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Adding a bay or a porch to an existing house creates a colour problem of a particular kind, because the new structure is not simply beside the original wall but projecting from it. Three faces catch light differently through the day, so a blend that reads correctly on the front of a bay can look heavy on its return, and each has to be judged in its own light rather than treated as one surface. The junction where the new brickwork meets the old runs vertically up the full height in two places rather than once, doubling the number of transitions to dissolve. Reveals around the new windows expose sheltered brickwork that has weathered far less than the face. And the roof or canopy over the addition shelters the courses immediately beneath it, creating a band that reads deeper than the rest. Trial panels go onto the return rather than the front face, since the return is the harder of the two and a match that holds there will hold anywhere on the addition. All of it is worked out at the survey rather than on the day. Brick tinting handles it unit by unit, with milled mineral pigment carried into the pore structure of the fired clay where it bonds with the surface and forms no film. Texture and arrises remain intact, nothing fades and nothing peels. There is a further complication where the addition carries its own roof. Water shed off it runs onto the wall below in a concentrated line rather than falling evenly, and over years that produces a darker stripe which has to be either reproduced or corrected depending on which side of the junction it sits. Mortar is toned separately. Work across Fetcham accounts for projections of this kind.

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We bought a new build with significant brick banding where the builder hadn’t mixed brick batches. Despite being sceptical that tinting would solve this, over the period of a couple of weeks (weather dependent) Martin was able to totally transform the look of our house. He was friendly and professional throughout and went above and beyond to ensure the final result. Would highly recommend!!
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the brick makeover was amazing.
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A top class company to deal with from start to finish. Martin came over from England to where I live in Ireland without any problem. I built an extension to my house and the brick was a completely different colour, it was really letting the appearance of the house down. The lads at brick makeover transformed my home completely, the results are outstanding and have left me speechless, I didn’t think it would be possible to get the extension to match the existing house but the boys have worked their magic. I’d rightly recommend getting this done, it’s the best thing I’ve done to my house. Big thank you to the lads
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Martin did a faultless job would highly recommend
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Martin did some brick tinting for us. We've had a garage conversion and the bricks used weren't exactly the same as those used for the house (they were close but not exact, which would have bugged me forever!) Martin painstakingly tinted each individual brick to match those elsewhere, copying the different hues and colours. The result is amazing and you can't tell where the new and old bricks finish. I was honestly lost for words when Martin had finished! Definitely recommended!
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We have recently moved into an renovated property however the external brickwork needed some attention. We called Martin who was quick to visit and talk us through the options. An acid clean was applied and we are delighted with the results. Cant recommend this enough! Thanks for your help Martin!
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Great value for money, Martin is professional, punctual and explains exactly what he’s doing and what he’s thinking, couldn’t recommend more
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What a great service we received! We had an extension done 15 years ago and the builder told us the bricks would ‘weather’. This hasn’t happened and I needed a solution, brick make over were quick, efficient and matched the bricks perfectly to the original house. I could not recommend them high enough! Such a great company
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Absolutely delighted with the service. Martin was incredibly professional and provided me with a finish I am delighted with.
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Would highly recommend this company. Worked Miracles with our brick work. Polite, punctual and professional 10/10
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Why Choose Us for Brick Tinting Fetcham

Occasionally a brick turns up that nobody on the crew has treated before, and the response is to slow down rather than to guess. Photographs are taken of the panel at each stage so the progression can be compared rather than remembered. Absorbency is tested at several points rather than one, since an unfamiliar unit gives no basis for assumption. A trial panel is put up at a conservative dilution, deliberately weaker than a familiar brick would take, because a mix that undershoots can be built on and one that overshoots cannot be recovered. It is left to cure fully and judged from both distances, and only then is the strength adjusted upwards if needed. Where the brick behaves in an unexpected way, whether taking pigment far faster than its appearance suggested or resisting it almost entirely, that is established on a square metre rather than on an elevation. Occasionally the honest conclusion is that a particular unit will move less than the customer hoped, and that is said with the panel in front of them rather than described. The findings are written into the blend record afterwards, so the same brick encountered elsewhere begins from evidence rather than from scratch. Over time that is how a working knowledge of the range accumulates. Nothing is committed to a main elevation until the panel has cured and been agreed, however many attempts that takes and at no charge for any of them. Brick Makeover treats an unfamiliar brick as a reason for more testing rather than fewer, and the panel is adjusted as many times as needed at no charge before anything proceeds.

