Granite Repair &
Repointing.
Repointing, granite and stone repair, rendering and masonry across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Protect and restore the stonework that gives the Granite City its name, with the right materials and methods.
Care for the stone
that built the city.
Aberdeen is built of granite, and granite homes need the right care to stay sound. When the mortar between the stones breaks down, water gets in, and once water gets into a wall it brings damp, frost damage and decay with it. Repointing with the correct mortar, repairing damaged stone and keeping render sound are the jobs that quietly protect a property for the next generation. For over 20 years, owners of granite and rendered homes across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have trusted Granite Builders to look after their stonework properly.
We repoint, repair stone, render and harl, and put right the external masonry that keeps weather out of your home. The key is using materials that suit the wall, because hard modern cement mortar on a soft old granite wall traps moisture and does more harm than good. It is the same respect for older buildings we bring to every renovation and every job through our general building team. As Federation of Master Builders members and a TrustMark registered business, we have been independently vetted, so the standard you are promised is the standard you get.
Repoint, repair,
render, protect.
Repointing
Old, failed mortar raked out and replaced with the correct mix, so the wall breathes and sheds water.
Granite & Stone Repair
Cracked, spalled or eroded stone repaired or replaced to keep the wall sound and looking right.
Rendering & Harling
Sound, weathertight render and harl finishes applied and repaired to protect the wall beneath.
External Masonry
Wall repairs, rebuilds and the external stonework that fits alongside a wider project.
Why materials matter. Older granite and stone walls were built to breathe, using soft lime-based mortars that let moisture move out of the wall. Repointing them with hard modern cement seals moisture in, which pushes damp inside and can accelerate frost damage to the stone. We assess the wall first, then rake out failed joints to a proper depth and repoint with a mortar suited to the building, so the wall stays dry and sound. Where stone is damaged we repair or replace it to match, and where render is the right finish we make it good so it keeps weather out. The aim is always to protect the building for the long term, not to patch it for a season.
The right method for old walls.
The Correct Mortar
We match the mortar to the wall, using breathable lime-based mixes on older stone rather than hard cement that traps moisture and damages the stone over time.
We Assess First
Before any work, we look at why the mortar or render is failing, because damp, movement or the wrong past repair all need a different answer. We treat the cause, not just the symptom.
Sympathetic to the Building
Granite and period homes deserve repairs that match and last. We repair stone and finishes so the work sits right with the age and character of the property.
Accredited, Not Just Insured
Federation of Master Builders membership and TrustMark registration mean we have been independently vetted against a Government-endorsed standard. These are not labels we gave ourselves.
Masonry and render work
across the North East.
How much does repointing
cost in Aberdeen?
The cost of masonry work depends on the size of the wall, its condition and access to it. Rather than quote a number that turns out to be meaningless, we price each job properly after a survey. The points below explain what drives the cost.
What is included. Our quotes cover access and scaffold where needed, raking out and repointing, stone repair or replacement, render repair, and clearing down on completion. We tell you upfront what sits outside the contract, so the final invoice holds no surprises. All figures are indicative only, subject to a site survey, and exclude VAT. We provide a detailed written quotation free of charge once we have seen the wall.
From rake-out
to weathertight wall.
Masonry work depends on the size of the wall and the weather, since lime work needs the right conditions to cure. Here is an honest, typical shape for a single elevation once work begins. We confirm a programme for your specific job at quote stage.
As a guide, a single elevation typically takes around 1 to 3 weeks on site, depending on its size, condition and access, with lime work needing suitable weather to cure. All timescales are indicative only, subject to a site survey, and exclude VAT. We plan the work around the conditions the materials need.
Your money and your home,
protected at every stage.
Protected for years
Through our TrustMark registration, your project can be covered by an Insurance Backed Guarantee, so your investment is protected even in the unlikely event we could not return to put something right. Ask us for full details.
