Choose a repair scope · Pith
Localised repair or wider repointing
A small visible defect may justify a limited scope, while a repeated joint condition can require a broader discussion. The boundary should follow assessment, not a convenient rectangle.
Ask how the boundary was chosen
Request photographs or a marked elevation showing the proposed areas. Discuss how transitions will look and what condition remains outside the scope. Keep optional wider work separate from the assessed repair so you can compare the choices.
Define the next step
A larger scope is not automatically better. Choose with an understanding of the wall condition, access cost and appearance rather than coverage alone.
Take it to your project conversation
Your repair checklist
Use these points to prepare your brief. Tick them as you go; the checklist is for this page visit.