Create additional space with A.P.T. Builders expert extension and outbuilding brickwork services. With over 18 years of experience serving Ashford and Kent, we provide complete structural brickwork for home extensions, detached garages, garden rooms, workshops, and outbuildings. Our experienced bricklayers deliver high quality cavity wall construction, matching brickwork, and professional finishes ensuring your new structures blend seamlessly with existing properties while meeting Building Regulations and providing long lasting performance.
Extension and outbuilding brickwork requires expertise in cavity wall construction, structural loading, damp proofing, and matching existing properties. We handle all structural brickwork from foundations upward including cavity walls, internal blockwork, wall ties, damp proof courses, lintels, and integration with existing buildings. Whether extending your home, building a new garage, creating a garden room, or constructing workshops and storage buildings, we deliver professional brickwork that combines structural integrity, weather resistance, and visual appeal.
Single and double storey extensions with cavity walls matched to existing property brickwork.
New garages and car ports with brickwork, roller doors, and windows matching main house.
Insulated garden rooms and home offices with large glazed doors and contemporary brickwork.
Purpose-built workshops, art studios, and hobby rooms with utilities and storage space.
Practical outbuildings housing utilities, storage, pool equipment, and garden machinery.
Self-contained annexes providing independent living space with kitchens and bathrooms.
Home extensions require brickwork that matches existing properties in brick type, bond pattern, mortar colour, and pointing finish while meeting modern Building Regulations for insulation and structural performance. We carefully source matching bricks, blend mortar colours, and replicate bonding patterns ensuring extensions integrate seamlessly. All extension brickwork includes proper cavity construction, wall ties, damp proofing, lintels, and connections to existing structures providing strength, weather resistance, and thermal efficiency.
Single, double, or triple garage construction with roller doors, side doors, windows, and services for vehicle storage and workshops.
Ideal for: Vehicle storage, workshops, additional secure storage
Fully insulated garden rooms and home offices with large glazed doors, underfloor heating, and contemporary finishes.
Ideal for: Home offices, gyms, entertaining spaces, hobbies
Purpose-designed workshops with power supply, lighting, ventilation, and storage for hobbies, crafts, or professional use.
Ideal for: Woodworking, art studios, professional workshops
Functional outbuildings for pool equipment, garden machinery storage, log stores, and utility purposes.
Ideal for: Equipment storage, utilities, garden machinery
Concrete strip or trench fill foundations to Building Control specifications ensuring stability.
Full cavity walls with insulation, wall ties, and ventilation meeting thermal performance standards.
Physical DPC membranes, cavity trays, and flashings preventing rising and penetrating damp.
Expert facing brickwork with accurate coursing, proper bonding, and weather-resistant pointing.
Steel lintels correctly sized and supported for window, door, and roller door openings.
Proper sills, copings, and flashings protecting brickwork from water penetration and damage.
Full compliance with structural, thermal, and fire safety Building Regulations throughout.
Clean pointing, straight lines, and careful detailing ensuring attractive completed buildings.
For over 18 years, A.P.T. Builders has been providing professional brickwork for extensions and outbuildings throughout Kent. We understand that structural brickwork requires expertise in cavity construction, brick matching, Building Regulations compliance, and integration with existing properties. From home extensions and detached garages to garden rooms, workshops, and utility buildings, we deliver exceptional brickwork that combines strength, weather resistance, and visual appeal.
We proudly serve Ashford, Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, and all Kent areas, delivering quality brickwork that enhances properties and provides additional space for generations.
Yes, brick matching is one of our specialties. We carefully source bricks that match your existing property in colour, texture, and size. We also blend mortar colours and replicate bonding patterns (stretcher, Flemish, or English bond) to ensure your extension looks like an original part of the house. For older properties where exact matches aren't available, we can source reclaimed bricks or use techniques to blend new and old brickwork seamlessly.
Many single-storey rear extensions fall under Permitted Development rights and don't require planning permission, subject to size limits and other conditions. Double-storey extensions typically require planning permission. Properties in conservation areas, near Listed Buildings, or with previous Permitted Development used may have additional restrictions. We advise on planning requirements during your consultation and can assist with applications where needed.
Timescales vary depending on extension size and complexity. A typical single-storey rear extension takes 8-12 weeks from groundwork to completion. Double-storey extensions usually take 12-16 weeks. These timescales include foundations, brickwork, roofing, and internal finishing. We provide realistic schedules in our quotations and coordinate all trades to minimize delays and disruption.
We build extensions using cavity wall construction as standard, comprising an outer brick leaf, insulated cavity, and inner blockwork leaf. This provides excellent thermal performance meeting Building Regulations Part L, structural strength, and weather resistance. Wall ties connect the leaves at required spacings, and damp proof courses prevent moisture penetration. All our extension brickwork includes proper lintels, cavity trays, and weathering details.
Yes, we construct all types of detached buildings including garages, garden rooms, workshops, storage buildings, and granny annexes. We can build in brick or block matching your main house, or use alternative construction methods for garden rooms. All detached buildings include proper foundations, damp proofing, and services as required. Planning requirements depend on size and location, and we advise on these during consultation.
Extension brickwork costs depend on size, specification, and complexity. As a rough guide, brickwork including materials and labour typically costs £150-£250 per square metre of wall area for standard cavity construction. This varies based on brick choice, bond pattern, and decorative features like arches or soldier courses. We provide detailed written quotations specific to your project with transparent pricing.
Yes, we manage all Building Regulations applications and work closely with Building Control inspectors throughout your extension project. This covers structural calculations, foundations, cavity wall construction, thermal performance (Part L), ventilation, electrical safety (Part P), and fire safety. You'll receive a completion certificate when the extension is signed off, essential for future property sales.
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