Brickwork Polegate
Bricklayers for Polegate homes, from Georgian buildings to Victorian cottages: repairs, repointing, walls, chimneys and matched brickwork.
- Free site visit and written estimate
- Bricks matched to your home
- Fully insured
Bricklayers in Polegate
Historic railway-age architecture in Polegate
Bradford Brickwork takes on brickwork jobs for homeowners in Polegate and the surrounding area. Work includes brickwork for extensions and porches, front walls, brick piers, repairs to chimneys, retaining walls and patios.
Polegate grew rapidly in the 19th and early 20th centuries around its role as a major railway junction. Many houses date from this period and show the solid brick construction of Georgian and Victorian architecture. When we repair or extend a house in Polegate, we match the brick, mortar and bond to the original work.
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 Polegate
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 Polegate
Victorian brick repairs
Repairs and repointing on 19th-century brick houses built during the railway age, with mortar and bricks matched to the original.
Station-era buildings
Careful work on historic railway-age buildings, respecting their ornamental details and materials.
Front walls and boundaries
Brick front walls and boundaries built or rebuilt to complement Victorian and Edwardian houses.
Chimney and extension work
Chimney repairs and the brickwork for extensions, with materials matched to the age of the house.
Local building character
From Roman roads to railway junctions
Polegate sits on the Roman road running from Pevensey Castle to Lewes. To the north lay Otham Priory, set up in 1175 but closed in the 1200s when monks moved to Bayham Abbey, as Otham was too damp.
Polegate's growth came with the arrival of the railway in the mid-19th century. The Cuckoo Line from Polegate to Hailsham started in 1849, and in 1881 a substantial new station building was erected at a junction on the main line. This fine Italianate and Romanesque-style building, with its blue painted details, still stands as a pub and restaurant.
Later development included St George's Church in 1938, a simple but dignified Gothic Revival building of local flint with Portland stone dressing. The windmill, built in 1817, was among the earlier industrial structures in the growing settlement.
Why choose us
Why use us for brickwork in Polegate
Local and reliable
We are based in Maresfield, East Sussex, about 16 miles from Polegate 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 Polegate
Are there historic buildings in Polegate?
Yes. Polegate has a fine railway station building from 1881, St George's Church built in 1938, and many Victorian and Edwardian brick houses. Always check with Wealden District Council before starting work on older buildings.
What is the heritage of Polegate?
Polegate grew rapidly as a major railway junction in the 19th and 20th centuries. It also sits on the Roman road from Pevensey to Lewes. The early Otham Priory once stood to the north.
Can you repair brick on a Victorian railway-age house?
Yes. Victorian houses in Polegate often have distinctive brickwork. We match the brick, mortar colour and bond pattern so repairs blend in with the rest of the building.
How far is Polegate from Maresfield?
Polegate is about 17 miles from Maresfield by road. We cover Polegate, Hailsham, Hellingly and the surrounding villages.
Book a visit
Brickwork in Polegate? 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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