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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?
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Ernest is a very hardworking tradesman. He replaced locks for us.
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Created a safe play area using a rubber resin bound surface. Really pleased with finished job
We work off trust and quality of work, along with the best customer service, making sure clients are happy and satisfied at all times. We have a combined total of 25 years experience in the Maintenance and Waste Trade in the Oxfordshire area. Fully insured and licensed up to 10 million for customers and employees. Please do not hesitate to contact us, we look forward to hearing from you.
As a Gas Safe registered engineer with certifications in CCN1, CPA1, CENWAT, CKR1, FFWC, and LWAR, along with an NVQ Level 3 in insulation and building treatments, I bring a wealth of expertise to your service needs. My skills extend beyond gas appliance service, repair, and installation to include competitive pricing for loft insulation. My commitment to honesty is unwavering—I prioritize transparency and won't hesitate to admit if I encounter something beyond my expertise, ensuring your time and money are respected. Additionally, I possess experience in garden maintenance and redesign, offering a comprehensive approach to your home needs. While I'm new to this platform, I'm eager to build a client base and establish lasting relationships. Expect fair pricing, detailed free estimates, and a dedication to delivering high-quality service tailored to your requirements. Thank you for considering me for your home maintenance needs—I'm ready to exceed your expectations and create a reliable, trustworthy partnership, I am gas safe registered and also experienced in loft insulation and garden work also, I will be honest if I don't know something and try my best not to waste anyone's time.
Kevin was on time and very friendly. Completed a thorough the boiler and hob service at a competitive price. We will be calling on his services again.
Hi I’m John from NEW GEN roofing & landscaping been in the business for 12 years if you want a free quote just give me a call or text don’t hesitate thank you
Tried on numerous occasions to make contact after the company showed interest via chat. Tried phoning, no response, tied communicating in the chat, no response.
Hi :) I have a range of experience across the trade, with specialised expertise in the following areas,over 10 years: -in Drylining -in Carpentry - in refurbishing restaurants and houses. -Loft Conversions -House extensions After all that I finally have the team wich we can do jobs form A to Z -Plumbing (gas safe certified) -Electrical (Certified) -Roofs -Loft Conversions -Extensions -Groundwork -Gardening -Fencing -Waste removal I'm happy to help across all jobs and answer any questions. Thanks for passing by and I hope to hear from you soon :)
I am a small company and i carry out a variety of work from garden maintenance grass cutting Hedge cutting Strimming . i carry out landscape works aswell big or small jobs .I Am a city of Guids Brick Layer so carry out small Building works to Garden walls Boundary walls small Extensions. also general Handyman services
Mar came to my home and was extremely polite and professional and was very willing to do any garden work I asked him to do. He removed all the turf from my front garden and replaced it with a weed membrane and stone chippings and now it looks amazing. It was all done very quickly. I would recommend Mark for any garden work. I was kept aware of how much everything costs and I paid via bank transfer which was very secure. Excellent Job Mark, Thank you. Will definitely use again in the future.
OL & Edward Ltd, an Interior design and construction Company, specializing in all works regarding housing development. We have 25 years experience. Our team of fully qualified professionals is ready to begin! We are health and safety certified, with strict attitude to quality control measures. Our key values is to continue growing in our field, focusing on optimizing each stage of construction. This means we continuously analyse the feedback, with each completed stage to avoid repetition of any issues in the future projects. Project timeline is drafted in early stages, to which we keep with minimum delays as we believe it is important to estimate the deadlines accurately. Throughout our communication with the client, our responsiveness is kept to out-of-hours. We understand that construction is rich in responsibility therefore we ensure you are up-to-date daily. You can rely on us to always come to the best solution for your project needs. Areas Served Central London, Greater London, East london, Essex, Buckhurst Hill, Chelmsford, Enfield, Kensington & Chelsea, Surrey, Epsom, Basilson, Ingatestone, Brentwood, Richmond, or we can work remotely,
We had a great experience with OL & Edward. Livia was amazing and very persistent in finding the perfect replacement for our sink. We were trying to replace a broken sink with an identical version. Our sink had a very particular design and had been discontinued in the early 2000s, but Livia did not stop until she found the exact replacement. John, the plumber who did the replacement did an excellent job, and he was fast, clean and very professional. Highly recommend and would use again!
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Matercraft we are great Roofers with over 25 year experience with Great Quality workmanship at great prices here for all your roofing need from roof installations to repairs we are very experienced roofers we do all upvc work and roughcasting as well any questions don’t hesitate to call no job too big or job too small.
