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Two storey Hunter Valley home with dark face brickwork laid by GDK Bricklaying

Cessnock · Maitland · Newcastle · Lake Macquarie

Bricklayers in Cessnock and across the Hunter Valley

New home brickwork, remedial brick repairs, fireplaces, retaining walls, block work and commercial projects, laid properly the first time by a local crew.

  • Local to Cessnock — on Hunter sites every day, not driving up from Sydney.
  • Insured, ABN registered — public liability and workers compensation in place.
  • Builders and homeowners — estate programs through to one-off fireplaces.

Our bricklaying services

Six services we offer across the Hunter. Read more about each one or give us a call for a straightforward answer about your job.

Remedial Brickwork

Repointing, crack repair, lintel replacement and matching existing brick.

Retaining Walls

Engineered brick and block retaining walls for sloping Hunter blocks.

Block Work

Core-filled block walls, piers, garages and structural blockwork.

Recent Hunter Valley brickwork

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Where we work

Based in Cessnock, we cover the Hunter from the vineyards to the lake.

Local, insured, straight talking

GDK Bricklaying is a Cessnock family trade business working for builders and homeowners right across the Hunter Valley. Clean lines, tidy sites, honest quotes and work we are happy to put our name on. More about how we work.

Bricklaying questions we get asked

How much does bricklaying cost in the Hunter Valley?

Bricklaying costs vary depending on the size and complexity of the job, access, scaffolding requirements, brick type, site conditions and the amount of cutting or detailed work involved. At GDK Bricklaying, we focus on delivering high-quality brickwork while keeping our pricing fair and reasonable. Once we have reviewed your plans or inspected the site, we provide a clear quote based on the complete scope of the work.

What areas do you service?

We are based in Cessnock and work across Cessnock, Maitland, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the wider Hunter Valley including Kurri Kurri, Branxton, Pokolbin and Singleton.

How long does a quote take?

Send through your plans or photos and we normally have a written quote back to you within a few days. Site visits for repair work are usually booked within a week.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. GDK Bricklaying operates under ABN 17 695 770 818 and carries public liability and workers compensation insurance. Certificates of currency are available on request for builders and commercial clients.

Do you work with builders as well as homeowners?

Both. We contract to builders and developers on new home and multi-unit programs, and we work directly with homeowners on repairs, fireplaces, retaining walls and extensions.

How long should brickwork last?

Properly laid brickwork with correct ties, weep holes and articulation joints should outlast the rest of the house. Most brick problems we repair come from missing articulation joints, blocked cavities or rusted steel lintels rather than the bricks themselves.

Get a free bricklaying quote

Send through your plans or a few photos and we'll get a written quote back to you, usually within a few days. No obligation, no sales pitch.

Servicing Cessnock, Maitland, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley.