I’m a 63 year old builder myself and see a lot of crap work these days, everyone seems more interested in speed and as much money as possible and not quality workmanship, it’s so good to see 2 young lads putting so much care and passion into their work, well done to both of you you are an incredible team and do a really first class job 👍
Hi Izzy great workmanship you are about the only brickie who spreads a mortar bed the proper way enough for a joint keep going don't over do it like me
It's why a lot of people turn to DIY, faith in the trades has disappeared. Doesn't help that the last decade or more there has been a lot of stigma about going into the trades from families etc.
This job is the customers fault he has gone cheap. This lad said he gave a rake out price and they didn’t want to pay it went cheap and they haven’t completely removed the mortar , didn’t grind out the arch and cut into the bricks ! Should of paid this lad to do the whole job .
So refreshing to see someone who takes pride in their workmanship.!! Not enough of you around unfortunately. ! I’d much rather pay someone like you a bit more to get a great job done. You are a credit to your trade, keep up the great work.
Hello Izzy. Never seen your channel before, just stumbled across it. You two ought to be bloody proud of yourselves. That was a lot of work to put that right. Not a lot of older builders know about the benefits of using the correct materials on older buildings. So you two young lads have done the building industry proud!!
Great to see a job done so well and with attention to detail, and I hope the customers know how lucky they are to have found you! I have found that the small amount of extra attention to detail is always appreciated by the customers, and further work almost inevitably follows. Important too to walk the customer round and explain the defects and how you will address them - get them invested in the pride you feel at the end of the job😊
Great to see you back, Izzy, completing another fantastic job, with excellent attention to detail in the repointing. Drew did great as well. What a transformation. Great work! No wonder you and the client were chuffed with the finished work. Always appreciate your videos and good you took some time out! 👍
Had a much needed break from RUclips and being on camera every day of the week. Back for a little while longer. Hope you enjoy this video's 🤜🤛 Any inquiries - Izzythebricky@hotmail.com
You guys are amazing! Really puts your faith back in humanity and an industry which can be hit and miss in terms of decent professionals. You guys are to be admired and imitated. Keep doing your thing and setting the example for everyone else!
Best to take a break every now and then, got to enjoy what you’re doing or there’s no point. That being said, great to see a new video, always a good watch - thanks Izzy.
Hi Izzy, It’s been a while since you have posted. Must say how much joy and enthusiasm that you bring to many of us armchair Brickies. It’s so very nice and refreshing to see someone who cares about the work they do and a keen interest in passing on the trade to those under your guidance. Not sure why you haven’t posted but hope you are well and if there are no more uploads then so be it. The content will be missed by many and wish you well in your chosen route to happiness. Kind regards Paul
Hiya Paul, thanks for the kind comment! Glad to hear you been enjoying the videos over the last few years/months. I hope to return to videos again in the new Year. But I've had a few changes recently in terms of work, so the dynamic the videos would be very different. I have a few videos to edit, but I've just not really gotten round to it! Hope you and the family are all well mate! Have a great weekend! If you'd like to keep in touch, find me on Instagram ☺️
Well done guys for stepping in and sorting that out not enough good proper tradesmen out there today hope your client appreciated what you did for them job looked fantastic keep the videos coming.👍👍
Great to see you guys back with such an outstanding looking job. It amazes me that such a relatively straightforward job can be messed up by the so called “professionals”. There’s very little pride taken in workmanship these days, all these guys want to do is finish the job any way they can as soon as possible.
After all the drama and bad work they've had done it must of been such a relief to have you and Drew in to rectify there home and even go the extra mile to make it look the best you could . So many tradesmen out there nowadays willing to rip people off and leave homeowners with a nightmare knowing they caused a misery and extra money needed to be spent
Lovely job....looks superb....note to all, if using Boiled Linseed Oil, DON'T throw your dirty oiled rags into an enclosed container such as a bin or bin bag....BLO oxidises as it dries/sets and this generates huge amounts of heat which will very quickly set fire to anything in contact with it! Lot's of terracotta tile guys have been caught out with this one....Burn, wash or leave rags to dry in the open air before disposing of them....
Very good point, I used the same to restore a banister in my old house and it's very easy to just chuck the used rags in a bag and forget about them. They can and do have the potential to spontaneously combust.
