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High-Quality Brickwork Across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Mac & Burg delivers high-quality brickwork for private clients, developers, contractors and property owners, from structural masonry through to detailed facing brickwork and architectural features.

Mac & Burg — Regional Developers, est. 2014

Brickwork has a major influence on both the appearance and performance of a building. Accurate setting out, consistent courses and well-executed detailing all contribute to the finished result, particularly when brickwork forms a prominent part of the exterior.

Our experienced tradespeople combine practical building knowledge with close attention to detail. Around 90% of our work is kept in house, giving us greater control over workmanship, timescales and activity on site.

From substantial new construction to individual architectural details, our focus is on brickwork that is accurately built, carefully finished and made to stand the test of time.

Who We Work With

The requirements of a brickwork project vary according to the building, design and scale of construction. We work with private clients and professional project teams to deliver masonry that meets both practical and architectural requirements.

Private Clients and Self-Builders

For a bespoke home, extension or other substantial building project, the quality of the external brickwork can define the appearance of the finished property.

We can work from architectural plans to deliver facing brickwork and masonry details in keeping with the wider design. Careful setting out and attention to materials help create a high-quality finish across the building.

Developers and Contractors

We work with developers and contractors requiring experienced brickwork support for larger construction projects.

Our practical approach allows us to work alongside the wider site team, following project drawings and specifications while maintaining close attention to the accuracy and standard of the masonry.

Owners of Period and Character Properties

Existing properties can require a different approach, particularly where new brickwork needs to sit alongside older materials and established architectural details.

Where appropriate, care can be taken over the choice and appearance of materials so that new masonry complements the existing property rather than looking out of place.

What We Build

Our brickwork services cover structural and visible masonry across a range of building projects. Our work can include:

- Facing brickwork
- Structural blockwork
- Architectural brick detailing
- Cavity wall construction
- Boundary and garden walls
- Brickwork for new buildings
- Brickwork for extensions
- Masonry alterations and additions

The requirements of each project are established around the plans, specification and intended appearance of the finished building.

Quality From the Ground Up

Mac & Burg was founded on a commitment to high-quality construction using skilled tradespeople, quality materials and modern building methods.

Good brickwork starts long before a wall reaches its finished height. Setting out, material preparation and accuracy throughout construction all contribute to the quality of the completed masonry.

Our teams pay close attention to alignment, levels, courses and mortar joints as the work progresses. Where facing bricks are used, the distribution of materials also needs care to help achieve a balanced appearance across the elevation.

Materials must be handled and stored appropriately on site, while newly completed masonry needs suitable protection from adverse weather. These practical details form an important part of maintaining standards throughout construction.

The result should be structurally sound brickwork with a finish that complements the building and reflects the quality of the wider project.

Our Approach to Brickwork

We follow a clear process, adapting the work to the drawings, specification and requirements of each project.

01.
Initial Meeting and Project Review
We start by understanding the proposed work, reviewing the available drawings and establishing the scope of the brickwork required.
02.
Proposal
Once the requirements are clear, we can establish an appropriate approach to the work based on the scale, design and construction programme.
03.
Planning and Preparation
Before bricklaying begins, materials and site requirements are prepared around the agreed plans. Particular attention is paid to setting out and the details that will influence the finished masonry.
04.
Substructure and Setting Out
Where the scope includes substructure masonry, work progresses from the foundations upwards. Accurate setting out at this stage establishes the position and alignment for the brickwork that follows.
05.
Main Brickwork
Brick and blockwork is constructed in accordance with the project drawings and specification, with close attention paid to levels, alignment, openings and architectural details.
06.
Completion
The finished masonry is checked as the work concludes, with attention paid to the overall appearance and quality of the completed brickwork.

Recent projects

Luxury 5 Bedroom House

Fallowfield, Ampthill

Modern 5 Bedroom House

Gold Furlong, Marston Mortaine

Three x2 Bedroom Bungalows

Chapel Road, Flitwick

Experience Across Brickwork and Masonry

Our wider construction experience gives us an understanding of how brickwork relates to the other elements of a building.

Masonry needs to work accurately with openings, structural elements, rooflines and the materials around it. Getting these relationships right is particularly important on larger buildings and properties with detailed architectural designs.

Our hands-on knowledge allows us to work effectively from construction drawings while maintaining the craftsmanship required for visible brickwork.

From structural masonry to the details that shape the character of an elevation, we approach brickwork as an integral part of the finished building.

Mac & Burg — Regional Developers, est. 2014

Discuss Your Brickwork Project With Mac & Burg

If you require brickwork for a new building, extension or substantial construction project, talk to Mac & Burg about the work involved.

From structural blockwork to facing brickwork and architectural masonry, we bring skilled trades, practical construction knowledge and a commitment to high-quality workmanship to every project.