What does a bricklayer do?
A bricklayer lays bricks, concrete blocks and other materials for walls, foundations and other structures. Brickwork calls for precision and knowledge of materials to guarantee a durable and stable result.
Typical jobs
- Building or repairing walls
- Repointing brickwork
- Laying or repairing foundations
- Building a fireplace or chimney
- Building a garden wall
- Laying a stone floor or patio
What does a bricklayer cost?
What brickwork costs depends on the surface area, the type of brick, access (scaffolding or a cherry picker), the condition of the existing work and the removal of rubble. Repointing and facade repairs are often quoted per square metre, new brickwork per project. Ask for a quote that lists materials, scaffolding and waste removal separately, and compare several quotes for free through VerbouwPro.
Frequently asked questions about hiring a bricklayer
What does a bricklayer do?
A bricklayer lays bricks, concrete blocks and other materials for walls, foundations and other structures. Brickwork calls for precision and knowledge of materials to guarantee a durable and stable result.
What does a bricklayer cost?
What brickwork costs depends on the surface area, the type of brick, access (scaffolding or a cherry picker), the condition of the existing work and the removal of rubble. Repointing and facade repairs are often quoted per square metre, new brickwork per project. Ask for a quote that lists materials, scaffolding and waste removal separately, and compare several quotes for free through VerbouwPro.
How do I find a reliable bricklayer through VerbouwPro?
Post your job on VerbouwPro for free and describe what you need. Tradespeople from your area who work as a bricklayer respond to your job. Compare their profiles, reviews and KvK (Chamber of Commerce) details, chat with the tradespeople you like and choose who you want to go ahead with. It costs you nothing and there is no obligation.
What work does a bricklayer usually do?
Common jobs for a bricklayer include building or repairing walls, repointing brickwork, laying or repairing foundations, building a fireplace or chimney and building a garden wall.
Further reading: guides for anyone looking for a bricklayer
Permit-free rear extension: the rules for the back garden
An extension at the back of the home is in many cases permit-free, but only if you stay within fixed dimensions: the depth from the original rear facade, the height and the percentage of the plot you may build on. Under the Omgevingswet, those dimensions are in the bruidsschat (the transitional national rules) of your municipality's omgevingsplan, alongside the technical building requirements of the Besluit bouwwerken leefomgeving. This article explains how the two tests work, which dimensions apply, what neighbour law says, which technical building requirements always remain and who to hire for the work.
Read moreHaving cavity wall insulation installed: is your wall suitable, which material, the risks and who does it
Cavity wall insulation is one of the simplest ways to make a home with a cavity wall more energy-efficient and comfortable. But not every cavity is suitable, and a facade with poor pointing can actually develop damp problems after insulation. How to assess whether your wall is suitable, which materials are available, how the work is done, what the risks are and what applies to grants, VAT, the VvE (owners' association), rented homes and listed buildings.
Read moreRepairing pointing and cleaning a façade: when is it needed and what does the bricklayer do?
Pointing lasts for decades, but weathered or worn joints let moisture into the wall and eventually damage the bricks too. How to tell whether the pointing needs replacing, when it is urgent and when it is cosmetic, and which steps a bricklayer takes when raking out, repointing and cleaning a façade. With attention to choice of mortar, impregnation, cavity wall ties, listed buildings and what belongs in the quote.
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