Richmond has some of the finest period brickwork in London: Georgian townhouses around the Green, Victorian villas up the Hill, and street after street inside conservation areas. Working on buildings like these is a responsibility, and it is work we take seriously.
Surrey Stone Stucco Ltd restores and repairs period brickwork across Richmond, Kew and Twickenham using methods and materials sympathetic to the age of each building: lime mortars, matched bricks, and gentle cleaning that respects a facade that has stood for two centuries.
Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings
Much of Richmond falls within conservation areas, and plenty of its finest houses are listed. We work with lime mortars and traditional techniques as standard on buildings of this age, and where consent is required we are used to working alongside conservation officers and to their conditions.
The aim on a heritage job is always the same: when we leave, the wall should look like it was never touched, just cared for.
What We Do in Richmond
Gauged Arches, Tuck Pointing and Fine Joints
Georgian and early Victorian brickwork often includes fine gauged arches and narrow joints that demand precision. We repair and rebuild these details by hand, matching brick, mortar colour and joint width so the detail keeps its crispness.
Whether it is one damaged arch or a full facade restoration, it starts with a conversation and a proper survey. Call 0208 087 0657 to arrange one.
Richmond Brick and Stone FAQs
Straight answers to the questions Richmond customers ask us most.
Do I need permission to repoint my house in Richmond?
For most houses, no. If your building is listed, repointing can need consent, and in a conservation area some external changes do too. Your council's conservation team has the final say, and we are happy to advise and work to their conditions.
Why does lime mortar matter on older houses?
Georgian and Victorian walls were built to move and breathe. Lime mortar flexes with the wall and lets moisture escape. Hard cement mortar does neither, which is why cement-patched period walls so often end up with damaged brick faces.
Can you clean a period facade without damaging it?
Yes. We use low pressure steam and gentle softening systems, tested on a small patch first. Aggressive jetting and harsh acids have no place on a period building.
Can you repair a cracked brick arch?
Yes. Gauged and rubbed brick arches can be repaired or rebuilt by hand with matched materials so the repair keeps the original's fine joints and crisp lines.
Which areas around Richmond do you cover?
Richmond, Kew, Twickenham, St Margarets, East Sheen, Mortlake and the surrounding west and south west London areas.
Talk to us about your property in Richmond
A good deal of our heritage work is in and around Richmond, and references from local jobs are available. Call 0208 087 0657 or send us a message for a free, no obligation quote and survey.