Expert Bricklayers in Kent, Surrey and Sussex

We Do Not Advertise.
We Never Have.


Our clients asked us to build this website. Not because we need the work, but because they wanted somewhere to point their friends. If someone you trust has sent you here, we would be happy to hear from you.

Expert bricklayer at work on a project in Kent

Why Do We Have a Website?


Honestly? Because our clients kept asking for one. For over twenty years we have never needed a website, a social media page, or a single advert. Every project we have ever taken on came through a personal recommendation. But people found it odd that we did not have one, and our happy customers wanted somewhere to send their friends. So here it is.

Mat Hammond and his son Jenson run Hammond Brickwork Limited. Time-served bricklayers backed by a trusted team of skilled sub-contractors, they handle everything from single-property extensions to large-scale developments. Over the years, Mat has managed teams of over 100 tradespeople on multi-house projects - the kind of work that demands serious organisation and an uncompromising standard of finish.

For a while, Mat wound the business down slightly for a quieter life. But with Jenson now on the tools and raring to go, the time is right to take on those larger projects again. Whether it is a garden wall or a new-build housing scheme, the approach is the same - turn up, do exceptional work, and let the results speak for themselves.

If you have found this website, it is almost certainly because somebody who has used us thought highly enough to pass on our name. That is the only kind of introduction we need.

20+
Years Experience
500+
Projects Completed
100%
Recommended

What We Do


We are asked to do a lot more than most people expect from a bricklayer. Here is a flavour of the work we take on.

New build brick house in South East England
New Builds and Developments

Complete brickwork packages for new houses, housing developments and multi-unit schemes. From single dwellings to large-scale projects, we deliver on time and to the highest standard.

Brick house extension in Surrey
Extensions and Conversions

Single and double-storey extensions, wrap-arounds, side returns, orangeries and garage conversions. We match existing brickwork seamlessly so new work blends with old.

Heritage brick building restoration in Kent
Heritage and Restoration

Sympathetic restoration of listed buildings and period properties. Lime mortar repairs, traditional repointing, spalled brick replacement and conservation-grade work to Historic England standards.

Brick chimney repair and rebuild
Chimneys

Chimney repairs, full rebuilds, repointing, heightening and safe removal. We work at height with full safety equipment and scaffolding as required.

Brick garden wall and boundary construction
Walls and Boundaries

Garden walls, boundary walls, retaining walls, party walls and free-standing features. We also carry out flintwork, which is a traditional craft common across Kent and Sussex.

Brick detail and repointing
Repointing and Repairs

Expert repointing in both modern and traditional mortars. Crack stitching, structural stabilisation, cavity wall tie replacement, brick tinting and colour matching.

Block paving patio and driveway installation
Groundworks and External

Foundations and footings, concreting, patios, driveways, block paving, steps, ramps and landscaping. A complete service from the ground up.

Structural brickwork and building construction
Structural Work

Structural alterations, forming new openings, RSJ and steelwork installation, underpinning, lintel installation, blockwork and suspended floors.

Completed brick house with full building services
Additional Building Services

Roofing, rendering, fascia and soffit work, DPC installation, scaffolding and full project management. We also handle insurance, storm and fire damage repairs.

We work however suits the project: supply and fix, labour and mortar, labour only, or sub-contracting to main contractors and developers.

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Our Work


We have never needed a portfolio to win work. But since we finally have a website, here are a few examples of what we do.

Brick manor house
Residential
Period Property Restoration
New build house
New Build
Residential Development
Close-up brickwork detail
Detail
Precision Brickwork
Heritage brick roofline
Heritage
Conservation Work
Brick driveway
External
Driveway and Landscaping
Brick archway
Specialist
Brick Arches and Features

Why People Keep Coming Back


We have never had to explain why people should choose us. The people who recommend us do that for us.

Family Run

Father and son, working side by side. Personal accountability on every project.

Fully Insured

Comprehensive public liability and employer's liability insurance for your peace of mind.

Recommendation Only

We have never advertised. Every single project has come through someone who already knows our work.

Straight Talking

No jargon, no pressure, no hidden costs. If we quote it, that is what it costs. No surprises.

Experienced

Over 20 years in the trade, with hundreds of completed projects across the South East.

Heritage Specialists

Skilled in conservation work, lime mortars and traditional techniques for listed buildings.

Full Service

From foundations to roofline, we handle the complete build so you deal with one team.

Reliable

We turn up when we say we will, keep you informed, and finish the job properly.

The Reason You Are Here


Chances are, one of these people - or someone just like them - is the reason you came to this website.

"

My neighbour used Mat for their extension and told me not to bother looking at anyone else. He was right. The brickwork is perfect - you cannot tell where old meets new. I have already passed his number on to two other people.

James T.

Sevenoaks, Kent

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We have used Hammond Brickwork three times now. First a garden wall, then a garage, and most recently a full rear extension. We have recommended Mat to everyone we know and every single one of them has thanked us for it.

Sarah and Mark D.

Tunbridge Wells, Kent

"

Our Grade II listed cottage needed careful repointing with lime mortar. A friend told us Mat was the only person we should trust with it. She was absolutely right. We would not let anyone else near our home now.

Helen R.

Cranbrook, Kent

"

Having used Mat for pretty much everything over the last 30 years, there was only ever going to be one choice when I built my dream eco home. Feature brick wall, 200 square metres of porcelain, a 50 metre oak sleeper border, perimeter walls - every single brick was superbly laid.

Lee D.

Kent

Areas We Cover


Our recommendations have taken us across the South East. These are the areas where we are most often asked to work.

Kent
  • Sevenoaks
  • Tunbridge Wells
  • Tonbridge
  • Maidstone
  • Cranbrook
  • Ashford
  • Canterbury
  • Dartford
  • Gravesend
  • Bromley
Surrey
  • Guildford
  • Reigate
  • Dorking
  • Oxted
  • Weybridge
  • Woking
  • Epsom
  • Croydon
  • Redhill
  • Leatherhead
Sussex
  • East Grinstead
  • Crawley
  • Horsham
  • Haywards Heath
  • Lewes
  • Brighton
  • Hastings
  • Eastbourne
  • Chichester
  • Worthing

We also cover South East London, including Catford, Lewisham, Greenwich and beyond.

Been Recommended to Us?


If someone has passed on our name, we would love to hear from you. Let us know who sent you and tell us a little about your project.

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Location

South East England
Kent, Surrey & Sussex

Company

Hammond Brickwork Limited
Company No. 08059926