Professional masonry and structural walling, from intricate decorative features to heavy-duty retaining walls, built with precision.
The bones of a good garden are usually in its masonry. Whether it’s a boundary wall for security or a retaining structure holding back a sloped landscape, the quality of the brickwork decides how long the whole project lasts. Get it wrong and you see it within a year or two; get it right and it stands for decades.
We’ve offered a full bricklaying service since 1987, far beyond simple boundary lines. We combine traditional pointing techniques with sound modern engineering to build brickwork that holds up structurally and looks right against your property.
We offer a versatile range of masonry work designed to add both vertical interest and structural stability to your garden.
A good garden wall does more than mark a boundary, it gives planting a backdrop and creates a sense of enclosure for your outdoor rooms. We build with everything from reclaimed stocks for a heritage look to sleek engineering bricks for contemporary designs, and every wall gets proper foundations and a damp-proof course to prevent the leaning and cracking that plague amateur builds.
Managing changes of level takes real engineering. A retaining wall has to withstand enormous lateral pressure from soil and water, so we build in proper drainage behind every one to relieve the hydrostatic pressure that causes structural failure. The result stays both stable and good-looking for decades.
Brickwork is ideal for the transition points in a garden. We build custom steps and stairways that link different levels seamlessly, along with decorative work like circular planters, fire pits and the masonry foundations for bespoke water features. These are the touches that bring a garden to life.
When you hire garden brickwork specialists, you’re paying for the technical knowledge that keeps the bricks where they’re meant to be, not just the bricks themselves.
The look of brickwork is set by the pointing. We offer a range of mortar colours and joint styles to get exactly the right finish for your home.
Every wall, and especially every retaining wall, is built to meet or exceed British Standards for masonry.
We work with natural stone and traditional brick, matching the existing architecture of your property rather than imposing one style.
As a full-service landscaping firm, we make sure your brickwork integrates cleanly with your patio or wider garden design.
Common questions about our brickwork and masonry services. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, give us a call.
For most residential gardens, no. Our team can design and build retaining walls in-house because we understand the load-bearing requirements for different wall heights. For exceptionally high or complex commercial walls, we work alongside structural engineers to guarantee the build is safe.
The best brick is the one that complements your house. For older Witham properties we often suggest reclaimed or multi bricks to keep a heritage feel; for modern homes, a wire-cut or blue engineering brick gives a cleaner look. We bring samples to your consultation so you can see them against your property. Contact our garden brickwork specialists today.
Cracking usually comes from poor foundations or missing expansion joints. We dig deep, concrete-reinforced foundations and build subtle movement joints into longer stretches, so the masonry can expand and contract with temperature without damage.
Yes. We take real care sourcing matching bricks and mortar, whether we’re adding new steps or repairing an old wall, so new work blends seamlessly with what’s already there. Contact our garden brickwork specialists today.
Good masonry is very low maintenance, but it’s worth checking the pointing every 10 to 15 years. If the mortar starts to crumble, repointing stops water getting into the bricks and causing surface damage when it freezes. Contact our garden brickwork specialists today
Generally not for a wall under two metres high, or under one metre if it’s next to a highway. We’ll advise you on the current regulations at your free site visit.
A standard decorative retaining wall takes roughly 3 to 10 days, depending on its length and the depth of foundations needed. Our garden brickwork specialists give you a full timeline before we start.
It’s decorative masonry, dentil courses, dog-tooth bonding, curved walls and the like. We enjoy these projects because they let our garden brickwork specialists show what they can really do.
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