Facade renovation
in Ixelles
On the building stock of Ixelles — narrow terraced houses, ornate facades, slate mansard roofs, moulded fascias — facade renovation calls for an adapted method. Full renovation of a facade: cleaning, repair, repointing or render, finish.
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The context in Ixelles
Why here in particular
Working in tight terraces demands precise logistics and strict respect for listed or protected facades. So we adapt the equipment and the method rather than running a standard protocol.
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 Ixelles 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 Ixelles
The questions we get asked most often before this kind of job.
And the saltpetre marks?
They point to rising damp. We treat the cause before the facade, otherwise the marks are back within a few months.
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.
Do you come out to Ixelles with no extra call-out charge?
Yes. Ixelles 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 Ixelles
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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On-site visit, detailed costing within 48 working hours, with no obligation on your part.