Need Help Matching a Brick? Speak with Us Today
In many cases of brick sourcing, the desired scenario is to find a readily available brick perfectly suited to your extension, renovation or new build project. However each building project is unique and you may come across occasions where it can problematic finding a suitable brick. That's why here at Heritage Brick Company we offer a unique in-house bespoke brick Masonry solution to create tailor-made solutions to match old brickwork.
Drawing on decades of traditional brick-making experience, our handmakers can manufacture shaped bricks to your exact specifications, or our brick masons can match any existing detail by profiling the face using our TLB red rubber material. We also have non-standard specials that we can make on demand, including a number of moulded string course bricks and keystones popular in Victorian London. Heritage Brick non-standard or tailored hand-moulded specials are approved for restorations and can be used to add character to new builds. These are usually made with our medium red rubber material or London Yellow Clay, but can be made to match or complement any of our facing bricks.
How Brick Weathering can help?
Made-To-Order
Using traditional manufacturing methods, our skilled brickmakers can craft any type of masonry product. Whether that's an unique sized building brick or bespoke special to help with the repair an Victorian conservation project, Heritage Brick Company have a solution.
Bespoke Masnory
From cornices and quoins to pillars and porticos, at Heritage we design and manufacture the elements that define a building. Our skilled brick masons take great pride in their craft, combining modern technology with traditional methods to create quality masonry that is both structural and aesthetic.
Brick Specials
We have been hand-making shaped bricks of the finest quality years. Often referred to as 'specials', these distinctive bricks are available in standardised shapes and sizes. We also create a range of bespoke specials: bespoke hand-moulded shapes made to your exact specifications, or rubbed and gauged into the shapes you need.
How to Enquire?
We simply require a good quality image of existing brickwork, examples images or CAD drawings to gauge your requirements, however on some occasions we may need to send one of our experts to view the site.
Bespoke Brick Masonry solutions are a core element of our free brick matching service. Simply fill in our brick match form and upload your images.
We specialise in providing solutions to problems associated with sourcing aged or reclaimed bricks and strive to offer a perfect match to existing brickwork every time.
Key Benefits of Bespoke Brick Masonry
Tailor made solutions for bespoke for each individually enquiry.
Unlimited combinations of brick designs and colours until the right match is found.
Authentic match to old weathered brickwork and styles across the UK.
Permanent solution - Providing tinting products are applied in accordance with the manufacturer guidance, brick tinting offers a permanent finish which will weather naturally with existing masonry
Breathable - Tints do not seal the face of the brickwork which is vital to avoid frost damage due to trapped moisture
Bespoke Colour Correction - The colour of masonry can be altered with coloured brick dyes
Experienced, knowledgeable and friendly team on hand to help
Gradual Weathering Options - Can be diluted with water to suit particular application requirements and give an aged appearance without hiding original features
FAQs - Heritage Brick Bespoke Masonry
What is Heritage Brick Bespoke Masonry?
Drawing on decades of traditional brick-making experience, our handmakers can manufacture shaped bricks to your exact specifications, or our brick masons can match any existing detail by profiling the face using our TLB red rubber material. We also have non-standard specials that we can make on demand, including a number of moulded string course bricks and keystones popular in Victorian London. Heritage Brick non-standard or tailored hand-moulded specials are approved for restorations and can be used to add character to new builds.
What's a Brick Special?
A brick special, also known as a special-shaped brick, isa brick that has been designed to a specific shape and size to be used in brickwork. They are often used alongside standard bricks and can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
- Architectural features - Brick specials can be used to create distinctive new buildings or to restore historic features. They can be used to line the edges of buildings or integrated into the main structure.
- Decorative - Brick specials can be used to complement standard bricks or to create a distinctive look.
- Functional - Brick specials can be used to provide a functional component to a building project.
Brick specials can be manufactured in a variety of shapes, colours, and materials, and can be solid, perforated, or frogged. Some examples of special-shaped bricks include: Angle and cant bricks, Arch bricks, Bonding bricks, Bullnose bricks, Pistol bricks, Plinth bricks, and Radial bricks.
Do you sell Brick Specials?
Yes we sell a board range of standardises Special brick and bespoke department can create one off Bespoke Special Bricks.
Special bricks are specially shaped bricks that allow for a lot of creative shapes and architectural features. These include copings and cappings, plinth headers, single and double bullnose, cant brick shapes we also supply prefabricated arches too.
How are made to order bricks made?
Using traditional manufacturing methods, our skilled brickmakers can craft any type of masonry product. Whether that's an unique sized building brick or bespoke special to help with the repair an Victorian conservation project, Heritage Brick Company have a solution.
Can you match bespoke masonry on my Victorian house?
Our team of brick advise are on hand to match any brick. If we do not have an off the shelf solution, we can look to create a bespoke brick solution.
There are several ways that you can get a free brick matching services, including:
- By Email
- Filling in our online form
- Project Site Visit
- Visit our Brick Showroom
The Heritage Brick Yard provides a free and easy brick matching service in just a few simple steps. Our team of friendly and knowledgeable staff offer a comprehensive service delivered with the most extensive knowledge in the area.
What is the lead-time on bepsoke brick orders?
Bespoke made to order bricks often have a lead time from 8 weeks up to 14 weeks depending on the size of order and complexity.
Can you help match our old house bricks?
There are several ways that you can get a free brick matching services, including:
- By Email
- Filling in our online form
- Project Site Visit
- Visit our Brick Showroom
The Heritage Brick Yard provides a free and easy brick matching service in just a few simple steps. Our team of friendly and knowledgeable staff offer a comprehensive service delivered with the most extensive knowledge in the area.
Do you send Brick Sample Panels?
Order via Product Page
On the specific product page, to the right of the product image there is an 'Order Sample' Button. Click the button to order your sample online.
Order via Email
Simply email our sales team your project requirements and specific product you wish to order a sample.
Visit Us
If you are close by or wish to see our full range, why not come and visit us at our bespoke Brick Centre? and take samples away free of charge.
Our Story
Heritage Brick Company is a family-run brick supplier based in Yorkshire, that supplies a broad range of new metric and imperial sized bricks made to match British Masonry Traditions. Best known for its vast selection of high-quality products and exceptional service.
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