Brickwork Pyecombe
Bricklayers for Pyecombe homes, from medieval flint to period cottages: repointing, walls, chimneys and South Downs property repairs.
- Free site visit and written estimate
- Bricks matched to your home
- Fully insured
Bricklayers in Pyecombe
Brickwork for Pyecombe's Downland properties
Bradford Brickwork carries out brickwork jobs across Pyecombe and the surrounding South Downs area. We repair and repoint mortar, rebuild chimneys and walls, and lay brickwork for extensions on period properties.
Pyecombe is a small historic settlement on the South Downs, with a medieval church at its heart. Most buildings are old cottages and farmhouses built of flint and brick, reflecting the local geology. When we work on these period properties, we match materials carefully so repairs blend in naturally with the existing buildings.
Planning a bigger project, such as a full extension or a new build? See our extensions and new builds page.
Our brickwork
Brickwork we do in Pyecombe
Most of our work is for homeowners, from small repairs to the brickwork for a whole extension. We also take on commercial brickwork, and we supply all the materials the job needs.
01Extensions & porchesThe brickwork for extensions and porches, matched to your house.View service
02Garden walls, piers & pillarsFront garden walls, retaining walls, brick piers and pillars, plus patios.View service
03Repairs & repointingWorn mortar raked out and renewed, and damaged bricks replaced to match.View service
04Chimney stacksChimney stacks repaired, repointed or rebuilt.View service
05Lintels & openingsFailed lintels replaced and the brickwork above rebuilt to match.View service
06Foundations & materialsAll foundation work, with the bricks, blocks and mortar supplied.View serviceCommon brickwork jobs in Pyecombe
Flint and brick repointing
Mortar raked out and renewed on knapped flint walls, with the mortar colour matched to the original surface.
Chimney repair
Chimneys repointed or rebuilt with brick matched to the flint walls, and the flaunching replaced.
Boundary and field walls
Flint and brick walls repaired or rebuilt, with the pointing matched to the original.
Cottage repairs
Repairs to period cottages, respecting the original flint and brick materials.
Local building character
Medieval village and historic Downland settlement
Pyecombe is actually two settlements, Pyecombe and Pyecombe Street, separated by about a quarter mile. The gap is thought to have resulted from plague in the 17th century. The Church of the Transfiguration, with its 12th and 13th-century fabric, is the historic anchor point. Most of the older buildings in the parish are flint-built farmhouses and cottages, many with brick chimneys and dressed brick around windows and doors.
The village sits on the Roman road from London to Brighton and later turnpike routes, so it has always been a settlement along important routes. Flint is the predominant building material, gathered from the chalk of the South Downs. The knapped flint gives many buildings their distinctive character, with black and white patterns where flint is mixed with brick or stone. The old mortar joints are weathered but keep their original character.
Wolstonbury Hill rises prominently to the south of the village, owned and maintained by the National Trust. The Downs landscape around Pyecombe is biodiverse and protected. The whole parish lies within the South Downs National Park, and the South Downs Way passes nearby. This setting, with ancient chalk grassland and woodland, has preserved the character of the settlement.
Why choose us
Why use us for brickwork in Pyecombe
Local and reliable
We are based in Maresfield, East Sussex, about 15 miles from Pyecombe by road. You get a reliable, trustworthy team who turn up when we say.
Clear costs from the start
A free site visit and a detailed written estimate. We agree the plan, the timings and the budget before we start, and we are upfront if anything could change the price.
Materials supplied
We supply everything the job needs, from bricks and blocks to lintels and mortar, so you have nothing to source yourself.
Insured and kept informed
We are fully insured, all work is completed to current building regulations, and we keep you up to date from start to sign-off.
Reviews
What customers say.
Checkatrade · 23 reviews
Checkatrade score based on 10 reviews from the last 12 months.
Brick soldier course for lintel above window
Looked at pics and assessed the job, came to quote. Saw that it was urgent, as my replacement window couldn’t be fitted as the lintel was close to collapse. Matt booked in the job for the next day and 2 of his guys did the work. All very professional.
Repointing & bricks replacement of townhouse
Mr Bradford provided a very competitive quote for re-pointing and replacement of damaged bricks of my sea-facing townhouse. The work was completed very professionally in a timely fashion. I am happy to recommend him.
Very satisfied customer
We had some areas of brickwork that needed repointing, and also some renovation and restoration of the bricks and stone. All of the work required was done with great skill, and we were involved in the decision-making at every step of the way. The main thing is that it all looks very good now, and it was very well priced.
Re pointing brickwork
The company Matt Bradford was excellent. Arrived when he they said they would. Took care to cover the work area and left it clean and tidy after work was done. His colleague James who did the work was friendly and very capable. Thank you both.
High quality work, very happy
Work to update our front steps - rebuild of two brick walls and new sandstone slabs on the steps - was carried out to a high standard. James who carried out the work explained to us each stage of the work, arrived on time each day, and was personable and respectful. I wouldn't hesitate to use this company again.
repointing front of house
Good efficient service from start to finish. Nice neat finish too. completely satisfied. Highly recommend.
Garden and patio redesign
Matt was able to discuss our patio and garden plans with us and and put them in to reality.
The end result is everything we had hoped for, we're really pleased with the result. We now have an eye-catching low maintenance garden.
We also had the house wall repointed.
Superb Brickwork, Highly Recommended
The brickwork on our new‑build barn‑annex, including the chimney stack and a one‑metre perimeter wall, was completed to a superb standard. The team kept the site consistently tidy, worked with real pride, and showed genuine passion for the craft. Everyone was polite, respectful, and easy to deal with, making the whole process smooth from start to finish. Highly recommended for reliable, quality brickwork.
FAQs
Brickwork questions from Pyecombe
Pyecombe is in the South Downs National Park. What do I need to do for brickwork?
Most repairs do not require additional permission. For larger works such as extensions, check with the South Downs National Park Authority. Let us know when you book and we can advise on any planning considerations.
My flint cottage has crumbling mortar. What type of mortar should I use?
A soft mortar matched to the original. Old flint buildings should be repointed with a mortar suited to the original, not a hard modern mix. Cement traps moisture and causes the flint to spall. We match the mortar colour and texture carefully.
Can you repair the brick dressing on my flint walls?
Yes. Many Pyecombe cottages have brick dressing around windows, doors and chimneys set against flint walls. We can repoint or repair these brick details while preserving the flint surface.
How far is Pyecombe from Maresfield?
Pyecombe is about 15 miles from Maresfield by road. We cover Pyecombe and all the surrounding South Downs villages.
Book a visit
Brickwork in Pyecombe? We’ll come and look.
Tell us about the job and we will arrange a free site visit, then send you a written estimate. Call 07771 393494 or email info@bradfordbrickwork.co.uk.
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