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How We Work

Our Brick Tinting Steps

Getting your brickwork cleaned or tinted is quick and straightforward.

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Send us your Photos

Please send several clear photos showing the location or surface you want cleaned or tinted so we can assist accurately.

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Receive your Plan

We’ll review the images, outline the best approach, and confirm a plan tailored to your project. No jargon, just clear next steps.

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Get your Quote

You’ll receive a transparent quote with everything included. No delays, no hidden extras.

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Cost of Brick Tinting Fetcham

Some jobs are mostly preparation, and it is worth explaining what the customer is paying for when that is the case. A wall carrying an old masonry paint, a sealer applied decades ago, heavy algae along its shaded courses or a bloom of efflorescent salts needs all of it removed before any pigment will absorb at all, and on a badly coated elevation that work can take longer than the colour work that follows. It is skilled in its own right, since the method has to be strong enough to remove the deposit and gentle enough to leave the fired face of the brick intact, and getting that balance wrong destroys a wall permanently. Where a coating covers only part of an elevation, the affected area is measured and quoted separately from the rest rather than the whole face being priced as though coated. It is quoted as its own separate line for exactly that reason, so the customer can see what proportion of the figure it represents and decide accordingly. Where the coating is extensive, the position is set out plainly before any commitment, since it occasionally makes a job uneconomic and the honest answer is to say so. None of them is inflated to compensate for a low preparation figure, and where preparation turns out lighter than allowed for, the line comes down rather than standing. Colour work, mortar toning and access make up the other three lines. Both a narrower and a wider scope are costed wherever a genuine choice exists, so the decision belongs to the customer. Quotations in Fetcham are free, written and do not expire.

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Areas We Serve

Fetcham is covered in full, and it is fair to set out what communication looks like from first contact to invoice. An enquiry is answered the same day wherever possible. A survey is offered within the week at a time that suits, including evenings, and takes around half an hour at no charge. A written itemised quotation follows within a day or two, naming the specific elevations and separating preparation, colour work, mortar toning and access, with the timescale, guarantee and payment terms in the same document. Nothing is chased afterwards and the quotation does not expire. Once a date is agreed it is confirmed in writing, and where weather forces a change the replacement is given the same day rather than left open. Arrival times are given as a window rather than a vague morning, and a call is made if an earlier job overruns. Questions are answered directly at any point rather than deflected, including what product is used and what its vapour permeability is. On a multi-day job progress is reported at the end of each day, including any change to the finish date. At the end the wall is walked from both distances before payment falls due. Nothing is chased between a quotation and a decision, and no deposit is taken at any stage. Most houses run one to three days and patch work often half a day. Every blend is recorded against the address with photographs of the finished work, so a later phase can be matched without repeating the assessment. Anyone searching for brick tinting near me can view completed work first.

Types of Brick Tinting

What is Brick Tinting in Fetcham?

Brick tinting is the process of using a specialised staining solution to change the colour of multiple, or individual bricks. Brick tinting is a long-lasting solution to updating the colour of your property, or blending in mismatched bricks. The best part about brick tinting is that our stain seeps into the brick itself and will therefore last as long as your bricks will.

Benefits of Brick Tinting in Fetcham?

  • Brick tinting can help you match your new extension or repaired bricks.
  • Our brick tinting solution can help to prevent fading and staining.
  • Looking to sell? Brick tinting can add value to your property by rejuvenating the exterior.
  • Longer-lasting cosmetic solution for your property than painting or replacing, and less expensive.
  • You can even have multiple colours, lighter bricks, darker bricks, you name it!
  • Brick tinting will last the lifetime of your bricks.

What is Block Tinting?

Block tinting is the process of using a specialised tinting solution to alter the colour of blocks. Brick Makeover has a team of experienced tinting technicians who will help to give your property a beautiful exterior makeover! Tinting blocks is a skilled manual craft whereby our technicians will mix a bespoke colour-match tinting solution to help blend new extensions, replenish your property, or give it a whole new look.

