FindABrick - Case Studies

Brick Blending Successfully replaces Extinct brick

4/6/2022

What can you do if an original brick is no longer made ?

Ben asked us to help , so we suggested a blend of 2 bricks that could be obtained straight away
As the photo shows , the blend successfully replicated the original
we are here to help you find the best blend , where originals are extinct
Samples will be provided free of charge for approval

Saving Self-builders money in South London in 2021

13/12/2021

Of all our customers, we have found that Self-builders are keen to save money.
But without compromising on quality
It is after all ...........their dream
Rather than take advantage of a less experienced client , we at FindABrick UK make every effort to find the best deals available at the time
We were recommended by a brick-layer who had bought bricks from us before.
Mat sent us a photo of his house at number 2 ; at which point is was obvious that the
LA Planners would only accept a very close match to the originals.
We were pleased to have found a batch of Ibstock Off-shades that saved Mat around
£ 700 when compared to the cost of the 'best' quality , and also meant that he could have the bricks in 1 week rather than a 12 week wait.
That's like getting a decent oven , or a top end built -in washing machine .....for free !!

Let us save you money for the bricks on your next project

Brick match success 2021 week 1

15/1/2021

December 18th, 2020

18/12/2020

Beautiful bricks make beautiful buildings

23/10/2020

When we were asked to provide samples for this private client they had already considered samples from a variety of manufacturers.
Many of the bricks were going to cost around £ 1 each .
The brick that was chosen cost 30% less - without sacrificing the quality of this prestigious development
...Beautiful bricks do make beautiful buildings.

Building Britain Better without breaking the bank

11/8/2020

More often than not , the cost of the bricks is proportionate to how good they look once built .
This developer was able to create the traditional , 'built in a different era ' look , without having to spend a fortune on the bricks .
FindABrick found a batch of 'Best' quality facing bricks with a significant saving for the client.
There are more where these came from.

77 million bricks available for immediate delivery in UK

7/2/2020

Early in February 2020 , the FindABrick Team went on tour of as
many Brick Works as we could fit into a week .

What did we find ?

That there are millions of good quality bricks available for
immediate delivery across the UK and Ireland.

We also receive weekly stock and availability lists from leading UK
and European Manufacturers .......so that we can let you know
if the brick that you are looking for is in stock NOW.

We totted up the numbers - and to our amazement -

the total was in excess of 77,000,000

No Need to buy Reclaimed Bricks in Farringdon- New replicates do the job just great !

25/7/2019

Many contractors feel that only Reclaimed bricks will do in match-up situations like the one here in Farringdon , London EC4 ...
It turned out that the NEW bricks we supplied looked even better ,
and saved £ 100's in the process.

Let us save you money with New reclaimed look-alike bricks www.findabrick.uk/contact

No delays for East Kent Developer

31/5/2019

This mixed new development of family homes in Ramsgate was completed ahead of schedule , not least of which because of the choice of brick.
Whilst many sites have been held up waiting for bricks that have gone out on long lead-times , this project benefited from having a realistic call-off schedule from the start with the manufacturer being able to honor the commitment made when accepting the order .
The Brickfinder team prides itself in managing large long-term projects , so as to aleviate un-necessary stress for our customers.

The Sevenoaks multi - a Tricky match - until now !

30/5/2019

Local Builder in Tonbridge calls in findabrick.uk for help matching this property built in the 1960's with the Ibstock Sevenoaks multi... The Local Authority and the neighbours commented on what a good match the bricks are to the original build

The Sevenoaks multi brick from Ibstock sadly went out of production in the early 1990's ..
So many homes in North Kent were built with this popular brick choice.
When builders try to match the brick to something available now it can prove difficult. Merchants don't typically keep bricks that are not regular sellers .
Thankfully findabrick have knowledge of not only main stream products but also the derivatives that Brick Works make , some of which are ideal at matching traditional brick types.
This 2 - storey extension in Tonbridge blends in well with the surrounding properties.
Yet another happy customer of FindABrick UK Ltd

Traditional Quality Not Expensive

25/7/2018

So this large bespoke new build looks expensive , right ?
You would think so...
The vibrant hand-formatted stock bricks were 45p each ;
the hand-formatted clay roof tiles were less than 36p each...
and the savings go on...www.findabrick.uk/brochure
FindABrick UK ltd working together with Brickfinder were delighted
to be able to save our builder loads of money......without compromising the
quality of the materials used to create this stylish but traditional development.

