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Garden walls are a more substantial alternative to fencing, they’re often chosen to provide a bit more perimeter privacy, support outdoor structures or to complete your grand garden designs. Find an experienced bricklayer, and they’ll be able to build you a garden wall that fits the style of your home and slots seamlessly into your garden.
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Garden walls add a touch of panache to your outdoor space. But they’re there to do more than just elevate your garden design.
There are many reasons why you might need to build a garden wall. Often garden walls are selected over alternatives like fencing because they provide a solid base to fix another structure on (or to). Garden walls can be used to support fencing and pergolas, suspend bulky items like planters, and shallow walls can be used to support decking too. A solid brick wall can also act as a retainer, holding soil and earth in place – particularly handy if your garden has a steep slope or bank.
But garden walls can help to solve other issues. For example, their robust brick construction makes them ideal for reducing road noise. They can also provide an elegant privacy-boosting solution.
Whatever your reason for building a garden wall, find an expert, reliable bricklayer. They’ll ensure your brick boundary is structurally sound, and built to last.
Cost of garden wall building
Most garden wall building jobs will be priced per square metre. So, the price you pay will be influenced by the size of the wall you want to have constructed. Excluding materials (the bricks or stone you choose will affect the price significantly), expect to pay:
- For a single-skin wall, anywhere from £200–£300 per sqm
- For a double-skin wall, anywhere from £250–£400 per sqm
How to build a garden wall
The process to build a garden wall will differ depending on what purpose your wall needs to serve – whether it’s there to act as a retaining wall, or is simply intended to be a neat perimeter.
Your bricklayer will usually follow this five-step process:
- Drawing up plans. Your bricklaying expert should begin by sketching out the design and size of your wall, so there’s no confusion about what you want (and what you’re paying for). Make sure any shrubs, plants, other garden features, and (crucially) electrical cables and water pipes are included, so there are no shocks as the ground is dug for the next phase – foundations. A single-skin wall often won’t provide enough solidity, so most bricklayers will recommend building a wall that’s double skin (two bricks wide).
- Laying foundations. Even shallow garden walls need a solid base to sit on. Your tradesperson will be able to advise on the depth of the foundations you need for your wall. Usually, they’ll dig a trench around 300-mm deep, pouring concrete to the required level and tamping it down to form an even, flat surface when it dries.
- Preparation for laying. Your bricklayer will then set out a string line to ensure blocks and bricks are laid neatly. At this stage they’ll mix up mortar – typically six parts sand, one part cement and one part hydrated lime, with mortar plasticiser added to the water.
- Laying blockwork. Then it’s time to lay the blocks or bricks. Beginning at one end, your bricklayer will spread the mortar along the string line, around 12–15 mm in depth. Once the first brick is laid in place, it’ll be gently tapped down, compressing the mortar to a 10-mm depth. The next brick should be laid with around a 10-mm gap. To give the blockwork that classic overlapping pattern, the next row (or course) begins with a half brick, so each new complete brick straddles the joint on the row below.
- Pointing. As the mortar sets, it can be neatly pointed in using a trowel. For a smart finish, your bricklayer should aim to smooth the mortar back to a few millimetres from the brick face. And, after clearing away any mess, that’s the job done.
Types of bricks for garden walls
- Standard clay brick walls. These are the most common types of brick walls, and are the cheapest option too. You’ll have the choice of a range of bricks – in different sizes, styles and colours. For something more authentic or rustic, you could consider reclaimed or second-hand bricks – just beware you can pay more for these bricks than new ones.
- Natural stone walls. For a top-end finish, look no further than natural stone. Depending on how rugged you want your wall to look, you can opt from an undressed stone (which is essentially the raw stone that’s been dug from a quarry) through to a fully dressed stone – typically machine-cut into neat blocks. Natural stone walls are impressive, but you’ll pay premium prices for that premium style.
- Dry and semi-dry stone walls. A genuine dry stone wall will be built without mortar, using stones which fit neatly together. Finding those jigsaw puzzle pieces can make dry stone walls expensive though, so another option (which might save time and material costs) is semi-dry stone walling. To the untrained eye, it appears to be a genuine dry-stone wall, but there’s mortar hidden between the joints to reinforce the structure.