As a DIY'er who is semi teaching myself to rake, replace and repoint through amazing videos like this. So many tricks watching experts at work like this, so thanks Izzy! As a DIY repointer - my work is slow, but by far better finish than the first job you are fixing. But how would you (as a guy in the trade) recommend to find someone as competent locally as yourself? I'm after paying someone experienced to just 'ok' what I've done and ask a few questions before I continue around and do the rest of the house. Checkatrade? Somewhere else? Couple of brickies/builders I've spoken to don't like to help 'opposition' or are not interested in a repointing job!
Most tradesmen detest DIYers as a lot of them think they know what is needed to be done or how to do it properly but they don't. DIYers ALWAYS make the tradesmen's job harder by botching whatever they were doing, before calling in the professionals to put it right.
I'm a 67 year old bricklayer / builder and I'm impressed with your work pal well done nice job you turned out we used to call that type of pointing the Westminster smudge in London I thought when I first saw you a youngster I thought here we go another so called expert talking crap but I was pleasanty surprised with seeing a nice tidy job it's not easy fixing other people bodge jobs which I've been doing for decades so keep up the good work I'm sure you'll go far the only problem is the client always wants you personally not your workers lol.
@IzzytheBricky well I speak the truth I've seen some bothers in my time and your work exceeds the majority aneit thete is some natural young ones out there I've been more than happy to work with like wee jimmy swinger front Rothwell jack mcdonnel. Northampton and Matty Lewis Coventry these guys are probably some of the best I've had on my team as a foreman. Your work is up there with the best.
Fantastic job! So nice to see someone taking pride in their work and respecting and appreciating the beauty of brickwork. Such a pity people often abuse beautiful brick walls by drilling holes and draping cables everywhere! Nice one! 👍
Great to see you and Drew back on the job 👌it’s a shame you didn’t get the job for replacing those shite cotswoldy bricks someone put in when removing that door and window .
i dont normally comment much on videos but what you have done here is nothing short of a miracle. quality work lads. talk about polishing turds. top job lads
You didn’t say if you were charging for the prep work you had to do? The client has already paid cheap once and then they do it again and get another substandard job.
Glad you’re back. I don’t get why client would risk getting someone else to do an inferior job of raking out, when you’re trying to solve a ‘health hazard’. Get the job done 100% by you and know its done right.
They do it to "save" money but it always bites them in the arse. They get what they pay for. Kudos to @IzzytheBricky , keep your professional attitude and your name will carry you forward.
You get what you pay for........ Or at least you used too. It is a shame that people get ripped off by tossers. It's becoming more common as even the cowboys are busy these days. But this client seems to ask for it. They had a bloody good trades man give a price but went and got another shit one, still leaving work to be done. Good work as always 👍
Great video as always, honestly, id have not even touched that job given they’ve clearly skimped out the first time round then decided your rake out price was too much and then still resulted you in wasting a day cleaning up yet someone else’s mess up. I hope you charged them for it. Them been tight has just past there savings onto your expenses 🤷🏼♂️ I’d have probably rendered the house instead given the terrible brickwork on the extension and the patched window arch bit as well 🤷🏼♂️😂
Haha I know, it's crazy! Well they we're quoted 5.5k for rendering this side. After everything such as the rake out, my pointing and the cowboy pointing, it cost 5k... Thanks for the support
No way I’d have done the pointing after they got a cheaper price which was done poorly and left you with loads of extra work. They clearly didn’t learn the first time.
Excellent workmanship!! The work ethic you guys showed was fantastic. Never let your standards drop. You are a credit to the trade and your workmanship is a credit to you.
Izzy, good work man! Fellow brick restorationist here from MT, U.S. That was a pretty rowdy cut out and repoint you had to follow up on. It's a shame there aren't enough of us with experience to cover all the jobs and so let the fly by nighter's do a shit job. That "weather edge" and the overgrinds you patched up was pretty egregious. Good job explaining appropriate mortar hardness and compatibility too. I follow up a lot of "repair" where the harder new mortar ends up being a disservice to the wall after a few years. I also learned a new trick with the linseed oil treatment.... I have a tool suggestion: Arbortech 175 brick saw has paid for itself thrice-over for those brick removals. They are about $1900 U.S.D. but are worth every penny, especiallly if you are cutting out old soft lime mortar or need to plunge cut your heads to extract a full brick. Keep up the good work, I really enjoyed the video. Thanks.
Thanks so much for the support mate really appreciate it! I love these sort of jobs, real sense of pride in them! Thanks for the tip on the tool! I'll have a look into them mate!
