K Barnard Brickwork

We had a recommendation from neighbours on our street to get in touch with Keith/Ben as we wanted our masonry surrounds in our Victorian property for our 9 windows to be rebuilt. Our Victorian window sills and all detailing/paintwork had been in really poor condition. We were also concerned that we may get water leaks at some point so wanted some repointing carried out to our brickwork - and for a large section of brickwork to be colour matched as it was not in keeping with the rest of the brickwork in our Victorian property. Ben and Keith came over to give us a very reasonable quote. The work they carried out was top quality and we are absolutely delighted with the results - both from an aesthetic perspective (our property now looks amazing) but also they have done a really thorough job. They also helped to repair our outside wall and did a lot of painting including both to our outside wall and our windows - again, this was all done extremely methodically and it all looks brilliant. To top it all off, they are a really friendly team and we had no hesitation with leaving them in our house and really enjoyed chatting with them. Above all, we trusted them 100% with their decisions and that they were doing what was the right thing for both us and our property. We will be recommending them to anyone and everyone!

We needed extensive repairs undertaken to the brickwork and masonary on the front door porch of our victorian house. K Barnard was prompt in carrying out an inspection and submitting an estimate. They explained clearly what needed to be done and carried out the work expeditiously and tidely including painting the masonary. Top marks for punctuality, value, skill and thoroughness. They carried out the work in good spirit and were careful to clean up afterwards.

It was a pleasure to work with Ben, Keith and the whole team. A lot of work was needed in addition to the brickwork: sills and some of the woodwork needed repair and the trim to the front and side of the house needed painting. The job lasted a few months and there were many things to decide. We really appreciated the thoughtful recommendations and the really professional attitude. We had to be away in the middle of the job and were able to hand over our house keys without any worry. Everything got finished to a very high standard. Communication was excellent throughout. We're very pleased to have supported these local and very experienced craftsmen and I would recommend this business to anyone.

Keith Barnard and Sons, I was watching them re-point the house across the road, I was impressed with there workmanship. I spoke to Gary if he could re-point around my bay window. The quality of the pointing was second to none. I would recommend K Barnard for " Price and Workmanship".

Ben, Keith and colleagues did some pointing, rebuilding of a wall and some decorative exterior tile work on our Victorian house. Despite the rotten weather in October and early November '23 (a LOT of rain) creating some delays they got it all done as quickly and professionally as possible. The pointing seems to have done the trick with the back walls now being watertight, the new front wall looks great and best of all the chequerboard tiling at the front door looks amazing - a tricky job executed meticulously by Ben. The work went a little bit over the quote but not without good reason and a conversation and explanation about why and how. We waited a little bit longer than we'd hoped to get started but that was because they were busy over the Summer and seemed like a positive sign. We're really pleased with the work and I'd recommend K.Barnard Brickwork to anyone, they take real pride in what they do!

A bit like the famous ad for Heinz ketchup in the 1980s, Ben and Keith were a long time coming but boy o boy did they deliver when they finally found time to squeeze us into their busy schedule. We had 2 smallish non time critical jobs, rebuilding a low wall for a large raised D bed in the front garden and blocking up a side window in the kitchen which was no longer needed having been plaster boarded over internally. The D bed was originally one brick thick and falling apart - they replaced it with a double brick wall and topped with bricks laid crossways, which is much more substantial, blends in with the existing garden walls and looks really professional. They also repaired a couple of the steps which were subsiding, saving the original surface bricks to match with those on the existing good steps. The window was taken out, kingspan insulated then bricked up with a block wall and finished with pebbledash to match the rest of the sidewall, just needs painting and you would never know there was a window there originally! They were very good in tidying up, taking debris away and washing down at the end of the job, and came in on budget. I would thoroughly recommend them provided you're not in a hurry

I first met Keith and Ben when they came to look at a nasty/dangerous situation concerning crumbling masonry from a third floor window surround. They sized up the work needed and provided a somewhat vague quote ( by necessity as it was impossible to verify extent of works required) . I was impressed with Ben's professionalism and explanation of what might be required. The quote arrived and Ben was able to fit us in with a minimum of fuss, the only drawback being that they were so busy , they needed a couple of months to finish other work. Once the works commenced it was a palpable relief to be able to talk to both Ben and Keith directly concerning snagging's. It is a pleasure to deal with a real family firm without having to deal with 'an office' To summarise - I would suggest they did at least TWICE the amount of work I had envisaged. The scope of the work meant some additional costs were incurred, but options were always made clear and ultimately were negligible considering the value for money we received. I would recommend Keith and Ben without reservation.

We were really pleased with the work that Keith, Ben and their team did on our house. We needed some cracks in the brickwork and concrete window sills repaired and they visited and quoted quickly, suggesting a method that would prevent the cracks reopening rather than just fill them. They were honest about what work that would help and what wouldn't, so they didn't quote for anything unnecessary. It took a while to get a date booked in because they were so busy (which I took as a good sign!) but we're glad we waited for them. They weren't able to paint the repaired windowsills as they were focusing on structural repairs, but they recommended a breathable paint to use once we found a painter. The price charged was as quoted and was reasonable for the work involved. Overall the whole team were friendly and professional from start to finish and I would definitely recommend them.

