Our team includes a qualified bricklayer who handles all masonry work across our projects. From retaining walls and blockwork to brick piers and repairs, we deliver bricklaying as part of our comprehensive construction service. Here is what Melbourne homeowners should know about residential bricklaying.
Common residential bricklaying projects
The most common bricklaying work we do includes retaining walls using concrete blocks with corefill and steel reinforcement, brick piers for front fences and feature walls, letter boxes, garden edging, brick steps, and brick repair work on existing structures.
Brick and block retaining walls are the strongest option for holding back soil, especially for walls over one metre. Our bricklayer builds these with rebar reinforcement and concrete corefill in every core, which provides structural integrity that timber sleeper walls cannot match.
Material choices
We work with a range of masonry materials including standard clay bricks, concrete blocks, besser blocks, and rendered finish blocks. The choice depends on the application, the finish you want, and the structural requirements of the project.
For front fence piers, rendered concrete block is the most popular option as it provides a clean, modern finish that can be painted any colour. For retaining walls, concrete blocks with corefill are the structural choice. For garden features, clay bricks offer a traditional aesthetic.
Bricklaying as part of bigger projects
Most of our bricklaying work is part of larger projects rather than standalone jobs. A landscaping project might include brick retaining walls, a fencing project might include brick piers, and a renovation might include new brick walls or repairs to existing brickwork.
Having a qualified bricklayer on our team means we can handle these elements in-house rather than coordinating with a separate contractor. This keeps the project on schedule and ensures consistent quality across all trades.
Need bricklaying work as part of a project? We can include it in your quote.
Get a Free QuoteWhat quality bricklaying looks like
Quality bricklaying is about straight lines, consistent mortar joints, proper structural connections, and attention to drainage and waterproofing where needed. Retaining walls need drainage behind them. Brick piers need proper footings. Freestanding walls need adequate reinforcement.
Our bricklayer brings years of experience to every project and takes pride in the quality of his work. When bricklaying is done properly, it should last decades with minimal maintenance.