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New build construction in East & West Sussex.

From the first trench to the final brick, new builds delivered with care and real attention to detail.

  • Residential and commercial new builds
  • Groundworks, foundations and drainage
  • High-quality brickwork throughout
  • Fully insured, over 20 years’ experience
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Foundations laid out across a cleared building plot, with site machinery behind

New builds

Building from the ground up

Whether you’re a self-builder, developer or business owner, a new build is a major investment. You need a contractor who plans properly, communicates clearly and builds to a standard you’ll be proud of. Bradford Brickwork has delivered building projects across Sussex for over 20 years, with the groundworks and brickwork experience to take your project from bare land to a weathertight structure.

New builds

Who we build for

01

Self-builders

Single homes built to your plans.

02

Developers

Reliable brickwork and groundwork packages for small and medium developments.

03

Commercial clients

New commercial buildings, extensions and outbuildings.

Our new build services

Site clearance and excavation
Foundations and concrete slabs
Drainage, soakaways and septic tanks
Brickwork and blockwork
Lintels, steels and structural elements
Roofing
Plastering and screeding
External works and boundary walls

How it works

How a new build comes together

1

Consultation

We review plans, site conditions and your timescales.

2

Quote and programme

A clear price and a realistic build schedule.

3

Groundworks

Excavation, foundations and drainage.

4

Superstructure

Brickwork, blockwork, lintels and roof.

5

Internal works

Plastering, screeding and finishing.

6

External works

Paths, walls and landscaping to complete the site.

Why choose Bradford Brickwork?

One team for groundworks and brickwork, fewer handovers
Over 20 years’ experience across Sussex
Fully insured contractors
Regular progress updates
Competitive pricing without cutting corners

Reviews

What our customers say.

9.77/10

Checkatrade · 23 reviews

Workmanship
9.7
Reliability
9.8
Communication
9.88

Checkatrade score based on 10 reviews from the last 12 months.

10

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.

Checkatrade customerVerifiedJanuary 2026 · RH7
10

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!

Checkatrade customerVerifiedSeptember 2025 · BN8
10

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.

Checkatrade customerVerifiedJuly 2024 · RH17
10

Brickwork to extension.

Matt attended to quote and review on brickwork before and after completion of work. Advised on house generally. Respected garden and placed lawn boards. Particularly impressed with matching the coloured mortar, unlike previous contractor.

Checkatrade customerVerifiedJune 2024 · RH19
9.67

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.

Checkatrade customerVerifiedApril 2026 · BN1
10

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.

Checkatrade customerVerifiedOctober 2026 · RH19
10

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.

Checkatrade customerVerifiedJuly 2026 · BN1
10

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.

Rob DApril 2026 · RH10

FAQs

New build FAQs

Can you work from my architect’s drawings?

Yes. We work from approved drawings and liaise with your architect, engineer and Building Control.

Do you handle the groundworks as well?

Yes. Excavation, foundations and drainage are all carried out by our team.

How long does a new build take?

It depends on size and complexity. We’ll provide a programme once we’ve reviewed your plans.

Do you work with developers?

Yes. We take on brickwork and groundwork packages for small and medium developments.

Planning a new build in Sussex? Let’s talk through your project.

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Tell us about the job. We’ll come and take a look.

Free site visit and a written estimate, no obligation. Prefer to talk? Call 07771 393494.