Structural work, window supports & lintels in Sussex.
Cracked brickwork above a window or door is a warning sign. We fix the cause, not just the crack.
- Lintel replacement and installation
- New openings for doors and windows
- Fully insured structural brickwork specialists
- Residential and commercial properties
Lintels & structural work
Why lintels fail
A lintel carries the weight of the brickwork above a window or door. Older concrete lintels can crack, and steel lintels can rust and expand, pushing bricks out of line. Some older properties have no proper lintel at all. Left untreated, the brickwork above the opening can drop, crack or eventually collapse.
Signs you may need structural work
Lintels & structural work
Our structural services
Lintel replacement
We temporarily support the wall, remove the failed lintel, install a new steel or concrete lintel and rebuild the brickwork above to match.
New openings
Want a new window, a wider doorway or bifold doors? We create new openings safely with the correct lintel or beam, working to your engineer’s calculations where needed.
Window and door supports
Reinforcement for weakened openings, including brick arches and soldier courses.
Crack repairs and rebuilding
Stitching, rebuilding and repairing cracked brickwork once the cause has been dealt with.
How it works
How we work
Inspection
We assess the opening and the brickwork around it.
Clear quote
You’ll get a fixed price and an explanation of what’s needed.
Safe support
The wall is propped before any structural work begins.
Installation
The new lintel is fitted and the brickwork rebuilt with matched bricks and mortar.
Sign-off
Building Control notification where required, and a tidy site.
Why choose Bradford Brickwork?
Reviews
What our 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.
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.
Reliable and great work
Great work, great communication, sorted out the problem quickly and no fuss, even when the job expanded beyond what we agreed. Result is better than we had originally. Very pleased.
Great work, on time, tidy and well priced.
Excellent job, turned up on time, did a great job exactly as agreed, left the job tidy and charged as quoted. I will definitely use them again.
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.
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.
Update to front steps
Matt and his team completed some work on our front steps. The work was carried out exactly as discussed and to a very high standard. We would definately be using for future work.
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!
FAQs
Structural work FAQs
Is lintel replacement covered by Building Regulations?
Replacing a lintel or creating a new opening usually needs Building Control approval. We’ll advise and help with the process.
Can you match my existing bricks?
Yes. We source matching or reclaimed bricks so the repair blends in with your property.
Do I need a structural engineer?
For new or widened openings, often yes. We can work from your engineer’s calculations or recommend one.
How long does lintel replacement take?
A typical window lintel takes one to two days, depending on access and the size of the opening.
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