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What our clients say

Specialist masonry work is not like painting a fence. When you're dealing with damp penetration, failed pointing on a listed building, or persistent water ingress around a window frame, the diagnosis matters as much as the repair. Getting it wrong doesn't just waste money - it often makes the underlying problem worse.

That's why we encourage prospective clients to read what previous customers have said about Northern Seal & Joint before they pick up the phone. These are people who brought us to their properties with specific problems - some straightforward, some complicated - and trusted us to give an honest assessment and carry out the repair correctly.

We work across Bradford, Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley, Otley, Skipton, Wetherby, Halifax, Saltaire, and surrounding West Yorkshire areas. Our reviews come from homeowners, landlords, property managers, and building owners across the region.

What our clients tell us

Look for the details that tell you whether a repair was properly understood: what the customer was seeing, how clearly the cause was explained and whether the recommended work felt proportionate.

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If you're dealing with damp, failed pointing, leaking sealant or any of the other problems described in the reviews above, the first step is a conversation. We cover Bradford, Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley, Otley, Skipton, Wetherby, Halifax, Saltaire and the surrounding areas.

Call Josh directly on 07892 854738 or email info@northernsj.co.uk - we'll discuss what you're seeing, advise on whether an inspection visit is the right first step, and give you a clear picture of what's involved before any commitment is made.

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In their own words

★★★★★

“We had a persistent damp patch on the first floor of our Victorian stone terrace in Harrogate - three different tradespeople looked at it and gave us three different answers. Josh came out, spent time actually inspecting the elevation properly, and identified the problem was a combination of failed pointing on two courses below the window and a gap in the sealant at the window reveal that everyone else had missed. He repointed in lime and re-sealed the window surround. The wall has been dry for two winters since. Would not use anyone else for this type of work.”

Sarah, Homeowner, Harrogate
★★★★★

“I needed repointing doing on a stone terrace I rent out in Saltaire. I'd had a quote from a local builder who was going to use a standard cement mix - which would have been completely wrong for a listed property. Josh flagged this immediately, explained exactly why it was a problem, and did the job in matched lime mortar. Honest, professional, and clearly knows his trade.”

Steve, Landlord, Saltaire
★★★★★

“Our Bradford stone semi had cement pointing on the front elevation that was cracking right across - you could see the gaps clearly. Josh quoted fairly and turned up exactly when he said he would, which already put him ahead of most people we've tried to use. He raked out all the failing joints and repointed in a lime-based mix. Clean work, left the site tidy, no mess on the garden. Highly recommended.”

David, Homeowner, Bradford
★★★★★

“Had the silicone around our shower completely fail - black mould everywhere, and starting to lift at the corners. Messaged Northern Seal & Joint and Josh came within a few days. He removed all the old silicone properly rather than just putting a layer on top, which is what a previous person had done. Clean result, no mould return in six months so far. More affordable than I expected for the quality of work.”

Mo, Homeowner, Otley
★★★★★

“Noticed damp patches appearing on an internal wall after heavy rain. Josh came out, identified hairline cracks in the external render and two failed mortar joints above the affected area. Both repaired correctly and the wall has been dry since. Very clear explanation of what was wrong and what needed doing.”

Paul, Homeowner, Leeds
★★★★★

“Used Northern Seal & Joint for repointing on a Victorian terrace in Skipton. Josh assessed the property properly before recommending lime mortar rather than cement - which another contractor had quoted for. The finished result looks right for the building and the work was done cleanly.”

Claire, Landlord, Skipton
★★★★★

“Had crumbling mortar joints on the front elevation of our stone cottage in Wetherby. Josh raked out the failing sections and repointed using a lime mix that matches the original. Turned up on time, communicated well throughout and the site was left tidy. Straightforward from start to finish.”

James, Homeowner, Wetherby
★★★★★

“External sealant around our bay window had completely failed - water was getting behind the frame after rain. Josh removed all the old sealant properly and resealed with a matching product. No issues since. Prompt, professional and reasonably priced.”

Karen, Homeowner, Harrogate
★★★★★

“Needed patio joints repaired - they had cracked badly and weeds were coming through. Josh came out quickly, cleared the joints and repointed throughout. The patio looks as it should and the work has held up well. Good value for the quality.”

Tom, Homeowner, Ilkley
★★★★★

“Chimney repointing - had a surveyor flag it on a purchase survey as needing attention. Josh quoted quickly, the work was done properly and I was sent photos of the completed job from the roof. Exactly what you want when you cannot see the work yourself.”

Rachel, Homeowner, Bradford

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