Bricklaying & blockwork services
Four decades of brick and block craftsmanship across Geelong and beyond. Whatever the job — a curved feature wall, a retaining wall, a fireplace or a full house build — it’s laid clean, precise and built to last.
Bricklaying & Brickwork
Clean, precise brickwork for homes across Geelong — from single walls and piers to full house builds, laid to last.
With more than four decades of hands-on bricklaying, we deliver strong, clean and precise brickwork on every job — and we take the small jobs other trades knock back. Whether it's a single feature pier or the brickwork for a whole home, the standard is the same: work you're proud to show family and friends.
What it is
Structural and decorative bricklaying for domestic projects — house walls, garden and boundary walls, brick fences, piers, letterboxes, steps and paving. Every course is laid plumb, level and to a consistent joint, so the finish reads clean and stays sound for decades.
Who it’s for
Homeowners, builders, real estate agencies and insurance providers needing reliable brickwork on new and existing homes — no job too small.
How it works
We start with a site look and a written quote. Once approved, we set out the work, prepare footings or the existing structure, then lay and point the brickwork before a final clean-down and tidy of the site.
What affects the price
Wall size and height, brick type and availability, access to the site, whether footings or demolition are needed, and the joint or bond finish you want.
- New homes, extensions & garden walls
- Brick fences, piers & letterboxes
- Steps, paving & outdoor structures
- Matching brick, bond & mortar to the existing home
Blockwork & Block Laying
Concrete and besser blockwork for retaining, structural and boundary walls — built square, strong and ready to render or clad.
Blockwork is the workhorse behind a lot of good building. Laid square and true, a block wall gives you a strong, economical structure that's ready to render, cap or clad — and it's a system we've been laying across Geelong and Melbourne for over 40 years.
What it is
Concrete block (besser) laying for structural walls, boundary and retaining walls, sheds, garages and the block base beneath brick or rendered finishes. Cores are filled and reinforced where the engineering calls for it, so the wall carries its load properly.
Who it’s for
Homeowners and builders needing a strong, cost-effective wall system — especially for retaining, boundaries and structural bases that will be rendered or clad.
How it works
We confirm levels and setout, lay the blocks to line and gauge, fill and reinforce cores as required, then leave a true, square wall ready for rendering, capping or cladding.
What affects the price
Wall length and height, core-fill and steel reinforcement, whether the ground needs levelling or drainage, block type, and site access.
- Structural & boundary block walls
- Block bases for brick & rendered finishes
- Core-filled & reinforced walls
- Sheds, garages & outbuildings
Feature & Heritage Brickwork
Curved radius walls, soldier courses, arches and heritage restoration — the specialist brickwork most trades won't touch.
Feature and heritage work is where four decades of experience really shows. Glen's portfolio runs from a Grade-listed historic residence at Royd Grange Court, Belmont, to bespoke fireplaces and curved-radius walls at the Yarra Street Residence. If it involves a curve, an arch, or matching old brickwork nobody else wants to take on — this is the work we love.
What it is
The detailed end of the trade: curved and radius feature walls, soldier and stack-bond courses, brick arches, corbels, and heritage restoration where new brickwork has to match a centuries-old façade. This is the craftsmanship Glen built his name on — from overhanging brickwork at Holy Trinity Church in Knightsbridge to radius soldier courses at The Arborist in Geelong.
Who it’s for
Homeowners, architects, restaurants and heritage-property owners who want brickwork that is a feature in its own right — and restoration that respects the original building.
How it works
We look at the existing brick, bond and mortar, source or match materials, and set out the detail carefully — templates for radius and arch work — before laying, pointing and cleaning to a finish that sits seamlessly with what's already there.
What affects the price
Complexity of the detail (radius, arches, bespoke bonds), matching heritage bricks and mortar, access and scaffolding, and the level of restoration involved.
- Curved & radius feature walls
- Soldier courses, arches & corbelling
- Heritage restoration & façade matching
- Fireplaces, TV surrounds & bespoke internal walls
Retaining & Landscape Walls
Brick and block retaining walls, landscape walls, planters and paving that hold ground and lift a yard.
A retaining wall has two jobs — hold the ground, and look good doing it. We build both into every wall, from low garden planters to full split-level retaining, with the drainage and footings that keep them standing. Strong, clean, and finished with pride.
What it is
Retaining and landscape brickwork — brick and block retaining walls, garden and planter walls, curved landscape walls, brick paving and steps. Built to hold back soil properly, with the right footings, drainage and reinforcement behind them.
