Brick Walls in Shortlands that look right and last—built with care, clean lines and solid foundations. From smart boundary walls to retaining walls and pillars, we deliver a finish that suits your home. Expect tidy workmanship, accurate brick matching and crisp pointing.
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If you’re improving kerb appeal or securing your garden, our brickwork is designed to complement Shortlands streetscapes. We build boundary walls, retaining walls and feature walls with careful attention to levels, drainage and detailing. Homeowners near Shortlands station and around BR2 often want brickwork that blends with existing façades and garden layouts. We can also add pillars and coping to give entrances a more substantial, finished look.
Shortlands features a mix of large Edwardian houses, Victorian villas and well-proportioned 1930s properties, each with distinct brick tones and bond patterns. Our team regularly works across the brick walls Shortlands area, including nearby Bromley and Beckenham, so we’re used to matching older masonry and restoring tired joints. Where needed, we specify engineering brick for ground contact and higher-wear areas. The result is brickwork that sits comfortably with period details rather than fighting them.
We start with a site visit to confirm boundaries, heights, access and any retaining requirements, then provide a clear written quotation. Every wall is set out properly, built on suitable footings, and finished with consistent pointing and tidy edges. We protect paving and planting, keep the site organised, and communicate throughout the build. Local homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, precise brick matching and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
In Shortlands we often encounter sloping gardens and level changes, especially near Ravensbourne, which can affect footing depth and retaining design. Access and parking can be tight on residential roads, so we plan deliveries and mixing areas to minimise disruption. We also consider London Borough of Bromley guidance on boundary heights and visibility near driveways. Our brick selection and pointing style are chosen to suit local period homes and BR2 streets.
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Costs vary with height, foundations, access and brick choice. As a guide, a straightforward boundary wall in BR2 often starts around £250–£450 per m², while higher or more detailed work with coping and pillars can be £450–£750+ per m². Retaining walls typically cost more due to deeper footings and drainage, commonly £500–£900+ per m². We’ll survey and itemise everything before you commit.
Most small garden boundary walls take 2–5 days, depending on length, height and whether old masonry needs removing. Walls with new foundations may need extra time for excavation and curing, and retaining walls can take 1–2 weeks once drainage and backfill are included. Weather, access for materials, and brick matching lead times can also affect the schedule. We’ll confirm a realistic programme after the site visit.
Many garden walls are permitted development, but there are common limits around height—especially next to highways, driveways and visibility splays. If your property is listed, in a conservation area, or the wall forms part of a front boundary, additional rules may apply. We’ll discuss your layout, check relevant London Borough of Bromley guidance, and advise whether a planning application or party wall notice is sensible before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our brick walls, covering issues caused by installation such as defective pointing, movement from inadequate construction, or poor finishing. It doesn’t cover accidental damage, impact, or problems caused by third-party alterations or severe ground movement outside our control. We also use appropriate materials—such as engineering brick where needed—to reduce long-term moisture and wear issues.
We can build in a range of bonds and finishes to suit your home, including stretcher bond, English bond and decorative detailing for feature walls. Popular options include engineering brick for durability, matching brick to existing housework, and coping choices such as brick-on-edge, stone coping or precast units. We can also incorporate pillars for gates and add recessed panels or curves where space allows. We’ll bring samples and recommend what suits your property and budget.
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