Benefits of Block Tinting?

  • Fresh-looking blocks can help to add value to your property.
  • Your property will be revitalised thanks to our expert colour-matching block tinting, we get a perfect match every time.
  • We guarantee to give you the best prices thanks to our bespoke quote service.
  • Block tinting will last longer and be more effective than painting.
  • You can have a new colour or even a textured look for your blocks, or both!
  • Our block tinting technicians have 20+ years of experience! Rest assured your property will be in good hands.

What is Mortar Tinting?

Mortar tinting is an incredibly underrated building cosmetics service that can actually add value to your property! There may not be many people out there who have heard about mortar tinting, but in some ways that is a good thing because it means our service has been quality of work is seamless, as it should be. We use a custom-mixed staining solution and apply it with a brush to your mortar. This could be to blend new mortar to old, or old to new, or it could be to give you a whole new colour for your property.

Benefits of Mortar Tinting?

  • Mortar tinting can help blend old or new mortar on your property to achieve a flawless look.
  • Clean, correctly coloured mortar makes a big difference to the overall look of your property.
  • Fancy a change? Mortar tinting can help to completely change the colour of your property.
  • Every mortar tinting job we do comes with a guarantee, we are that confident in our work!
  • Mortar tinting can add value to your home by giving your property an external facelift!
  • If you are getting your bricks tinted don’t neglect the mortar otherwise you may as well have not got the bricks done. That’s how much difference mortar tinting can make!

What is Stone Tinting?

Stone tinting is a fine art in the tinting industry. Unlike brick tinting, stone is a much different surface to work with. The custom-mixed tinting solution is mixed differently for the texture of the stone in order to achieve the right colour match. Through stone tinting, our technicians can give your property a youthful facelift, or even a whole new colour. The natural solution we use will work with the material by integrating it into its pores for a long-lasting effect.

Benefits of Stone Tinting?

  • Stone tinting works with the natural material and will last as long as the stone will.
  • You can achieve a completely new colour without using paint which can damage the stone.
  • Add value to your property by giving your stone walls an updated look and feel.
  • Stone tinting is a more cost-effective solution than replacing a wall.
  • Seamlessly blend an extension or repair job with the existing stone through tinting.
  • Our stone tinting service has been tried and tested on National Trust sites with 100% positive feedback.

FAQs About Brick Tinting in Fetcham

What is brick tinting?
Brick tinting is the process of permanently adjusting the colour of bricks, blocks, or mortar using specialist dyes. It’s often used to blend in new brickwork with existing walls or to correct colour inconsistencies.
Yes! Our brick tints chemically bond to the surface, creating a breathable, UV-resistant finish that ages naturally with the original brickwork without peeling or flaking.

Absolutely. We carefully blend custom colours by hand to ensure the tinted bricks match the surrounding areas, even accounting for variations caused by weathering and age.

No, not at all. Our tints are designed to be breathable and flexible, preserving the natural integrity of your bricks while enhancing their appearance.

We proudly offer our brick tinting services throughout Fetcham, ensuring local expertise and prompt service for all your brickwork needs.

Every project is different, so costs vary depending on the size, access, and complexity of the work. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote for properties in Fetcham.

Yes. Brick tinting is commonly used on period homes and older buildings where matching original bricks can be difficult. Experienced specialists can recreate weathered tones to maintain the property’s original character.

Look for a brick tinting specialist with experience, examples of previous work, positive customer reviews, and expertise in colour matching. A reputable brick tinting company in Fetcham should be happy to provide advice, a detailed quotation, and before-and-after examples of completed projects.

The Complete Guide to Professional Brick Tinting in Fetcham

Mismatched brickwork can be one of the most noticeable signs of building work on a property. A new extension, replacement bricks, repair work or refurbishment can leave sections of masonry looking noticeably different from the surrounding brickwork.

Professional brick tinting in Fetcham provides a practical way to correct these colour differences without removing and replacing otherwise sound bricks. Using specialist masonry stains and carefully applied colour blends, an experienced brick tinting specialist can alter the appearance of individual bricks or larger sections so they blend naturally with the existing building.

