BrickPiers,PillarsandGatePostsinBournemouth
A pier or gate post has to carry real weight, not just stand there looking straight. We size the core and the foundation for the gate it's carrying, not just the height of the brickwork.
- Foundations sized to carry the gate, not just the pier
- Ironmongery built in at the right height as we go
- 5-year workmanship guarantee
- 5★Rated on Google
- 5-YearWorkmanship guarantee
- Up to £1mPublic liability cover
- NVQ L2Qualified bricklayer, CSCS carded
Brick Piers, Pillars & Gate Posts
What a Brick Pier or Gate Post Actually Is
A brick pier is a freestanding brick column, built to mark an entrance, finish the end of a wall, or carry a gate. A gate post does the same job but is built specifically to take the weight and swing of a hung gate, which means its core and its foundation have to be sized for that load, not just for looking straight. Piers and gate posts suit any driveway, garden entrance or boundary wall that needs a proper finish rather than a fence post.
- Built with a core sized to carry the pier itself, plus a hung gate where one is fitted
- Foundations sized for that load, not just for the height of the brickwork
- We're happy to coordinate with whoever is supplying or hanging your gate
What to Expect Before You Choose Us
Three things every homeowner wants confirmed before a pier or gate post goes in.
01Built to Carry the Gate
Every pier we build is sized for the load it actually has to carry, not just for how it looks.
02A Free, Written Quotation
No pressure, no obligation. A detailed quote, sent before any work is booked in.
03Guaranteed for 5 Years
Every pier and gate post we build is covered by a 5-year workmanship guarantee.
5 years
Workmanship guarantee
5.0★
From 47 Google reviews
NVQ L2
Qualified bricklaying
1 hour
Radius from Ferndown
Brick Piers vs Timber or Metal Gate Posts
All three will hold a gate up. Here's the difference once the gate is swinging on it every day.
| Brick Pier or Gate Post | Timber Gate Post | Concrete or Metal Post | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | A driveway entrance, garden gate or the end of a brick wall | A quick, lower-cost fix or a temporary gate | A heavy-duty gate where matching the brickwork does not matter |
| Carries a hung gate well? | Yes, when the core and foundation are sized for it | Only a light gate, a heavy one works the post loose over time | Yes, but it looks like a fence post next to brickwork |
| Lifespan | Decades, built on its own foundation | A handful of years before it rots or leans, especially under a gate | Long-lasting, but rarely matches the brickwork around it |
| Look | Matches the wall or property it sits beside | Doesn't match brick, and weathers fast | Functional rather than finished |
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What's Included as Standard
The detail behind every pier and gate post we build.
Foundations Sized for the Load
Every pier is built on its own foundation, sized for the height of the brickwork and the weight of any gate hung off it.
A Core Built to Carry a Gate
The pier itself is built solid enough to carry the weight and swing of a hung gate, not just to stand there looking straight.
Ironmongery Built In as We Go
Hinges and latches are set in at the right height as the brickwork goes up, so the gate hangs properly from day one.
Brick Matched to Your Property
Where piers sit alongside an existing wall or driveway, we match the brick and the pointing.
A Written Quotation
A detailed quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what is included.
5-Year Workmanship Guarantee
Every pier and gate post we build is covered for five years.
Pricing
What Brick Piers and Gate Posts Cost
How We Price Every Pier or Gate Post
Every pier and gate post job is different, so we do not publish a one-size price list. What it costs comes down to how many piers you need, their height, whether a gate has to be hung off one, the brick you choose and how much digging out the ground needs before we lay foundations. We will visit your property, measure up and talk through what you want, then send a detailed, written quotation.
- Priced on the number of piers, their height, the brick and whether a gate is being hung
- A free, written quotation, with no obligation to go ahead
- Based on a site visit, so the figure reflects your gateway or wall end
Every quotation is based on a site visit, so the figure you receive reflects your piers, not a generic estimate.
How Brick Pier and Gate Post Building Works, Start to Finish
The same four stages, every time.
Free Site Visit & Quotation
Jack visits your property to see where the piers or gate posts are going, checks what any gate needs to carry, and takes measurements, then we send a detailed written quotation. Free, and it doesn't commit you to anything.
Preparation
Once you're happy to go ahead, we order the brick, agree a start date and protect the surrounding areas of your driveway or garden before any work begins.
Construction
We build each pier on its own foundation, sized for the load it has to carry, and set any ironmongery in at the right height as we go rather than fixing it on afterwards.
Finishing
We clean down the finished piers, remove all waste and walk you through the completed project to make sure you're happy with it.
