We recently completed the replacement of an old timber sleeper retaining wall in Burton-on-Trent, giving this garden a much cleaner, stronger and more permanent finish. The existing sleepers had deteriorated badly over time and were beginning to rot, making the area look tired and reducing the overall appearance of the garden. Rather than replacing the sleepers like-for-like, the customer opted for a new brick-built retaining wall, creating a much more durable feature that co

We recently completed a full brick entrance pillar rebuild in Derby, restoring a damaged entrance feature and giving it a much cleaner, stronger finish. The existing pillar had deteriorated to the point where a localised repair was no longer the best option, so the decision was made to carefully dismantle the brickwork and rebuild the pillar properly. The original decorative stone cap and finial were an important feature of the entrance, so these were carefully retained and r

Recently, CJM Brickwork & Building Services Ltd was instructed to carry out extensive repointing works to a residential property. Over time, the existing mortar joints had deteriorated due to weather exposure, allowing moisture to penetrate the brickwork and affecting the overall appearance of the property. Repointing is one of the most important maintenance tasks for any brick-built property. Damaged or missing mortar can lead to water ingress, frost damage and long-term str