Bricklaying and wall repair jobs

Homeowners, landlords, letting agents and sometimes small builders who need a bricklayer for a few days.

Fixed price quotes per job or a day rate. Materials are usually bought for the customer and charged on, often with a small margin.

• Bricklaying, blockwork and pointing
• Measuring, setting out and estimating
• Reliable quoting and customer communication

• Public liability insurance, and check what cover you need if you use a labourer or subcontractors
• Work at height and on chimneys carries real risk, so check scaffolding rules and safe working practice
• Structural work, such as removing walls, may need Building Regulations approval, so check with the local council
• Dust from cutting brick and block is a health risk, so use proper dust control and face protection
• A CSCS card is often asked for on larger sites, so check what contractors require

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on the tools, equipment and insurance you need. These are estimates, so price up your own kit and cover before you start taking jobs.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on the jobs you take, how many days you work and whether you use a labourer. The estimates assume at least about 20 hours a week.

Check public liability cover, and what you need if you use a labourer or subcontractors. Check scaffolding rules for work at height and on chimneys, Building Regulations approval for structural work, dust control, and whether contractors ask for a CSCS card.