Piers and Gate Posts We've Built
A look at the pier and gate post work we do across Dorset and into Hampshire.
What Our Customers Say
Taken word for word from our Google profile.
5.0
James Hickman
Jack was excellent from first inquiry to the finished product. We needed an old set of French doors bricking up to match our existing window still height.
Dane Gardner
Jack is a real craftsman who repaired my steps and repointed my patio to a very high standard. From the start he was good at communicating, replying to messages quickly and providing a prompt quote.
Rosemary Collins
Jack did an excellent job rebuilding a section of our garden wall and repairing cracks in other sections despite having to work through challenging weather conditions and unexpected complications in relation to the groundwork.
Pier and Gate Post Projects
Common Worries, Answered
What homeowners want to know before they book us in.
Will the pier actually take the weight of the gate?
We size the core and the foundation for what is being hung off it, not just for how the pier looks, so the gate is carried properly rather than the pier working loose over time.
Do you work with the company supplying or hanging our gate?
Yes. We're happy to coordinate with whoever is supplying or fitting the gate, so the ironmongery is built in at the right height and the gate hangs properly first time.
What happens if something goes wrong after it's finished?
Every pier and gate post we build is covered by a 5-year workmanship guarantee, so you are not on your own if something needs looking at.
Brick Piers and Gate Posts in Dorset: What to Know
Most people building a brick pier or a pair of gate posts are doing one of three things: marking a driveway entrance, finishing the end of a garden wall, or replacing a timber or concrete post that has rotted, leaned or worked loose. 'Pillars' and 'piers' mean the same thing to most homeowners searching for the work, and we use both terms for the same job.
A pier that only has to hold itself up is a straightforward build. A gate post is a different job in one important way: the hinges and the latch have to be built in at the right height as the brickwork goes up, and the core and the foundation have to be sized for the weight and swing of the gate, not just for the height of the pier. Get that wrong and the gate drops or the post works loose within a year or two, however neat the brickwork looks.
Height matters for planning too. As a general rule, a pier or gate post over a metre high next to a road, or over two metres high elsewhere, may need permission from your local council, the same rule that applies to garden walls. We'll flag it at the site visit if yours is likely to need it.
Where piers or gate posts sit alongside an existing wall or driveway, we match the brick and the pointing so the new work looks like it has always been there rather than standing apart from it.
Brick Pier and Gate Post Questions
The questions homeowners ask most before booking piers or gate posts.
How much do brick piers or gate posts cost?
It depends on how many piers you need, their height, the brick you choose and whether a gate has to be hung off one, so we don't publish a flat rate. Every job gets a free, written quotation after a site visit, with no obligation to go ahead.
Can a brick pier really carry a heavy gate?
Yes, when the core and the foundation are sized for it. We build the pier to carry the weight and swing of the gate you're hanging, not just to look the part, and set the hinges and latch in at the right height as we go.
Do you supply and hang the gate as well?
We build the piers and gate posts to the height and strength your gate needs, and we're happy to coordinate with whoever is supplying or fitting the gate itself so the ironmongery goes in at the right spot as we build.
Do I need planning permission for gate posts or piers?
It depends on the height and where they sit. As a general rule, a pier over a metre high next to a road, or over two metres high elsewhere, may need permission from your local council. We'll flag it at the visit if yours is likely to need it.
Can you match my existing wall or driveway?
In most cases, yes. We'll match the brick and the pointing to your existing property wherever the new piers need to sit alongside it.
Not Sure Piers Are What You Need?
Explore the rest of our wall and brickwork building work.
01Garden & Boundary Walls
A properly bonded brick wall, built on its own foundations to mark a boundary or divide a garden.
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02Driveway Walls
A brick wall built to frame a driveway and take the knocks of everyday parking.
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03Decorative & Feature Brickwork
Bespoke bonds and patterns for a wall or entrance that's as much a feature as a boundary.
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Brick Piers and Gate Posts Across Dorset and Hampshire
Based near Ferndown, working within about an hour's drive.
Bournemouth
Driveway entrances and garden gateways across Bournemouth, sized to carry the gate you plan to hang.
Bricklayer in BournemouthPoole
We regularly advertise in Poole, and build piers and gate posts for driveways and garden walls across the town.
Bricklayer in PooleWimborne
Our registered base, and a regular spot for pier and gate post work alongside garden walls.
Bricklayer in WimborneBroadstone
Another town where we advertise directly, alongside Wimborne and Poole.
Bricklayer in BroadstoneGet a free quote
Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a price. No pressure, no hard sell.
Prefer to talk? Call JFE Brickwork on 01202 028 343