Local specialist — North London

Repointing & brickwork specialists in Canonbury

From the Georgian houses of Canonbury Square to the early Victorian villas of Canonbury Park North and South, Canonbury is one of Islington’s best-preserved period neighbourhoods. We’ve been repointing properties like these for over 35 years.

Specialist tuck pointing on a period property in London

Canonbury grew up around the Tudor Canonbury Tower, and most of its houses date from the early nineteenth century — the Georgian terraces of Canonbury Square and Canonbury Place, and the early Victorian villas of Alwyne Villas and Canonbury Park North and South. A large share of the area is listed, and almost all of it is protected by the Canonbury Conservation Area.

Brickwork of this age needs a soft, breathable lime mortar and a finish that suits the building. We match the original mix and joint profile, and carry out fine flush and tuck pointing on Georgian elevations where it’s called for.

Chris visits every property personally before writing a quote. Free quote, no obligation.

Conservation areas: Canonbury Conservation Area covers most of the neighbourhood, and many houses are listed. Lime mortar is expected for repointing, and listed buildings may need consent from Islington Council before work starts.
  • Experienced with the Georgian terraces of Canonbury Square and the villas of Canonbury Park
  • Familiar with the Canonbury Conservation Area and listed building requirements
  • Specialist tuck pointing for Georgian and early Victorian fronts
  • Lime mortar matched to your original brickwork — colour, texture and joint profile
  • Free quote anywhere in Canonbury — written quote, no obligation

Other areas we cover

“Chris is a craftsman and master pointer. He made a really beautiful job of repointing the whole side of our building. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”

— Gill Brown, Islington

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Yes — we cover the whole of Canonbury, including Canonbury Square, Canonbury Park North and South, Alwyne Villas and the streets along the New River Walk. Free quotes with no obligation.
Most front elevation repointing projects in Canonbury start from £4,000 for a standard terraced house, subject to a free quote. Georgian and listed properties often need more detailed work, so we always provide a written quote.
Yes — properties within the Canonbury Conservation Area are generally expected to use lime mortar rather than cement, and listed houses may need listed building consent. We work to the correct specification and can advise before you contact Islington Council.

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