Brickwork Contractors in Streatham for crisp, durable garden features that suit period homes and modern apartments. From retaining walls and steps to BBQ areas and repointing, we build brickwork that looks right and lasts. Based nearby, we’re on site fast and keep disruption to a minimum.
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If you’re improving a garden in Streatham Hill or near Streatham Common, well-built brickwork can transform how the space works and feels. We construct garden walls, retaining walls, brick pillars, steps and raised planters with clean lines and consistent detailing. Whether you want a smart boundary upgrade or a practical level change, our team delivers tidy workmanship from start to finish. We also create brick BBQ areas and fire pits designed for safe, sociable outdoor living.
Streatham’s mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, mansion flats and newer apartments calls for brickwork that matches existing character. We regularly work on properties around Streatham High Road and across SW16 and SW2, where gardens can be long, narrow and access can be tight. Our brick choices and joint profiles are selected to complement original façades, garden paths and boundary treatments. For older walls, our repointing restores strength while keeping the look authentic.
We start with a site visit to measure, check levels, and confirm foundations and drainage requirements. You’ll receive a clear written specification covering brick type, mortar colour, copings and finishes, plus a realistic programme. Our builds are carried out with careful setting-out, clean cutting and neat pointing, and we leave the site orderly each day. Homeowners choose us for reliable communication, robust construction, and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
As brickwork contractors in London Borough of Lambeth, we plan around typical Streatham constraints such as narrow side access, shared boundaries and controlled parking. Ground levels often vary between house and garden, so we design retaining walls, steps and planters with the right foundations and weep drainage. We also consider neighbouring structures and party walls, keeping work compliant and considerate. Our approach suits everything from Victorian terraces to modern developments.
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Costs vary with access, foundations, brick choice and wall height. As a guide, repointing is often £45–£80 per m², while small garden walls commonly start around £900–£1,800. Retaining walls with drainage and deeper footings are typically £180–£350 per linear metre. Brick steps, pillars or planters are usually priced as a small build, often £1,200–£3,500 depending on complexity and finishes.
Most small brickwork projects take 1–3 days, such as a short wall, a set of steps or a planter. Medium builds like longer boundary walls, multiple pillars or a BBQ area usually take 3–7 days. Retaining walls can take 1–2 weeks when excavation, drainage, curing time and making-good are included. Timescales depend on access, weather, ground conditions, material lead times and whether demolition is required.
Many garden walls, steps, planters and patios are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. Front boundary walls over certain heights, works near highways, listed buildings and conservation areas can trigger extra rules. Retaining walls may also need careful consideration where they affect drainage or neighbouring land. We’ll talk through what you’re planning, check constraints, and advise if you should contact Lambeth Council or seek formal approval before work starts.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our brickwork installation, covering workmanship issues such as structural movement caused by improper foundations, failed joints, or defects in construction. It also covers problems arising from poor setting-out, inadequate drainage for retaining walls, or incorrect mortar application. Normal wear, accidental damage, extreme weather events and issues caused by third-party alterations aren’t included. We’ll explain the warranty in writing with your specification.
We can build with London stock-style bricks, reclaimed bricks for period homes, or contemporary smooth-faced options for modern schemes. Popular details include soldier courses, recessed panels, brick-on-edge copings, and matching pier caps for pillars. For BBQ areas and fire pits, we specify heat-resistant linings and safe clearances. We’ll help you choose brick colour, bond pattern and mortar tone to suit your property and the surrounding garden design.
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