• August 13, 2026

How to Disguise a Patch Repair So It Disappears A patch repair can solve a structural or practical problem while creating an entirely new visual one. The bricks may be sound, the mortar may be properly finished and the original defect may be completely resolved, yet the repaired section...

• August 13, 2026

Blending Brickwork After Underpinning and Crack Repairs Underpinning and structural crack repairs can protect a property for decades, but once the engineering work is finished, homeowners can be left with a surprisingly visible reminder of what happened: new or repaired brickwork that does not match the original building. A...

• August 13, 2026

Matching Bricks After Cavity Wall Repairs Cavity wall repairs can be essential for protecting the structure, stability and weather resistance of a property. However, once the structural work has been completed, homeowners are often left with another problem: the repaired brickwork simply does not match the rest of the...

• August 12, 2026

Fixing the Ugly Scar Left by a Removed Chimney Breast Removing an unwanted chimney breast can completely change the way a property looks and functions. Internally, it can free up valuable floor space and make awkward rooms easier to furnish. Externally, however, chimney alterations can sometimes leave behind something...

• August 12, 2026

Matching Bricks Around New Windows and Lintels Replacing windows, installing new lintels or altering an opening can make a huge improvement to a property, but there is one problem that often becomes obvious when the building work is finished: the replacement bricks don’t match the original wall. A handful...

• August 12, 2026

Blending a New Porch Into an Older House Adding a new porch can transform the front of an older property. It can provide valuable storage, improve weather protection around the entrance and give the house a more substantial appearance. However, there is one problem that homeowners often discover once...

• August 11, 2026

How to Match a New Chimney to an Old Roofline 🧱🏠 A newly built or rebuilt chimney can look surprisingly conspicuous on an older property. Even when the bricklayer has done an excellent job and carefully selected traditional-looking bricks, the difference between fresh masonry and decades-old brickwork can make...

• August 11, 2026

Can Brick Slips Be Tinted to Match the Main Wall? 🧱 Brick slips have become an increasingly popular way to achieve the appearance of traditional brickwork without constructing an entire wall from full-size bricks. They are used on extensions, renovations, feature walls, insulated façades and new-build developments, but there...

• August 11, 2026

Tinting Handmade and Imperial Bricks: What to Know 🧱 Handmade and imperial bricks are a huge part of Britain’s architectural character. From Georgian and Victorian homes to cottages, farmhouses, converted barns and heritage buildings, these bricks often have something that modern mass-produced bricks struggle to replicate: natural variation. That...