Keth, Ben and the team have repointed and cleaned all the brickwork on our Edwardian house frontage from the chimneys down, replacing the failing and inappropriate mortar with lime mortar suited to the building's age and style. They have replaced or repaired all the damaged bricks, repaired the masonry and brickwork cracks, replaced the damaged plinth and retiled the dilapidated porch floor. All expertly and carefully done, despite some very inclement weather. And as a bonus, they repaired the lead roof of the oriel window. We are delighted with the results!

Barnard Brickwork came to detect the reason for a leak into a first floor bedroom and repair every possible source. This involved repointing 3 chimneys, putting up new cowling pots and replacing gutters and flashing. Keith, Ben and Sean worked hard, sometimes in very cold temperatures, and left everything shipshape at the end of each day. We were particularly impressed that they left the scaffolding up for a few weeks so we could check when it rained whether the job had been successful before the scaffolding was taken down. We would certainly use Barnard Brickwork again.

Excellent communication, helpfulness and we would use this firm again because their work is of a high standard. We have used them several times before. The job was relatively minor - removing a very old washing line post and cementing in a new one - but for all the residents living here it makes a big difference to have a new washing line again. Everyone thought that the estimate was reasonable so thanks to Keith and Ben for a job well done.

I contacted K Barnard Brickwork regarding a garden wall on our property in response to a potentially dangerous wall. They quickly assessed the situation and reassured us that the wall was safe and did not require emergency work. Very grateful and relieved.

Keith responded quickly to my quote query after a lorry seriously damaged my front garden wall. The quote was promptly forwarded to me and as it was the best I had received work started within days of having contacted Keith, Ben and their team. Even though the weather was adverse, Keith and his team carried out the demolition of the damaged walls, cleaned the bricks to be reused and a few days later came to rebuild both wall. The work is well done and the all team has been friendly and helpful. It was a pleasure dealing with them.

An excellent, prompt, and entirely professional job from beginning to end. K Barnard Brickwork gave a very reasonable quotation for a job that involved both external and internal work: replacing a leaking cast-iron downpipe, tidying up some external pointing, removing damp and damaged internal plaster, and then waterproofing and replastering a large section of a bedroom that had been affected by leaks and water damage from the broken downpipe. Keith, Ben, and Charlie completed the job within a day and a half: the level of professionalism and the attention to detail were exceptional, as was their efficiency and tidiness, their care for the property, their politeness, and their openness in explaining each step along the way. They were extremely patient while we waited for the go-ahead from the management company for the whole building (which took literally months to secure!), and then, once we got approval to begin, Keith, Ben, and Charlie delivered a top-notch service at a competitive and fair price. It has been a mission to find a reliable, skilful, and reasonably-priced company to do this kind of work (internal and external), and I will have no hesitation in reusing their services in the future and recommending them to others. Our neighbours have already got in touch with Keith and Ben for a similar job.

I am very pleased with the quality of the pointing work and jetwash which was undertaken by K Barnard Brickwork. They were thorough, careful, kept me fully updated, and cleaned up afterwards. It was a pleasure to deal with a firm that was totally reliable and professional.

Keith and Ben turned up punctually as arranged and made an excellent job of bricking up a garage doorway. The bricks were keyed in on both sides and the roofing felt tucked in at the top - all very competent and they were a pleasure to deal with. They also removed some old stones which were not in the quote.

I’ve have been using Keith, Ben and his team over a few years now and they have completed a range of building jobs for my home from brick repointing to painting and plastering. They are very trustworthy, friendly and professional. They are always on time and finish a job to a high standard. I always trust they will do a good job for me. I highly, highly recommend them and will definitely be using them for future home projects.

We have been working with Kieth, Ben and his team over a few years now and they have completed a range of building jobs for our family home. They are very reasonable, trustworthy and professional. The communication has been excellent and they always finish a job to such a high standard. The work is always guaranteed which makes us feel very confident when working with them. What we have appreciated most is the level of trust that we have felt when working with Brickworks. They really are very professional but they are also very responsive and thoughtful when carrying out any works. Our family would highly recommend working with them and we have passed on their details to many friends. Such nice people!

Keith and his team blocked up two vents for me in my nineteen thirties flat. They clearly know their stuff and were efficient and friendly. Recommended.

Keith and his team did a small Brickwork job for me. Rebuild Pillar for front Garden Gate. The team were Polite and friendly. They worked professionally and I was pleased with the work done. The brickwork and pointing was to a high standard. The bricks used also Matched existing brickwork. They cleaned the area after work being completed. The price was Very reasonable.. I would not hesitate to use their services again and strongly reccomend others to use them. Mick Davies

Keith, Ben and their team are a small local business. We found them via a google search and were impressed with them from the start. Their quote to partially rebuild and repair our 43-foot garden wall was reasonable and they had a 'can do' attitude - other builders had been reluctant to take the job on. The team worked hard over the course of approximately three weeks. The communication with them was excellent and they finished the job to a high standard. The wall backs onto the main road, and passers-by have commented on how good it looks. We were really pleased with their work - they know what they are doing and they kept to budget throughout.

