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Brickwork, Bricklayers & Retaining Walls in Writtle
Boswell Builders Ltd
Looking for bricklayers in Writtle? Boswell Builders have over 30 years in the building trade, building everything from complete new homes to feature walls and garden structures. We’re based in Hutton, around 8 miles from Writtle.
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Brickwork in Writtle
Brickwork & Masonry in Writtle
Because we’re builders first, we understand how brickwork fits into the wider project: foundations, drainage, structure and finish. Every brickwork job in Writtle starts on a properly built base.
We source bricks and mortar to match your existing home or suit your new design, so new work blends in or stands out exactly as intended.
- New build & extension brickwork
- Garden & boundary walls
- Retaining walls
- Brick piers, pillars & gate entrances
- Feature & decorative brickwork
- Blockwork & structural masonry
Writtle, CM1
Brickwork in Writtle: Local Knowledge
Writtle is a historic village just west of Chelmsford, built around its large village green and pond. The village is also home to the long-established Writtle college campus. Planning and building control are handled by Chelmsford City Council. Homes around Writtle range from period cottages to modern family houses.
Our office in Hutton is around 8 miles from Writtle as the crow flies, so we are close at hand for site visits and while your project is on site. We also work regularly in nearby Chelmsford, Highwood and Margaretting.
Planning & approvals in Writtle
Writtle is in the CM1 postcode area, and planning applications and building control for projects here are handled by Chelmsford City Council. We work alongside you, your architect and the council from the start, so the right approvals are in place before work begins. Essex Highways looks after the roads and footways, which matters for anything that affects the public highway, such as skips, deliveries, drainage connections or a dropped kerb.
Why use a local builder?
Being based in Hutton means we know the ground conditions, councils and suppliers around Writtle. You deal directly with Mark or Tom Boswell, who can visit your property, talk through your plans and give you an honest quotation.
Retaining walls
Retaining Walls in Writtle, Built Properly
Retaining walls hold back a significant weight of soil, so they need to be designed and built correctly. Whether you are levelling a sloping garden, creating terraces, forming a driveway or supporting ground next to a new building, we build retaining walls that are strong, well drained and made to last.
For larger walls we work to a structural engineer’s design, with the right foundations, reinforcement and drainage behind the wall to relieve water pressure — one of the most common reasons retaining walls fail.
Garden & landscaping walls
Brick, block and stone-faced retaining walls to level gardens, create raised beds and terraces, and tidy up changes in level.
Engineered retaining walls
Reinforced walls for driveways, new build plots and larger changes in level, built to a structural engineer’s specification.
How we work
How We Build Your New Home
A clear, well-managed process from first conversation to final handover.
01
Consultation & site visit
We visit your plot, talk through your plans and budget, and give you honest advice on what is achievable.
02
Planning & approvals
We work with you, your architect and the local authority to get planning and building control in place.
03
Groundworks & build
Our own team handles the groundworks, foundations, brickwork and structure, with regular progress updates.
04
Finishing & handover
Final finishes, snagging and sign-off, then we hand over the keys to your new home with warranty in place.
Nearby areas
Brickwork Near Writtle
As well as Writtle, we provide brickwork across the surrounding towns and villages, including:
FAQs
Brickwork in Writtle: Your Questions
Thinking about brickwork in Writtle? Here are the questions we are asked most often. If yours isn’t here, just give us a call on 01277 210 402.
Do you provide brickwork in Writtle?
Yes. Writtle is one of the areas we cover regularly from our base in Hutton, along with nearby Chelmsford, Highwood and Margaretting. Call 01277 210 402 to arrange a free site visit and quotation.
Do I need permission for a new wall in Writtle?
Many garden walls don’t need planning permission, but there are height limits, particularly next to a road, and listed buildings or conservation areas have extra controls. If in doubt, check with Chelmsford City Council. We’ll advise at the site visit.
Can you match my existing bricks?
Yes. We source bricks and mortar to match your existing home, so new work blends in.
Do you take on small brickwork jobs?
Yes. As well as brickwork for new builds and extensions, we build garden and boundary walls, brick piers, pillars and gate entrances, and feature brickwork.
Do you prepare the foundations?
Yes. Our own groundworks team prepares the foundations and drainage, so every wall starts on a properly built base.
How do I get a brickwork quote?
Send us your drawings or photos, or call the office on 01277 210 402, and we’ll arrange a site visit and quotation.
What we do
Building Services in Brentwood & Essex
New homes are our speciality, but our experienced team covers every part of the build — so your whole project stays with one trusted contractor.
New Build Homes
Bespoke new build and self build homes, delivered from groundworks to handover.
House Extensions
Single and double storey extensions that add space and value to your home.
Brickwork & Retaining Walls
Quality masonry, feature walls and engineered retaining walls.
Groundworks
Site clearance, excavation, foundations, drainage and bases.
Swimming Pools
Luxury indoor and outdoor swimming pools, from excavation to finish.
Civil Engineering
Sewer connections, drainage and civil engineering works.
Dropped Kerbs
Vehicle crossings and dropped kerbs built to local authority specification.
Outbuildings
Garden rooms, garages, annexes and home offices built to last.
Ready to Build Your New Home?
Speak to Boswell Builders about your plot, plans or project. Call 01277 210 402, email office@boswellbuilders.co.uk or send us a message for a free quotation.
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm | Sat 8am–12pm
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