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About This Service

Bricklaying and Brickwork in Hampshire

Brickwork is the trade this firm was built on. Garden walls, retaining walls, piers, steps, planters, boundary walls and structural brickwork — laid to line and level, with the foundations and drainage sorted before the first course goes down.

What we build

Garden and boundary walls, single or double skin, with piers where the run needs them
Retaining walls, properly footed and drained, for sloped and terraced gardens
Gate piers, pillars and entrance features
Steps, plinths and raised beds in brick
Repairs and rebuilds where existing brickwork has failed

Matching existing brickwork

On older Hampshire properties, matching is the job. Brick colour, size, texture and bond all changed over the decades, and a modern brick set against a Victorian wall shows immediately. We blend from multiple sources where a single match is not available, and we match the mortar as carefully as the brick — colour, coarseness and joint profile all read at a glance once the scaffold comes down.

What goes on underneath

A wall is only as good as its footing. Retaining walls in particular need weep holes and a drainage layer behind them, or water pressure builds up and pushes the wall out over a few winters. On clay ground, footings go deeper than many people expect — seasonal movement is real and it does not forgive shortcuts.

Free site visit, written itemised quote, insured tradesmen and a 12-month workmanship guarantee. Covering Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, Winchester, Botley, Hedge End, Romsey and across Hampshire.

Why Choose Moore & Sons?

Fully insured & experienced team

Free, no-obligation quotes

Competitive Hampshire pricing

Quality materials & workmanship

Trusted by homeowners across Hampshire

Clean, tidy working practice

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does bricklaying cost in Hampshire?

Bricklaying costs vary significantly depending on the type and scale of the project. Garden walls typically cost £150–£300 per linear metre for single-skin construction, depending on height, foundation requirements and brick type. Extensions and structural brickwork are priced individually based on drawings and site assessment. All bricklaying quotations are based on a free site visit. We provide itemised written quotes with no hidden costs.

Can you match existing brickwork on my house?

Brick matching is one of the most technically demanding aspects of domestic bricklaying, particularly on older Hampshire properties. We have extensive experience sourcing matching bricks and blending bond patterns to create extensions and repairs that are visually consistent with the original work. Where exact matches are not available, we can blend different brick types and adjust mortar colour to create a seamless result. We will assess your existing brickwork at the site visit and advise honestly on what is achievable.

How deep do garden wall foundations need to be in Hampshire?

Foundation depth depends on ground conditions, wall height and load. In Hampshire, chalk sub-soils around Winchester are generally stable, but clay-heavy ground in Eastleigh, Fair Oak and the SO50 corridor moves significantly with seasonal moisture changes. As a guide, strip foundations for garden walls are typically 450–600mm deep in stable ground and 600–900mm in clay or made-up ground. We assess ground conditions on every site visit and design foundations accordingly. Under-specified foundations are the primary cause of leaning and cracking walls in Hampshire.

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