Bricklaying, repairs and repointing
Brickwork and Blockwork
Brickwork covers new brick and block walls — structural, boundary or garden walls — along with repairs, rebuilding damaged sections and repointing to match existing brickwork.
Definition
What brickwork involves
Brickwork ranges from structural blockwork within a building project to standalone garden and boundary walls, and repair work such as repointing (renewing failed mortar joints) or rebuilding cracked or bulging sections. Matching existing brick colour, size and bond pattern matters for repairs on period properties.
Suitable for
- New garden or boundary walls
- Structural blockwork as part of a wider building project
- Repointing walls with failed or eroded mortar
- Repairing cracked, bulging or damaged brickwork
Not suitable for
- Structural cracks that may indicate subsidence or movement — these need a structural engineer's assessment before any brickwork repair
Process
How the work is carried out
- 01
Assessment
Assessing the existing brickwork or wall design, and matching brick and mortar where repairing.
- 02
Foundations
For new walls, laying appropriate foundations for the wall height and ground conditions.
- 03
Brick or blockwork
Laying brick or block to the agreed design, or carrying out repairs to affected areas.
- 04
Pointing
Finishing joints with mortar matched to the existing pointing style and colour.
- 05
Completion
Cleaning down and final inspection.
Typical timescale
Repointing or small repairs typically take a few days; new walls depend on length and height, confirmed after a site visit.
Cost guidance
Cost depends on wall length, height, brick type and whether foundations are needed. An itemised quotation follows a site visit.
Limitations and exclusions
- Structural cracks suggesting movement or subsidence are referred to a structural engineer before any repair proceeds
- Exact brick matching isn't always possible for older or discontinued bricks — we agree the closest available match with you before work starts
Areas we cover
Brickwork across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London
Local property styles, planning authorities and neighbourhood coverage for brickwork in each town we work in.
Evidence
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FAQs
Brickwork FAQs
What's the difference between repointing and rebuilding?
Repointing renews the mortar joints between existing, sound bricks. Rebuilding is needed where bricks themselves are damaged, or a wall has structural movement — we assess which applies during survey.
Discuss your brickwork project
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.