49 suburbs we cover
Tuckpointing in the Inner West
We restore tuckpointing right across the Inner West: older brick fronts, verandahs, porches and bay windows, with the joint colour and the fine raised line matched to what the wall already has.
Typical price$100–$180 per m², GST included. What it covers
- 15+ years in tuckpointing
- Free inspection and quote
- No minimum job size
The work
How we tuckpoint.
It is time to restore tuckpointing when the white lines have cracked, washed out or fallen away, earlier patches stand out in a different colour, or the coloured mortar behind the lines has gone soft.
Recognise your wall? Send us a photoRaking out
Old, loose mortar is cut out to a sound depth without chipping the brick edges.
Colour-matched mortar
The joints are re-filled flush in mortar tinted to blend with the brick, so the joint itself disappears.
The tuck line
A fine raised line is run along each joint, matched to the width and colour of the line that is already there.
Cleaning down
Mortar smears are cleaned off the brick face as the work goes, so the finished wall is crisp.
Our work
Our tuckpointing work in the Inner West
Photographs from our own work in the Inner West.
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Questions
Tuckpointing questions.
What is the difference between tuckpointing and repointing?
Repointing replaces failed mortar so the wall keeps out water. Tuckpointing is a decorative finish on top of that: coloured joints with a fine raised line. Many old fronts need both, and we will tell you which yours needs before we quote.
Can you tuckpoint just one wall or a damaged section?
Yes. There is no minimum job size. Matching a section to the surrounding work is a normal part of the job.
How long does tuckpointing last?
Well-done tuckpointing typically lasts 20 to 30 years before the joints need attention again, and often longer on a sheltered wall. Weather exposure, damp and any movement in the wall shorten it, and the fine tuck line usually shows wear before the mortar behind it fails.
Can painted or rendered brick be tuckpointed?
Yes, once the coating has been taken back to sound brick. We check whether the brick underneath is worth exposing before we quote. Tuckpointing can also be added to suitable brickwork that has never had it.
Suburbs
Tuckpointing by suburb in the Inner West
Search by name or postcode, or browse the suburbs below.
- Abbotsford2046
- Annandale2038
- Ashbury2193
- Ashfield2131
- Balmain2041
- Balmain East2041
- Birchgrove2041
- Breakfast Point2137
- Burwood2134
- Burwood Heights2136
- Cabarita2137
- Camperdown2050
- Canada Bay2046
- Chiswick2046
- Concord2137
- Concord West2138
- Croydon (a suburb with our photographed tuckpointing work)2132
- Croydon Park2133
- Drummoyne2047
- Dulwich Hill2203
- Enfield2136
- Enmore2042
- Five Dock2046
- Haberfield (a suburb with our photographed tuckpointing work)2045
- Homebush2140
- Homebush West2140
- Hurlstone Park2193
- Leichhardt (a suburb with our photographed tuckpointing work)2040
- Lewisham2049
- Liberty Grove2138
- Lilyfield2040
- Marrickville2204
- Mortlake2137
- Newington2127
- Newtown2042
- North Strathfield2137
- Petersham2049
- Rhodes2138
- Rodd Point2046
- Rozelle2039
- Russell Lea2046
- St Peters2044
- Stanmore2048
- Strathfield (a suburb with our photographed tuckpointing work)2135
- Strathfield South2136
- Summer Hill2130
- Sydenham2044
- Tempe2044
- Wareemba2046
Before work starts
Council heritage routes in the Inner West
Some suburbs we cover in the Inner West include heritage conservation areas. Each suburb page lists them and its council’s route for minor heritage work.
How to check heritage requirements- Burwood CouncilDA Exemption – Minor Heritage Works (opens in a new tab)
- City of Canada BayMinor works applications (heritage exemption letter) (opens in a new tab)
- City of Canterbury BankstownHeritage minor works and maintenance application (opens in a new tab)
- Inner West CouncilHeritage Exemption Certificate (HEC) for minor heritage works (opens in a new tab)
- City of ParramattaHeritage Minor Works application (opens in a new tab)
- Strathfield Municipal CouncilHeritage Minor Works (opens in a new tab)
- City of SydneyGain exemption from requiring development consent for heritage works (local heritage exemption) (opens in a new tab)
Sources checked October 2026.
No minimum job size
Free inspection and quote in the Inner West.
Tell us what needs attention and where the work is. Photos are optional.
0402 133 821Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm · Saturday, 9am to 3pm · Sunday closedastutetp@gmail.comSending photos? A whole-wall photo shows the size and access; a close-up shows the joints and any damage.