Bricklayers in Hemel Hempstead and Bovingdon, built to last
Garden walls, extension brickwork, repointing, chimney repairs and brick repairs across Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Kings Langley and Bovingdon. Free site visits, fixed prices in writing and a ten-year guarantee on new brickwork.
- Insured to £5m
- Ten-year guarantee
- Federation of Master Builders
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Our services
Six services, each carried out by our own employed bricklayers. Every price is fixed in writing before we start.
Garden and boundary walls
New garden, boundary and retaining walls, built on proper footings with a matching coping.
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Extension brickwork
Brick and block shells for single and two-storey extensions, from footings to roof plate.
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Repointing
Raking out and repointing in the right mortar, including lime for Victorian and older houses.
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Chimney repairs
Repointing, resetting pots and rebuilding chimney stacks above the roof line.
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Brick and crack repairs
Replacing spalled bricks, stitching cracks and rebuilding damaged sections of wall.
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Raised beds and garden piers
Brick raised beds, gate piers, steps and garden walls that frame a garden.
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Recent projects
Recent jobs, photographed when we finished, labelled by town.
About us
“Good brickwork should look as if it has always been there. That is the standard we work to.”
Raj served his apprenticeship with a house builder in Watford and spent twelve years laying bricks on sites across Hertfordshire before setting up Harding Brothers with his older brother Sunil in 2009.
He visits every job before we quote, matches the bricks and mortar himself, and still lays the facing brick on most extensions. The business has always been based in Bovingdon, where both brothers grew up.
Raj HardingFounder and bricklayer
Meet the teamHow it works
What happens from your first call to the day we sign the job off.
We listen and book a visit
The office asks what you have in mind, and we arrange a free site visit, usually within a week.
We measure and advise
Raj or Sunil looks at the ground, the existing brickwork and the access, and talks through bricks, mortar and any permissions.
A fixed price in writing
Within three working days you receive an itemised price including VAT, the start date and how long the work will take.
We build, tidy and sign off
We keep the site tidy, take the waste away and give you the written guarantee when the job is finished.
Video reviews
Short films recorded by our customers, captioned and played on our own player.
Accreditations
Federation of Master Builders
Demonstration badge. A live site shows the firm's own membership and links to its entry on the Federation of Master Builders' public directory.
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Demonstration badge for the government-endorsed TrustMark scheme, linked to its public register.
Check the register (opens in a new tab)Insured to £5m
Public liability insurance on every job. We send the certificate with your quote.
Ten-year guarantee
On all new brickwork, and five years on repointing and repairs, in writing when the job is signed off.
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Areas we cover
We work within about twenty minutes of our yard in Bovingdon, so we can visit, quote and start without long travel days.
We also cover Chipperfield, Flaunden, Potten End, Leverstock Green and the villages in between.
FAQs
Straight answers on price, timing and guarantees. If your question is not here, call the office.
How much does a bricklayer cost?
Every job is priced in writing after a free site visit. As a guide, a 6-metre garden wall starts from £1,650 and repointing a terrace front from £2,400, both including VAT.
How soon can you start?
We are usually booked four to six weeks ahead. Small repairs and make-safe work can often be fitted in sooner.
Do you lay bricks in cold weather?
We do not lay bricks below 3°C or in heavy rain, because frost damages fresh mortar. We cover new work every evening and allow for the weather in the programme.
Are your bricklayers employed by you?
Yes. Everyone on your job is employed by Harding Brothers. We do not hand work to subcontractors.
What is guaranteed?
New brickwork is guaranteed for ten years and repointing and repairs for five years, in writing.
Can you match my existing bricks?
In almost every case. We take a sample to the merchant or source reclaimed bricks, and we build a test panel for you to approve.
Do your prices include VAT?
Yes. Every price on this site and in our quotes includes VAT, waste removal and access towers unless we say otherwise.
How do I pay?
A deposit of 20% for materials on larger jobs, and the balance on completion. We accept bank transfer and card.
Get a free quote
Call the office, or send a few details and a photo and we will call you back to arrange a site visit.
01632 960 336We reply within one working day, Monday to Saturday.
Monday to Friday 7:30–17:00
Saturday 8:00–12:00
Contact us
- Address
- 17 Example Lane, Bovingdon, HP3 0AB
Directions (opens in a new tab) - Phone
- 01632 960 336
- 07700 900 214
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30–17:00
Sat 8:00–12:00