The qualifications your garden wall building expert needs
Your garden wall builder won’t need to hold accreditations or formal qualifications, but an apprenticeship, diploma or some form of vocational training in bricklaying is helpful.
Beyond that, look for experience and evidence of previous garden wall building work they have completed. And ensure they’re able to provide a number of independent customer references.
Planning permission for garden wall building
Garden walls standing over one-metre tall and bordering a public road or pavement require planning permission. And the same goes for any garden wall over two metres in height. You can read more about planning permission for garden walls on the Planning Portal website.
Insurance for garden wall building assembly
Make sure your property and possessions are protected against any damage by asking your professional for proof of their public liability cover.
Questions you should ask your garden wall building expert
- Will they be quoting by the size of the wall, or on a day-rate basis?
- Can they supply bricks and materials?
- Will a single-skin wall be sufficient, or will a double-skin wall be required?
- Are they able to build natural stone walls as well as brick walls?
JA brickwork & building maintenance have over 50 years experience between us ,we specialise in all aspects of buildingwork,from small jobs to big jobs currently building a new big extension on a new school,landscaping, fencing,conservatorys, rubbish removal ,insurance work restore-refurb,we take great pride in all ower work and make sure we offer the best possible services to ower customers.
Brilliant service from first text through to completion, great job done ????
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25 combined years of experience within the construction industry. We provide a clean, neat and reliable service. We strive to do our best for each and every one of our clients no matter how big or small the job may be. We take on all aspects of masonry work. Garden walls, extentions, chimney stack removals, patios, repointing, traditional brickwork, lime mortar putty… you name it we do it!
Fantastic work. Andy is very professional and knowledgeable. Prompt, friendly and very competitive prices. We are building a 2 storey side extension and Andy is doing all the building works. We have a very difficult set of footings which involves a line of trees close by. Foundations passed by Building Control with flying colours. Very satisfied and Andy will be quoting for other work I have planned and I am sure we will be working together for sometime now. Would recommend him to anyone.
At One On Top Of Two, we are a team of experienced brickwork specialists who have over 44 years of combined experience within the trade and industry! We are CSCS Health & Safety Certified and fully insured! If you're in and around the Manchester area and you're looking for professional brickwork specialists with expertise within the building trade, then you are in the right place! If you have a project in mind, get in contact with us today to arrange your FREE quote! Take a look at our Social Media to see the level of craftsmanship we bring to every project! Instagram/Facebook - @oneontopoftwo
Small job to repair garden wall in north Manchester. Quoted quickly and carried out as promised. Recommended.
We are a family run company which specializes in flat roofing, all chimney repairs Loose bricks, re-pointing work, roof repairs, lead work, leaking roofs, pitched roof's Replacing Chimney Caps Repairing flat roofs etc We have experience on private and commercial contracts, Learning avast experience in the roofing trade there are very few problems we haven't come across before and would be happy to give you a free, no obligation quote for fixing any problems big or small. We are fully insured for your peace of mind. We pride ourselves on our reputation. Most jobs we take before and after photos so you can see exactly what we are doing We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction For a free no obligation quotation and advice please feel free to call. Kind regards,Andrey We can provide the following services: Flat roof repairs and replacement GRP fibreglass roofing Firestone rubber roofing Guttering cleaned, repaired or replaced Ridges repointed Fascia’s, soffits & guttering Exterior painting All roof repairs Pitched roofing Roof leaks Repointing New roofs Moss removal All Chimney repairs Replacing broken tiles slates etc We are also skilled in services such as: Shed roofs re-felting guttering cleaning service. High pressure cleaning roofs walls, etc. All exterior maintenance Bricklaying Wall repairs Cleaning facias and soffits Andrey ,free quotation
Andrey was prompt to quote and get started. We had a few jobs, for us Andrey completed some roof work, knocking down part of a wall and building new roof to fill in tiles to our existing roof. The job looks very smart and Andreys guys were happy to finish off exactly to my requirements. Site left nice and tidy. Highly recommended.
