Bricklayers Contractors in Herne Hill for crisp, long-lasting brickwork that suits period homes. From boundary walls and retaining walls to steps, planters and BBQ areas, we build with care and clean lines. Fast local attendance from our Norbury base, around 15 minutes away.
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If your garden needs stronger structure or a smarter finish, our brickwork team can help. We build garden walls, boundary walls, retaining walls, pillars and piers, plus practical features such as steps, planters and BBQ areas. Many projects are around Brockwell Park and the routes leading to Herne Hill station, where tidy workmanship matters. We also carry out repairs and repointing to keep older brickwork safe and weatherproof.
Herne Hill’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions often come with ageing garden walls, tired mortar joints and uneven levels. We match brick types, mortar colour and joint profiles so new work sits comfortably alongside original details. For sloping gardens towards Tulse Hill or Denmark Hill, we design retaining walls and steps that feel natural and secure. Homeowners in SE24 also ask us to rebuild leaning boundaries and add piers for new gates.
We start with a site visit to check levels, drainage, access and the condition of existing foundations. You’ll receive a clear written scope, material recommendations and a tidy schedule, with respectful working around neighbours. Our bricklayers protect paving and planting, keep the site organised, and finish with proper pointing and clean edges. Fine Landscaping is trusted locally for consistent communication, high standards, and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Working across the London Borough of Lambeth/Southwark, we plan brickwork around tight side access, shared boundaries and on-street parking controls. SE24 gardens can include changes in level and older drainage runs, so we factor in weep holes, falls and suitable foundations. We also consider conservation-area character where relevant, keeping brick choice and pointing in keeping with nearby Victorian and Edwardian façades. If required, we can liaise with neighbours on party wall-style boundary repairs and access.
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Costs vary with access, foundations and brick choice. As a guide, small repairs and repointing often start from £250–£900. A new garden or boundary wall is commonly £180–£350 per m², depending on thickness, coping and footings. Retaining walls and steps are usually higher due to excavation and drainage, often £1,500–£6,000+ for typical SE24 gardens. We provide an itemised estimate after a site visit.
Minor repairs can be completed in a half day to two days. A straightforward garden wall or planter is often 2–5 working days, while retaining walls, piers and steps may take 1–2 weeks once excavation, footings and curing time are included. Timescales depend on access, weather, the amount of demolition, and whether we’re matching reclaimed bricks. We’ll confirm a realistic programme before starting.
Most garden walls, planters, steps and repairs are classed as permitted development, so planning permission isn’t usually required. However, rules can change for front boundary walls, listed buildings, conservation areas, and walls next to highways, as well as for significant height increases. We’ll ask the right questions at survey stage and can help you check Lambeth or Southwark guidance before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Yes. Our brickwork is covered by a 10-year warranty on workmanship, including issues such as defective pointing, movement due to poor construction, or failure of installed features like piers and steps (excluding impact damage or ground movement beyond reasonable control). We also use quality materials suited to external exposure and follow correct curing and jointing methods. If any snagging is identified, we return promptly to put it right.
We can build in London stock bricks, reclaimed imperial bricks to suit period homes, or modern facing bricks for a sharper look. Popular finishes include bucket-handle or flush pointing, brick-on-edge or stone copings, and details such as soldier courses, recessed panels and matching piers. For BBQ areas and planters, we can incorporate heat-resistant linings and paving interfaces. We’ll recommend options that complement your house and garden layout.
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