Brickwork West Firle
Bricklayers for West Firle homes, from listed village cottages to country estates: repairs, repointing, extensions and matching brickwork.
- Free site visit and written estimate
- Bricks matched to your home
- Fully insured
Bricklayers in West Firle
Brickwork for Firle's historic village
Bradford Brickwork lays, repairs and repoints brickwork for homeowners in West Firle and across the Lewes district. We work on everything from the brickwork for extensions and porches to new front walls, patios, retaining walls and brick piers. We also repair and rebuild chimney stacks.
West Firle is a conservation village beneath the South Downs, home to Firle Place, the Gage family’s manor house, first built in the late 15th century. Many buildings here are listed or sit within the conservation area, so when we repair or extend a house, we match the existing brickwork and details carefully.
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 West Firle
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 West Firle
Work on listed homes
Repointing, brick repairs and chimney work on listed houses, with consent in place before work starts.
Conservation area extensions
New brickwork for porches and extensions, planned and executed to match the property and approved by planners.
Front walls and boundaries
Brick walls and piers for front gardens and property boundaries, matching the estate village character.
Repointing
Worn mortar raked out and renewed on older buildings, with the mix and colour matched to the original.
Local building character
Listed cottages and country houses
West Firle is an estate village for Firle Place, a magnificent country house built from the 16th century with 18th-century Georgian remodelling. St Peter’s Church is Grade I listed, which dates from the 10th to 14th centuries. Many of the village cottages and houses around the estate are also listed buildings, reflecting the age and care of this conservation area.
The whole village lies in a designated conservation area beneath the chalk escarpment of the South Downs. This means planning permission is needed for many small changes, even to boundaries and porches. Brickwork repairs and repointing have to match the original colours and bonding patterns, and any new brickwork must be agreed with the planners. We understand these requirements and work with Lewes District Council to get the details right.
The character of the village comes from its history as an estate community of the Gage family, with traditional brick and flint buildings set among mature trees. When we repair brickwork or add an extension, we choose materials that suit the age and style of each house. We match red brick and source reclaimed bricks as the building needs.
Why choose us
Why use us for brickwork in West Firle
Local and reliable
We are based in Maresfield, East Sussex, about 13 miles from West Firle 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 West Firle
Is West Firle in a conservation area?
Yes. The whole village is within a designated conservation area, and many buildings are listed. This means planning permission is needed for quite minor works, such as new porches or changes to boundaries. We check with Lewes District Council before we quote, and advise you on what you will need to apply for.
Can you repair my listed cottage in West Firle?
Yes. We carry out repointing, brick repairs, chimney work and small extensions on listed buildings. We match the original brickwork, mortar colour and bond, and use traditional materials where the building needs them. We can also source reclaimed bricks to match older work.
Do you cover West Firle and nearby villages?
Yes. We cover West Firle, Glynde, Beddingham, Berwick and all the villages around Lewes. We are based in Maresfield, East Sussex, about 13.3 miles from West Firle by road.
What postcode is West Firle in?
West Firle is in the BN8 postcode district, which we service.
Book a visit
Brickwork in West Firle? 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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