Fantastic finish really well done And you have such a good attitude it makes all the difference thankyou for being so genuine and passionate for others ❤
Isnt it funny how they got cowboys to repoint, then cowboys to rake it all out 😁 However what a fantastic job Izzy & Drew, you could build a house for me anytime 👍 Congratulations Izzy you are in a league of your own 👍
Izzy is an artist! Superb work, taking other people's shoddy work (and going the extra mile blending in those score marks) I'm no bricky or builder but my god, I see crap raking out and repointing work all over the shop, and don't get me started on overshooting the perps...... Great work.
Pride before money!! These two bring a whole new meaning to the word 'Tradesman, dedication, technique, skill and honesty, what more does one want from a builder, as for the 'cowboys' out there, time to get on your horses and ride off into the sunset!! First-class job, lads...
I specalise in lime mortars and I have to say you have done a great job. I hope you don't mind me mentioning that your 3.5 NHL can be reused the following day, but not more than that because is will set in water due to the hydraulic component. Air lime (putty non hydraulic) can be kept for years when wet.
A job well done lads, and this is why you will get repeat custom! There's a chap in North Manchester who does repointing. I've seen his work and I recommend him because he does an spectacular job! He even does coloured pointing, a customer had bright white and the effect was superb!
Awesome work! You popped up in my suggestions and have gained a sub. Quick question, why offer two prices? Surely it would have made more sense for one price which would then remove you having to rely on another tradesman's work before you can start the pointing. I work as a landscaper and have had several jobs in the past where clients want to use alternative companies for 'parts' of a job. I refuse as I cant be sure of the standard and ultimately the job has my name above it. Ill either subcontract directly or turn down the job.
Good question, they asked for two prices, so to be fair, I was quite honest and gave it to them But you're very right what your saying mate! Thanks so much for subbing
Wow, you lads go above, and beyond, you are a real credit to the trade, and yourselves, having the patience to first bring back the job to a start position, is testament to your commitment, and sheer dedication, absolute quality of a job, well done lads, all the best
The boys are back . Hope you’re in a better place now buddy and enjoying stuff again . That sinking feeling when you realise you have under priced the job, I am too familiar with that one 😫. Beautiful job though and going that extra Mike for the customer made all the difference👌🏼🧱👍🏽
Thanks so much mate, really appreciate it! Cheers for the messages and hope yourself and the family are all well! Same old story, might just go on the roads with national grid 😂
I came across this video and thought I would leave a comment. Great to see a tradesman actually care about the work they do and care about their clients rather than rip customers off like the cowboys did that did the shoddy job of the pointing before you guys sorted it out. Well done and can I ask where you are based and areas you cover? A job well done.
Can I ask you about the linseed oil? Is it raw or boiled & does the finish last after application. It great to see someone care about their workmanship, as it’s a dying breed. Fabulous attention to detail, that’s what I appreciate.
I'm working on my partners house where cement has used over lime in multiple ares of the house, I'm just about to start sorting it all out and your videos are priceless for me. Nice to see someone doing things properly. Thank you boys!
I'm not sure how this ended up in my recs, but what a great video :) It's great to see someone take so much pride in their work. And a really nice-looking result too !
👍 good to see you back Izzy, mate you're becoming the one to watch. Keep up the good work. Should have asked for extra for repairing bricks you never raked out.
Literally all the stuff I get from clients. Come in and quote, they go for the £50-£100 cheaper option then end up calling me to sort it as they know I will do a good job. Glad to see that there are still some people out there with integrity. Awesome work.
Thanks for the linseed oil tip, last year i used up some of the left over paving sealant to help pop some of the blues on the boundary wall to the front. Smashed the repair job, I think with the amount of cowboys out there, you are going to be busy for years to come. Most of them don't have a clue about moisture retention and simply slap on standard mortar mix
Izzy, you’ve done a top job that takes knowledge, patience and skill. Now if I was you I would work on honing your customer relation & business skills i.e making sure you get paid for every bit of effort / extra work. Don’t let the option be that a different contractor prep your work because they are cheaper. Be tough on yourself in business skills the way I’m sure your tough on yourself with your standards of trade skills. The customer relations and business skills take just as much time to hone as the trade skills, often making mistakes alone the way and learning as you go. People (customer) pleasing all the time can wear a tradesman down quicker than loading out a house full of bricks. Stay strong and stay well. All the best.
Nice one izzy good job although I would only keep pre mixed nhl for 24 hours its the water that makes it goes off, lime putty and slaked lime goes off with air and can be kept for weeks
Refreshing to see younger trades that know the difference between cement and lime and the correct application of each. Clearly switched on and considering the state of the grinding out, a decent finish.
