Facade renovation
in Overijse
On the building stock of Overijse — post-war villas on sloping ground, old greenhouses, complex roofs with many pitches — facade renovation calls for a suitable method. Full renovation of a facade: cleaning, repair, repointing or render, finish.
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The context in Overijse
Why here in particular
In the heart of the Druivenstreek, Overijse spreads over wooded ground where the houses cling to the slopes, between old grape greenhouses and recent villas. In practice the tree cover keeps the roofs damp and the gutters fill up twice a year rather than once.
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 Overijse 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 Overijse
The questions we get asked most often before this kind of job.
Can a facade be renovated in winter?
Not below 5 °C and not with frost forecast. Mortars and renders do not set properly.
How long between two facade renovations?
15 to 20 years for render, longer for careful repointing on good-quality brick.
Do you do sandblasting?
Rarely, and never dry on soft brick: it strips the surface and leaves it porous for good. We prefer gentle abrasive cleaning or a chemical clean.
Do you come out to Overijse with no extra call-out charge?
Yes. Overijse 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 Overijse
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 Overijse?
On-site visit, detailed costing within 48 working hours, with no obligation on your part.