Groundworks, Construction and Property Maintenance in Tunbridge Wells | Your Questions Answered
Welcome to LL Brickwork Ltd and our FAQ page. As a leading building and bricklaying company operating in Tunbridge Wells, we offer a wide range of services to include brickwork repointing, groundworks, the construction of retaining walls, home extensions and hard landscaping. After we finish the job, our builders and bricklayers will still be on hand to offer you a dedicated property maintenance service which covers all matters related to upkeep.
Our team delivers high-end craftsmanship and exceptional customer service on every project undertaken. If you want to renovate your existing property or add value to it with a home extension, our experienced professionals can bring your vision to life. With a core focus on attention to detail and superior workmanship, LL Brickwork Ltd is a trusted name in all Tunbridge Wells areas.
Please contact us to find out more about our services.
Do you only offer the services of a bricklayer?
While we specialise in brickwork, we operate as a combined team of builders and bricklayers. This makes our company suited to all forms of building and construction work, and for other fields like property maintenance and hard landscaping. Based on the project type, we also have a contractor network consisting of carpenters, joiners, electricians, plumbers and gas engineers.
It is safe to say that LL Brickwork Ltd can meet the needs of all customers and clients in the Tunbridge Wells area, no matter which service they need.
How will I know if my mortar needs repointing?
Telltale signs that your brickwork needs repointing might include damage to the bricks, failed or unsuitable mortar pointing, white deposits on the surface of bricks, known as efflorescence, dampness or poor standards of property maintenance. The earlier you call us in the event of an issue, the sooner it will be that our builders and bricklayers can attend your home to address it.
Customers in Tunbridge Wells can have free initial surveys undertaken so we can establish condition and recommend a suitable repointing service.
What is the purpose of retaining walls?
Retaining walls restrain soil or engineering fills at angles that are steeper than the material’s repose angle. The structural engineer will make calculations so that land with loose soil or uneven terrain can withstand lateral pressures at the points where the material needs retaining. Our bricklayers can construct gravity, cantilever, embedded and reinforced soil retaining walls.
Retaining walls often feature in home extension and basement construction projects in Tunbridge Wells based on the site’s current soil conditions.
What should I expect from your groundworks service?
Our groundworks service in Tunbridge Wells supports all building, construction and hard landscaping work. This is a preparatory skillset used to prepare land and includes site clearance, bulk excavation, spoil removal, installation of the drainage systems, and the integration of foundations, footings and sub-bases. Our builders prepare ground from the first dig up to the damp proof course.
Because groundwork is a labour-intensive process, LL Brickwork Ltd can bring plant and machinery to site to make all phases of development simpler.
Can you construct home extensions in any design?
Yes, we can. Much will depend on the type of property you own, how much space you can afford to lose from your garden and, of course, the intended usage. Our builders and bricklayers can construct home extensions in rear-facing, side-return, wraparound and over-structure designs, creating anything from dream kitchens and extra bedrooms to home offices, gyms and studios.
Home extensions add value to properties in Tunbridge Wells and help you to increase the footprint while avoiding the added expense of relocation costs.
Does LL Brickwork Ltd offer any hard landscaping services?
Hard landscaping is a specialist service where we place our focus on features made from hard materials, and which will be permanent to outdoor space. Ornamental and retaining walls fall into this category, as do installations such as driveways, patios and garden decking. Hardscapes differ to softscapes, which usually comprise of natural elements that change with the seasons.
You can use us for hard landscaping as a standalone service, or we can use our skillsets to mediate damage caused during building and construction.
Will your property maintenance service help with upkeep?
Most parts of a property, internal or external, will degrade over time. We feel that a preventative property maintenance plan is a great idea for property owners in Tunbridge Wells because it is easier to control costs when you have a proactive approach to repairs and upgrades. The longer you leave homes in their current condition, the sooner they will fall into disrepair or dilapidation.
Planned property maintenance from our builders and bricklayers eliminates stress, hassle and expense, leaving you free to enjoy living in your home.