Vehicle impact
Garden walls, gate piers and the corners of buildings are vulnerable to vehicles, and the damage can loosen masonry beyond the point of impact.
Masonry & Brickwork Repairs in Edinburgh
A vehicle clipping a garden wall, a fallen tree or a chimney pot brought down in a storm can leave masonry cracked, displaced or knocked over. We repair and rebuild damaged walls in stone or brick, matching the materials, bond and pointing to what is already there.
01 / Damage & causes
Typical masonry damage
Impact damage to masonry ranges from a few loosened bricks to a section of wall that has to be taken down and rebuilt.
Falling trees and debris
Branches, trees and falling chimney pots can crack copes, dislodge stones and break bricks.
Broken copes and caps
A damaged cope lets water into the top of a wall, which speeds up further deterioration.
Cracked pointing
Impact and movement crack the mortar joints, leaving the wall less able to keep water out.
Gate piers and pillars
Gate piers are often struck by vehicles and can lean or crack, putting strain on the gates hung from them.
02 / The repair
Rebuilding to match
Loose or damaged sections are carefully taken down, sound materials kept where possible, and the wall rebuilt to its original line and bond. Pointing is matched in colour and finish so the repair blends in.
Much of Edinburgh is built in sandstone, and stone walls need a different approach from brick, including a mortar that suits the stone. Where damage to a building wall raises any question about its structural stability, it needs assessing by a suitably qualified professional before repairs begin.
03 / Your claim
Masonry damage and insurance
If a vehicle caused the damage, note the registration and the driver's details, as the claim may be made against their insurer rather than your own. Photograph the damage and any debris before it is cleared away. Boundary walls are sometimes shared with a neighbour, in which case the repair may need their agreement too.
We set out the rebuilding and repointing in an itemised quote for consideration by the relevant insurer.
Wall or stonework damaged?
Report the damage to the relevant insurer, then request a survey. We'll photograph the masonry and prepare a clear repair scope and quote.