I have used K Barnard Brickwork services for many years, mainly with roofing issues, though a few years back, Ben did a great job decorating our bathroom. This particular job was to clean out my gutters and repair some gutter work, which was done to their usual high standards and at a very reasonable cost. I have also contracted with them to do some non-urgent work in the near future. Not only is their work to a high standard, but they are friendly, keep to their budget and their agreed time to do it. I don’t normally recommend people, but I have done with them, and over the years many of my neighbours have used their services to their satisfaction.

Disappointed writing this as other reviews so positive. Inside: three walls stripped back to brick, re rendered and plastered. Poor plastering -lumps, bumps, corners uneven, surface not flat where it should have been, natural curves in walls disappeared. Plastered over window frames and sides of stone fire surround. Outside: Re pointing good, but double glazed window frame chipped in places. Making good of concrete ground in two areas is lumpy with loose sand when swept. Small area pools in rain. Installation of French drain seems ok. Was told decorators will sort it out or that it’s ‘all right’ or my walls were the problem. They reluctantly returned on 3 separate occasions over a period of 3 months to try to correct the plaster work .Third time a different plasterer. Some improvements made by this plasterer but tried to contact him and no reply. Finish powdery (maybe it should be); some areas still uneven. Fire surround scratched where they removed overlay of plaster to redo it. Liquid sealant used over the concrete areas outside to stop loose sand which is now starting to peel off and still some loose sand. Attempts to mend the chips to the window frame quite good. All done very quickly, before original finish time so wonder if the rendering will do what it is designed to do. Workers pleasant enough until last day in their rush to get away. Impressive communication at start ; came out nearer start time to confirm jobs which gave me confidence to hire them.

We were absolutely impressed by everything about the work: from being fitted into a gap in their schedule bringing forward our work; the work carried out exceeded our expectations, was reasonably priced and beautifully executed to high standards. Ken, Ben and the team work to and derive satisfaction from working to a standard of professional excellence. They are masters of their trade and enjoy the work. Easy to discuss the job, clear diagnosis of the work required, very prompt on paperwork. The team worked really hard all day, and willing to add to the amount of brickwork repairs in our original commission. In addition, I asked for a piece of slate to be cut and fitted as an outsize drain cover, the fitting around the pipes was so exact that I was amazed, and they not only did that but were happy to unblock the drain, going above and beyond.

Keith and Ben were great - arrived on time, mended guttering/tiling around the house and improved the fit of several internal doors. Communication was really easy and they were very helpful and polite.

We are so pleased with the quality of work and advice that we received from Barnard Brickwork, which resulted in a beautiful Victorian-style front garden which gives the house incredible kerb appeal! The team worked so hard, and went above and beyond to ensure our front garden was absolutely perfect, this even included repainting windowsills because they had marked them and painting black the chrome bolts on the gate. My neighbours commented on how great the work was, and how considerate they were at clearing up their garden and the street at the end of every day. Many of my neighbours asked for their business card. They were a pleasure to have around, always updating us and asking if we had any preferences in the way things were done, we felt involved every step of the project. If you are looking for someone to undertaken brickwork, repointing, laying a Victorian pathway or patio, then we’d be happy to provide a reference and for you to come and have a look at their quality of work.

We had deteriorated brickwork and pointing on the outside of our house that was causing moisture to get into the brickwork. K Barnard Brickwork came and identified the problem, quoted for internal and external repairs and did a great job. I was particularly happy because they didn't push any of the extra work to be done - there was some moisture seeping from the brickwork into our internal plasterwork but rather than push to replaster all the inside, they suggested doing the external work first and then waiting to see how the plaster holds once it has dried out, saving me some money (for now!). They also did more repointing that was originally quoted for and generally went beyond what was agreed (even repairing a gutter that had come loose). Really happy with the work that was carried out. Would happily use K Barnard again.

Keith, Ben and their crew performed wonders in repairing and repointing the downstairs brick fireplaces in our Georgian listed house. They even created an arch where there wasn't one which looks like it is original to the house. They knew what needed to be done, did it well and left the area spotless. The whole crew was pleasant and easy to work with. Highly recommend!

Keith, Ben and Sean completely transformed the front of our Victorian terraced house. We are delighted with the work that was performed. This included stripping very ancient paint from the masonry, replicating and installing new stone corbels under the cills, building new walls around the front of the property, repainting the brickwork as well as lifting and laying new slate paving. The finishing touch was delivered by laying a new black and white tessellated path to our front door. Very smart. The team were hard working and paid great attention to detail. They were friendly and helpful whilst maintaining a professional approach at the same time. Highly recommended.

I had leaks in my bathroom this autumn with the sudden downpours. Keith and Ben came the following day to diagnose the problem and came subsequently to fit a deeper gutter and replace some flashing around the velux window. I also asked them to clean the gutters while they were up there. I have used them once or twice before and they have always responded rapidly and are very professional and friendly. I'm very happy with their work, and delighted to have such good roofers in my neighbourhood. I've also recommended this company to my neighbours, who have also been pleased with their work.

