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Garden walls are a more substantial alternative to fencing, they’re often chosen to provide a bit more perimeter privacy, support outdoor structures or to complete your grand garden designs. Find an experienced bricklayer, and they’ll be able to build you a garden wall that fits the style of your home and slots seamlessly into your garden.

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Garden walls add a touch of panache to your outdoor space. But they’re there to do more than just elevate your garden design.

There are many reasons why you might need to build a garden wall. Often garden walls are selected over alternatives like fencing because they provide a solid base to fix another structure on (or to). Garden walls can be used to support fencing and pergolas, suspend bulky items like planters, and shallow walls can be used to support decking too. A solid brick wall can also act as a retainer, holding soil and earth in place – particularly handy if your garden has a steep slope or bank.

But garden walls can help to solve other issues. For example, their robust brick construction makes them ideal for reducing road noise. They can also provide an elegant privacy-boosting solution.

Whatever your reason for building a garden wall, find an expert, reliable bricklayer. They’ll ensure your brick boundary is structurally sound, and built to last.

Cost of garden wall building

Most garden wall building jobs will be priced per square metre. So, the price you pay will be influenced by the size of the wall you want to have constructed. Excluding materials (the bricks or stone you choose will affect the price significantly), expect to pay:

  • For a single-skin wall, anywhere from £200–£300 per sqm
  • For a double-skin wall, anywhere from £250–£400 per sqm

How to build a garden wall

The process to build a garden wall will differ depending on what purpose your wall needs to serve – whether it’s there to act as a retaining wall, or is simply intended to be a neat perimeter.

Your bricklayer will usually follow this five-step process:

  • Drawing up plans. Your bricklaying expert should begin by sketching out the design and size of your wall, so there’s no confusion about what you want (and what you’re paying for). Make sure any shrubs, plants, other garden features, and (crucially) electrical cables and water pipes are included, so there are no shocks as the ground is dug for the next phase – foundations. A single-skin wall often won’t provide enough solidity, so most bricklayers will recommend building a wall that’s double skin (two bricks wide).
  • Laying foundations. Even shallow garden walls need a solid base to sit on. Your tradesperson will be able to advise on the depth of the foundations you need for your wall. Usually, they’ll dig a trench around 300-mm deep, pouring concrete to the required level and tamping it down to form an even, flat surface when it dries.
  • Preparation for laying. Your bricklayer will then set out a string line to ensure blocks and bricks are laid neatly. At this stage they’ll mix up mortar – typically six parts sand, one part cement and one part hydrated lime, with mortar plasticiser added to the water.
  • Laying blockwork. Then it’s time to lay the blocks or bricks. Beginning at one end, your bricklayer will spread the mortar along the string line, around 12–15 mm in depth. Once the first brick is laid in place, it’ll be gently tapped down, compressing the mortar to a 10-mm depth. The next brick should be laid with around a 10-mm gap. To give the blockwork that classic overlapping pattern, the next row (or course) begins with a half brick, so each new complete brick straddles the joint on the row below.
  • Pointing. As the mortar sets, it can be neatly pointed in using a trowel. For a smart finish, your bricklayer should aim to smooth the mortar back to a few millimetres from the brick face. And, after clearing away any mess, that’s the job done.

Types of bricks for garden walls

  • Standard clay brick walls. These are the most common types of brick walls, and are the cheapest option too. You’ll have the choice of a range of bricks – in different sizes, styles and colours. For something more authentic or rustic, you could consider reclaimed or second-hand bricks – just beware you can pay more for these bricks than new ones.
  • Natural stone walls. For a top-end finish, look no further than natural stone. Depending on how rugged you want your wall to look, you can opt from an undressed stone (which is essentially the raw stone that’s been dug from a quarry) through to a fully dressed stone – typically machine-cut into neat blocks. Natural stone walls are impressive, but you’ll pay premium prices for that premium style.
  • Dry and semi-dry stone walls. A genuine dry stone wall will be built without mortar, using stones which fit neatly together. Finding those jigsaw puzzle pieces can make dry stone walls expensive though, so another option (which might save time and material costs) is semi-dry stone walling. To the untrained eye, it appears to be a genuine dry-stone wall, but there’s mortar hidden between the joints to reinforce the structure.

