Having had an extension built, or a window or door blocked up, does the newly installed brickwork match the old one? Are you now looking at various shades of brick that look unsightly and unfinished? Having internal structural work completed at your property can be easily concealed by replastering, wallpapering or panelling. But it is easy to forget about the outside of your property.
Our core services include:
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New Driveways
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Artificial Grass Installation
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Garden Fencing
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Home Extensions
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Property Refurbishments
Whether it be with porcelain patios, concrete driveways or our garden design services, we aim to provide you with the outdoor space you’ve always wanted.
Tips for Concealing Mismatched Brickwork
We’ll ensure your lawn, flowers, and shrubs are in perfect condition and looking beautiful. We don’t cater for all external work, but we can certainly offer a few hints and tips along the way:
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Trellis Fencing and Climbing Plants
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Maintain Ivy for Lasting Coverage
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Low-Maintenance Options
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Potted Plants
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Brick Tinting
Trellis Fencing and Climbing Plants
For a quick fix over a blocked-up window or door, secure a trellis to the outside wall and arrange a climbing vine, like honeysuckle, in such a way that the mismatched brickwork or pebbledash is concealed. During the winter months, the latticework will hide the exterior when the plants are not in bloom.
Maintain Ivy for Lasting Coverage
If placing ivy directly onto your selected wall, make sure you keep it trimmed regularly to avoid it spreading to other areas of your property. English ivy will remain firmly rooted to an external wall all year round, providing a permanent camouflage over discoloured or mismatched bricks.
Low-Maintenance Options
Like our artificial grass service, climbing plants offer a low-maintenance option for your property in the New Forest. With the blooms covering a large section of the external walls, regular painting is not required. For more information on selecting and maintaining vines, our landscaping and construction company experts at Affordable Landscaping & Construction will be happy to help.
Potted Plants
Potted plants in a variety of shapes and sizes are also a temporary solution. They can provide a focal feature that keeps the eye away from any blemish on an external wall. Why not rearrange the display often? Using plants as a form of garden fencing, they can also cordon off parts of garden patios, home extensions, new driveways, or provide a new look for indoor areas after property refurbishments.
Brick Tinting
Mismatched brickwork can be painted, allowing the old and new to blend seamlessly. This process is referred to as brick tinting and is performed by mixing water and colour pigments with a fixing agent, which we can complete as part of our bricklaying service. It’s not a straightforward procedure; your property will have to be examined to ensure the existing bricks are suitable for tinting. If they are, the transformation in colour is permanent and resistant to fading.
Our Expertise at Your Service
Whatever option you choose to achieve a natural and seamless look for your outdoor space, we’re here to offer our expertise and time-served knowledge. Affordable Landscaping & Construction provides a wide range of services to clients in the New Forest. Our landscaping and construction company guarantees a job well done on every service offered. Our popular work includes:
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Artificial Grass Installation
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Natural Stone Garden Patios
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Porcelain Patios
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New Driveways
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Concrete Driveways
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Garden Fencing
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Garden Design
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Home Extensions
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Property Refurbishments
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Bricklaying
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