DecorativeBrickworkandFeatureWorkinBournemouth
Flemish bond, blue bullnose engineering brick, and the patterns most bricklayers steer you away from because they take longer to lay properly.
- Flemish bond and other skilled patterns
- NVQ Level 2 qualified bricklaying
- 5-year guarantee on every wall
- 5 yearsWorkmanship guarantee
- 5★Rated on Google
- NVQ Level 2Qualified bricklaying + CSCS
- Up to £1 millionPublic liability cover
What It Is
What Decorative and Feature Brickwork Actually Involves
Decorative brickwork is brickwork laid to a pattern rather than the standard running bond: a Flemish bond course alternating headers and stretchers, blue bullnose engineering brick worked into corners and copings, or an arch turned over a doorway or window. It takes longer to lay properly, which is why many bricklayers steer customers toward the plainer option instead. We don't. It suits a feature wall, an entrance, or a garden boundary where the brickwork itself is meant to be looked at, not just stood up.
- Flemish bond and other skilled patterns, laid properly
- Blue bullnose engineering brick detailing
- Arches, piers and feature brick planters
Our workHow a Decorative Brickwork Job Runs
From the first look to the finished wall.
01We look at the wall and the pattern you want
We visit, see the space, and talk through which pattern or brick suits it, whether that's a Flemish bond, an arch, or a bullnose detail.
- 02
We build it to the pattern, not around it
Skilled bonds take longer to lay, so we plan for that time rather than rushing the pattern to fit a quicker job.
- 03
You get a wall backed by a 5-year guarantee
Every finished wall is cleaned down, and the guarantee covers it the same as any other job we do.
5 years
Guarantee
5.0★
From 47 Google reviews
NVQ L2
Qualified bricklaying
1 hour
Radius from Ferndown
Decorative Brickwork Compared to Standard Brickwork
Both start from the same footings. The difference is in the bond and the time it takes.
| Decorative & Feature Brickwork | Standard Brickwork | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | A pattern or detail people notice | Plain and functional |
| Time to lay | Longer, laid course by course to the pattern | Quicker, standard running bond |
| Best for | Feature walls, entrances, period properties | Boundary and garden walls where plain suits |
| Skill required | NVQ-qualified bricklaying to a specific pattern | Standard qualified bricklaying |
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What's Included in a Decorative Brickwork Job
The detail that separates a feature wall from a plain one.
Flemish bond
Headers and stretchers alternated course by course, for a wall with texture and pattern.
Blue bullnose engineering brick
Used on corners, copings and edges for a hard-wearing, finished detail.
Brick arches
A turned arch over a doorway or window opening, built to the same standard as the wall around it.
Feature planters and piers
Brick planters and piers built to match the pattern of the wall they sit beside.
NVQ Level 2 qualified bricklaying
Every pattern laid by a bricklayer holding an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying and a current CSCS card.
5-year guarantee
The same guarantee as every other wall we build, on the workmanship.
Pricing
What a Decorative Wall Costs
Priced After a Look at the Job
A skilled pattern takes longer to lay than a standard wall, so every decorative or feature brickwork job is priced after we've seen it, not from a rate card. That's the only way to price it honestly: the pattern, the brick, the access and the amount of prep all change how long it takes.
- A free, no-obligation quotation, in writing
- Priced on the pattern, the brick, and the access to the wall
- We usually look at the job within the week and have a quote to you by the weekend
How We Build a Decorative or Feature Wall
The same four stages as any wall, with more attention paid to the pattern.
Free site visit and quotation
We visit the property, talk through the pattern, brick and finish you want, and provide a detailed written quote.
Preparation
We order the right brick, including any engineering brick or specials, agree a start date, and protect the surrounding area.
Construction
We build the wall to the pattern, course by course, keeping the site clean and tidy each day.
Finishing
We clean down the finished wall, remove all waste, and walk you through the completed project.
Decorative Brickwork We've Built
What Customers Say
Reviews from customers across Dorset and Hampshire.
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.
Decorative Brickwork Projects
A closer look at work built to a pattern, not just to a line.
Before You Book
The questions we get asked most about feature brickwork.
Will the pattern actually come out right?
Every decorative bond is laid by an NVQ Level 2 qualified bricklayer, and the finished wall is covered by our 5-year guarantee, the same as any other job we do.
How much mess will it make?
We protect the surrounding area before we start and keep the site clean and tidy each day, not just at the end.
Will it cost more than a plain wall?
A skilled pattern takes longer to lay than a standard wall, so we'll always tell you that up front at the quote stage rather than let it surprise you partway through the job.
Feature Brickwork, Brick Arches and Bond Patterns in Dorset
A decorative brick wall doesn't need a plan drawing to be worth doing. Most feature brickwork in Dorset gardens comes down to a bond pattern: Flemish bond alternates headers and stretchers along the same course, which reads differently to the eye than the plainer stretcher bond used on most boundary walls. It takes more thought to keep the pattern lining up at corners and piers, which is exactly why it's less often offered.
Brick arches work the same way. A turned arch over a doorway, gateway or window opening carries load differently to a straight lintel, and it has to be built to the same standard as the wall it sits in, not bolted on as decoration afterwards. Blue bullnose engineering brick is a common choice for the edges and copings on a feature wall, both for how it looks and because engineering brick is denser and more weather-resistant than a standard facing brick, which matters on an exposed coping.
A Flemish bond wall or a turned arch always takes longer than a plain running-bond wall of the same size, which is why a decorative brick wall is priced at survey rather than as a rate-card figure. For homeowners across Dorset and into Hampshire weighing up a feature wall, an arched opening or a bullnose-detailed boundary wall, the starting point is the same: a free, no-obligation site visit and a written quote.
Decorative Brickwork FAQs
The questions we're asked most about feature brickwork and bond patterns.
What's the difference between decorative brickwork and a normal brick wall?
A normal wall is built in a plain running bond, one brick overlapping the next. Decorative or feature brickwork uses a pattern instead, such as a Flemish bond, an arch, or blue bullnose engineering brick worked into the corners and copings. It takes longer to lay, which is why it's less commonly offered.
Can you build a Flemish bond wall?
Yes. It's one of the patterns we're asked for most, and it's laid by an NVQ Level 2 qualified bricklayer to the same standard as the rest of the wall.
How much does decorative brickwork cost?
Every decorative or feature brickwork job is priced after we've seen it, because the pattern, the brick and the access all change how long it takes. Get a free, no-obligation quotation and we'll tell you exactly what it involves.
Can you match the brick to my existing wall?
Brick matching is something we're asked for regularly, and we'll always try to match the brick already on your property before recommending anything new.
Do you build brick arches?
Yes, feature brickwork including arches is one of the services we want to do more of, alongside decorative bonds and brick planters.
Looking for a Different Kind of Wall?
Decorative brickwork is one part of what we build.
Decorative Brickwork Across Dorset and Hampshire
Based near Ferndown, working within about an hour's drive.
Bournemouth
Where our Flemish bond, blue bullnose feature wall was built.
Brickwork in BournemouthPoole
One of the towns we advertise in and regularly work across.
Brickwork in PooleWimborne
Our registered base, and the town we're closest to on paper.
Brickwork in WimborneBroadstone
Another of the towns we advertise in locally.
Brickwork in BroadstoneReady for a Wall Worth Looking At?
Get a free, no-obligation quotation for your decorative or feature brickwork.
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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