Custom Brickwork
Custom brickwork is the work of laying brick to a plan: a new wall, an addition that has to match, a feature panel or a decorative band. We choose the brick, the bond pattern, the mortar color and the joint style together, then lay every course by hand, plumb and level.
- Best forAdditions, feature walls, garden structures and new builds
- Typical visitA walk of the site with brick and mortar samples
- MaterialsClay brick in many sizes, colors and textures
- Pairs well withStone sills, caps, arches and piers
What custom brickwork includes
- 1Matched or designedWe match an existing house or design something new, brick by brick.
- 2Pattern and joint choicesRunning, stack, Flemish or soldier courses, with the joint profile you prefer.
- 3Straight and plumbString lines, levels and story poles keep every course true.
- 4Details that finish itCorbels, rowlocks, sills and caps give the wall its character.
From first visit to finished work
- 1Walk the siteWe look at the house, the light and the existing brick.
- 2Choose the brickYou see samples laid out with mortar colors.
- 3Lay it upCourse by course, with ties, flashing and weeps in place.
- 4Tool and cleanJoints are tooled, the wall is cleaned and the site tidied.
Is custom brickwork right for you?
- You are adding a room, wall or structure that has to look right
- You want brick that matches the house you already have
- You want a feature wall, panel or decorative band
- You want masonry that will last for generations
About custom brickwork
Can you match my old brick?
Often we can get very close. Brick color, size and texture vary, so we bring samples, compare them in daylight and talk through the closest choices before anything is ordered.
How long does a brick wall take?
It depends on size and detail. A small garden wall can go up in days, and a large facade takes longer. We give you a schedule once the plan is set.
What is the difference between brick and brick veneer?
A solid brick wall is built of brick throughout, while veneer is a single layer of brick tied to a framed or block wall. Both are laid by hand, and we explain which fits your project.
Often paired with this
Brick Veneer InstallationA single layer of real brick tied to your wall, for the classic look without a solid masonry structure.See the service 
Brick Arches and Lintel RepairArches built by hand, and sagging or rusting lintels over doors and windows put right.See the service 
Tuckpointing and RepointingFresh mortar in the joints, ground out and filled by hand, so water stays out and the wall stays strong.See the service Find custom brickwork near you
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Thinking about custom brickwork?
Call or text, or send the form. Tell us about your property and we will tell you what we would do.