The qualifications your garden wall building expert needs

Your garden wall builder won’t need to hold accreditations or formal qualifications, but an apprenticeship, diploma or some form of vocational training in bricklaying is helpful.

Beyond that, look for experience and evidence of previous garden wall building work they have completed. And ensure they’re able to provide a number of independent customer references.

Planning permission for garden wall building

Garden walls standing over one-metre tall and bordering a public road or pavement require planning permission. And the same goes for any garden wall over two metres in height. You can read more about planning permission for garden walls on the Planning Portal website.

Insurance for garden wall building assembly

Make sure your property and possessions are protected against any damage by asking your professional for proof of their public liability cover.

Questions you should ask your garden wall building expert

  • Will they be quoting by the size of the wall, or on a day-rate basis?
  • Can they supply bricks and materials?
  • Will a single-skin wall be sufficient, or will a double-skin wall be required?
  • Are they able to build natural stone walls as well as brick walls?

Professional, Honest and Empathetic. BNS Construction Ltd is a highly professional company that strives to deliver a quality construction service that is professional at all times and understanding towards our customers. We understand that building works can be stressful. The idea of budgets, designs, messy homes and more can be a daunting prospect. But when BNS Construction Ltd handles your building project, we not only respect your home – keeping it clean and tidy to the best of our ability – we ensure that we support you throughout the duration of the build. We offer helpful and insightful advice on maximising every inch of your property based on your individual lifestyle. Our commitment to constant communication enables us to deliver exactly what you want to the highest standard possible, at the price we quote, with no nasty surprises. We ensure that you are never out of the loop and your dedicated site manager will be available on-site every day to discuss the project with you and oversee the transformation of your home to the exceptional standard you expect. Project work we undertake: Loft Conversions Extensions Refurbishments New Builds Basements Commercial We have recently launched a dedicated service for loft conversions, which is backed by BNS Construction Ltd - search for BNS Lofts for more information.

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Reviewed by Julie on 5/6/2024

Excellent, efficient job and area was left incredibly clean and tidy at the end. Very good communication throughout the quoting and arranging process. Highly recommended.

With our company you can feel comfortable and relaxed. We have 30 years of experience and will always ensure that the work carried out on your property will be to a Professional standard. And once we start on your property we don't stop until the work is Fully completed And To our customers satisfaction All our new work is fully guaranteed for 10 Years Trades 1.Driveway Paver 2.Landscape Gardener 3.Groundworker 4.Resurfacing Contractor 5. Fence&Gate Specialist Photo gallery

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Reviewed by Teirry on 13/3/2024

Excellent service. Jerry and his team were great.helpful proffesional.and friendly. Would recommend

Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Arek, and I’m a general builder with over 12 years of experience in the industry. I love working with wood, but over the years, I’ve gained a lot of experience in tasks like building stud walls, plastering, rendering, painting, decorating, fitting skirting boards and architraves, tiling, laying laminate floors, and outdoor work such as footpaths and bricklaying. I take pride in doing a good job and always aim to deliver results that my clients are happy with. Whether it’s a small repair or a bigger project, I work hard to get the job done properly and on time. If you’re looking for someone reliable who pays attention to detail, feel free to get in touch. I’d be happy to discuss your project and see how I can help. Look on my instagram for more photos @fapropertyservice

Welcome to JM Landscapes & Driveways Ltd, your trusted partner in transforming outdoor spaces across the Midlands! We're a family-run business founded on a simple principle: dedication to excellence in gardening and landscaping. At JM Landscapes & Driveways, we specialize in general garden maintenance, paving, fencing, and decking. Whether it's a residential haven or a commercial landscape, our team of two brothers brings a combined 15 years of expertise to every project we undertake. What sets us apart? Our commitment to your satisfaction. We stand by our work and won't expect payment until you are completely thrilled with the results. Your happiness is our priority, and we ensure that our craftsmanship exceeds your expectations. From sprucing up your backyard to creating stunning outdoor spaces, we're passionate about enhancing the beauty and functionality of your property. Our services cater to both domestic and commercial clients, offering tailored solutions to suit every need. When you choose JM JM Landscapes & Driveways Ltd, you're choosing a team dedicated to quality, reliability, and personalized service. Let's transform your landscape into a masterpiece together.

