Brickwork Selmeston
Bricklayers for Selmeston homes, from medieval hall houses to Victorian cottages: repairs, repointing, walls and extensions.
- Free site visit and written estimate
- Bricks matched to your home
- Fully insured
Bricklayers in Selmeston
Historic Wealden architecture in Selmeston
Bradford Brickwork carries out brickwork jobs for homeowners in Selmeston and the surrounding villages. Work includes brickwork for extensions and porches, front walls, brick piers, chimney repairs and retaining walls.
Selmeston has a long and distinguished history, mentioned in the Domesday Book and with Roman roads meeting at the site. Many period houses show the development of building styles from medieval times through the Victorian era. When we repair or extend a house in Selmeston, we match the brick and mortar 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 Selmeston
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 Selmeston
Medieval and Tudor repairs
Repairs and repointing on period cottages and houses from medieval times onwards, matching original materials and methods.
Older hall houses
Brick repairs on the village’s older timber-framed houses, such as brick plinths, infill and chimney stacks.
Brick and flint work
Repairs to brick and flint walls, with materials matched to the period of construction.
Chimney and extension work
Chimneys repaired or rebuilt and brickwork for extensions, keeping period proportions and materials.
Local building character
Medieval, Tudor and Victorian heritage
Selmeston sits at the crossing of two Roman roads, suggesting its importance in ancient times. Archaeological evidence shows settlements since Mesolithic times, with later Roman occupation. The Domesday Book records the parish with seven and a half households and a church, the only one mentioned in the Rape of Pevensey.
The parish church of St Mary is the oldest structure, originally Saxon and built around 1100. It was damaged by fire in 1860 but carefully reconstructed in 1867. Church Farm dates from around 1548 and shows additions from Tudor, Georgian and Edwardian periods.
Several period houses in the village carry names that reveal their age, from Fairland at about 1450 to Wheelwrights at about 1570. The Old Poor House dates from about 1640 and East View from about 1650. The Green House, built around 1600, began life as a 13th-century Wealden hall house and later served as a priest's safe house. The railway arrived in 1846, opening new markets for local produce.
Why choose us
Why use us for brickwork in Selmeston
Local and reliable
We are based in Maresfield, East Sussex, about 16 miles from Selmeston 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 Selmeston
What is a Wealden hall house?
A Wealden hall house is a type of medieval timber-framed building typical of wealthy yeoman farmers from the late 13th century. The Green House in Selmeston is one example.
Are there listed buildings in Selmeston?
Yes. The church and several period houses are listed, including Church Farm (c.1548) which shows Tudor, Georgian and Edwardian additions. Selmeston also has its own conservation area, designated by Wealden District Council in March 2017. Always check with the council before starting work on older buildings.
What is the history of Selmeston?
Selmeston sits where two Roman roads cross. It was recorded in the Domesday Book with its own church. Period houses show building traditions from medieval times through the Victorian era.
How far is Selmeston from Maresfield?
Selmeston is about 16 miles from Maresfield by road. We cover Selmeston, Ripe, Lewes and the surrounding villages.
Book a visit
Brickwork in Selmeston? 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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