Brickwork Ratton Village
Brickwork for Ratton Village homes, from 17th-century estate cottages to later period properties: repairs, repointing and conservation work.
- Free site visit and written estimate
- Bricks matched to your home
- Fully insured
Bricklayers in Ratton Village
Historic estate village at the foot of the South Downs
Bradford Brickwork lays, repairs and repoints brickwork in Ratton Village and the surrounding estate. Many properties date from the 17th century or later, so materials need matching with care.
Ratton Village sits within the historic Ratton Manor Estate, which dates back to Saxon times. The estate has a documented history from at least the medieval period and includes period buildings set within gardens in the character of a private village estate.
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 Ratton Village
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 Ratton Village
Older cottage repairs
Repairs and repointing on older cottages, with bricks and mortar matched to the original.
Estate building brickwork
Repairs and repointing on estate buildings of various periods, maintaining the historic character of the grounds.
Period chimney stacks
Rebuilding and repointing brick chimney stacks on period properties with careful material matching.
Garden walls and boundaries
Building and repairing boundary walls and garden features to complement period estate properties.
Local building character
Estate village with period cottages and manor grounds
Ratton Village is set within the private Ratton Manor Estate, which gives it a distinctive character quite different from surrounding areas. The estate has protected period buildings and maintained gardens that date back centuries. Bramble Cottage, for example, dates from 1650 and was the Groom's quarters of Home Farm serving the Manor House.
Many properties in the village are set back from the roads within private grounds and gardens. Period buildings are typical of 17th, 18th and 19th-century estate development. The location at the foot of the South Downs contributes to the peaceful and leafy character of the area.
Ratton Village is within a conservation area. The planning controls mean that the character of period properties must be preserved. On your free site visit we will check whether your work falls within the conservation area and advise on any planning requirements and material matching.
Why choose us
Why use us for brickwork in Ratton Village
Local and reliable
We are based in Maresfield, East Sussex, about 19 miles from Ratton Village 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 Ratton Village
Is Ratton Village really an ancient estate?
Yes. Ratton Manor Estate dates back to Saxon times. The estate was later owned by Lord Willingdon and in 1762 by Sir George Thomas, governor of the Leeward Islands. The estate retains its character as a private village with period buildings.
How old are the buildings in Ratton Village?
Many date from the 17th century onwards. Bramble Cottage, for example, dates from 1650 and was the Groom's quarters. Period properties span from the 17th century through to later additions.
Do I need permission for brickwork in Ratton Village?
Like-for-like repairs often need nothing. If your home is listed, or you are changing a front wall or adding a porch, check with Eastbourne Borough Council first. We will talk it through on your free site visit.
How far is Ratton Village from Maresfield?
Ratton Village is about 19 miles from Maresfield by road, roughly 29 minutes in free-flow traffic. We cover Ratton, Willingdon and all surrounding East Sussex villages.
Book a visit
Brickwork in Ratton Village? 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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