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Reviewed by Graham on 20/8/2024

I used the rated people site to try & find a reliable company to relay my front drive. I had a first response from JM Landscapes and Myles of JM actually called out at the weekend, the day after my enquiry, to discuss the job & agree terms Myles, Jim and the team were ready to start the following Monday and worked efficiently and effectively to deliver an excellent job that I would be happy for anyone to view. First class service, first class job.! I can truly thank JM for their work & thoroughly recommend!

We are a family run business with over 15 years in the building trade. From joiners, plumbers, electricians, painting/decorators, landscapers and plasterers we have it all. We take great pride in our work and customer care is priority.

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Reviewed by Adriana on 3/8/2025

Excellent service! Fast response to an urgent call out, fixed promptly without any fuss as really reasonable, even on a Sunday! Thanks so much, couldn’t have asked for better ????

We're a small firm with a wealth of experience.We're qualified and experienced plus fully insured for all types of landscaping,specialising in natural stone paving, give us a try for a top service at a good price.

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Reviewed by Russell on 4/12/2024

We engaged with Patrick at Rose Paving to improve a desperately unkempt pathway in our rear garden. From his initial attendance to quote and then throughout the pre-works period, the standard of communication and planning were top notch. We were extremely happy with the quoted final price, the works (as we had a few issues to deal with which they handled excellently) and the sign off - and would recommend Rose Paving to any one.

We are a reliable and successful company and we provide the quality and the qualification of the work and product which we are doing for you .Our motto is, my customer my boss. We coming for a long journey experience working of 20 years working experience in Spain,Italy, United kingdom and Romania of landscaping industry and inside and outside house design of isolation,consolidation, any work of tiles or painting. We coming with the real quote of the work we try to be in competition with the construction quotations and to make our clients to make our publicity for work and quotations

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Reviewed by Elizabeth on 6/3/2025

So ,so pleased with what Alex & Sons have done with our garden , we can now sit in a beautiful garden , we highly recommend, they have truly worked magic and we a truly grateful. Well done

Tk tree services no job to small no job to big with 7 year of experience

An established and friendly business offering a fully comprehensive service to customers old and new. We offer customers a complete suite of services to improve and maintain their properties. We offer a full range of services including but not limited to the following. Electrical plumbing Carpentry Kitchens and bathrooms Tiling General maintenance General building Windows, Doors and Facias Gardening and landscaping Clearance We are proud of our past, as reflected in our perfect five star rating here on Rated People, but at the same time we like to innovate and would be delighted to discuss your plans with you regardless of what they entail, as we are confident that we can assist in making your projects a reality. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our customers are happy with the delivery and finish of any project that we undertake, and we are fully insured to undertake all work that we accept a commission for. We ensure that all of our technicians are suitably qualified and experienced in any work that we undertake, and we undertake all of our work with a eye on customer satisfaction and value for money. So whatever you have in mind call us for an informal chat, and we will arrange a visit to discuss your requirements, in detail. Call or message us today.

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Reviewed by Dorothy on 10/7/2025

phoned for further information about job, came at time arranged and quickly sorted out the problem. I would use him again.