Striding Edge Construction Ltd we take all aspects of building work on no job to big or to small
Sadly I've had to change my rating as I'd no longer recommend. While this initial job was done well, I then contracted Joe to lay some laminate flooring in the same room. After buying (and charging me for) enough beading to cover all the edges of the room, he left without laying it all and took the rest with him so I couldn't even do it myself. Aside from that, there were other issues with the floor. Tried to get him to come back several times but doesn't show up when agreed and is ignoring my calls.
All About Brickwork is a family business. We are well established since 1993 with over 150 reviews across all platforms. We know that investing in property improvements, conversions and new builds is a significant investment for our customers and pride ourselves on our reputation for providing a trustworthy and efficient service to our customers. Bricklaying is a craft and our friendly, experienced team members continually strive for excellence using both traditional and modern techniques to achieve an outstanding finish. Based in North West england, our local bricklayers and pointing specialists are fully qualified and insured and work to the highest standards. Each bricklayer from our team has a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ in brickwork. Our bricklayers and pointing specialists take the time to understand their clients’ needs and budget before embarking on any job. They apply their extensive experience in pointing, bricklaying and masonry, aiming to exceed customers’ expectations and achieve a high quality finish designed to last for generations. We work closely with each customer and are proud of the positive feedback that we receive from our many satisfied customers. We undertake a full range of pointing, bricklaying and masonry jobs of all sizes, including: Domestic Brickwork Extensions Alterations Refurbishments Garden Walling Pointing Conservation Work Brick Repairs Chimney repairs House repointing We are happy to offer a free consultation and quote on any of the services that we offer and are always delighted to assess each customer’s bespoke needs.
From the quote to the finished wall, every interaction and piece of work has been carried out to an exceptionally high standard. We received a professionally produced quote and there was great verbal communication throughout the build and they always kept in touch. They ensured we were happy throughout the build, discusing details and materials in line with exactly what we wanted. Very personable, polite, courteous and always punctual. We can only give the highest recommendation. Five out of five stars.
Hello Harry Walker here, 15 years Experience in Building, Trade Qualifications for Bricklayer, Reliable, Affordable Service.
Harry is very competent and likeable young man. Did a repair to a brick wall that had been knocked down. Couldn't get the original bricks as they are obsolete but managed to do a good job using some of the old ones and sourcing some others to fit in. Very happy with the result and highly recommend him.
I all ways wanted to be a bricklayer just like my farther so he sent me to college witch I did for two years learning the trade then worked for various companies gaining my experience giving me the opportunity to working with other trades witch I started to learn witch gave me more confidence to work for myself so I could provide a good customer service with the reliability and attention to detail with the 33 + years in the trade.
Honest and reliable builder. Completed the work efficiently and left no mess. Pleased with the work completed.
I am a time served bricklayer based in Glasgow and surrounding areas I have been in the industry for 5 years i undertake all brick and blockwork jobs and I also undertake demolition jobs, rip-outs, removals and handy man jobs
Great Company, Highly Recommend! Professional, Reliable, Hardworking & Tidy Company! Prices were also great, would definitely have them back again!
L.A. coaker brickwork Ltd is a family run company specialising in all aspects of brickwork blockwork and stonework. We are fully insured and take pride in all our work and all of our employees have years of experience and are nvq qualified. We will never leave your property until you’re 100% satisfied with the work and cleanliness.
I am so pleased with the work Liam did for me. The new wall, railings and gate look wonderful and make such a difference to the front of my house. Liam and his team were always punctual, hard working, very pleasant and tidy. I happily recommend LA Coaker Brickworks.
avon stone contractors ltd are a Bristol based company who specialise in all aspects of stonework and landscaping from traditional lime repointing and stonework restoration to patios and fencing plus much more feel free to contact us for a no obligation quote
Nothing to find fault with. Avon Stone gave a competitive quote for the work, turned up when they said they would, did the work well in good time and were pleasant to have around. Would definitely be happy to use again.
Hello there! My name is Alan and I have been in the building trade for nearly 20 years. I completed collage in bricklaying and construction and worked on many projects over the years. I have a small team of builders and many contacts to get your job completed to an excellent standard at reasonable prices. We have an excellent reputation the South Wales area. We specialize in extensions but have many skills in groundwork’s and landscaping Please feel free to contact me for a free no obligation quote.
