Brickwork Poynings
Bricklayers for Poynings homes, from medieval stone to brick cottages: repointing, walls, chimneys and period property repairs.
- Free site visit and written estimate
- Bricks matched to your home
- Fully insured
Bricklayers in Poynings
Brickwork for Poynings' Downland properties
Bradford Brickwork handles brickwork jobs across Poynings and the surrounding South Downs area. We repair and repoint mortar, rebuild walls and chimneys, and lay brickwork for extensions on period properties.
Poynings is a small village on the north side of the South Downs, with a medieval church at its heart. Most buildings are period cottages and farmhouses built of local stone, brick and flint, reflecting the geology and building traditions of the Downland. When we work on these older properties, we match materials carefully so repairs blend in with the existing character.
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 Poynings
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 Poynings
Flint and brick repointing
Mortar raked out and renewed on mixed flint and brick walls, with the mortar colour matched to the original.
Chimney repair and rebuild
Stacks repointed, repaired or rebuilt in brick or stone, with flaunching replaced where needed.
Boundary and field walls
Flint and brick boundary walls rebuilt or repaired, with the pointing matched to the original.
Period property repairs
Repairs to medieval and period cottages, respecting the original materials and construction methods.
Local building character
Medieval village on the Downland ridge
Poynings is a compact village centred on Holy Trinity Church, a Grade I listed building dating from the medieval period. The church was rebuilt in 1370 by the de Poynings family and has been described as one of the finest village medieval churches in Sussex. It dominates the small village of stone and brick cottages that cluster around it.
Most of the cottages and buildings in Poynings are built of a mix of materials that reflect the local geology: flint from the chalk Downs, brick and local stone. Many have flint-and-brick mixed walls or flint walls with brick dressing around windows and doors. The mortar on the older buildings has weathered after long exposure on the Downs.
Poynings lies wholly within the South Downs National Park. To the south, the scarp slope rises towards the Downs ridge and Devil's Dyke, one of the most dramatic features of the South Downs. To the north and east are ancient woods and fields. The parish is bounded by small streams and ancient woodland, preserving a sense of historic Downland settlement.
Why choose us
Why use us for brickwork in Poynings
Local and reliable
We are based in Maresfield, East Sussex, about 18 miles from Poynings 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 Poynings
Poynings is in the South Downs National Park. Will I need special permission for brickwork?
Most repairs do not require additional permission beyond standard planning rules. For larger works such as extensions, you will need to check with the South Downs National Park Authority. Let us know when you book and we can advise on planning considerations.
My cottage has a flint and brick wall. How do I repair it?
Flint walls need careful handling to preserve the knapped flint surface. We will assess the wall and recommend the best repair method to maintain its appearance.
My cottage has a flint wall with crumbling mortar. What should I do?
Flint walls need careful handling to preserve the knapped flint surface. We assess each wall and recommend the best repair method to maintain its appearance.
How far is Poynings from Maresfield?
Poynings is about 15 miles from Maresfield by road. We cover Poynings and the surrounding South Downs villages.
Book a visit
Brickwork in Poynings? 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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