I know nothing about building, but you really impressed me with your attention to detail. I wish you lived in Cornwall, I need some repointing doing lol
Izzy and Drew. Heroes! Good to have you back! OMG! You get what you pay for! Cowboys! And dangerous cowboys at that. The mould internally! Terrible. Using the right materials and products vital. Not least on 50s, 60s buildings. How do these guys get away with it? Oh and please!! Protective eyewear! Any acid!! 🥹🥹. Thank You Both. And you are back!! 👍👍💪💪👌👌
I’m a 63 year old builder myself and see a lot of crap work these days, everyone seems more interested in speed and as much money as possible and not quality workmanship, it’s so good to see 2 young lads putting so much care and passion into their work, well done to both of you you are an incredible team and do a really first class job 👍
Really appreciate your comment mate! Thanks so much! All the best to you and the family
Hi Izzy great workmanship you are about the only brickie who spreads a mortar bed the proper way enough for a joint keep going don't over do it like me
It's why a lot of people turn to DIY, faith in the trades has disappeared. Doesn't help that the last decade or more there has been a lot of stigma about going into the trades from families etc.
it's been over 20years since i seen a brick job done correctly and with so much care and compassion for the job n the customer
This job is the customers fault he has gone cheap. This lad said he gave a rake out price and they didn’t want to pay it went cheap and they haven’t completely removed the mortar , didn’t grind out the arch and cut into the bricks ! Should of paid this lad to do the whole job .
Pay cheap, pay twice. Tough lesson for your client. You guys did a top job. Well done.
Very true, appreciate it mate
Just what I was thinking
You’re a credit to your trade… and those who raised you.
Honest, truthful, reliable
👌✊👏👍
Thanks so much mate! Kind words
Two young men who are showing huge respect for their trade and their customers. Great work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
So refreshing to see someone who takes pride in their workmanship.!! Not enough of you around unfortunately. ! I’d much rather pay someone like you a bit more to get a great job done. You are a credit to your trade, keep up the great work.
Thanks so much mate appreciate it
Hello Izzy. Never seen your channel before, just stumbled across it. You two ought to be bloody proud of yourselves. That was a lot of work to put that right. Not a lot of older builders know about the benefits of using the correct materials on older buildings. So you two young lads have done the building industry proud!!
Thanks so much brother, really appreciate it
Great to see a job done so well and with attention to detail, and I hope the customers know how lucky they are to have found you! I have found that the small amount of extra attention to detail is always appreciated by the customers, and further work almost inevitably follows. Important too to walk the customer round and explain the defects and how you will address them - get them invested in the pride you feel at the end of the job😊
Great to see you back, Izzy, completing another fantastic job, with excellent attention to detail in the repointing. Drew did great as well. What a transformation. Great work! No wonder you and the client were chuffed with the finished work. Always appreciate your videos and good you took some time out! 👍
Thanks so much Alan! Yea the clients were really pleased and it was great to leave the job as it should have been in the first place
Absolute credit to the industry bud! Amazing job and passion, well done!
Great to see the dynamic duo back. Missed watching my weekly bricky. A man of standards anyone would be proud to employ. Keep with us mate.
Thanks so much buddy! Appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video
Had a much needed break from RUclips and being on camera every day of the week. Back for a little while longer. Hope you enjoy this video's 🤜🤛
Any inquiries - Izzythebricky@hotmail.com
Hope to keep seeing your regular content.. when you say a “for a little while longer” are you looking to hang it up?
What mix did you do?/ recommend? For a repointing job like that?
Are you from east mids ?
Good for you Izzy: you helped them out at your own cost after they'd been burned by cowboys! Great result and what a Gentleman!
😊
God bless you my son.
You are a credit to your parents and upbringing.
You guys are amazing! Really puts your faith back in humanity and an industry which can be hit and miss in terms of decent professionals.
You guys are to be admired and imitated. Keep doing your thing and setting the example for everyone else!
Thanks so much mate appreciate it
It’s horrible going over someone else’s work putting it right very demoralising so well done for sorting it for them!
Best to take a break every now and then, got to enjoy what you’re doing or there’s no point. That being said, great to see a new video, always a good watch - thanks Izzy.
Couldn't be more right mate
Hi Izzy,
It’s been a while since you have posted. Must say how much joy and enthusiasm that you bring to many of us armchair Brickies. It’s so very nice and refreshing to see someone who cares about the work they do and a keen interest in passing on the trade to those under your guidance. Not sure why you haven’t posted but hope you are well and if there are no more uploads then so be it. The content will be missed by many and wish you well in your chosen route to happiness.
