Bricklayers / masons in the United Kingdom

1,502 bricklayers / masons across the United Kingdom, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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What to check when hiring bricklayers / masons in the United Kingdom

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
  • Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
  • Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
  • Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

Which credentials should a bricklayer / mason have? See the guide →

How to judge a bricklayer / mason

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each trader’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Check they hold a CSCS Blue (or Gold) card: this proves they passed a bricklaying NVQ and a construction health and safety test.
  • Verify they have public liability insurance; if they employ anyone, ask for employers' liability too: no proof means no comeback if a wall collapses.
  • Look for FMB membership or TrustMark registration, since there is no statutory register for bricklayers: these are the main independent vetting schemes.
  • Ask for photos of comparable recent work (extension, repointing, or heritage brick), especially if your property is pre-1919 or in a conservation area.

Warning signs of a cowboy

  • Asks for a large cash-only deposit with no written quote: this is the most common way rogue bricklayers disappear mid-job.
  • Won't confirm they have public liability insurance or brushes off the question: no insurance means you're liable if someone is injured.
  • No verifiable reviews on Checkatrade, MyBuilder, or TrustATrader and can't name any recent local jobs: volume of verified reviews is the main trust proxy.
  • Quotes verbally with no written breakdown: without it, you have no anchor when unexpected 'extras' appear on the final bill.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Can I see your CSCS card number so I can check it on the CSCS website?
  • Do you hold FMB membership or TrustMark registration, and can you show me your current certificate?
  • If this job needs building regulations approval, will you handle the building control application and make sure I get a completion certificate?
  • If my property is older or in a conservation area: have you used lime mortar before, and do you know the specification required here?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy bricklayer / mason?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A bricklayer / mason backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend bricklayers / masons for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Bricklayers / masons are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a bricklayer / mason?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the bricklayer / mason, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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