Who it’s for
Homeowners and landscapers dealing with sloping blocks, split levels, garden beds or a yard that needs structure — and anyone who wants a retaining wall that also looks the part.
How it works
We assess the fall of the land and drainage, form footings, then lay the wall with the agreed reinforcement and drainage behind it before finishing with capping, paving or planting edges as needed.
What affects the price
Wall height and length (higher walls need more engineering), drainage and ag-line, footings, the material and finish, and how easily machinery and materials can reach the site.
- Brick & block retaining walls
- Curved landscape & planter walls
- Brick paving, steps & edging
- Proper drainage & footings behind every wall
Fireplaces, BBQs & Outdoor Features
Bespoke brick fireplaces, outdoor kitchens and BBQ surrounds — the centrepiece your outdoor space is built around.
An outdoor kitchen or a hand-laid brick fireplace is the kind of feature that makes a space. We've built them for homes across Geelong and for local venues like The Arborist — bespoke, detailed and built to be enjoyed for years.
What it is
Decorative and functional feature brickwork for living spaces: indoor and outdoor fireplaces, brick BBQ and outdoor-kitchen surrounds, pizza-oven housings, and feature chimney breasts. Detailed work — soldier courses, corbelled shelves and radius returns — built to be the focal point of the room or courtyard.
Who it’s for
Homeowners creating an outdoor entertaining area, and venues after a genuine, hand-laid brick feature — like the fireplaces and cladding we built at The Arborist Restaurant & Bar in Geelong.
How it works
We work from your setout or design, form the base and flue where needed, then lay the feature with the detailing that makes it — before a careful clean-down so the brickwork looks its best from day one.
What affects the price
Size and design of the feature, brick selection, any flue or firebox, the detailing (soldier courses, corbels, radius work), and site access.
- Indoor & outdoor brick fireplaces
- BBQ surrounds & outdoor kitchens
- Soldier-course & corbelled detailing
- Pizza-oven & feature chimney housings
Home Repairs & Maintenance
Repointing, brick repairs, roof repointing and insurance work — the jobs that keep your home solid and looking its best.
Not every job is a new build — a lot of what keeps a home sound is good repair work. From repointing tired mortar joints to matching-in replacement bricks and insurance repairs, we handle the jobs that keep your home safe, solid and looking its best.
What it is
Repair and maintenance brickwork — tuck-pointing and repointing, replacing damaged or spalled bricks, roof and ridge repointing, and general building maintenance. We work regularly with homeowners, real estate agencies and insurance providers on repairs of every size.
Who it’s for
Homeowners with ageing or damaged brickwork, real estate agencies preparing a property, and insurance providers needing reliable repair work documented and done properly.
How it works
We inspect the affected brickwork, match the brick and mortar as closely as possible, carry out the repair or repointing, and clean down — so the fix blends in rather than stands out.
What affects the price
Extent of the damage, how well replacement bricks and mortar can be matched, access and height (roof repointing needs safe access), and whether it's an insurance-documented job.
- Tuck-pointing & repointing
- Damaged & spalled brick replacement
- Roof & ridge repointing
- Real-estate & insurance repair work
New Builds, Extensions & Refurbishments
Brickwork from the footings up — new homes, extensions and refurbishments, laid clean and consistent.
Whether you're building a home, extending a space or restoring older brickwork, we provide clean, consistent, high-quality craftsmanship from the footings up — and we match new work into an existing house so the join doesn't shout.
What it is
Full brick and block packages for new homes, extensions and refurbishments — from the base brickwork above the footings through to the finished walls. Whether you're building new, adding on, or restoring older brickwork, the finish stays clean and consistent throughout.
Who it’s for
Homeowners and builders needing a reliable bricklayer for a new home, an extension, or a refurbishment where new brickwork has to sit well against the existing house.
How it works
We coordinate with your builder or plans, set out and lay the base and wall brickwork stage by stage, match into existing work on extensions, and keep the site clean as the build progresses.
What affects the price
Scale of the build, brick and block quantities, matching into existing brickwork, staging and program, and site access for materials and scaffold.
- New-home brick & block packages
- Extensions matched to the existing home
- Refurbishment & older-brickwork restoration
- Clean, consistent work, footings to finish
Get a quote from a bricklayer who’s seen it all
Straight answers, a fair price and work you’ll be proud of. Tell us about your job and we’ll get back to you.