Kind regards
Paul
Hiya Paul, thanks for the kind comment! Glad to hear you been enjoying the videos over the last few years/months.
I hope to return to videos again in the new Year. But I've had a few changes recently in terms of work, so the dynamic the videos would be very different. I have a few videos to edit, but I've just not really gotten round to it! Hope you and the family are all well mate! Have a great weekend! If you'd like to keep in touch, find me on Instagram ☺️
Well done guys for stepping in and sorting that out not enough good proper tradesmen out there today hope your client appreciated what you did for them job looked fantastic keep the videos coming.👍👍
Thanks so much mate appreciate it! They were really pleased 🙂
Great to see you guys back with such an outstanding looking job. It amazes me that such a relatively straightforward job can be messed up by the so called “professionals”. There’s very little pride taken in workmanship these days, all these guys want to do is finish the job any way they can as soon as possible.
Thanks so much mate! Yea it's quite unbelievable that people are getting away with it
Pure quality tradesmen ❤
So much pride in your work and attitude
Another great video iz
Always enjoy your content...
Keep it up.
I know the pressure of banging out vids, take some time and come back fresh
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed the video, Thanks so much for your support☺️
After all the drama and bad work they've had done it must of been such a relief to have you and Drew in to rectify there home and even go the extra mile to make it look the best you could . So many tradesmen out there nowadays willing to rip people off and leave homeowners with a nightmare knowing they caused a misery and extra money needed to be spent
Thanks so much mate really appreciate it! And yea was good to get this sorted for them 🙂
Congratulations Izzy, what a fantastic guy you are, so thorough in fixing so many faults made by others. Your work ethic is first class. 😁👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏❤️
So nice to see a British skilled craftsman for once!! Great job guys
Thanks so much mate
Impressive😁 Nice one lads. Good to see you both back.
Professionals are back🫵
SHALOM 🔥
Cheers mate! Happy to be back
Lovely job....looks superb....note to all, if using Boiled Linseed Oil, DON'T throw your dirty oiled rags into an enclosed container such as a bin or bin bag....BLO oxidises as it dries/sets and this generates huge amounts of heat which will very quickly set fire to anything in contact with it! Lot's of terracotta tile guys have been caught out with this one....Burn, wash or leave rags to dry in the open air before disposing of them....
Had no clue about that! Thanks so much for letting me know! And also that ks for watching ☺️
Very good point, I used the same to restore a banister in my old house and it's very easy to just chuck the used rags in a bag and forget about them. They can and do have the potential to spontaneously combust.
@@IzzytheBricky Mask up if you're using it in an enclosed space for some reason, they often have a Cobalt additive that acts as a drying agent.
You can also submerge in water in a jar and throw away like that, in jar of water, if you don't have a safe location to air dry them.
Great work and eye for detail and knowing all the faults of the previous bricklayers
Where the hell have you been? It’s good to see you back.
Cheers mate! Having some time off haha
As a DIY'er who is semi teaching myself to rake, replace and repoint through amazing videos like this. So many tricks watching experts at work like this, so thanks Izzy! As a DIY repointer - my work is slow, but by far better finish than the first job you are fixing. But how would you (as a guy in the trade) recommend to find someone as competent locally as yourself? I'm after paying someone experienced to just 'ok' what I've done and ask a few questions before I continue around and do the rest of the house. Checkatrade? Somewhere else? Couple of brickies/builders I've spoken to don't like to help 'opposition' or are not interested in a repointing job!
Most tradesmen detest DIYers as a lot of them think they know what is needed to be done or how to do it properly but they don't. DIYers ALWAYS make the tradesmen's job harder by botching whatever they were doing, before calling in the professionals to put it right.
I'm a 67 year old bricklayer / builder and I'm impressed with your work pal well done nice job you turned out we used to call that type of pointing the Westminster smudge in London I thought when I first saw you a youngster I thought here we go another so called expert talking crap but I was pleasanty surprised with seeing a nice tidy job it's not easy fixing other people bodge jobs which I've been doing for decades so keep up the good work I'm sure you'll go far the only problem is the client always wants you personally not your workers lol.
Thanks so much for the kind comments Jack☺️ really appreciate the support and glad you enjoyed the video ☺️
@IzzytheBricky well I speak the truth I've seen some bothers in my time and your work exceeds the majority aneit thete is some natural young ones out there I've been more than happy to work with like wee jimmy swinger front Rothwell jack mcdonnel. Northampton and Matty Lewis Coventry these guys are probably some of the best I've had on my team as a foreman. Your work is up there with the best.
