Specialist Contractors for specialist brickwork, lime mortar, in-house manufacturing of moulded bricks, hard-landscaping, restoration and conservation.
USL specialises in the conservative repair of historic brickwork as well as new brick construction. We work on a variety of structures from private estates to royal palaces and scheduled ancient monuments.
Our brickwork repairs and additions are undertaken with a sympathetic and professional approach. All USL projects are completed to the highest standard and craftsmanship whilst following the over-riding conservation principle of minimal intervention to maintain the integrity of the original design.
USL is uniquely placed to offer the in-house manufacture and handcrafting of specialist moulded bricks. Our skilled masons are able to replicate by hand specialist decorative arches and shapes for any project with an efficient lead time.
We are specialists in Multiple Bricklaying Styles and Methods for Commercial, Historical and Residential Projects.
We have long developed techniques for conserving and restoring historic brick and stone. We have extensive architectural knowledge of working on buildings from a variety of periods from ancient, medieval to modern. We will sympathetically match and source both new and reclaimed material, as well as mortar analysis facilities to ensure the appropriate lime binder and aggregates are chosen.
With over 80 years experience in the provision of Brickwork, Blockwork, Architectural Masonry & Stonework in both hand-set and pre-cast solutions, USL's in-house team is well placed to deliver the results required in today’s construction industry.