From building brick garden walls to repointing chimneys, bricklaying is key to so many different projects. If you’re looking to find a bricklayer near you, we can help.
How to find a bricklayer near you
Whether you need a bricklayer to help build a new extension or to carry out some repointing work, finding a reliable, quality tradesperson is crucial.
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Your questions answered about bricklayers near you
Bricklaying jobs are vast and varied, from building an outdoor pizza oven to laying a brick driveway. Here are some common questions to consider when hiring a local bricklayer near you.
How much does a bricklayer charge per hour?
The average hourly rate for a bricklayer will vary depending on experience and location.
On average, you can expect to pay:
- Apprentice – £6.30 per hour
- Newly qualified – £18.19 per hour
- Employed – £19.28 per hour
- Sole trader – £38.00 per hour
- Business owner (Ltd company) – £40 per hour
To help you plan your budget you can expect the average bricklayer day rate to cost around £240 - £320. The exact rate you pay will depend on the individual builder’s experience, the complexity of the project, and where you live in the country. For example, in London and the Southeast builder day rates tend to be higher.
The material cost for bricklaying is roughly £1,000 per 1,000 common machine-made bricks. The cost will vary depending on the type of brick, location, supply and demand, and the manufacturing process.
Bricklayer rates will vary depending where you live, with prices in London typically higher. They will either quote their day rate or provide a set price for a certain amount – typically per 1,000 bricks or 10-12 m². Costs range from £650 - £1,790 per 1,000 bricks at the cheaper end of the spectrum to £950 - £3,900 per 1,000 handmade bricks.
Get in touch with a few bricklaying contractors near you so you can compare prices.
How do I choose a good bricklayer?
Finding local bricklayers is one thing, but choosing a good bricklayer to hire is quite another. You want to make sure you’re hiring a bricklayer who is skilled, experienced, has a good working attitude and will work to a high professional standard.
Here are some of our tips to help you choose a good bricklayer:
- Choose a bricklayer with lots of local experience doing work that is similar to what you’ll be hiring them to do
- Always read their reviews to see what previous customers are saying about the bricklayer – the odd negative review is OK, as long as the majority are very positive
- Ask for multiple quotes to compare to make sure you’re being quoted fair and competitive prices for the work
- Ask to view examples of their previous work in your area to see the quality of their bricklaying in person
- Meet with them in person before hiring them to get a feel for their attitude and how well you get on
- Always ask for customer references and follow up on them to get a good feel for how the bricklayer works and the level of service you can expect.
What is the average amount of bricks for a bricklayer to lay in a day?
On a standard wall with no complications, a good bricklayer will be able to lay around 500 bricks per day. There are many factors, however, that can complicate this average.
Firstly, the skill level of the bricklayer. This will have a huge impact on the rate of bricks laid. For an apprentice bricklayer, the figure will probably be closer to 250.
There are other factors that affect the number of bricks that can be laid in a day. These include:
- The complexity of the project
- Weather conditions
- The wall height
- The use of wall ties
- Brick pointing
- Brickwork around windows/doors
All these factors will extend the time it takes to lay the bricks. Therefore, the more complex a project, the fewer bricks it will be possible to lay in a day.
10 questions to ask local bricklayers near you
Before you hire a bricklayer, it’s a good idea to meet with them in person to discuss the work you need them to do. That way you can find out more about their experience and approach to their trade.
If you want to know how to find a bricklayer you can trust, ask potential candidates these questions:
- How long have you been working as a bricklayer?
- What qualifications and/or accreditations do you have?
- Have you done many bricklaying projects like this before?
- Can you show me examples of previous projects that you’ve worked on?
- Do you have appropriate insurance, and can you provide valid certificates?
- Could you provide me with references from previous customers for me to contact?
- Do you offer a customer satisfaction guarantee?
- How long will it take you to complete the work? And when can you start?
- How much will it cost, and what are the payment terms?
- What steps do you take to keep your work on schedule and within budget?
On Checkatrade, you'll only find trades who meet our high standards and pass up to 12 checks.
How do I find quality bricklaying companies near me?
Here’s how to find the best bricklayer near you and get the job right, the first time.
1. Use a professional directory/website
A great place to start your search is on Checkatrade.
We check and approve all our members, which makes it quicker and easier for you to hire high-quality tradespeople.
You’ll only find trades who meet our high standards and pass our checks on Checkatrade. On average our trades score 9 out of 10 on everything from workmanship and reliability to tidiness.
Contact or pay a trade through Checkatrade and you’re covered by our 12-month guarantee of up to £1,000*
2. Read online reviews
Reading a few online reviews is a great way to get further peace of mind before you hire.
Here at Checkatrade, we check and verify every review our members receive, giving you authentic testimonials you can rely on.
3. Ask for recommendations
Have friends or family hired bricklaying companies near you in the past? Ask around locally to see if anyone can recommend reliable bricklayers in your area.
Don’t forget to look those recommendations up on Checkatrade!
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