The work was itty bitty: pointing, reinforcing, repairing cracked sills. Issues were pointed out to me that I hadn’t noticed before. My house is late Victorian so obviously has some wear and tear. Keith and Ben spotted where the window sills had weaknesses which would contribute to or be the cause of interior dampness. Their remedies, which included introducing small steel reinforcing bars deep in the sills, were creative, unexpected and a great idea. They took great care to match the colour of pointing and brickwork to my requirements. And they did a couple of extras, all within timescale and budget. And they tidied up each day. All in all a very satisfied customer.

We moved into the new house in Brixton in late June. We realised we had problems with a patch of damp affecting the front wall of our living room. The damp specialist we instructed indicated that we need to remove a large proportion of the plaster in that room, re-point external brickwork and fix defective guttering, and then re-plaster. We wanted the side gate replaced too. Of all of the builders we spoke to Keith and Ben (Keith’s son in law) were the most straightforward, they understood precisely what we needed to have done, and promptly sent a quote. The quote was very reasonable and having met Keith and Ben I felt confident that the work would be done to the requisite standard. Keith’s team started the work on 20 October and finished on 26 October. The workmanship is excellent. Keith and his team were utterly lovely to deal with and extremely considerate. They were extremely friendly and very approachable. It was clear from discussions that Keith is very knowledgable about his trade and he is happy to explain what he is doing. I really cannot recommend these guys enough. We are already planning to get Keith and his team to deal with other works that need to be done to our house. It is difficult to find good and trustworthy builders. We feel confident that we have found them in K Barnard Brickwork. My only hesitation in recommending Keith is that if too many people realise just how good he is, he’ll get too busy. :- )

Keith, Ben and colleague arrived as agreed to repair a decorative external architrave that another large company had quoted a huge amount of money to repair. The team clearly have many skills from lots of years of experience and just got on with the job. They were prompt, tidy, friendly, and completed the job beautifully at a much more reasonable price. Truly a pleasure to employ.

Keith, Ben and the other two family members did a good job repairing our garden wall, which had lost much of top few layers and coping stones. It took them a few hours one day and the whole of the next. They were able to reuse many of the bricks and stones that had come off, which I appreciated, and finished it well. They also did good repair work on the roof parapet wall where rendering had come off. Cost was reasonable. They were reliable turning up to quote and start the work. Communication was generally good, and friendly. We had to wait quite a while until they quoted, and then until they could do the job when had a gap between larger jobs. But that was understood from the beginning, and I preferred that they were realistic about timing. They were generally quick at replying to emails about the quote and work.

K Barnard did really good work on the back of our house and garden. There was re-pointing and painting of walls, installation of a fence and trellises and work on paving stones. The communication was good throughout. The whole team seemed reliable and trustworthy.

100% satisfaction. Highly recommended. Professional advice on the job, detailed accurate contract, agreed price & invoicing, highly-skilled execution of all work, pleasant & co-operative attitude.

Just before Xmas 2020 my neighbour's car accidentally went into one of the 7 brick piers (posts) in my front garden wall. I collected a number of quotations from various local brick layers. All came in at around £950. But none were known or reputable. I got K Barnard off here. They provided a written quotation within a day. 5 weeks later they came and rebuilt the pier using the same old bricks. They meticulously cut the 60 or so bricks out of the knocked over pier and got rid of the concrete centre. It took around 9 hours to do the job. No break, all three working very hard. The pier restored and looking better than before it was knocked over. The quality of workmanship is top notch. The 3 guys are really good - no mess, they kept clear of the garden bushes, cleared up all the dust from cutting etc. Washed the road and path where they worked. They also made sure that the iron gate could be hung - all fitted and measured very nicely. I would definitely use K Barnard again. Great work, tidy, polite, quiet, job done with minimum of fuss. And they reused ALL the old bricks, so no waste at all. My neighbour paid up. In the end, K Barnard came in at £250 cheaper than the other 7 quotations, so his pain was not as bad as it could have been.

Keith and Ben stood out from the rest of the builders who came to quote for the work as it was obvious from the start that they are craftsmen who know their craft inside-out. We were not disappointed when the work began as Keith and Ben, joined by Gary and Justin worked like Trojans, fuelled by cups of coffee, biscuits and Pot Noodles! They were a real pleasure to have around - always polite, and careful if they had to come into the flat. They have an old-school approach to their work and obviously take pride in what they do - a rare quality these days. They completed the work on time and on budget and we are so glad that we chose them for the job. We were actually sad to see them go when they finished and have already recommended them to two neighbours who have asked for quotes.

