Envelope
Check the masonry mortar joints and weep holes
Every 2 years, in June.
What to do
Look along the brickwork, and check the small gaps in the bottom course are open.
Why it matters
Neither brick nor mortar is waterproof. The cavity behind drains through the weep holes, and blocking them traps water in the wall.
What to look for
- Cracks in the mortar joints wider than hairline
- Mortar that crumbles when you scrape it
- Weep holes at the bottom course blocked by soil, mulch or paint
- White efflorescence recurring in one spot, which points at a specific water source such as a leaking gutter
Where this comes from
Habitat Studio p.13. The weep holes are the part people landscape over without realising what they are.
Catch it while it’s still maintenance.
Domisura keeps this schedule for your house — dated to when things went in, and reminding you when each task comes round. The record stays with the address when you sell.
Start a record for your homeGeneral guidance, not professional advice. For gas, electricity, structure or water, get a qualified trade.