Bespoke Masonry & Brickwork in Kent

Bespoke Masonry & Brickwork in Kent

Masonry is where we started and where we are strongest. From crisp feature brickwork to hand set arches and natural stone, we bring specialist skill to work that has to look right and last for generations.

What we do

Everything this service covers

  • Feature brickwork and decorative brick patterns
  • Brick and stone arches, cut and set by hand
  • Chimneys, rebuilds and repairs
  • Kentish ragstone and natural stone walling
  • Portland stone and hand cut stonework
  • Lime pointing and traditional mortars
How we work

A clear process, start to finish

One team, accountable from the first drawing to the final finish.

01

Survey & samples

We look at the setting, match the materials and agree the brick pattern, the height of each course and the mortar mix before a brick is laid.

02

Setting out

Good masonry is won before it is built. We set the levels, course heights and lines first, so everything that follows runs true.

03

Laying

Skilled masons build to the detail, selecting and cutting each piece for a clean, consistent face.

04

Pointing & finish

Finished in the right mortar — lime where the building needs to let moisture out — and left clean and true.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Yes. On older and stone buildings we use traditional lime mortar. It is softer than modern cement and lets damp escape through the joints instead of trapping it in the brick or stone, where it causes damage over time.

Matching materials and mortar is a core part of what we do, particularly for extensions and repairs that must sit seamlessly against existing work.

Yes. Kentish ragstone is a speciality, whether facing a new wall or repairing a period one.

Specialist masonry is more labour intensive, so it costs more than standard brickwork. The result is a finish that suits period and rural settings where standard work would look wrong.

Ready to start your project?

Speak to LJS about your masonry & brickwork project across Kent and South London.

Contact us
07976 372934ljs@ljsconstruction.co.uk