Keith and Ben oversaw a big project at our property, re-instating a Victorian bay window which had been completely removed in the 60s. This involved rebuilding the bay from scratch to match the others on the street, commissioning stone masons to match exactly the designs of the period, replacing all windows to the front of the house and cleaning/repointing all brickwork. Also they completely renovated the front garden, building a new London stock brick wall with York stone coping stones, laid a victorian mosaic path, and put down reclaimed York stone flagstones. This was a huge project and we struggled to find people who had the skills and confidence to oversee everything. From the outset Ben and Keith made us feel that they could manage the project and that proved to be the case. The quality of their work is excellent and they were also a pleasure to have in the house, we missed them after they were gone to be honest. There may well be slicker and bigger contractors out there, but the personable way Ben and Keith handled us throughout the project was so valued and the end result looks absolutely great. All work was completed on agreed budget. We can't recommend them highly enough.

We contacted Keith and Ben after reading the reviews here and are very glad we did. We thought a lot of our terraced house needed repointing, but when they came to inspect they said most of it was in good condition and only needed patching. They also noticed that one of our gutters was too short, potentially damaging the brickwork. We also wanted repairs done to several cracked stone windowsills and to have our patio repointed. Gary and Sean did most of the work and did so meticulously, finishing it all in three days. We are delighted with the results, which included a new gutter and redoing some previous repair work that wasn't up to their high standards. Keith, Ben, Sean and Gary were all very pleasant to deal with, and as well as doing a great job of work, did a fantastic job clearing up afterwards.

We had Keith, Ben, Gary and Sean working on our house, doing extensive repointing as well as removing a defective chimney stack. We were extremely impressed with their knowledge and skills, they were fully versed in the appropriate techniques and materials for conversation of old victorian houses like ours. When we got quotes from other builders they had various concerns of 'this could go wrong', 'that could go wrong', but with Keith and team, their attitude was much more refreshing. They were clear on what the challenges could be, but had the attitude of just knuckling down and getting the job done. I would highly recommend them for any brickwork, repointing jobs big or small. These proper skills are hard to come by and if I learnt anything, it's that people who have learnt these skills over decades really know their stuff.

I had to make a journey from Oxfordshire to London to visit my property and Keith was able to meet me at my required time, though I understand he was busy. No work needed on this occasion but Keith gave me his advice freely and seems knowledgeable.

Keith and his mate completed the rebuilding and strengthening of a brick pier partly displaced by the roots of a holly tree to a very high standard and in less than the allotted time, and on budget. They left everything neat and tidy both overnight and upon completion. They were a pleasure to deal with, and my neighbours commented unasked on how friendly and polite they were. They were helpful and communication was the optimum.

Keith and Ben recently helped fix a damp problem at our flat. They were quick to respond to our enquiry, very knowledgeable and professional. Would definitely recommend!

Dealing with this company was a pleasure. They came on time, they were efficient, and tidy and they completed the work to a very high standard. They were friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the building trade. I would highly recommend them.

Keith's guys rebuilt a small brick wall and sorted out the walls on either side of the steps up to my front door. This involved removing the old, blown render, filling in holes, fixing metal strengthening on the outside corners and re-rendering. They also spotted 2 loose bricks and a crack in another place which I had overlooked and repaired them for me without asking. They were unfailingly punctual, good humoured and professional. They tidied up at the end of each working day and the bags of rubble were promptly removed. Excellent professional workmanship and good value for money.

Keith and Ben repointed the walls and chimney stacks on our Edwardian terrace house. They were very reliable and the work was completed quickly to a really high and professional standard. They also did additional small jobs like repairing render and re-sealing external door. They left everything tidy. Would definitely recommend them and would use them again.

My 6-foot high garden wall had a crack extending from top to bottom. On the basis of a photo, Keith provided a very reasonable quote. Once he was here and the vegetation was cleared away, further significant cracks were revealed which Keith dealt with for a very modest increase on the original quote. The workmanship was excellent. Keith matched the original bricks and on completion, it is extremely difficult to see where the repairs have been made. The site was left clean. This is the second time I have used Keith and I recommend him without reservation.

I have used Keith's team for several jobs now: repointing a 30 foot stretch of garden wall, rebuilding a garden wall, pointing external walls on our Victorian terrace, and building gate pillars. Their work has been consistently excellent in all weather conditions, and they are sensitive to what types of mortar/bricks are appropriate for period properties.

Great job repointing the brickwork and laying blocks at the front. Easy to communicate with these guys and they did what my they promised to do to the budget they agreed. I’d use them again.

Keith and Ben offered considered advice about the strengthening of the brickwork on my Edwardian maisonette. They carefully engaged in repointing, replacing various bricks, and strengthening the brickwork structure. They are specialists in brickwork and left me feeling confident that they had addressed my concerns. At all times they were courteous and I was impressed by their care and cleanliness. I can happily recommend them for their skill, experience and helpful attitude.

I've used Keith and Ben and the guys a number of times over the years to fix various problems that have come up with our old house. They respond quickly to the initial query, they come round promptly to take a look and they get the job done as soon as they can. This time some brickwork at the top of the property needed some attention.

Keith & Ben did an amazing job in the summer repointing the external walls of my flat, plastering the bedroom and repainting my bathroom ceiling. They were fast, reliable and very thorough. Ben kept me up to date daily via pictures and texts to show the progress of work. I had full confidence in them. The work completed has made such a difference to my bedroom/bathroom and the damp problems i was having for so long. I highly recommend Keith & Ben and will definitely use them again. Such great work.

