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Brickwork & Retaining Walls in Marlow

New brick walls, retaining walls and steps in Marlow, from a family-run team based in Hazlemere.

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Professional Brickwork in Marlow

We build new brick walls, retaining walls and steps in Marlow, from the Victorian villas near the centre to Marlow Bottom, Bovingdon Green and Little Marlow.

The Victorian and Edwardian villas near the centre suit traditional garden walls, raised beds and brick edging in a colour that matches the house.

We also build shed bases and conservatory bases, level and square, ready for the building on top.

Near the river, raised beds and low walls also lift planting clear of damp ground, so borders drain better through wet winters.

Marlow’s conservation area covers the centre, Beaufort Gardens and the Riley Road area, and an Environment Agency scheme has reduced flood risk near Gossmore Lane and Pound Lane since 2019.

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Covering Marlow and the SL7 postcode area.

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What we build

Garden Walls, Steps and Bases

Good brickwork starts below ground, with a solid concrete footing, and finishes with the details you see: the bond, the pointing and the coping. We match the brick and mortar colour combinations to your house and paving.

  • Red brick retaining wall with grey coping holding back a raised lawn, with brick steps leading up from a gravel path

    Retaining walls

    A retaining wall holds back the ground where a garden changes level, turning a slope into flat lawn or terrace. We build it on a deep footing, with drainage behind it, so water cannot build up and push it over time.

  • Low red brick raised bed with grey coping stones and a conifer hedge, beside a grey porcelain patio and an oak pergola post

    Raised beds

    Brick raised beds bring planting up to a height you can reach, give a patio crisp structure, and double as seating with a wide coping on top.

  • Curved red brick seating wall around a sandstone patio, with wide curved brick steps and stone treads up to the lawn

    Steps

    Brick steps link one level of the garden to the next. We build every rise to the same height, with firm treads that match your paving, so they are safe and comfortable to use.

  • Raised base faced in red brick and topped with pale porcelain paving, beside a hedge and lawn

    Shed and conservatory bases

    A shed or conservatory is only as straight as the base beneath it. We build level, square, brick-faced bases on solid concrete, ready for the building to go on top.

  • Circular lawns edged in light block paving, linked by a curving gravel path edged to match, beside a porcelain patio

    Edging

    Brick and block edging gives a lawn, path or border a clean line that stops grass creeping and gravel spilling, and it follows curves as easily as straight lines.

  • Dividing walls, pillars and piers

    A dividing wall separates a patio from the lawn or screens a seating area. Brick pillars and gate piers frame an entrance or a driveway. We choose the brick, the bond and the coping so the new wall looks as if it has always been there.

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Why FirstScapes

Why Choose Us for Professional Brickwork

  • Family-run and localA family-run team working across Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns
  • 40+ years of experienceAcross the FirstScapes team
  • 10 year guaranteeOn craftsmanship and materials
  • Free, no-obligation quoteWe visit and talk through ideas before we price anything
  • The whole gardenWalls, paving, steps and planting from one team
  • Rated 5.0 on Google

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FAQ

Brickwork Questions from Marlow

Which bricks suit damp ground near the Thames in Marlow?

Near the river, the lower courses of a wall stay damp, so we use frost-resistant bricks and a damp-proof course, with a coping that sheds water.

Do Marlow Bottom gardens need retaining walls?

Often. Gardens there follow the slope of the valley, so a retaining wall creates level ground for a lawn or patio, with steps between the levels.

Do you build garden walls in the villages around Marlow?

Yes. As well as Marlow itself, we cover Marlow Bottom, Little Marlow, Bourne End, Bisham, Medmenham, Marlow Common, Bovingdon Green, Well End, Sheepridge and Winchbottom, and the rest of the SL7 postcode area.

How long does it take to build a new wall in Marlow?

It depends on the length and height of the wall, the footings it needs and whether it holds back ground. Once we have measured up, your quote includes a timescale, so you know how long we will be on site before we start.

Do I need planning permission for a garden wall?

Usually not. A wall up to 2 metres high is normally allowed, or up to 1 metre where it runs beside a road. The rules are tighter for listed buildings and in some conservation areas. We check this before we start.

Does a retaining wall need an engineer?

Low retaining walls in a garden are usually straightforward. Taller walls, or ones that hold up a driveway or sit close to a building, may need a structural engineer’s design, and we will tell you if yours does.

Can you match the brick to my house?

Yes. We match the brick, the bond and the mortar colour, and choose a coping that suits your paving, so the colour combination works with the house. See our brickwork above.

How much does a new wall cost in Marlow?

It depends on the length, the height, the brick and the footings. We need to see the garden before we can give you a price, so we offer a free, no-obligation quote. Call 01494 812249 or use the form at the top of the page.

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