Brickwork Contractors in Croydon
Brickwork in Croydon — London Borough of Croydon
Because so much of Croydon borough sits on rising ground, a large part of the brickwork we do here is structural in a garden sense: retaining, piers, steps and rebuilding walls that have moved because the ground or the footing did.
What matters for brickwork in Croydon
Diagnosing movement before rebuilding
Cracked brickwork on a slope is usually a symptom. We look at the footing, the drainage and any retained load first, because rebuilding without fixing the cause just buys a few years.
Steps and level changes
Brick steps between garden levels need consistent risers, a solid base and a nosing detail that sheds water. Poorly built garden steps are one of the most common things we are asked to replace.
Matching estate and Victorian brick
The borough's brick stock varies street by street. We match on colour, texture, size and bond, and mix mortar to match rather than defaulting to grey.
How we build it
- 1Free on-site estimateWe inspect the brickwork and identify the underlying cause, not just the symptom.
- 2Brick and mortar matchSamples agreed before we order.
- 3PreparationRaking out, cutting out or excavating footings as the job requires.
- 4BrickworkLaid to line, level and bond with consistent joints.
- 5FinishingJoints struck to match, brickwork brushed down and the site cleared.
Full detail on materials and build-up is on our brickwork page, and more about the area on our Croydon page.
Brickwork in Croydon — your questions
My brickwork is cracked — does it need rebuilding?
Not always. Fine cracking along mortar joints can often be cut out and repointed. Stepped cracking through bricks, or cracks that are widening, usually points to movement in the footing or ground that has to be addressed first. We will tell you which we think you have and when to involve a structural engineer.
Other work we do in Croydon
Brickwork in nearby areas
Free brickwork estimate in Croydon
Call +44 7847 037606 or send us the details and we will come and measure up.