Ben, Keith, Gary and Charlie are a professional, trustworthy and honest group of people to work with. They re-rendered the front of my house, finishing with a great paint job. They approach work in a straightforward manner and always with a sense of humour. Their work is of a high standard, they clean up as they go along and they are time efficient. Nothing is too much trouble. I would highly recommend.

I asked this firm to have a look at some of the pointing on my house. We agreed that there was nothing substantial to be done at present, but impressed with the punctuality and honesty of the firm.

Keith, Ben and the team rebuilt a brick shed. They are trustworthy, conscientious and very hard working. Nice team to have working on your property. There was great care to detail of the work and care of the surrounding garden. Any issues that cropped up were resolved very satisfactorily. They cleaned up thoroughly and removed all rubbish. No hesitation in using them again and would highly recommend them. A happy customer.

Really nice guys, easy to have around and really good communication. Work looks great and they came back after job was done to fix any niggles and knew we could trust them to do this. Have already had them do another job since. Also did us a favour and removed a blockage in our gutter as we didn’t have a ladder big enough. Thanks Keith and Ben!

Keith, Ben and their team installed a new felt/wood roof and guttering to replace an irregular shaped corrugated roof covering an open area and potting shed adjacent to the side of our Victorian house. They came up with an elegant but simple design to deal with the different levels of the previous roof and water run off problems. The result exceeded our expectations. They always listen to our concerns, offer good advice and are very friendly to work with. In addition to the above, they also replaced some pointing around doors, windows and walls. This is the 4th time we have used them since 2015 and we have always been very pleased with their work.

Keith and his team did a great job replacing a marble piece on our front steps and repairing the cement foundation under our front fence in South Kensington. They were fast, efficient and friendly, and scheduled the work to be completed right before the holidays, which we very much appreciated. We highly recommend them.

Used Keith, Ben and a colleague to repair water damage in my bathroom and kitchen caused by leaking pipe in upstairs flat. Hard to fault them: high standard of workmanship, prompt and speedy service, reasonable price, tidy and great attention to detail. Very courteous and helpful. Clean up thoroughly when finished. Job involved partially replacing ceiling, replacing cracked tiles, making good walls and repainting. They also sorted out a damp chimney breast. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

No problem recommending Keith and Ben. Easy to deal with. Good suggestions/recommendations. Brick and stone work looks very good.

This is the second time Keith and Ben have done pointing on different walls on our property which is in a Georgian terrace. We are benefiting from work on the house wall which was done earlier this year - there is no further risk of damp and there is visible enhancement. They listen, their diagnosis, advice and work is trustworthy. They do not suggest unnecessary additions. They offer a prompt service, keep appointments, bring all their materials and get on with the job efficiently and clear up as they go. Their costs are reasonable I have no hesitation in highly recommending them. They are well established, with a portfolio which they invite you to see before you engage with them. It is a pleasure to do business with them. J. Woods.

Keith and Ben recently repaired my front garden including rebuilding two brick piers that had become unsteady. They came to assess what needed to be done immediately I contacted them and provided a quote and timescale for the work to which they adhered throughout. They were at all times professional, reliable, pleasant and helpful.

Keith and Ben did a fantastic job replacing our front door and doing all the brickwork around the door. We had a UPVC door in a 1930s house and wanted to replace it with a wooden door with side lights. We sourced a door and stained glass, and Keith fitted it and found bricks which matched our house and installed the new doorway and brickwork for the different shape of the door and windows, restoring it to an appearance which matched the original style of the house. All the work they did was very high quality and the end result looks 100% better than before. I had wanted to post some photos to demonstrate this but I don't think I can on this site. However I can thoroughly recommend Keith's work, we were really pleased with the quality and attention to detail.

I've used Keith and Ben a couple of times over the years to sort out the brickwork on our Victorian terrace. This time the job was internal and was completed entirely to my satisfaction. They also sorted out some other work that was required and co-ordinated with other tradesmen. Keith answered my initial request promptly and came round the same day to give me a quote. Honest, efficient and high quality.

The second time Keith and Ben have worked on our property in East Dulwich. Again they did not disappoint; knowledgeable, friendly, trustworthy and nice to have around. Great to be able to work with a small family business where you know you're not going to be disappointed.

Keith, Ben and team have done a number of projects for us on our 5 bed Victorian house in Clapham. They built a gorgeous 6 ft brick wall around our extensive garden, paved in front of our Summer house, repointed the entire house, repair parts of our conservatory, renovated wood floor and decorated throughout. They did a very high quality job and were a pleasure to have around. They cleaned up each day conscientiously and were very good about turning up on time and regularly. Communication was very easy, pricing was transparent and they are scrupulously honest. I would highly recommend.

Keith Barnard has worked on my house twice. The first time was to do some repointing and the second time was to fix lead flashing around the boiler flue on the roof. They also helpfully spotted a loose tile and fixed that and advised me that my gutters were clear while they were on the roof. They are very friendly, no BS and honest guys. I can highly recommend them. Jo

They repointed and rendered my grade 2 listed house. The work was on schedule and on budget. Good simple communication. I was very pleased with having stress free building work, will use them again and highly recommend.

