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Having worked for myself for 30 years in most aspects of construction and maintenance my good reputation means everything to me. I pride myself on leaving a satisfied customer who will recommend me to family and friends.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair
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Paul arrived at specified time and completed the work to a high standard.
With a combined experience of 25 years and all relevant qualifications and accreditations, we at Select feel we are very capable of providing any sort of electrical service you may need; whether it be domestic or commercial, feel free to call us anytime.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Pointing / Repointing
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Total lifesaver. Select Electric helped me out with my project which was being filmed, and did as great job getting it all working. Nice guys, totally reliable and completely professional.
rowan roofing is a family run business for over 40 years we do all roof repairs.exterior painting .upvc cladding.gutter repair or renewed high power washing wall driveways and roofs. we are also full time tradesmen we are public liability insured
Trades serviced: Drains - installation / unblocking / cleaning, Chimney Building / Repair, Flat roof- installation / repair, Guttering and Rainwater Pipe, Leadwork, Slate & Tiled Roof
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Good price good job done would recommend.
Paving & Landscaping
Trades serviced: Wooden / Metal / Wire fences, Wooden / Metal gates, Garden Design, Garden Clearance, Garden Maintenance, Garden Wall
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We had an excellent service from the pavescape team. Everything we asked was done and we are really happy with the results. The team worked hard and were as tidy as possible. The job was completed on time and to the price agreed.
We at K3 Property Solutions are a group of Tradesman which cover ALL aspects of property maintenance, from full property refurbishments, right through to a variety of smaller jobs. We pride ourselves on detailed customer service from start to completion.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair
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Andy was very polite, started on time and finished when he said he would! Excellent
We are a small professional family company based in Kingston upon Thames. We have been trading more than 10 years and have a long list of clients who frequently have been returning to us again for assistance on a variety of projects over that period.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Pointing / Repointing
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Did a fantastic job and we have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them. We have a few quotes for this work and although Robert was not cheapest. He was very competitive , prompt and followed up there quote with lots of positive testimonials. Robert is a great person, he kept in contact throughout the job and was always available for discussion and sort out any issues. Quality of work and finish is excellent. Robert and Andrew are very hard working person, considerate and took pride in their work.
We are a professional friendly local company, who together have 50 years of experience. The skilled and professional team can provide flat roofs of all types and traditional roofing . We have public liability insurance and provide guarantees.
Trades serviced: Internal Rendering, Chimney Building / Repair, Flat roof- installation / repair, Guttering and Rainwater Pipe, Leadwork, Slate & Tiled Roof
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Really impressed with Andy, Knew what he was going to do before he turned up. Worked out a solution to a problem before I hired him, then explained what he had done. Very efficient and a top notch job. Highly recommend his service.
Hi my names dan love what I do making people homes better and job satisfaction is my key would love to turn your house into a home that's my motto
Trades serviced: Chimney Building / Repair, Garage Conversion, House extension, Porch / Canopy, Garden office / Studio construction, Log Cabins / Timber Framed Building
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Can't fault Dan He came here when he said he would, he gave us a very competitive quote for the job, then he came back the next day and did the job, thank you Dan
Trades serviced: Chimney Building / Repair, Flat roof- installation / repair, Guttering and Rainwater Pipe, Leadwork, Slate & Tiled Roof, uPVC fascias / Soffits / Cladding
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Thank you John for sorting a difficult problem with a long run of gutter all looks good now. Very professional approach. Regards Peter Mason
Free quotes. Free Advice. Clean & tidy worker. Over 25yrs experience in the building trade. Small Jobs Welcome.
Trades serviced: Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair, Pointing / Repointing, Garage Conversion, House extension, Loft Conversion
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Good job done on time
Bricklayers - what you need to know
Bricklayers build and repair walls, chimney stacks, tunnel linings and decorative stonework. They’re also the trade you turn to for any repointing work you need done on your home.Bricks are very durable and require little maintenance. They can withstand floods and fires, while insulating well against external sound.
There are a few different things you might require a builder for, with garden walls and repointing being the most common. If you’re having an extension or loft conversion done then you might need one then, but your builder or loft specialist will usually arrange the specific tradespeople needed to complete the whole job. Bricks are available in a variety of textures, sizes and colours, to get exactly the sort of look you’re after.
What a bricklayer can help with
- Building chimneys.
- Garden walls.
- Repointing.
- Stonework and stone cladding.
Repointing
Brickwork is held together using mortar, which is most commonly made from cement. The mortar plays several important roles in maintaining the structural integrity of your property. It keeps water out, but also lets moisture escape – essentially allowing your home to breathe. It’s flexible enough that any ground movement that occurs as a building settles, won’t affect the walls.
Over the years though, this mortar can decay, so it needs to be filled in, touched up and repaired. Choosing a light colour for the mortar can also completely revamp the exterior of your home, making it look fresh and new.
Bricklayers usually gain their experience through courses, apprenticeships or on-the-job training. By all means ask them about their experience, but you can also request references or photos of previous work to confirm their quality.
Planning permission for bricklaying jobs
You don’t need to apply for planning permission for repairs, maintenance or minor improvements, such as painting your house or repointing.
If you live in a listed building, you’ll need listed building consent for any significant works whether internal or external.
Insurance for bricklaying work
Your bricklayer should have public liability insurance which will protect you and your property should any damage occur.
Building regulations for external walls
If you want to re-render or replace timber cladding to external walls, building regulations may apply depending on the extent of the work.
Where 25 per cent or more of an external wall is re-rendered, re-clad, re-plastered or re-lined internally or where 25 per cent or more of the external leaf of a wall is rebuilt, the regulations would normally apply and the thermal insulation would normally have to be improved. See the planning portal for more detailed information.
Questions you should ask a bricklayer
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- How long have they been trading for?
- Can they give you up to 3 references of recent work they’ve completed?
- Will they give a guarantee/warranty for the work and how long does it last?
- Will they source all materials and equipment?
See the latest questions that homeowners have been asking bricklayers
Bricklaying ideas
Have a look at the ins and outs of pointing, over on our blog. Also check out some reasons why repointing might make your house the best one on the street.
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