T Rawley Stonemasonry is a small, family business specializing in Stone masonry, Brickwork and stone flagging. We are listed building and conservation specialists.
Fantastic lad, came exactly when he said he would. And did an amazing job. Would highly recommend him to people. Thank you Thomas for being so diligent and making a great difference/repair to our fireplace.
Hi we are a two band company me and my son plus contractor when we need them we do all aspects of the building game as specified in are categories from bricklaying to decorating we aim to keep all are customers happy from start to finish thanks
Render repair failed. Matthew made a series of 7 appointments to fix, and failed to keep any of them. Definitely not recommended.
Family run business. Have been a bricklayer for 30 years and now my son has followed in my foot steps. I have always been proud of my work especially conservation. I have recently joined rated people because I have had enough of the site work and feel its time to slow down and offer my experience to private work. I have done private work in the past and always ensured works were completed on time,at a reasonable rate and took pride in my work. I am a registered company and can be found on company house. I can supply my registration number for any checks.
Polite, friendly and efficient from the start. It was just a small job to be done but the job was very well done and no rubbish to clear afterwards. We have no hesitation in recommending GR Jones Brickwork Ltd.
C & N Constructions is a well-established company offering construction and landscaping services for both residential and commercial clients. Our faith: We believe in open and honest communication and shared goals which will generate greater continuity in workload and thereby provide sustained improvements in quality, efficiency & delivery. Our mission: To safely deliver any project, any time, in any environment for the benefit of our customers, shareholders, employees and the communities we serve. Company vision: C&N Constructions is committed to building long-term relationships based on integrity, performance, value, and client satisfaction. We will continue to meet the changing needs of our clients with our quality services delivered by the most qualified people. Get in touch and we can start asap! We offer free and no obligation project estimate.
Could not recommend Chris and his team more! The loveliest most helpful people. Did the job SO fast but so well. Stayed late on the last day to get it done for me. And super competitive price as well. So pleased I’ve found them, will be using them for everything going forward.
We are a small company based in Sunderland,we cover all building work including extensions,loft conversions,kitchens,bathrooms and full refurbs
Excellent work from Steve and his team - weather hampered completion, but Steve kept us informed and the team delivered a great job ready for our new gates to be fitted ... the pillars look like the original and have always been there and they made a great job of the other works especially the blending in of the drive cobbles
We are a family owned stone masonry business dedicated to crafting high-quality stonework for both residential and commercial projects. With 30 years experience, we specialize in a range of services, including stone carving, Traditional lime pointing, restoration, and construction. Our commitment to precision and artistry ensures that every piece we create not only meets but exceeds our clients' expectations. We take pride in our attention to detail and our ability to bring unique visions to life, making us the trusted choice for all your stone masonry needs.
We are very happy with the job done by Alan and Zander. Excellent job done by the guys. They took down the remains of an existing wall, cut back the roots of the sycamore tree and rebuilt it. They also discovered that they could also put up fences. We would heartily recommend them to anyone who needs stone work done.
We are a family run company based just outside of Chester and have worked in Chester,Wirral and North Wales for over 30 years.We undertake all aspects of building work.We specialise in new build garages and extensions.We fit replacement rubber roofing at very competitive costs.Replacement fascias guttering,cladding etc. We have been general builders for more than 25 years. . We undertake structural steelwork,renovations and ,we have completed many house refurbishments for local developers in recent years,mostly in the Chester area We have built new build houses. Fit new fascia and gutter systems.We offer plastering services,We always promise to be competitive on price whilst providing a top class service.We are always fair in our price and customer satisfaction is paramount. .
Colin and his team did a great job - wall repaired good as new. Very professional and good follow-up communication and competitive pricing. Would recommend highly.
I am a neat and tidy bricklayer who prides himself on a quality job, looking for garden wall type jobs,can do re pointing,install damp and general making good and repair work.
Ryan was great. He was quick with his work which he completed to a great standard and for a very reasonable price. I'd have no problem both using his services in the future and recommending him to anyone else.
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