Bricklayers are the Cornerstone of your Construction Project

Hello, my name is Gerry and this is my general contractor blog. I am not a general contractor but I have spent the last 18 months working with a team of general contractors to replace and repair the roof, plumbing, electrical systems and interior of new commercial premises I plan to open in Sydney, Australia. The shop will sell a range of electronic goods at super discounted prices. As I worked with the contractors, I learnt an awful lot about the way they operate and the skills they use to complete the jobs they work on. I hope this blog is useful.

Bricklayers are the Cornerstone of your Construction Project

15 August 2017
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Bricklaying is an art, and when properly done, it can make your construction project elegant, classic and stylish. General contractors need to take the time to select the best bricklayers in order to ensure the success of their construction work.

Professional bricklaying services ensure that your buildings are strong, attractive and durable. They also offer an extensive range of services, from constructing interior and exterior walls, to constructing staircases and fences.

 Bricklaying Services

The best bricklayers do more than just laying bricks on walls. Professional bricklaying services also include the following:

Constructing Brick retaining walls

Walls that are laid with brick need to be sturdy, flexible and aesthetically appealing. Bricklayers often have the expertise of properly designing these structures, both in the inside and outside of buildings.

The interlocking blocks need to fit perfectly together, while remaining sturdy and durable for a long time to come. Quality is key to this process, and the best bricklayers are meticulous in their construction practices.

Laying concrete footings

Bricks need a solid foundation to rest upon. Bricklaying often begins with a solid concrete footing that is laid underneath, before the bricks are placed on top of the foundation. Concrete footings for bricks need to be more flexible, stable and adaptive to bricks of different shapes and sizes. Working off of a steady foundation is essential for bricklayers.

Choosing the right Bricklayers

It's important that you find reliable bricklayers as well.

Qualifications matter

You should make sure you are hiring a qualified professional. Check for the required certifications from apprenticeships, and accreditation certificates from the relevant professional bodies. Most apprenticeship programs in Australia require a 36-month training period.

Look at their past work

The best bricklayers have previous work and experiences to prove their abilities. Request pictures of previous work, or pay a visit to buildings and other structures that they have worked on to see what they are capable of.

You should also seek out customers who have worked with the bricklayer in the past, and ask them what their experiences were. 

Why should you hire an insured bricklayer company?

Bricklayers should always be insured before providing any services. Liability insurance against damage that they may cause to your property or others during the project, provides a safety net incase any accidents occur. You may be liable for any damages caused if you work with an uninsured bricklayer.

Professional and high-quality bricklayers are the hidden secret for the success of your construction project.

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Gerry's General Contractor Blog

Hello, my name is Gerry and this is my general contractor blog. I am not a general contractor but I have spent the last 18 months working with a team of general contractors to replace and repair the roof, plumbing, electrical systems and interior of new commercial premises I plan to open in Sydney, Australia. The shop will sell a range of electronic goods at super discounted prices. As I worked with the contractors, I learnt an awful lot about the way they operate and the skills they use to complete the jobs they work on. I hope this blog is useful.

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