BMS Vanguard Roofing
Mortar joints being re-pointed on a brick pier

Roof Pointing & Re-Pointing

Secure Ridges & Solid Mortar Joints

Worn mortar lets ridge and verge tiles work loose. We rake out, re-bed and re-point to lock everything back in place.

  • Free, no-obligation quotes
  • Fully insured
  • Reply within 24 hours
  • Storm-ready

    Firmly bedded tiles resist high winds.

  • Weathertight

    Sealed joints keep rain out of the roof.

  • Low-cost fix

    Prevents far more expensive repairs later.

Brickwork being re-pointed
20+Years of roofing
experience

Pointing

Fresh pointing that keeps your roof tight

Mortar is exposed to rain, frost and sun every day, and over time it cracks and falls away. When that happens, ridge, hip and verge tiles can loosen, and strong winds may lift them off completely.

We carefully remove the old, failing mortar, re-bed tiles where needed and re-point with a strong, weather-resistant mix. Where it suits the roof, we can also fit modern dry ridge and dry verge systems that need no mortar at all.

What our pointing service covers

  • Ridge tile re-pointing
  • Hip tile re-bedding
  • Verge re-pointing
  • Chimney and wall pointing
  • Dry ridge systems
  • Dry verge systems

Know the warning signs

Signs your roof needs re-pointing

Spotting problems early keeps repairs smaller and cheaper. If you notice any of these, give us a call.

  • Cracked mortar

    Hairline cracks soon widen with each winter frost.

  • Mortar in gutters

    Bits of cement in your gutters come from the ridge or verge.

  • Loose ridge tiles

    Tiles that rock or have shifted need re-bedding.

  • Gaps at the verge

    Open joints at the gable end let wind-driven rain in.

  • Bird damage

    Acidic droppings break down mortar faster than normal.

  • Damp in the loft

    Water tracking along the ridge often shows up in the loft.

Our process

How your pointing works

Clear steps, clear communication and no surprises from start to finish.

  1. 01

    Roof check

  2. 02

    Rake out

  3. 03

    Re-bed & re-point

  4. 04

    Clean finish

Project gallery

Our pointing work

A selection of recent jobs completed by our team. Tap any photo to view it larger.

Why choose us

Proper roofers. Proper work.

We're not the cheapest and we don't try to be. We're the team people call when they want the job done right the first time.

  • Straight-talking quotes

    A clear price upfront — no hidden extras or surprise invoices.

  • Fully insured

    You're protected from the moment we arrive on site.

  • Our own team

    Trained roofers on every job — never subcontractors.

  • Local specialists

    We know the region's homes, materials and weather.

Years of experience
20+
Roofs completed
500+
Workmanship warranty
10 yr
Fully insured
100%

Customer reviews

What our customers say

Homeowners across Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire trust us with their roofs. Here's what a few of them had to say.

5.0 from 18 Google reviews

  • “Great service from Ben from start to finish. Quoted remedial work to our roof, upon finding a few issues around our dorma extension he was very fair with pricing for extra works that needed carrying out. Trusted his quality of work and was happy for him to be working on our property when we weren’t around. Would recommend as he provides a free drone roof inspection with no hard selling tactics.”
    RRachael WhiteGoogle review
  • “Bms vanguard Ltd replaced our outbuildings roof, doing an excellent job. Turned up on time and cleaned up at the end of each day, and very friendly. kept us informed throughout, This is the second time we have used them, so would highly recommend”
    SShannon HolmesGoogle review
  • “Amazing job would definitely recommend and would definitely have him back to do more work on my property”
    CCara CollinsGoogle review
  • “Highly recommended will have him back to do more work in the future. I’m very very pleased with the work carried out.”
    RRicky WrightGoogle review
  • “We had a re-roof done Ben and his team came around and was very professional. He talked me through what I needed and gave me some advice The work was carried out to high standard I can honestly say they are very trustworthy and professional highly recommended”
    AAnna WebbGoogle review

Areas we cover

Pointing across Lincolnshire & Cambridgeshire

Based in the region, we know the local housing stock and weather well. If your town isn't listed, just ask — we cover the surrounding villages too.

  • Lincoln
  • Peterborough
  • Spalding
  • Boston
  • Grantham
  • Ely
  • Stamford
  • Sleaford
  • Wisbech
  • March
  • Huntingdon
  • Cambridge

FAQs

Pointing FAQs

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.

How often does roof pointing need redoing?

Good pointing lasts around 15–25 years.

Are you insured and is your work guaranteed?

Yes, fully insured and every job is guaranteed.

How quickly can you get to me?

We reply within 24 hours; leaks come first.

Free quotes

Get a free pointing quote

Don't let a small problem turn into a big one. Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a straight, honest quote — no obligation and no hard sell.

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