Upgrade your outdoor space with Bricklayers Contractors in Crystal Palace who build brickwork that looks right and lasts. From boundary walls and retaining walls to steps, planters and BBQ areas, we deliver crisp lines, strong foundations and tidy finishes. Ideal for SE19 and SE20 homes needing repairs, repointing or a full new build.
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Crystal Palace gardens often need brickwork that can handle changes in level and make the most of the hilltop views. We build garden walls, boundary walls and retaining walls that sit naturally alongside planting schemes and patios. Whether you’re near Crystal Palace Park or closer to Anerley, we’ll match the character of your property and the surrounding streetscape. Expect clean brick bonds, neat pointing and careful setting-out from day one.
Local homes around Upper Norwood, Gipsy Hill and Penge include Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions, each with distinct brick tones and detailing. We source bricks to blend with existing façades and boundary lines, including reclaimed options where appropriate. For older properties, we pay close attention to drainage, movement and sympathetic repairs. If your walling is tired, our repairs and repointing restore strength without making it look “new-build”.
We start with a site visit, clear measurements and a written scope, then confirm levels, foundations and access before work begins. Our team protects paths, lawns and planting, keeps the site safe, and leaves it tidy at the end of each day. Every build is checked for plumb, level and consistent jointing, with photos shared on request. Homeowners choose us because we communicate well, turn up when we say we will, and back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty.
Crystal Palace spans multiple councils, so requirements can vary across the London Borough of Bromley/Croydon/Lambeth/Southwark/Lewisham. We plan deliveries and waste removal around tighter streets and parking controls, especially near SE19. Sloping plots are common, so we set out steps, piers and retaining walls with accurate levels and drainage. We also consider exposure on higher ground near the Crystal Palace transmitter, choosing robust mortar mixes and detailing.
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Costs depend on wall height, foundations, access and brick choice. As a guide, small repairs and repointing might start from £250–£900, while a new garden or boundary wall is often £180–£350 per m². Retaining walls with drainage and reinforced footings can be £300–£650 per m². Steps, piers and planters are usually priced as a package after a site survey.
Minor repairs or repointing can take half a day to 2 days, depending on the area and drying times. A typical garden wall or set of brick planters often takes 2–5 days, including foundations. Retaining walls, pillars and steps can take 1–2 weeks where excavation, drainage and curing are needed. Weather, access for materials, and matching bricks can also affect the programme.
Many garden walls and landscaping brickwork projects are permitted development, but there are limits, especially for walls next to highways or front boundaries. Conservation areas and listed buildings can add extra rules, and different boroughs may interpret guidance differently. We’ll advise what’s likely required, check boundary positions and heights, and recommend contacting the relevant council if needed. If permission is required, we can provide drawings and specifications.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our bricklaying, covering issues such as defective installation, poor jointing, and structural problems caused by workmanship. It applies to new walls, piers, planters, steps and BBQ areas built to our specification. Materials are covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable. The warranty doesn’t cover accidental damage, ground movement outside reasonable expectations, or alterations by others after completion.
We can build in reclaimed London stock bricks for period character, or use modern facing bricks for a cleaner look. Popular choices include soldier courses, recessed panels, coping stones, brick-on-edge details, and contrasting piers. For retaining walls we can include engineering bricks and discreet weep vents where needed. We’ll guide you on brick colour matching, mortar tone, and coping options so the finished work suits your house and garden layout.
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