We are an independent construction company operating as a team of 4, we have 10 years experience in the industry, we can undertake most jobs big or small, Block paving Artificial turf Patio Decking Fencing House extensions Drive way renovations Drainage Internal and external renovations Brick/block laying Loft conversions Garden room-bar buildings

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Reviewed by Martin on 27/1/2022

Originally had them to fix water feature which they did brilliantly and then decided to have my decking done in the grey pvc. Turned up on time and did an excellent job from start to finish. 2 top guys highly recommended

Quebuild London Ltd offers a full building service with every aspect of works covered no matter the scale or scope of works to both residential and commercial buildings.We also provide proactive and reactive maintenance packages with 24/7 one hour service for emergency call outs.We pride ourselves on using only highly skilled and courteous tradesmen with all trades in house so as a company we have full control of our projects. From your initial meeting with one of our knowledgeable estimators who provide fixed price detailed estimates to completion of works overseen by amazing management our clients needs are paramount,this ensures a streamlined service with quality controlled finishes beyond the industry standard. We have full public liability insurance with all risk assessments and method statements in place at all times no matter the size of works for peace of mind for us as a company but more importantly you as our client.

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Reviewed by Tom on 3/8/2024

John at Quebuild went above and beyond for us on this job. He completed all the work in a timely manner and for a very reasonable price. He was super knowledgeable and extremely attentive to detail, making sure to leave a high quality finish in terms of decoration - and he came back afterwards to address a few small things that needed doing. He was also a pleasure to have around - and I would highly recommend him for any other work. 10/10.

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Reviewed by John on 7/8/2022

Reasonably priced, job completed the next day couldn't ask for anything more.

At tree care arborists lTD we work hard to achieve the ideal services for our customers. We are professional and specialized in tree care and maintaining gardens we also offer a full landscaping service, fully insured with Public Liability Insurance. We are experienced for over 12 years and dedicated in transforming residential landscapes across Berkshire , Hampshire and surrounding areas.

NORTHWEST HOME IPMROVEMENTS we provide a professional and reliable garden service,we have many years of experience and are here to offer our services and advice at very competitive rates, giving you exceptional value for money.

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Reviewed by Lauren on 18/6/2025

We were quoted for 3 jobs only one of which has been fully completed with 1 not done and 2 done to a not great standard and with out all of the waste being removed (which was part of the quote). Said they would be starting at 11 but didn’t arrive until gone 1pm which made things difficult for us. No pictures sent on completion despite this being offered by them and no response to our attempts to get in touch to rectify the work that has not been completed. A disappointing experience unfortunately.

Before anything else, preparation is the key to success!!! All jobs require the highest level of effort and attention to detail, my belief is every customer deserves the service I would expect for myself. I can offer professional advice and assistance to the keen DIY’er or self builder. Alternatively, I can take on and complete your home improvement projects. No job too big or small. Exterior jobs include but not limited to: •Painting •Patios & Decking •Driveways •Fencing •Drainage •Sheds and bases •Raised planters •Landscaping •Garden clearance •Demolition work •All small jobs including garden furniture assembly Interior jobs include but not limited to: •Painting and decorating •carpentry work •Light fittings and socket replacement •Flooring, skirting boards, door hanging & architraves •Blinds and curtain poles •Shelving and wall mounted TV’s •Bespoke built in wardrobes & media walls •Wooden furniture Repairs •Furniture and flat pack assembly I have the experience and knowledge to deliver most home projects. All jobs considered