Whether you’re dealing with a handful of replacement bricks, a new extension or a larger development, brick tinting can provide a consistent and natural-looking finish.

What Is Brick Tinting?

Brick tinting is a specialist process used to change or adjust the colour of brickwork. Unlike conventional masonry paint, professional brick tinting uses specialist mineral-based colourants designed to penetrate and bond with the masonry.

This allows the original texture and character of the bricks to remain visible while adjusting their colour to create a closer match with the surrounding brickwork.

A skilled brick tinting specialist in Fetcham can assess the existing masonry and create a combination of tones to replicate the colour, shading and weathered appearance of neighbouring bricks.

Where Can Brick Tinting Be Used?

  • House extensions
  • Garage conversions
  • Replacement bricks
  • Brick repairs
  • New build developments
  • Commercial properties
  • Heritage properties
  • Refurbishment projects
  • Weathered or discoloured brickwork

The objective is not simply to change the colour of the bricks. Professional tinting is about creating a convincing match that works naturally with the existing masonry.

Why Do Bricks Need Tinting?

Even when replacement bricks are selected as a close match, they can still look noticeably different once installed. Existing brickwork changes over time due to sunlight, rain, pollution and general weathering, while new bricks can vary slightly between manufacturing batches.

This can leave repaired areas, extensions or replacement bricks standing out from the rest of the property.

Brick tinting can correct these visual differences without the disruption and expense involved in replacing large areas of otherwise suitable brickwork.

Brick Tinting for Extensions in Fetcham

Extensions are one of the most common reasons homeowners look for brick tinting in Fetcham.

A newly constructed extension can look out of place when its brickwork is brighter, cleaner, darker or more uniform than the original property. Even bricks that were chosen specifically to match may not replicate the appearance of masonry that has weathered for decades.

Professional brick tinting allows the new brickwork to be carefully adjusted so it complements the original building.

Creating a Natural Match

Rather than applying one flat colour across the entire area, a professional may use several complementary shades to recreate the natural variation found within the existing brickwork.

This can help the new section blend into the original property and make the extension appear much more established.

Matching Replacement Bricks

Replacing damaged bricks can leave obvious patches across an otherwise attractive wall. The replacement bricks may have the correct size, shape and general appearance but still differ in colour from the surrounding masonry.

Brick tinting in Fetcham can be used to alter the appearance of these replacement bricks so they blend more naturally with the original wall.

This can be particularly useful where only a small number of bricks need replacing. Instead of trying to find an exact match for every individual brick, an experienced specialist can tint the new bricks to complement the existing masonry.

Residential Brick Tinting in Fetcham

Homeowners often choose brick tinting after extensions, alterations, repairs or other building work has created noticeable differences in brick colour.

Common Residential Applications

  • Blending an extension into the original house
  • Matching replacement bricks
  • Reducing the appearance of repair patches
  • Correcting differences between brick batches
  • Recreating the appearance of aged masonry
  • Improving the consistency of external brickwork

Because brick tinting can be targeted at specific bricks or sections, it can provide a less disruptive alternative to replacing extensive areas of masonry.

Commercial Brick Tinting in Fetcham

Brick tinting is also suitable for commercial buildings, property developments and larger refurbishment projects where a consistent appearance is important.

Commercial Applications

  • Housing developments
  • Apartment buildings
  • Office buildings
  • Retail premises
  • Schools
  • Industrial properties
  • Public buildings
  • Commercial refurbishment projects

Professional commercial brick tinting can help developers and property owners achieve a more consistent appearance without replacing large quantities of brickwork.

How Does Professional Brick Tinting Work?

The exact approach depends on the type and condition of the masonry, but a professional brick tinting project will generally involve several stages.

Assessing the Existing Brickwork

The brickwork is inspected to determine its colour, texture, condition and level of weathering. This helps establish the most appropriate tinting method and colour combination.

Selecting the Colours

Specialist mineral-based colourants can be combined to create the required shade. Several tones may be needed to reproduce the natural variation of the surrounding bricks.

