Brickwork in Merseyside

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Brickwork

Brick and block work that ties the garden together.

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Gardens, trees & grounds

Garden brickwork and walling

Brickwork is what gives a garden its structure: boundary and garden walls, gate piers, raised beds, steps and the walls that hold a terrace in place. Done well it looks like it has always been there.

It starts below ground. Walls are built off a foundation sized for the height and the ground, laid to line and level with consistent joints, and finished with a coping that throws water clear of the face. We also repoint and repair: failed mortar joints let water into the wall, and in a coastal climate that is what starts the frost damage. Raking out and repointing is far cheaper than rebuilding.

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What's included

What the job covers

Everything that goes into doing the job properly, so nothing gets left half-finished.

Foundations excavated and sized for the wall
Brick, block or stone laid to line, level and consistent joints
Piers, planters, plinths and steps built as required
Copings and cappings to shed water off the top
Drainage built in behind any retaining structure
Raking out and repointing of failed joints
Mortar mix matched to the existing work where repairing

How it works

From first call to final sweep-up

Why choose us

The difference is in the preparation

A driveway or patio should do more than look good when it is first laid. We focus on careful preparation, quality workmanship and the details that help create an outdoor space designed to perform for years to come.

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Common questions

Brickwork FAQs

Can you match my existing brick?

We get as close as the available ranges allow. Old brick weathers and an exact match is rarely possible, but a well-chosen brick and a matched mortar make a repair sit in quietly.

When does a wall need repointing?

When the mortar is soft, crumbling or has washed back behind the brick face. Left alone it lets water into the wall, and in frost that is what causes the brick faces to blow.

Do garden walls need foundations?

Yes. Even a low wall moves and cracks without one. Height, ground conditions and whether it retains soil all determine how much foundation it needs.

Can you build gate piers?

Yes, including allowing for gate fixings and any ducting for automation while the pier is being built rather than drilling into it afterwards.

What mortar do you use?

One suited to the brick. A mortar harder than the brick forces moisture through the brick face instead of the joint, which causes damage rather than preventing it.

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