Common Problems
Most people do not search for the trade name of a repair. They describe what they can see: a crack above a window, a crack stepping through the wall, a damp patch that keeps coming back. These pages cover three of the most common problems in Sydney brickwork, what actually causes each one, and what a proper repair involves.
A horizontal crack running along the brickwork directly above an opening, sometimes with rust coloured staining in the mortar. This is one of the most common structural problems in Sydney brick homes, and it almost always has one cause.
Read more →A crack that follows the mortar joints in a staircase pattern, often at a corner or near an opening. It means part of the wall has moved, and the repair depends on why.
Read more →A persistent damp or discoloured patch, bubbling paint or a musty smell on the inside of an external brick wall. It is one of the most misdiagnosed problems in Sydney brickwork.
Read more →You do not need to diagnose it yourself. Send a few clear photos through our quote form and we will tell you what we think you are looking at, usually within 24 hours. Free site inspection across Sydney Metro. Licensed contractor 498429C, fully insured.
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