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Over time your external brickwork is exposed to rain, wind and other elements which can cause the mortar between each brick to crumble and fall out. Not only does this look unsightly, it can also allow water to penetrate the wall leading to internal damp. Repointing means replacing old mortar for new and can be very time consuming if you are inexperienced. A good bricklayer will be able to do this for you and the results will not only look great but could save you the cost of repairing damp damage at a later date.

Building, repairing and extending garden walls are every day jobs for bricklayers. Any qualified bricklayer will be able to do any task such as this to a high standard. They may even be able to match their work to your existing brickwork if necessary.

If you are planning an extension, a bricklayer is likely to be a necessity. They will be able to estimate the time and cost involved, recommend the type of brick you require and advise whether you require a single brick wall or a cavity wall which involves laying bricks with a space in between for insulation.

A dwarf wall is the term used for a brick wall that does not go all the way to the ceiling. You will commonly see these used as the base for a conservatory. They are also used as garden walls and a bricklayer will be able to advise you whether you need one and how high will be suitable for your needs.

As well as repointing, an experienced bricklayer will have knowledge of all types of brickwork repair. These can range from the replacement of one damaged brick or an entire crumbling wall. A good bricklayer will be able to advise the best practices for resolving your problems, whether reinforcements are required and how to match new brick to existing brick so that repairs are not noticeable or unsightly.