Brickwork and Blockwork Services in London
Brickwork is the face of most London homes, and good brickwork is invisible — it matches, it is level, and it weathers well. We build and repair brickwork and blockwork across London, from extension walls matched to the existing house to repointing and repair of tired masonry.
What the service can include
- Brick and block walls for extensions and alterations
- Matching brickwork to existing period properties
- Repointing of weathered mortar joints
- Repair of cracked, bulging or damaged masonry
- Blockwork for internal and structural walls
Suitable projects
- Extensions needing brickwork matched to the existing house
- Repointing of Victorian and Edwardian facades
- Repair of damaged walls and piers
- Garden and boundary walls
How the work runs
- 1
Enquiry and site visit
Tell us about the work. For most projects we arrange a visit to see the property and discuss what you need.
- 2
Quotation
We agree the scope, materials and price with you in writing before any work starts.
- 3
Planning and scheduling
We agree a start date and sequence of work, and order materials in good time.
- 4
The work
Preparation, installation or construction, and finishing, carried out tidily and with respect for your home.
- 5
Handover
We walk through the finished work with you, clear up and make sure you are happy before we leave.
What can affect the quotation
- Photographs of the existing brickwork, close-up and in context
- The scope of the work — new build, repair or repointing
- The approximate area involved
- Access arrangements, including any scaffolding needs
Materials and finish options
- Bricks matched as closely as available stocks allow
- Lime mortar repointing for period properties where appropriate
- Cavity wall construction to current standards
- Clean, consistent pointing and finishing
Exclusions and specialist requirements
Matching very old or handmade bricks can require reclaimed or specially made bricks, which affects cost and lead time — we discuss the options at quotation. Structural cracks in masonry can indicate movement that needs engineering assessment first; our structural assessment service can advise. Scaffolding, where needed, is arranged and priced as part of the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you match my existing bricks?
- Usually very closely — London stocks a wide range of matching bricks, and reclaimed options exist for period properties. We will show you samples before work starts.
- What mortar should be used on a Victorian house?
- Period properties were built with lime mortar, which lets the wall breathe. Repointing in hard cement mortar can damage soft old bricks — we use the appropriate mortar for the building.
- Are cracks in my brickwork serious?
- Some are cosmetic; some indicate movement. If you are concerned, our structural assessment service can advise before any repair is specified.
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