Wow! Such a great video. You’re a true gent, a great & honest tradesman. A joy to watch a real tradesman like you! 👍👍👍
Thanks brother really appreciate it 😊
Never clicked on a video so quick. Good to have you back mate 👍🏻
Haha cheers Rob appreciate your support brother
Fantastic job! So nice to see someone taking pride in their work and respecting and appreciating the beauty of brickwork. Such a pity people often abuse beautiful brick walls by drilling holes and draping cables everywhere! Nice one! 👍
Great to see you and Drew back on the job 👌it’s a shame you didn’t get the job for replacing those shite cotswoldy bricks someone put in when removing that door and window .
Yea I know, would have looked better all brick rather than patchwork
i dont normally comment much on videos but what you have done here is nothing short of a miracle. quality work lads. talk about polishing turds. top job lads
Thanks so much mate really appreciate your support and kind comment 🙂behave a great weekend
You didn’t say if you were charging for the prep work you had to do? The client has already paid cheap once and then they do it again and get another substandard job.
I was able to sort something out for the prep work
My hat is off to you , outstanding attitude to your work resulting in excellent results. Nice one matey.
Cheers mate
Glad you’re back. I don’t get why client would risk getting someone else to do an inferior job of raking out, when you’re trying to solve a ‘health hazard’. Get the job done 100% by you and know its done right.
Haha crazy ain't it mate! But we finally got there in the end 💪💪
They do it to "save" money but it always bites them in the arse. They get what they pay for. Kudos to @IzzytheBricky , keep your professional attitude and your name will carry you forward.
@@kickthunt4239 thanks so much mate appreciate it ☺️
Hi Izzy and co - your videos, attention to detail and professionalism are very much appreciated.
Thanks Mike!
You get what you pay for........ Or at least you used too.
It is a shame that people get ripped off by tossers. It's becoming more common as even the cowboys are busy these days.
But this client seems to ask for it. They had a bloody good trades man give a price but went and got another shit one, still leaving work to be done.
Good work as always 👍
I know, joke ain't it really, it's just how it is unfortunately 😞 all the best Shane
Really enjoy your films. Clean , neat & very knowledgeable 4 a young brikie. I'm a 60 year old brikie & u taught me a tip or 2. Keep up d good work
Great video as always, honestly, id have not even touched that job given they’ve clearly skimped out the first time round then decided your rake out price was too much and then still resulted you in wasting a day cleaning up yet someone else’s mess up. I hope you charged them for it. Them been tight has just past there savings onto your expenses 🤷🏼♂️
I’d have probably rendered the house instead given the terrible brickwork on the extension and the patched window arch bit as well 🤷🏼♂️😂
Haha I know, it's crazy! Well they we're quoted 5.5k for rendering this side. After everything such as the rake out, my pointing and the cowboy pointing, it cost 5k...
Thanks for the support
Just a quick check in Izzy ....good to see you are as committed to excellence in all you do...trust you are resting as hard as you work 👍
You’re made a beautiful job so far mate there a load of crooks out there mate
Thanks very much mate
Above & beyond again guys. Well done! Good to see you back Izzy.
Thanks Tony mate!!
IZZY Mind you wana charge the customer a days wages for the two of you getting it all prepped because it was'nt chased out properly
We were able to sort something out 💪
Brilliant job as always. Good to see pride in the work.👍👍
Thanks fella!
No way I’d have done the pointing after they got a cheaper price which was done poorly and left you with loads of extra work. They clearly didn’t learn the first time.
Excellent work, super impressed with your patience and willingness to get the job right. I wish other builders had your work ethic. Cheers
What ever happened to an honest days work, it’s nice to see someone that does it right and cares,it’s guys like you that will always do well 💪🏻
Thanks so much mate really appreciate it
No one wants to pay what an honest skilled worker needs to be paid.. that why there isn't many of us left
Excellent workmanship!! The work ethic you guys showed was fantastic. Never let your standards drop. You are a credit to the trade and your workmanship is a credit to you.