Keith, Ben and the team repaired and replaced some brickwork, installed new flashing, and organised the painting of my house. There were several unforeseen delays before starting work at my end but they were very patient. The work was eventually done at a very fair cost and I'm very pleased with the result. Everyone was friendly and polite and easy to get on with. They were also efficient and tidy. There was a small snagging problem after but they sorted it out quickly without any problem.

Keith and Ben recently re-boarded and plastered ceiling number 3 in my house. As with the previous two ceilings, the work was carried out to an excellent standard and I’m delighted with the results. The coving company I used also commented on the high standard of plastering. I will definitely use them for any future building work and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others.

Keith, Ben and the team rebuilt the bay window on my mid-terrace Victorian property. Their attention to detail was amazing, recreating the original design and sourcing matching bricks for both the bay window and front garden wall. From quote to finish there were no problems and they were happy to give me advice on additional materials I needed to source (e.g. cast iron columns and key stones). They were friendly and tidy and finished ahead of schedule! Will use them again for any future work and would highly recommend.

from initial contact to completion of the job, we have been so happy with Keith and Ben's inspection, quotation and work. Render and mesh had fallen from the chimney stack following re-roofing by another company. They were clear about the work needed, (which did not include rendering - but re-pointing the stack) and quoted a price we were more than happy to accept. The work was done today - by Keith, Ben and Sean. They were cheerful, considerate and tidy. They explained what they had done and why, and we are delighted with the outcome. We have already got more work lined up for a quotation!

Keith and his team did some re-pointing on our house a few days ago. I didn’t realise how much dust would be generated! They worked solidly, did a great job and even did some areas I hadn’t expected. They tidied up behind them and I just need some rain to wash away some of the lingering dust! They were pleasant, polite and had a great work ethic. We’re happy to recommend them .

Keith and Ben came round at short notice, as my buyer would not exchange contracts without work done to stop the probability of water seeping through from my roof terrace, in my Victorian flat, to bathroom below. They were a lovely, friendly pair. Very knowledgeable, and did a great job of doing preparatory work, before applying lead flashing to the offending wall. A truly great looking job, that I am very pleased with. I highly recommend them, and would definitely use them again if we were staying in London.

Repairs needed to external wall and rendering, to prevent rats entering flats and communal area (yes nice !). Great communication and help from Keith, works appear to be undertaken to a good standard and with minimal disruption. Area left clean and tidy. Thank You - Dave -

I engaged Keith and Ben to rebuild part of a yard wall and pier with a new foundation, then to rehang the gate. There was an urn cemented onto the pier I was anxious to preserve but I need not have worried. They had it off the pier and back again without a scratch. An excellent job executed to a professional standard taking just over two days. Site left really clean and tidy. Nothing too much trouble. Very pleasant people. I definitely recommend them and without hesitation will re-engage them myself for any further jobs..

Keith and Ben have done previous work for us to a very high standard. Unfortunately we had water damage in our flat. We phoned and they came round the same day to assess the damage. They did not charge us for the visit or advice. First class service!

Keith, Ben and team raked out all the pointing at the back and side of my Victorian terrace house, repointed in weather struck style, repaired broken bricks, flashing and painted the rear including all windows, fascias and doors and repointed at the front and painted and decorated the front as well. They had to start later than originally planned (not their fault) in mid-November in the end and the weather was stormy, very wet and dark which made a big job protracted and more difficult but any problems that arose were taken seriously and addressed promptly. No alterations were made to the initial quote. The whole team were quick, polite and pleasant to deal with throughout the job and responses to emails and texts were also very prompt. Keith and Ben take a great interest in their work and offered useful advice. The final appearance of the house has been admired by a number of neighbours and the various sources of damp seem to have dried up. I would use them again and plan to do so.

Read all the reviews on here and went for Keith, Ben and the guys - proved to be a brilliant decision. Rebuilt garden wall to high quality, provided really useful updates on where they had go to every day (brilliant customer service). Polite, and excellent chaps - pleasure to have around. Happy to explain in layman terms the issue with the wall, stuck to the quote and timing - left in better condition than before (brilliantly cleaned up). Quality of work was superb. Two very happy customers - absolute confidence in them from the start. Would recommend them to anyone - if you are worried about finding high quality builders (these are you guys). Thanks so much for a fantastic job chaps!

Keith and his team did a fantastic job on re-pointing the side of my house and fixing a poorly installed piece of guttering. After an initial visit, a written quote was provided which they stuck to. Polite, clean, quick and professional. Will definitely use them for more pointing work and plan to use them to install a patio.

Keith, Ben and the team have just finished a job for us, comprising a 100ft wall and a new patio. They have done a fantastic job (what these chaps don't know about building walls - with some quite intricate details - is, i suspect, not worth knowing). One of the other things that has impressed us most is that they turned up on time every day (including Saturday) with a full team of 5, to get a job others had quoted us two months for done in half the time - important as we wanted the garden back for the summer. They have also been a delight to have around (not something you often hear about builders), and have made the best of difficult access conditions. All in all, I would not hesitate to recommend them, and in fact we are already thinking about other jobs they might be able to do for us. If in doubt, use them.

