Brickwork Contractors in Forest Hill for garden walls, steps, planters and feature builds that suit period homes. Clean lines, solid foundations and tidy workmanship from start to finish.
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From smart front steps to robust garden walls, our team builds brickwork that looks right for Forest Hill homes and gardens. We regularly work around SE23, including near Forest Hill station and the Horniman Museum. Whether you need a retaining wall to level a sloping plot or brick pillars to frame a gate, we deliver crisp finishes and dependable strength. Every build is set out carefully so levels, falls and lines stay true.
Forest Hill has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian houses, plus period conversions where details matter. We match brick tones, mortar colour and joint style so new work sits comfortably alongside older masonry. If you’re updating a garden in Sydenham, Honor Oak or Dulwich, we can create steps and planters that improve access and make planting schemes easier to maintain. For tired boundaries, repointing restores weather resistance without changing the character of the brickwork.
We start with a site visit to check levels, drainage and access, then provide a clear written scope and schedule. Our bricklayers build on proper footings, use quality materials and keep the site safe and tidy throughout. You’ll get straightforward communication, practical design guidance and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty. Local homeowners choose us because the finish is consistent, and the structure is built to last.
As brickwork contractors in London Borough of Lewisham, we’re used to tight side access, shared paths and limited on-street parking near SE23 streets. Many gardens sit on slopes towards viewpoints like Blythe Hill Fields, so we pay close attention to retaining design, drainage and step geometry. We also consider boundary positions and party wall sensitivities common with terraces and conversions. Where required, we help you stay aligned with Lewisham guidance and neighbour considerations.
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Costs vary with access, foundations and brick choice. As a guide in Forest Hill, small jobs like repointing or a short garden wall section often start from £400–£1,200. New garden walls commonly range £1,500–£6,000 depending on length, height and coping details. Retaining walls, steps and structural works are usually £2,500–£12,000+, especially where deeper footings, drainage and reinforcement are needed.
Most smaller builds, such as a planter, a few steps or localised repointing, take 1–3 days. A typical garden wall may take 3–7 days, depending on foundations, curing time and detailing. Retaining walls and combined projects (pillars, steps, BBQ area) often run 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by access, weather, ground conditions, material lead times and whether demolition or spoil removal is required.
Many garden brickwork projects are permitted development, such as low garden walls, steps, planters and patio-related features. However, rules can change for walls facing a highway, listed buildings, conservation areas, or where height limits apply. In the London Borough of Lewisham we’ll flag likely permissions early, check constraints that affect your property, and advise if you should contact planning or apply. We also consider party wall requirements where relevant.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our brickwork workmanship, covering issues such as defective installation, movement caused by inadequate footings, or mortar/joint failures due to poor application. It’s designed to give homeowners confidence that walls, steps and features will remain stable and weather-resistant. The warranty doesn’t cover accidental damage, misuse, or problems caused by third-party alterations or severe ground movement outside normal conditions. Warranty terms are provided in writing.
We can build with London stock-style bricks, multi blends, engineering bricks for retaining work, and reclaimed bricks where a period match is important. Options include soldier courses, recessed or flush pointing, stone copings, brick-on-edge details, and integrated lighting or seating. For features, we build brick BBQ areas and fire pits with heat-resistant components where needed. We’ll bring samples, advise on durability, and help you choose a design that fits your home.
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