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J Matthews Brickwork & Building Services

Firle, Lewes, East Sussex
5
+Approved member since 2017

Services and skills

  • Bricklayer

    3 skills

    Brickwork

    Flint / Stonework

    Repointing

  • Builder

    26 skills

    Basement / Cellar Conversions

    Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs

    Car Ports

    Cladding

    Concreting

    Demolition

    Extensions / Conversions

    Fire and Flood Renovation

    Foundations

    Garage Conversions

    Garden Studios

    General Building

    Green Oak Framing

    Heritage Property Specialist

    Insurance Claim Specialist

    Loft Conversions

    New Builds

    Partition Walls

    Period Property Restoration

    Project Management

    Refurbishments

    Repair and Listed Building Specialist

    Structural Design

    Structural Steels

    Sustainable Construction

    Workshop Design / Construction

  • Services

    3 services

    • Domestic Work
    • Commercial Work
    • Free Estimates

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Customer reviews

Overall ratingin last 12 months

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  • Workmanship10 out of 10
  • Tidiness10 out of 10
  • Reliability10 out of 10
  • Courtesy10 out of 10
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61 Total Reviews

The reviews below represent customers' views and not the views of Checkatrade

  • Remodelling of kitchen including creation of new space for Crittal double doors

    10Verified Review

    Would whole heartedly recommend J Matthews Building services. Jim put in a great deal of thought into the project drawing on his many years of experience resulting in a sympathetic build and internal works that preserves the character of our Victorian house. Jim’s work was also praised by other contractors on site for the quality of its accuracy and finishing. We are delighted with the outcome.

    Location: TN39

  • To knock off and re-render all external window cills and other minor brickwork.

    10Verified Review

    Jim is carrying out his work for us in two phases, working round another contractor. Throughout he has been supportive and helpful and given us sound advice on how to go about the work to achieve the best results. We are looking forward to completion of the second phase of his work.

    Location: TN3

  • Build a small brick wall to match existing

    10

    Jim did a good job with which we are pleased. He kept in touch beforehand, worked tidily and cleaned up nicely. Would use again

    Location: BN25

  • Rebuilding a crumbling loose garden wall

    9.75Verified Review

    It gives us real pleasure to look at the rebuilt wall. Jim is a craftsman with high standards and worked to achieve a finish that was in keeping with the residual 1930’s wall. He is easy to talk with and looks beyond the “obvious” to get the best result.

    Location: BN25

  • Repointing house walls

    9.75Verified Review

    Jim completed 70 sqm of repointing himself. His service from start to finish was exemplary, as was the quality of the completed works. He also efficiently organised the scaffolding. Jim is experienced, knowledgable and very friendly to boot, whilst keeping everything clean and tidy as was practical. Would thoroughly recommend to others.

    Location: BN7

  • Repointing and two new lintels

    10Verified Review

    We have used Jim before for work on our Victorian Terrace and knew that he worked to a high standard. We were, again, very happy with the work he carried out. We appreciated his wide knowledge and advice.

    Location: BN9

Company profile

  • OwnerMr James Matthews
  • Member Since2017
  • Public Liability InsuranceSelf-Certified
  • AddressChecked
  • IdentityChecked
  • Checkatrade T&C'sSigned
  • VATNo
  • Company typeSole Trader

Company info

J Matthews Brickwork and Building Services has been established in East Sussex for over 40 years.

I come from a long line of established, Sussex based builders and Bricklayers.


I manly specialize in all aspects of Traditional, Contemporary and Decorative Brickwork, in both cement mortar and lime mortar.


I also specialize in all aspects of re-pointing work carried out in cement and lime mortars.

All re-pointing work, where possible, is cut out using vacuum to minimize dust and unnecessary mess and disturbance.


I am currently focusing on smaller jobs and projects and these include the following :-



  • Replacement of defective lintels and perished cavity trays.
  • Replacement of spalled and damaged brickwork.
  • Repairs and stitching of cracked brickwork.
  • Replacement of defective lead flashings.
  • Small rendering jobs.
  • Brick arch replacement.


I would class myself as a specialist in brick bonds and have years of experience in correcting poorly undertaken brickwork and proper methods of patching in.

I also have many years experience working in coastal conditions and carrying out sympathetic repairs and alterations to older properties.


 

I have worked for many years as a general builder and the additional works I can undertake include the following :-



  • Small alteration works.
  • Roof repairs, both tile and slate.
  • Lead work..
  • Chimney work.
  • First fix and second fix carpentry.
  • Small plastering jobs.
  • Small landscaping projects - paving, paths, walling etc...


If my profile, skill sets and many years of experience is of interest to you, then feel free to make contact with me, either by phone, text or email and we can discuss your projects further.


Jim Matthews 



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