A local independent family run business that was fully established in 2012. We are based locally at Innsworth Gloucester, Gloucestershire Specialising in Tree Surgery - Hedge Reductions - Site Clearances and Maintenance. Southwest Landscapes are proud to offer a range of Tree surgery and Various Garden services covering the Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, Bristol, Stroud, Hereford, Ledbury, Ross on wye, Cirencester, Cotswold and Malvern Areas serving Residential, industrial and Commercial Clients. * Tree surgery, Crown Reductions, Pruning, Felling and Removal * Hedge Reductions, Trimming, Shaping and Removal services * Shrubs and Bushes - Trimmed and Shaped * Garden Clearances and Overgrown areas cleared * Site and Land Clearances * Cherry Picker works * Wood chipping services with Trained operator * Stump grinding - Removal * Mini Digger work * Tree waste and Green garden waste removal * Fencing and Decking services {New and repairs} * Garden Maintenance * Turfing and Decorative Gravel works * Patios and Paths laid * Pressure Washing and Moss Removal Service - Paths, Patios, Driveways * Outbuildings, Sheds, Greenhouses - Fully dismantled and disposed off Our skilled and experienced hard working team aim to provide a professional and personalised service to ensure the demands of our customer are met and all completed to the highest standard of work possible We aim to to offer a exceptional service from start to finish whilst building our reputation, gaining recommendations and receiving 5* Ratings - Please check out our previous Feedback - Ratings Be assured we have the knowledge, skills, experience and equipment to be able to undertake and complete your project from start to finish. We carry out many of our services for various homeowners, businesses, letting agents, housing associations, builders, land owners and public houses. We are Fully Registered with the Environment agency and hold a Upper Tier Waste Carriers license and dispose of all waste appropriately and recycle everything where possible to do so. We are Fully Insured and hold both Public Liability and Employee insurances. All of our team are fully trained, experienced and are fully competent of undertaking and completing the work that we undertake appropriately and safely. References are available on request. Free written Quotations and Invoices provided. We accept payments by All major Credit and Debit Cards, Cash and Bank transfers {BACS}.

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Reviewed by Brian on 9/11/2024

Frank and Shane were extremely professional from quotation to felling the tree to clearing up

Introducing "Handyman in London": Home Renovations Painting Decorating Are you in search of a skilled and reliable handyman in London to take care of your home improvement needs? Look no further than Handyman London, where expertise meets dedication. With over 22 years of hands-on experience in bricklaying, plastering, and painting, we are your go-to solution for all things home repair. Our founder, a seasoned solo builder with a wealth of knowledge, has dedicated years to perfecting the art of transforming houses into homes. However, life took an unexpected turn when faced with health challenges that remain undiagnosed. Despite these difficulties, our commitment to delivering exceptional service has only grown stronger. At Handyman London, we pride ourselves on our versatility and attention to detail. Whether you need a wall repointed, a room painted, or a plastering job done to perfection, we've got you covered. Our founder's extensive experience ensures that each project is approached with a keen eye for craftsmanship and a passion for turning your vision into reality. In addition to our expertise, we understand the importance of trust when inviting someone into your home. Our commitment to professionalism and reliability sets us apart. Rest assured, when you choose Handyman London, you are not just hiring a handyman; you are gaining a trustworthy partner in maintaining and enhancing your living space. Though our founder faces health challenges, our dedication to our clients remains unwavering. Our partnership with Rated People reflects our commitment to transparency and quality, ensuring that your satisfaction is our top priority. Experience the difference with Handyman in London – where reliability, craftsmanship, and dedication converge to create a home you can truly be proud of. Contact us today and let us turn your home improvement dreams into a reality.

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Reviewed by Vincent on 22/1/2025

I cannot recommend Grigore and his team highly enough. After a long-term tenant left my property in a terrible state, I urgently needed a builder who could work quickly and efficiently to bring the house back up to a high standard and minimize void periods. Grigore provided a fantastic quote and started the job within a day. The results were nothing short of exceptional. Even the estate agents who came to value the property were thoroughly impressed, and I’ve since received multiple offers. Thank you!!

J4H Civil Engineering Ltd is a trusted company providing a range of property maintenance and home improvements for domestic and industrial customers in Feltham, Middlesex, West London, and the surrounding areas.

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Reviewed by Jason on 13/4/2025

Delighted with the service received from this company. Completed the job to quoted budget and well within the maximum timeframe quoted including doing some extra work (painting hallways, replacing spotlights) that weren't in the original job. Everything looks really good, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Crossways Gardening & Supplies offers a complete outdoor solution for your gardening requirements in the South of England. Our team offer a full landscape design service, garden revamps and maintenance programmes to ensure your garden is looking its best all year round.

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Reviewed by Kathy on 19/5/2025

Smart, swift and very tidy job done. Good price too.

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