Testing the Colour

A test section can be used to assess how the chosen colour interacts with the brick surface. Adjustments can then be made before the main work begins.

Applying the Tint

The selected colours are carefully applied to the relevant bricks or masonry sections. Controlled application helps ensure the finished result remains natural rather than appearing artificially uniform.

Checking the Finished Result

Once the work is complete, the tinted brickwork can be assessed against the surrounding masonry to ensure the colour and overall appearance are suitably matched.

Is Brick Tinting Permanent?

Professional brick tinting is designed to provide a long-lasting change to the appearance of masonry.

Specialist mineral-based products are designed to work with the brick rather than simply creating a conventional painted coating over the surface. This allows the finished colour to weather naturally alongside the surrounding brickwork.

The longevity of the result can depend on the type and condition of the bricks, exposure to weather and the quality of preparation and application.

Does Brick Tinting Damage Bricks?

When suitable products and professional application methods are used, brick tinting is designed to work with the existing masonry.

The brickwork should always be assessed beforehand to determine whether tinting is suitable. Different brick types can absorb products differently, which is why choosing the correct materials and application method is important.

Brick Tinting or Replacing Brickwork?

When brickwork does not match, replacing the affected bricks or tinting them can both be potential solutions.

Replacing larger sections of brickwork can involve substantial labour, materials and disruption. Where the existing masonry is structurally sound and the main problem is a colour difference, brick tinting can provide a more practical alternative.

The right solution will depend on the condition of the brickwork and the nature of the problem, but brick tinting in Fetcham can often provide a cost-effective way of correcting mismatched masonry.

How Much Does Brick Tinting Cost in Fetcham?

There is no fixed price for brick tinting because every property and project is different.

Factors That Can Affect Brick Tinting Costs

  • Number of bricks requiring treatment
  • Overall size of the area
  • Accessibility of the brickwork
  • Complexity of the colour match
  • Type and condition of the bricks
  • Age of the existing masonry
  • Preparation required before tinting

A small repair involving several replacement bricks will naturally require a different approach from tinting an entire extension or commercial building.

For an accurate price, arranging an assessment with a professional brick tinting company in Fetcham is the best option.

Professional Brick Tinting vs DIY

DIY brick colouring products and masonry paints may appear to offer a quick solution, but achieving a convincing brick match requires considerably more than selecting a similar colour.

Professional brick tinting involves assessing how the existing bricks look, understanding variations between individual bricks and taking account of natural weathering.

An experienced specialist can also use several complementary tones to produce a more realistic finish.

Poorly matched DIY work can make the original problem more noticeable. Professional brick tinting is designed to create a finish that blends into the surrounding masonry.

Brick Tinting for Older and Heritage Properties

Older and heritage properties can present additional challenges when brickwork requires repair or alteration.

Original bricks may have developed distinctive colours and weathering patterns that are difficult to reproduce using modern replacement materials.

Careful brick tinting can help new or repaired sections blend more effectively while retaining the visual character of the existing property.

Where a property is listed or subject to conservation requirements, any relevant planning or conservation considerations should be addressed before work begins.

Choosing a Brick Tinting Specialist in Fetcham

If you’re looking for a brick tinting company in Fetcham, choosing an experienced specialist can make a significant difference to the final result.

What to Look For

  • Experience with different types of brickwork
  • Professional colour matching
  • Suitable specialist products
  • Examples of previous projects
  • Clear explanation of the proposed process
  • Transparent quotations
  • Careful preparation and application

A professional brick tinting service should focus on producing a natural finish rather than simply applying a single colour over a section of wall.

Looking for Brick Tinting Near Me in Fetcham?

If new brickwork, replacement bricks or repair work has left your property with noticeable colour differences, professional brick tinting in Fetcham could provide an effective solution.

From individual replacement bricks and domestic extensions to commercial developments and larger refurbishment projects, specialist brick tinting can improve the appearance of mismatched masonry without unnecessary rebuilding.

If you’re searching for brick tinting near me, a brick tinting specialist in Fetcham, or a professional brick tinting company in Fetcham, arranging an assessment is the best starting point. A professional can determine whether brick tinting is suitable and recommend the most appropriate approach for achieving a natural and consistent finish.

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