Brickwork Ripe
Bricklayers for Ripe homes, from 17th-century manor houses to period cottages: repairs, repointing, brick walls and extensions.
- Free site visit and written estimate
- Bricks matched to your home
- Fully insured
Bricklayers in Ripe
Brickwork for Ripe's historic houses
Bradford Brickwork takes on brickwork for homeowners in Ripe and the surrounding villages. Jobs include the brickwork for extensions and porches, front walls, brick piers, repairs to chimneys and retaining walls.
Ripe is a charming village nestled in the heart of East Sussex, mentioned in the Domesday Book and with a history stretching back to Saxon times. Many of its houses, including the Grade II* listed Eckington House and Eckington Manor, show the craft and materials of their age. When we repair or extend a house in Ripe, we match the brickwork to the original.
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 Ripe
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 Ripe
17th-century repairs
Repairs and repointing on c.1620 manor houses and cottages, with brick and mortar matched to the period.
Brick porch work
Repairs to brick porches and entrance detailing on period houses, matching original materials and proportions.
Chimney and hearth work
Repairs to chimneys and fireplaces on 17th and 18th-century houses, respecting original construction.
Front walls and boundaries
Brick walls and boundaries built or rebuilt to suit period cottages and manor houses.
Local building character
Saxon roots and 17th-century craftsmanship
Ripe was a significant place in Saxon times, owned by Earl Harold Godwinson before the Norman Conquest. The village has ancient origins reflected in its varied historical names: Alchitone, Achiltone, Echentone and Eckington all refer to the same settlement.
The 13th-century parish church of St John the Baptist sits at the heart of the village. The best-known houses are Eckington House, a timber-framed house of the late 16th or early 17th century, and Eckington Manor, from the early 18th century. Both are Grade II* listed.
The 1620s manor house on Ripe Lane is noted in Pevsner's Guide for its historical importance. It originally served as a working household with a brewhouse, fish pool, dairy and bakery. The brick porch added in the 1680s bears the initials of William Acton. The house contains 17th-century witches' marks carved as protection against evil.
Why choose us
Why use us for brickwork in Ripe
Local and reliable
We are based in Maresfield, East Sussex, about 12 miles from Ripe 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.
Patio extension
Matt and his fab team recently extended my patio. It was just what I had in mind - the slabs matched perfectly and shingle was added by the fence so it matched existing work. They also tidied up like nothing ever happened. Amazing. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
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.
FAQs
Brickwork questions from Ripe
Is my 17th-century cottage in Ripe Grade II listed?
Many old cottages and houses in Ripe may be listed. Always check with Wealden District Council before starting work. If a building is listed, planning permission may be needed for repairs.
What is the history of Ripe?
Ripe was mentioned in the Domesday Book and was owned by Earl Harold Godwinson before 1066. It has a 13th-century church and several notable 17th-century buildings, including the Grade II* listed Eckington House.
Can you work on a 17th-century listed building in Ripe?
Yes. We can repair and repoint 17th-century brick buildings, matching materials and methods to suit the period and any listed status.
How far is Ripe from Maresfield?
Ripe is about 12 miles from Maresfield by road. We cover Ripe, Selmeston, Chalvington, Lewes and the surrounding villages.
Book a visit
Brickwork in Ripe? 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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