Brickwork Chailey
Bricklayers for Chailey homes, from medieval churches to heritage mills: repairs, repointing, brick walls and matched brickwork.
- Free site visit and written estimate
- Bricks matched to your home
- Fully insured
Bricklayers in Chailey
Industrial and historic heritage in Chailey
Bradford Brickwork carries out brickwork for homeowners in Chailey and surrounding villages. Work includes extensions, porches, front walls, brick piers and chimney repairs.
Chailey is home to the Ibstock brickworks, one of Europe's oldest brick factories, which has been making bricks on the same site since at least the 1700s. The village also has a 13th-century church and numerous listed buildings. When we repair or extend a house in Chailey, we match the brickwork 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 Chailey
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 Chailey
Older and listed homes
Careful repairs to older homes near the village centre, with bricks and mortar matched and consents checked first.
Farmhouse and cottage work
Repairs and repointing on period farmhouses and cottages with bricks matched to the original.
Industrial heritage repairs
Work on buildings related to the area's milling and brickmaking heritage.
Extensions and new work
Brickwork for extensions and porches, keeping period style and proportions.
Local building character
Medieval heritage and industrial traditions
St Peter's Church, built in 1256 and Grade II* listed, stands on the Green in the Chailey Green conservation area, designated in 1976. The area is mostly modest historic cottages, with a few larger houses such as Chailey Moat and Chailey Place. A second conservation area, Chailey St George's, was designated in 1995. The parish also contains many listed farmhouses, cottages and barns spanning medieval times to the 19th century.
The Heritage Mill, also known as Beard's Mill, has stood on Red House Common since at least 1590 and sits beside a yew tree said to mark the centre of Sussex. This reflects Chailey's importance as a working village.
Chailey Brickworks, now Ibstock, is one of Europe's oldest industrial sites, making bricks on the same site since at least the 1700s. This industrial heritage is central to Chailey's character, alongside its medieval and rural traditions.
Why choose us
Why use us for brickwork in Chailey
Local and reliable
We are based in Maresfield, East Sussex, about 6 miles from Chailey 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.
Build Parapet wall using lime mortar
Quick response and competitive quote.Very neat job using lime mortar to rebuild a section of wall at the top of the house and cap with coping stones.Very friendly crew who were punctual and tidied up thoroughly at the end of the job.
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.
FAQs
Brickwork questions from Chailey
How old is Chailey church?
St Peter’s Church dates back to the 13th century. Many older homes nearby are listed or of a similar age, so we match their bricks and mortar carefully and check consents before work starts.
What is the Ibstock brickworks in Chailey?
The Ibstock brickworks, originally Chailey Brickworks, is one of Europe's oldest brick factories, making bricks on the same site since at least the 1700s. It is a remarkable example of industrial heritage.
Are there many listed buildings in Chailey?
Yes. Chailey has numerous listed farmhouses, cottages, barns and other historic structures. Always check with Lewes District Council before starting work.
How close is Chailey to Maresfield?
Chailey is about 6 miles from Maresfield by road, one of our nearest areas. We can usually visit quickly.
Book a visit
Brickwork in Chailey? 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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