We stand behind it
Our work is covered by a written workmanship guarantee. If a covered defect appears after completion, we come back and fix it. No arguments, no fuss.
Contracts on every job
We carry public liability insurance and work to a written contract on every project, large or small, so everyone knows exactly what was agreed.
Pay as work is done
You pay to a written schedule tied to agreed milestones, only for work that is completed and inspected, so you are always in control of the money.
From your first call to the final handover.
Free Survey & Quote
We visit your home, talk through what you want to achieve, take measurements and check the property, then produce a detailed written quote. No obligation to go ahead.
Design & Approvals
We finalise the scope and finishes, and confirm whether a building warrant or planning permission is needed. Where it is, we prepare and submit the application for you.
The Work
One accountable team carries out the work to an agreed programme, keeps the site clean and safe, and keeps you informed at every stage.
Handover & Aftercare
We walk you through the finished work, deal with any snags, and back the job with a written guarantee. We do not disappear when the invoice is paid.
Trusted by homeowners across Aberdeenshire.
"They done an alteration by making a new wall opening and putting in a steel beam, then refurbished the whole house including our kitchen and bathroom. Well recommended."
"From our initial meeting to completion, they were very professional, taking time to understand what we wanted and advising on how to achieve the finish we wanted."
"Great people to deal with, highly recommend to anyone. Fantastic workmanship along with professional support. Answered everything I wanted to know along with having various choices when making decisions."
A family builder Aberdeen has trusted for over 20 years.
Granite Builders has been part of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire for over two decades. We are a family-run business, which means our reputation is personal. It is built one project at a time, and we intend to keep it that way.
Working on granite and older stone homes is not the same as building new, and the wrong repair can do lasting harm. Two decades in the North East have taught us how these walls were built and how to keep them sound, with the right materials and an honest assessment first. We are proud Federation of Master Builders members and TrustMark registered, because those standards matter to the people who trust us with their homes.
Masonry and repointing across Aberdeen
and Aberdeenshire.
We work right across the city and the shire. From the West End of Aberdeen to Stonehaven, Inverurie, Banchory and beyond, if your home is in the North East, we can help. Not sure we cover your street? Just ask.
Repointing and masonry questions, answered.
Because granite and stone walls were built to breathe. Soft lime-based mortars let moisture move out of the wall, while hard modern cement seals it in. Point an old wall with cement and moisture gets trapped, which pushes damp inside and can crack and spall the stone as it freezes. We assess the wall and use a mortar suited to it, so the wall stays dry and the stone is protected.
Common signs are mortar that is crumbling, missing or sitting proud, damp patches appearing inside, or stone that is starting to flake and erode. If you can rake out the joints easily with a finger or a key, the mortar has failed. We are happy to survey the walls and give you an honest assessment of what, if anything, needs doing and how urgently.
Yes. Where stone has cracked, spalled or eroded, we repair it or replace individual stones to match the wall, so it stays sound and looks right. We treat the cause too, since decayed stone often follows failed pointing or a damp problem that needs fixing at the same time to stop it recurring.
It depends on the size of the wall, its condition and the access needed, so we do not quote a figure until we have seen it. After a free survey you receive a detailed written quote. All pricing is indicative only, subject to a site survey, and excludes VAT.
Straightforward repointing and repair usually do not need permission, but listed buildings and properties in conservation areas can have restrictions on materials and finishes, and Aberdeen has both. We check whether any consent applies before starting and advise you, so the work is done correctly and within the rules.
Yes. We apply and repair render and harl finishes where they are the right choice for the wall, using materials that suit the building beneath. Whether it is patching a failed area or refinishing an elevation, we make the render sound and weathertight so it protects the wall rather than trapping moisture in it.
Ready to protect your stonework?
Contact Granite Builders today for a free, no-obligation quote on your repointing, stone repair or rendering. Call 07946 046935 or send a message, and we will get back to you within one business day. Your survey is free, your quote is detailed, and there is no pressure to go ahead.