Keith and Ben quoted for repair works to the communal area of our block of flats and despite us taking a very long time to get the agreement of all the leaseholders to do the works they honoured their quote. Part way through the works it became clear that additional repairs were required and Keith and Ben were able to advise us of the options available and organise for these to be done in a very short space of time. The team were very conscientious, clearing up at the end of the day so residents weren't inconvenienced and also at the end of the job making sure no waste was left on site. The residents are all very pleased with the work that has been done.

Keith, Ben and their team re-rendered a garden wall, installed 4 new gate posts and removed and re-fixed gates, rebuilt a front step, removed old and installed new driveway threshold paving, built new step from reception room into back garden to match a design. In addition they cleaned off existing front paving and large rear patio, which they re-grouted. They were quiet and respectful, removed all rubbish and left the place much better than they found it. Great job and would use again. You get what you pay for, so I think they offer good value.

I called Keith in to have a look at the wall at our church which was in dire need of repair. A very nice man who quickly sized up the job and provided a quote which I found really reasonable. He and his team not only had the crumbling bricks to deal with but also the elements as for many days we had torrential rain. Didn't seem to bother them much and they got on with the job which was soon finished. The result is amazing. Would recommend the company and will use them again.

This was the second time Keith did some work at our property, and we were extremely pleased on both occasions. This second time, he fixed a new gutter and replaced a plinth. Just like the first time, he came round immediately to give us a quote, carried out the work without delay and to perfection, left everything tidy and was really nice to deal with. In short, great workmanship for a competitive price. We strongly recommend him.

I employed Keith to do some re-pointing to the paving slabs in our front garden. He responded quickly to our inquiry, sent his quote and was able to complete the job efficiently and in good time. The slabs look very good and we are pleased with the work.

I live in a building comprised of 5 flats. We needed some work done to the rear of the building which included urgent repairs to the underside of the roof, repointing work, gutter repairs, window redecoration and other minor items. I found K Barnard easy to deal with, very responsive, competitively priced and the quality of the workmanship was excellent. I would happily recommend them and have since used them again for some minor interior decoration work. Overall, very pleased.

We found Keith and his team to be professional, reliable and thorough overall (from initial inspection to job completion). We had a penetration damp problem due to a leaky chimney; we had visits from numerous builders and received a wide range of quotes - but in the end we found Keith's quote to be the most fair (also, he did not deviate from his initial estimate). He and his team were polite and well-mannered, and kept us informed of their progress throughout (complete with photographic evidence). We asked about an additional job (repointing and waterproofing a 2nd chimney), and he was able to carry it out the following day, at what I thought was a very reasonable extra cost. They were also careful inside the property (e.g. placing carpet protector where necessary). They tidied up well at the end of the job.

The step outside back door was breaching the damp proof course. Keith understood the problem and gave excellent advice to remedy the issues correctly rather than recommending a bodged solution. He arrived as promised, neatly removed the slabs and bricks, placed a waterproof membrane and sealed the edges with bitumen. He also pointed out that there were no air bricks in the outside wall and recommended placing some. His work was neat, efficient and tidy on completion. Excellent job done correctly first time without fuss. Thoroughly recommended.

Keith re-built our front brick fence including coping stones and pier caps. He and his team have done a first-rate job, it looks superb. They are a very nice team to have around too. I'm getting them back to do some more building work in the back. Definitely recommended.

Many of the bricks on the front of my house were weather damaged, blown and flaking (75-100). . and needed careful colour matching. The facade needed repointing and the coping stones on the walls separating my tiled roof from the neighbour's, needed replacing. Keith and his team successfully achieved these objectives within a very competitive price; they found the exact match of the bricks some way out of London which was key to a good job, and found a firm that could cast copies of the original coping stone profiles, and installed them efficiently. They found a firm to put a new bitumen and lead roof capping over the bay, and all in all, were nice people to work with and hard working. I was not aware of how much dust grinding the original pointing out would generate. Luckily Keith's team had requested plastic sheeting on the scaffold to save the street, but to any who go down this route, I strongly recommend sealing your windows from inside with a thick polythene and masking tape, as it can be fairly dusty.

Keith and his team worked very efficiently and took their to complete a job to a high degree of quality. All the team were friendly and provided solution to problems quickly. Would definitely use them again.

I have lived at my house for 30 odd years and Keith and his team are up there with the very best tradesmen I have used. They are very professional but friendly and did an excellent job. I will certainly use him again when a problem occurs.

Keith and Ben did an excellent job replacing 20 weather damaged bricks and the coping on our ground floor extension at the front of our Victorian house. From when they first came to inspect the wall, we were impressed with their knowledge and attention to detail in wanting to get an exact match for the replacement bricks and blend the finish with the existing brickwork. This made us feel confident they would do a proper job – and they certainly did. We would not hesitate using them again as we cannot imagine finding anyone better experienced or more reliable with their skills. We fully agree with all the other positive comments made on this website.