Facade renovation
in Gembloux
A complete overhaul of a facade: cleaning, repair, repointing or render, finish. In Gembloux (5030) this comes up regularly: the plateau is very exposed to the wind, so the verges, the ridge tiles and the fibre-cement sheets on outbuildings suffer first.
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The context in Gembloux
Why here in particular
An abbey town ringed by the Hesbaye farming plateau, Gembloux brings together an old stone centre and a good many satellite villages. In practice the plateau is very exposed to the wind: the verges, the ridge tiles and the fibre cement sheets on outbuildings suffer first.
A joint hollowed out by ten millimetres is not just a cosmetic flaw: it is a point of entry for water. On an exposed facade, a few winters are enough for the brick to start splitting.
- Quote
- Priced after a site visit, free of charge and with no obligation.
- Duration
- 1 to 3 weeks depending on the area.
- Call-out
- Included in Gembloux and neighbouring municipalities
How it runs
How the job runs
The same protocol everywhere, adapted to what the visit reveals on site. Nothing is decided from the pavement.
- Full survey of the substrate
- Cleaning matched to the material
- Repointing and crack repair
- Render or mineral finish
- Treatment of the sills and thresholds
- Protection of window frames and surroundings
Diagnosis
Substrate, joints, cracks, presence of saltpetre, condition of the sills and thresholds.
Cleaning
Low pressure, micro-abrasive or chemical cleaning, depending on the surface and how dirty it is.
Repairs
Repointing, crack repair, renewal of the window sills.
Finish
Exposed repointing, mineral render or breathable mineral paint.
Protection
Impregnating water-repellent where the finish allows it.
Frequently asked questions
Facade renovation in Gembloux
The questions we get asked most often before this kind of job.
Is the scaffolding included?
It is priced separately, as a visible line on the quote. Nothing is hidden inside a vague lump sum.
Do you need a permit?
A simple clean, no. A change of colour or material, often yes, especially in a protected area. We check with the municipality.
Can a facade be renovated in winter?
Not below 5 °C and not with frost forecast. Mortars and renders do not set properly.
Do you come out to Gembloux with no extra call-out charge?
Yes. Gembloux is one of our 17 municipalities: the call-out is included in the quote, not added at the bottom of the invoice.
Other work in Gembloux
While we are on site
Combining two jobs in one visit brings the invoice down. We suggest it when it makes sense, never to pad the quote.
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A quote for facade renovation in Gembloux?
On-site visit, detailed costing within 48 working hours, with no obligation on your part.