What a lovely job guys. Sometimes the work is its own reward. Top marks for the quality and the work ethic! 👏👏👏
Thanks so much Peter
Izzy, good work man! Fellow brick restorationist here from MT, U.S. That was a pretty rowdy cut out and repoint you had to follow up on. It's a shame there aren't enough of us with experience to cover all the jobs and so let the fly by nighter's do a shit job. That "weather edge" and the overgrinds you patched up was pretty egregious. Good job explaining appropriate mortar hardness and compatibility too. I follow up a lot of "repair" where the harder new mortar ends up being a disservice to the wall after a few years. I also learned a new trick with the linseed oil treatment.... I have a tool suggestion: Arbortech 175 brick saw has paid for itself thrice-over for those brick removals. They are about $1900 U.S.D. but are worth every penny, especiallly if you are cutting out old soft lime mortar or need to plunge cut your heads to extract a full brick. Keep up the good work, I really enjoyed the video. Thanks.
Thanks so much for the support mate really appreciate it! I love these sort of jobs, real sense of pride in them! Thanks for the tip on the tool! I'll have a look into them mate!
Fantastic finish really well done
And you have such a good attitude it makes all the difference thankyou for being so genuine and passionate for others ❤
Isnt it funny how they got cowboys to repoint, then cowboys to rake it all out 😁
However what a fantastic job Izzy & Drew, you could build a house for me anytime 👍
Congratulations Izzy you are in a league of your own 👍
My first video of your content. Beautiful job and pride of workmanship. You deserve more views and subscribers. I liked and subscribed today.
Izzy is an artist! Superb work, taking other people's shoddy work (and going the extra mile blending in those score marks) I'm no bricky or builder but my god, I see crap raking out and repointing work all over the shop, and don't get me started on overshooting the perps...... Great work.
Thanks so much Kevin! Glad you enjoyed the video appreciate it
What a job - great to see you putting so much care into a job a lot of people would walk away from or do really badly. top job lads.
Thanks very much Robert! Always try our best
Pride before money!! These two bring a whole new meaning to the word 'Tradesman, dedication, technique, skill and honesty, what more does one want from a builder, as for the 'cowboys' out there, time to get on your horses and ride off into the sunset!! First-class job, lads...
Another great job Izzy & another great video. 👍🏻❤🔥
You 2 are a credit to the trade. Great to see such pride in your work.
Thanks so much mate
Glad to see you fella.
Nice job ,,, after the bandits done a runner with the money. Unfortunately there everywhere.
Good effort.
Thanks so much mate, really appreciate it
Am a sparky of 20+ years and you should be proud mate never such good work for a long time, subscribed fella.
Another "clear up the mess" left by others, well done Izzy and Drew, you deliver quality
Thanks so much buddy really appreciate it!
I specalise in lime mortars and I have to say you have done a great job. I hope you don't mind me mentioning that your 3.5 NHL can be reused the following day, but not more than that because is will set in water due to the hydraulic component. Air lime (putty non hydraulic) can be kept for years when wet.
Omg the brickwork on that rear extension is horrendous 😱 not to mention the bricked up window….you’ve made a pigs ear look really good…well done
A job well done lads, and this is why you will get repeat custom! There's a chap in North Manchester who does repointing. I've seen his work and I recommend him because he does an spectacular job! He even does coloured pointing, a customer had bright white and the effect was superb!
Awesome work! You popped up in my suggestions and have gained a sub. Quick question, why offer two prices? Surely it would have made more sense for one price which would then remove you having to rely on another tradesman's work before you can start the pointing. I work as a landscaper and have had several jobs in the past where clients want to use alternative companies for 'parts' of a job. I refuse as I cant be sure of the standard and ultimately the job has my name above it. Ill either subcontract directly or turn down the job.
Good question, they asked for two prices, so to be fair, I was quite honest and gave it to them
But you're very right what your saying mate! Thanks so much for subbing
Wow, you lads go above, and beyond, you are a real credit to the trade, and yourselves, having the patience to first bring back the job to a start position, is testament to your commitment, and sheer dedication, absolute quality of a job, well done lads, all the best
Thanks so much Stephen! Really appreciate it 😊 all the best
Great your both back mate. Getting withdrawal symptoms 😂. Hope to see you back on a nice little build soon.
Thanks so much mate, got some steels and a new build video in working on! All the best
The boys are back .
Hope you’re in a better place now buddy and enjoying stuff again .
That sinking feeling when you realise you have under priced the job, I am too familiar with that one 😫.
Beautiful job though and going that extra Mike for the customer made all the difference👌🏼🧱👍🏽
Thanks so much mate, really appreciate it! Cheers for the messages and hope yourself and the family are all well!
Same old story, might just go on the roads with national grid 😂
Nice job lads you will never be short of work with that attitude to the work
I came across this video and thought I would leave a comment.
Great to see a tradesman actually care about the work they do and care about their clients rather than rip customers off like the cowboys did that did the shoddy job of the pointing before you guys sorted it out. Well done and can I ask where you are based and areas you cover?
