Bricklayers in London.
Loacally connects you with vetted London bricklayers who post their visit prices upfront. Book a bricklayer for garden and boundary walls, repointing, extension brickwork, chimney repairs, and lime pointing on period properties, with live slot availability across all 33 London boroughs. No quote-chasing, no waiting on callbacks. Tell us your postcode, choose your bricklayer, and confirm a time that works for you.
What people pay
What a bricklayer in London costs
A rough guide to common jobs, based on the prices London bricklayers list on Loacally. Every tradesperson sets their own prices, so treat these as indicative ranges, not a quote.
Quick answer
Most London bricklayers charge a day rate from £260, or price per square metre for new walls. Repointing runs £40 to £90 per square metre, and a typical garden wall lands between £900 and £2,500.
Loacally doesn’t set prices or take payment. You agree the price with your bricklayer and pay them directly.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Day rate (per bricklayer, per day) | £260 to £350 |
| Repointing (per square metre, raking out and refilling) | £40 to £90 |
| Garden or boundary wall (per square metre, supplied and built) | £200 to £450 |
| Chimney repair or rebuild (per stack) | £1,200 to £3,500 |
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We ask every bricklayer to confirm they carry their own public liability cover when they join Loacally. It’s always worth checking the details with them directly before work begins.
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Bricklayers in London, answered
How quickly can I book a bricklayer in London on Loacally?
Bricklayers on Loacally show live availability slots, and smaller jobs like a section of repointing or a short garden wall can often be booked within the same week. Larger work, such as extension brickwork or a chimney rebuild, is usually scheduled a few weeks out because of access, scaffolding, and weather. After you enter your postcode and pick a slot, the bricklayer receives the booking instantly. Bear in mind that bricklaying is weather-dependent, so very cold or wet spells can shift outdoor work.
Are Loacally bricklayers qualified and vetted?
Bricklaying is not a licensed trade in the UK, so reliability comes from experience and accreditation rather than a single register. We identity-verify every bricklayer at sign-up, and a CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card plus time-served experience are good signals to look for on a profile. For period and listed London properties, look specifically for a bricklayer who lists lime mortar and conservation experience, because using the wrong mortar can damage soft Victorian and Georgian brick. Recent reviews from London homeowners are the best guide to quality.
How much does a bricklayer cost in London?
Most London bricklayers charge a day rate starting from £260, rising to around £350 for highly experienced or conservation-skilled trades. Repointing is usually priced per square metre at £40 to £90 depending on how much old mortar has to be raked out. A new garden or boundary wall runs £200 to £450 per square metre supplied and built, and a chimney repair or rebuild typically lands between £1,200 and £3,500. London rates sit above the national average because of parking, access, and materials handling.
What is the difference between a bricklayer and a general builder?
A bricklayer specialises in laying brick and block, repointing, and masonry work to a fine finish. A general builder manages whole projects and coordinates multiple trades, including bricklayers, for jobs like extensions and conversions. For a standalone garden wall, repointing, or a chimney repair, book a bricklayer directly. For a full extension where the brickwork is one part of a larger structural job, a general builder will usually take the lead and bring a bricklayer in.
What is lime pointing and does my London property need it?
Lime mortar is a softer, breathable mortar used on older buildings, and it is essential for most of London Victorian, Georgian, and earlier brick stock. Modern cement mortar is too hard for soft historic brick: it traps moisture and causes the brick faces to crack and spall over time. If your property is pre-1920s, in a conservation area, or listed, you almost certainly need lime pointing rather than standard cement repointing, and your local authority may require it. Choose a bricklayer who specifically lists heritage or lime work on their Loacally profile.
Do I pay through Loacally or directly to the bricklayer?
You pay your bricklayer directly after the visit, in whichever method they accept (bank transfer, card, or cash). For larger jobs that run over several days, the payment schedule is agreed in their quote, often with materials paid upfront. Loacally does not take payment for the work. The visit price you see on the profile is the price the bricklayer has agreed to honour, captured at the moment of booking.
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