Brickwork & Patios
Brickwork and garden walls in Sussex and Surrey
Garden, boundary and retaining walls, entrance piers, brick steps and extension brickwork, built on a proper footing.
We build brickwork as well as laying the surface in front of it. Garden walls, boundary walls along the road, retaining walls that hold back a bank, entrance piers for gates, brick steps and the brickwork on extensions and new builds. Doing the walls and the drive together means one firm sets the levels, the drainage and the finish, rather than two trades working around each other.
What our brickwork service includes
Garden and boundary walls
Front garden walls, boundary walls and dwarf walls with piers, in a brick chosen to match the house or the street. We finish them with brick-on-edge or stone copings so the top sheds water.
Retaining walls
Walls that hold back a bank or a change in level carry real load and need drainage behind them, or the water pressure will push them over in time. We build them on a proper footing, with weep holes and free-draining backfill.
Entrance piers and gateways
Brick piers for gates and entrances, built to take the weight of the gate and set out so the gate hangs and closes properly.
Steps and features
Brick steps to a front door or garden, planters, and decorative work such as arches and round window surrounds.
Extensions and new builds
Brickwork for extensions, garages and new-build homes, working to the drawings and alongside the other trades on site.
How we work
- Site visit to look at the ground, the levels and the brick you want to match.
- Written price with the footing, the brick and the coping set out.
- Footings first. A wall is only as good as what it stands on, and on Sussex clay that matters.
- Build and finish, with the joints pointed and the site left clean.
Our work
Brickwork
Our work
Jobs we have finished
Every photograph here is Laymac's own, taken on the job.
What people say
In their words, not ours
Had my driveway done by laymac ltd done a wonderful job got the job completed on time always kept the site clean and tidy staff well Mannered and friendly
Fantastic professional company stuck to their word and got the job done efficiently and quick thanks very much for your service
Had Lay Mac over to do resin on a rental property off mine , I was very happy with the finishing project looked great .
Everything else we do
Not quite the job you have?
Surface Dressing
Tar and chip surface dressing for sound private roads, long drives and access routes that need a renewed wearing surface.
Learn more →
Road Surfacing
Private roads, estate roads and access routes surfaced, resurfaced and repaired.
Learn more →
Tarmac & Asphalt
Tarmac and asphalt laid for driveways, private roads, parking areas and working yards, with preparation matched to the traffic.
Learn more →
Driveways
Tarmac, tar and chip, block paved and gravel driveways, laid on a base built to last.
Learn more →
Commercial & Industrial Surfacing
Yards, car parks, loading areas and industrial hardstanding built for real weight.
Learn more →
Dig Outs & Groundwork
Excavation, drainage and sub-base preparation, the work under the surface that decides how long it lasts.
Learn more →
Traditional Stone Tracks
Stone farm tracks and estate drives, built to carry weight and to look right in the landscape.
Learn more →
Road Planings
Reclaimed road planings laid and compacted for suitable tracks and hardstanding, with the material and ground assessed before use.
Learn more →
Rural & Farm Access
Surfacing for farms, estates, equestrian yards and rural businesses, planned around a working site.
Learn more →
Resin Driveways
Resin driveway installation with the base, drainage, edges and intended vehicle use considered alongside the finished appearance.
Learn more →
Block Paving
Block paving laid for driveways, entrances and parking areas, with the layout and supporting construction designed around daily use.
Learn more →
Recycled Material Surfacing
Recycled materials laid for suitable access routes and hardstanding, selected for their role in the finished construction.
Learn more →
Patios & Outdoor Kitchens
Luxury patios, outdoor kitchens and cooking areas, with the walls, steps and drainage built properly underneath.
Learn more →Before you ring
Questions we get asked about brickwork & garden walls
Do I need planning permission for a front garden wall?
Usually not if it is no more than one metre high next to a road, or two metres elsewhere. Listed buildings and conservation areas have their own rules, so check with your council if either applies.
Can you match the brick on my house?
Usually, yes. We look at the existing brick and source the closest match, and we can show you samples before we order.
Can you build the wall and lay the driveway at the same time?
Yes, and it is the best way to do it. One firm sets the levels and the drainage for both, so the wall and the surface meet properly.
West Sussex · Surrey · East Sussex · Hampshire
Get a straight answer today
Give us a ring. If nobody picks up we are on a job, so leave a message and you will get a call back.