A job well done.
Can I ask you about the linseed oil? Is it raw or boiled & does the finish last after application.
It great to see someone care about their workmanship, as it’s a dying breed. Fabulous attention to detail, that’s what I appreciate.
Thanks so much mate! It's boiled 🙂 and it lasts for a good year or so ☺️
I'm working on my partners house where cement has used over lime in multiple ares of the house, I'm just about to start sorting it all out and your videos are priceless for me. Nice to see someone doing things properly. Thank you boys!
Incredible transformation! Excellent craftsmanship. I did not know about using linseed oil.
How much did you charge the customer for repointing of this wall incl the scaffolding?
Bloody hard work undoing what was done ! never mind starting again.
Just found your channel ,your a Truly skilled honest Guy ,need more of you around ,top job mate
Cheers mate really appreciate it 👍
Any more weekly episodes coming up? Binged the lot over the last week or 2. Great work lads, inspired by your knowledge and hard graft
Hiya mate, yes there is. Started filming again today 💪😊 hope your well mate!
I’m looking at getting the front of my house repointed, this is the standard I’m looking for - superb job done👏🏻👏🏻
I'm not sure how this ended up in my recs, but what a great video :) It's great to see someone take so much pride in their work. And a really nice-looking result too !
Thanks so much mate really appreciate it , 😊
Good recovery of what had been done!
Good to see Izzy & Drew back, another great video 👍
Thanks Kevin!
Nice to see Yalu back doing another great job, well done.
Thanks so much mate
👍 good to see you back Izzy, mate you're becoming the one to watch. Keep up the good work. Should have asked for extra for repairing bricks you never raked out.
Thanks so much Scott. Was able to sort something out regarding the prep work
Hi. Omg what a mess those other guys did to that brickwork. Excellent job guts. Looks 100% better. 👍👌.
I love to watch actual skilled workmanship
Great video & even better work:). It’s nice to see some good trades for once!!!
Thanks so much mate
Absolutely fantastic job I wish I could find someone like you to repoint my bungalow in the Llanelli area 👍🏴
Literally all the stuff I get from clients. Come in and quote, they go for the £50-£100 cheaper option then end up calling me to sort it as they know I will do a good job. Glad to see that there are still some people out there with integrity. Awesome work.
Thanks for the linseed oil tip, last year i used up some of the left over paving sealant to help pop some of the blues on the boundary wall to the front.
Smashed the repair job, I think with the amount of cowboys out there, you are going to be busy for years to come. Most of them don't have a clue about moisture retention and simply slap on standard mortar mix
Great job and love your work ethic
Thanks mate
Izzy, you’ve done a top job that takes knowledge, patience and skill. Now if I was you I would work on honing your customer relation & business skills i.e making sure you get paid for every bit of effort / extra work. Don’t let the option be that a different contractor prep your work because they are cheaper. Be tough on yourself in business skills the way I’m sure your tough on yourself with your standards of trade skills. The customer relations and business skills take just as much time to hone as the trade skills, often making mistakes alone the way and learning as you go. People (customer) pleasing all the time can wear a tradesman down quicker than loading out a house full of bricks.
Stay strong and stay well.
All the best.
Great to see you two have pride in your work. A rare commodity lately
Thanks so much mate
Happy to see you back mate
Nice one izzy good job although I would only keep pre mixed nhl for 24 hours its the water that makes it goes off, lime putty and slaked lime goes off with air and can be kept for weeks
Refreshing to see younger trades that know the difference between cement and lime and the correct application of each. Clearly switched on and considering the state of the grinding out, a decent finish.
Thanks so much buddy, really appreciate it ☺️
Yes as I said it looks super fabulous. Well done lads . There's to many merchants out there. I tip my hat to people like your self's 👍🍻🏴
Thanks very much David, appreciate it
I know nothing about building, but you really impressed me with your attention to detail. I wish you lived in Cornwall, I need some repointing doing lol
Haha thanks so much! Little bit too far unfortunately!
Izzy and Drew. Heroes! Good to have you back! OMG! You get what you pay for! Cowboys! And dangerous cowboys at that. The mould internally! Terrible. Using the right materials and products vital. Not least on 50s, 60s buildings. How do these guys get away with it? Oh and please!! Protective eyewear! Any acid!! 🥹🥹. Thank You Both. And you are back!! 👍👍💪💪👌👌
Thanks so much mate, really appreciate your support 🙂 happy you enjoyed the video