24 suburbs we cover
Tuckpointing in Sydney City
We restore tuckpointing right across Sydney City: 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 nearest tuckpointing job
Photographed on one of our own jobs.
Our work in Leichhardt
Before
AfterQuestions
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 Sydney City
Search by name or postcode, or browse the suburbs below.
- Alexandria2015
- Barangaroo2000
- Beaconsfield2015
- Chippendale2008
- Darlinghurst2010
- Darlington2008
- Dawes Point2000
- Elizabeth Bay2011
- Erskineville2043
- Eveleigh2015
- Forest Lodge2037
- Glebe2037
- Haymarket2000
- Millers Point2000
- Potts Point2011
- Pyrmont2009
- Redfern2016
- Rushcutters Bay2011
- Surry Hills2010
- The Rocks2000
- Ultimo2007
- Waterloo2017
- Woolloomooloo2011
- Zetland2017
Before work starts
Council heritage routes in Sydney City
Some suburbs we cover in Sydney City include heritage conservation areas. Each suburb page lists them and its council’s route for minor heritage work.
How to check heritage requirementsNo minimum job size
Free inspection and quote in Sydney City.
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.