Brickwork Alfriston
Bricklayers for Alfriston's timber-framed houses and flint cottages: repointing, repairs, extensions and conservation area work.
- Free site visit and written estimate
- Bricks matched to your home
- Fully insured
Bricklayers in Alfriston
Brickwork for Alfriston's medieval village
Bradford Brickwork lays, repairs and repoints brickwork for homeowners in Alfriston and the Cuckmere Valley. We work on extensions, porches, front walls, patios, brick piers and chimney repairs, and we understand the particular needs of older, historic buildings.
Alfriston is a medieval market village in the South Downs, largely untouched by modern development and home to many listed buildings. The Clergy House, a classic 14th-century Wealden timber-framed house, was the first property the National Trust ever bought. When we repair or extend a house here, we match the character of the village and follow conservation area rules.
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 Alfriston
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 Alfriston
Repairs to old houses
Repointing and brick repairs on the village’s older houses, with mortar and bricks matched to what is already there.
Flint and brick conservation
Repairs to flint walls, chimney stacks and boundaries, matching the traditional materials and pattern of the village.
Extensions and porches
New brickwork for extensions and porches, planned and built to the South Downs National Park Authority's conservation standards.
Work on listed homes
Brickwork on listed homes, with materials chosen to keep their historic character and the right consents in place first.
Local building character
Timber frames, flint and traditional materials
Walk through Alfriston and you will see timber-framed Wealden houses dating from the 15th century, with thatched roofs and decorated timber work. Many have lime-rendered front walls or are built of flint. St Andrew's Church, built of flint in the late 14th century and known as the Cathedral of the South Downs, sits on the village green, the Tye, and dominates the scene.
The whole village is a conservation area, designated to protect its medieval character and appearance. The buildings and the open spaces around them form a very attractive townscape with little modern development. The core layout and plot boundaries survive from the 14th century, and the historic street plan shapes how the village works today.
Repairs and extensions in Alfriston need planning permission and listed building consent. The South Downs National Park Authority is the planning authority here. We work with them to choose materials and methods that respect the age and style of each house, whether that means matching the mortar, the flint or the old brick.
Why choose us
Why use us for brickwork in Alfriston
Local and reliable
We are based in Maresfield, East Sussex, about 17 miles from Alfriston 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 Alfriston
Is Alfriston in a conservation area?
Yes. The whole village is a conservation area. Many buildings are listed. The South Downs National Park Authority is the planning authority, and planning permission is needed for many works, including extensions, porches and boundary changes. We advise on what you need before quoting.
Can you repair my Wealden house in Alfriston?
Yes. We repoint and repair the brick parts of older houses, matching the bricks and mortar colour to the original. We match the original materials and work with the National Park Authority on listed building applications.
Do you cover Alfriston and nearby villages?
Yes. We work across the Cuckmere Valley and South Downs, including Alfriston, Berwick, West Dean, Seaford and surrounding areas. We are based in Maresfield, East Sussex, about 17.3 miles from Alfriston by road.
What is the postcode for Alfriston?
Alfriston is in the BN26 postcode district.
Book a visit
Brickwork in Alfriston? 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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