Complimentary Plinth detailing specified by Brickfinder

White Portland Pier Caps ,Finials and Balls also supplied by Building Materials Network at reduced cost

Hawley Green pleases the Planners

7/3/2018

Due to its semi-rural location , the Planners wanted a brick that would look at home in any Kentish village.

This budget priced simulated handmade brick kept everyone happy

Costs cut at Capital Court

10/5/2017

When a project takes years to materialize , the budget comes under very close scrutiny.
Here at Capital Court, the First Quality brick choice presented by Steve at Findabrick enabled the Contractor to claw back some of the projects' inflated costs.

Internal Brickwork transforms London Loft

21/7/2016

Our own FindABrick Oxford Grey Multi stock was cut into 18mm thick slips and used to clad the internal facade of this open plan loft apartment in Wapping, London E1.

Although the client had been sent numerous grey samples from other brick companies they were pleased to see ours because it gave them both variation in colour and retained the natural light.

Best of all, it turned out to be the cheapest option !

Loft Apartment, Wapping , E1

Network Rail choose FindABrick Specification

29/4/2016

If you need a brick that is Black ; has a high compressive strength and low water absorption - what could you use ?

Other brick companies offered engineering bricks; but these did not reflect the original character of the bricks the tunnel was built with.

FindABrick introduced Network Rail to the FLB Anthracite stock brick , which ticked all the boxes.

Best of British Brick-matching

10/4/2016

The classic 'downpipe down the join' trick was barely necessary on this project as the bricks we found were a 'spot-on' match for the originals. We are always pleased when the extension doesn't stand out because the bricks look different . Trust www.findabrick.uk to supply the right brick for the job.

Contemporary or Traditional ?

16/3/2016

How do you design an eye catching modern house whilst at the same time satisfying the Planning requirement to use an old London Stock brick ? Findabrick.uk found a suitable brick for under £ 400 per 1000......so everyone was happy

High Praise from High Wycombe

11/11/2015

Our home owner from High Wycombe took full advantage of the depth of product knowledge and brick-matching experience available at Findabrick.uk.

As always, we were delighted to provide a high standard of service, as the customers feedback confirms ...
"to be honest.. you have been brilliant.. I am shocked at how responsive and communicative you are, and how easy this process has been... I am more than happy to recommend and you will certainly be my first port of call for bricks in the future."

The bricks were hand selected by the local brick makers, H G Mathews who despite the age of the property were able to provide an excellent match.

If Carling did Brick Matches....................

7/7/2015

Spot the New Bricks!

Probably the closest Imperial brick match we've done....

Bromley builder would accept nothing less than a 'perfect' match.

Given that the range of bricks available in London Imperial size is so limited, we were pleased to provide these New, not reclaim, bricks. Costing less than £1 each enabled our builder to keep within budget.

Granville Arches

4/4/2015

1800s Arch

1800s Arch

A large wing of a 19th Century Hotel in Ramsgate was recently rebuilt.
As it is Grade 2 listed, the materials used and the design features had to match exactly with those used in the original build of 1867.
The contractor enlisted the help of a local independant merchant, who in turn called upon my services to produce templates based on actual site measurements of the original arches with accompanying photographs.
The results have received much acclaim, as the new build looks more like the original brickwork just cleaned down, rather than a new build with newly crafted materials.

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