Why this matters for Melbourne properties
This Brick Restoration article is written for Melbourne owners and managers who need more than a quick blast. Brick Restoration & Damage Assessment jobs in our city require a surface diagnosis before any cleaning starts.
In Melbourne, everything from growth corridor new-build mortar smear to inner-suburb heritage brick has its own cleaning risk profile. The right method, chemistry and pressure keep the surface safe and the result lasting.
Spot the small holes
Tiny round holes, usually 4–8mm across, often appear in soft mortar joints during spring.
Repointing is the long-term answer
Cleaning the surface helps presentation but you need to repoint with bee-resistant mortar to stop next years activity.
Treat-and-clean order matters
Treat actively, allow dwell, then clean. Cleaning first risks scattering pollen across uncleaned brick.