fixing the cause, such as drainage or footings and replacing broken bricks.
- Cement rendering a brick wall
- $40–$80 per m²
- Includes preparing and keying the wall, cement render applied in coats and a finish ready for paint. Not included: painting or a coloured coating, repairing loose bricks or joints first and scaffolding above single storey.
- Patching cracked or drummy render
- $300–$900 for the job
- Includes cutting back to sound edges and patching to the surrounding profile and texture. Not included: repainting, fixing the cause, such as damp or movement and scaffolding above single storey.
- Acrylic rendering a brick wall
- $45–$80 per m²
- Includes preparing and keying the wall, cement-based acrylic render applied in coats and a finish ready for paint or a coating. Not included: painting or a coloured coating, repairing loose bricks or joints first and scaffolding above single storey.
- Re-rendering a single-storey brick house
- $9,000–$21,000 for the job
- Includes the outside walls of a typical single-storey house, preparing the walls, or taking failed render back first and render applied in coats, ready for paint. Not included: painting or a coloured coating, brick, lintel or damp repairs found under the old render and scaffolding on two storeys.
- Bagging a brick wall
- $25–$45 per m²
- Includes cleaning and wetting the brick, a thin cement-based coat bagged over the face and joints and a finish ready for paint. Not included: painting, repairing loose bricks or joints first and scaffolding above single storey.
Prices include GST. Your quote follows a free inspection and a written scope for your wall.
What changes the quote
Area is a useful starting point, but two walls of the same size can need quite different work. A meaningful quote needs a defined scope.
Why a square-metre rate is only a start
A rate for renewing straightforward mortar joints cannot be compared directly with a price that also includes brick replacement, access equipment and detailed tuck lines. For a small repair, setting up and protecting the work area still takes time, even when there are few square metres to treat. Compare the complete job price and inclusions.
- Area and detail
- The wall faces, returns and openings involved. Corners, arches and decorative lines add detail beyond a simple square-metre measure.
- Condition and preparation
- How much mortar has failed, how deeply it needs to be removed and whether bricks or earlier repairs need attention.
- Mortar and finish
- Repointing renews the joints. Tuckpointing adds the fine decorative line. Matching the mortar colour and joint profile is part of defining the finish.
- Height and access
- Upper walls, narrow passages, sloping ground and the need for access equipment or scaffolding can change the work involved.
If you are unsure which finish is on your wall, start with our tuckpointing and repointing comparison.
A small repair or a whole façade
A pier or a small section
Establish the extent of loose mortar or damaged bricks, and how the repair will meet the surrounding work. There is no minimum job size.
A fence or verandah
Include both faces where relevant, returns, corners and any decorative tuck lines. A photograph of the full area helps explain the scope.
A whole house front
Allow for windows, arches, upper-level access and separate repairs. Ask which faces and details are included, rather than comparing totals alone.
The Strathfield front and Mosman verandah show different scales of work. They are photographic examples, not fixed-price packages. For your own suburb, see tuckpointing in Strathfield, tuckpointing in Mosman or find your suburb.
Repairs before the finish
Look beyond the mortar
This Hurlstone Park project shows work around a window opening. Damaged bricks or a deteriorated lintel—the support above the opening—can need their own repair before finishing.
Brick repairs and lintel repairs should be identified in the scope where needed.
For a heritage item or a property in a conservation area, establish the approval requirements before work begins. The heritage checks guide explains where to start. Any council fees or specialist reports should be identified separately if they apply.
What to compare in writing
- The walls, faces, returns and openings included.
- The preparation and removal of deteriorated mortar.
- Any brick, lintel or other repairs, including exclusions.
- The mortar colour, joint profile and any tuckpointed finish.
- Access equipment, protection and clean-up arrangements.
- The total price, whether GST is included, and how additional work would be agreed.
- Necessary repairs agreed before appearance-only work.
- Weather, curing and access limits to allow for before other trades start.
- Other work planned for windows, gutters or nearby surfaces, so the order of work and shared access can be agreed.
A lower total may cover a smaller scope. Ask for unclear items to be explained before deciding.
For example, “repoint the front wall” leaves several questions open. Does it include the returns beside the windows? Are damaged bricks included? Will existing tuck lines be restored? Marking the intended work on a photograph helps both parties discuss the same area.
Getting a price for your property
Tell us the suburb, the part of the property needing attention and whether the work is at ground level or higher. Photos are optional; a wider view and a close-up help us understand the job.
See our brick repointing service for the repair approach, or use the quote form below to discuss your property.
About these prices
The typical prices above are our own, GST included. Updated 29 October 2026.