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Available for: Roof work repair or replace. Building and maintenance. Carpentry. Plastering. Plumbing. Electrics. Plumbing. Landscaping design and build.
No job is too big or too small for Builder Brothers! With over 15 years of experience in the field our company is confident that we can provide the best service that meets your expectations.
Absolutely outstanding service, took the time to come and sort a window, issue was resolved in minutes. These guys are trustworthy and great at what they do ????????
We are a multi-trade team,with a 10 year experience in the UK and previous in Italy and Germany. We pride ourselves in providing fair quotes and being professional and efficient Our skills range from cleaning roofs, gutters cleaning, pavement, building fences, gardening and landscaping, annex or conservatory building to any type of interior jobs, such as: fitting,carpentry(first fix and second fix),dry lining,flooring, painting,studwork(metal or wood), tiling,bathroom and kitchen fitting and so on. There’s no job too big or too small!
Work completed within an hour leaving no mess and was considerate during the time he was with I would recommend the tradesmen to anyone as I feel he would do an excellent job
Hi my name is Alex i just start a gardening buisniss. I have 1 man with me we doing gardening mentenance we have a experience we can colect rubish!
Alexandrou was great. He cleared some garden rubbish for me. He was a pleasant guy to deal with and he communicated well, turned up on time and completed the job quickly and efficiently. I am happy to recommend him
We are a family run business. Specialising in various types of Gardening/landscaping/tree / property maintenance services/roofing/decking and fencing/lawn care/garden design/pressure washing/patios,driveways. And much more please contact us for more in depth information and advice or for a no obligation quotation.
Trimmed the tree branches, left the garden tidy , fair price , good communication
JHG & Sons Garden & Property Maintenance At JHG & Sons, we are dedicated to providing top-quality garden and property maintenance services. With nearly 11 years of experience in the trade, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional workmanship and ensuring complete customer satisfaction. Our team offers a comprehensive range of services, including garden care, landscaping, property upkeep, and more, all tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Based in Suffolk, we are committed to serving our local community with prompt and reliable service. Whether you need regular garden maintenance or one-off property improvements, JHG & Sons guarantees a high standard of work and a swift response. Your property is our priority.
Good communication, fair estimate, very reliable and hard working. Thoroughly recommend.
From a single wall to a complete house, inside and out, plastering/rendering. Also roofing, stonewalling, extensions and general maintenance....no job too small. Please feel free to email me or leave me a message and I'll get back to you.
Reliable, personable, conscientious, trustworthy and reasonably priced. Can definitely recommend .
Im Dannys gardening service a gardening company with 14 years experience in gardening and tree work i specialise in giving your garden the best work possible im reliable hard working and aim to please i give all my work 110% of my attention i will guarantee to beat any given quote if it’s in your garden we do it find us on yell or our website dgsgardenservice
Reliable and efficient. The garden is looking the best it's looked for a long time. Thank you Dan, I have already recommended you.
E SAINT GEORGE Ltd is a London & Essex based construction company. We specialise in all aspects of Home Improvements and strive to provide excellent work in order to achieve each individual clients vision. Our Customer Focused Service, ensures that we Communicate-Resolve-Produce superb tailor made projects. E SAINT GEORGE Ltd has an outstanding track record for delivering projects on Time and on Budget. All of our surveys are thoroughly analysed and concisely priced. Our pledge is to deliver all clients with Flat-Rate Costs for all of our contracted services. At E SAINT GEORGE Ltd, we value our highly-skilled team members as the core ingredient to completing every project successfully. HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES: - Kitchen Installations - Bathroom Renovations - Flooring (Laminate/Wood) - Tiling - Painting & Decorating - Structural Engineering & Design Services BUILDING WORK SERVICES: - Loft & Basement Conversions - Extensions (Single/Double) - Rendering / Plastering - Patio & Driveway Installations - Gardening & Landscaping - Gas Safe Services - Electrical Services (NICEIC) - Handy Man Services
Endrit and his team were wonderful to work with - friendly and professional and nothing was too much trouble for them, despite me changing aspects of the kitchen renovation and install during the process. They went above and beyond to ensure that everything was perfect and that I was happy with all aspects. My new kitchen looks amazing and I can't recommend Endrit and his team highly enough - I have already recommended E Saint George to friends and will be getting them back to install my bathroom.
Goldkey supply and fit windows doors and conservatories, we also repair upvc windows, doors and upgrade conservatory roofs.
Lawrence was brilliant came out suggested a solution and fixed within 2 days even knocked something off the bill has he had some material hanging around he could use
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