Specialist trades · Technical service
Brickwork
Good brickwork affects both the strength and appearance of a building project. Matching existing properties, setting out openings, tying new work into old and protecting the work as it progresses all require careful planning.
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Extensions and new build homes.
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Garden walls, boundary walls and external features.
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Repair or replacement work where existing masonry needs attention.
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Projects where new brickwork must sit comfortably beside the original house.
What the work can involve
- Setting out and building brick or block walls to the agreed design.
- Matching or selecting brick types, bonds, mortar colour and detailing where relevant.
- Forming openings, reveals, piers and structural support details as specified.
- Coordinating with insulation, damp-proofing, roofing, glazing and services.
Decisions to consider early
- Whether the priority is a close match, a deliberate contrast or a new architectural detail.
- How openings, lintels, damp-proof courses and roof lines affect the brickwork.
- Which surrounding surfaces will need making good after the work.
A practical route
- Review drawings, site conditions and matching requirements.
- Agree materials and any sample or detail expectations.
- Carry out the brickwork in sequence with structure and weathering.
- Protect and clean down the finished work as appropriate.
Questions homeowners often ask
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