Brick Border and Retaining Walls in Essex

Brick borders and retaining walls add structure, strength, and style to your outdoor spaces. At Elite Resin Driveways Ltd, we build brick borders and retaining walls across Essex as part of driveway, patio, and garden projects. Our brickwork is built to last and designed to complement your property.

Brick Borders for Driveways and Patios

A brick border frames your resin bound surface beautifully. It creates a defined edge that looks smart and holds the surface firmly in place. Many homeowners across Essex choose brick borders because they match the brickwork of their house, creating a connected, cohesive look.

We use bricks that complement your property. If your home is built from red stock bricks, we match the border to blend in. If you want contrast, we can use a different colour or style. Engineering bricks in blue or dark grey give a modern, crisp look. Reclaimed bricks add character and warmth.

Brick borders are laid on a concrete foundation and pointed with mortar for a strong, neat finish. They sit at the right height to contain the resin bound surface and create a clean line between your driveway and the lawn, planting beds, or pavement.

Retaining Walls for Level Changes

Many Essex gardens and driveways have changes in level. A sloping front garden, a raised patio area, or a driveway that sits higher than the road all need retaining walls to hold the ground in place. Without a retaining wall, soil and surfaces can slip, crack, and collapse over time.

We build retaining walls from brick, block, or a combination of both. The type and thickness of the wall depends on the height of the level change and the weight of material being held back. For taller walls, we include reinforcement and drainage to handle the pressure from the ground behind.

Our retaining walls are built on proper concrete foundations sized for the wall height and ground conditions. In areas with clay soil, like much of Chelmsford and Brentwood, we pay extra attention to foundation depth and drainage because clay swells and shrinks with the seasons.

Combining Walls with Resin Bound Surfaces

Brick borders and retaining walls work perfectly alongside resin bound paving. The wall provides a solid edge for the resin to sit against, and the resin gives a smooth, weed-free surface that runs right up to the brickwork. Together, they create a clean, professional look.

If you are having a resin bound driveway or patio installed, adding brick borders at the same time makes sense. We can build the walls and lay the surface as one project, which means everything fits together perfectly and you only have one team on site.

Built for Essex Conditions

Essex weather means brick borders and retaining walls need to handle rain, frost, and occasionally hot summers. We use frost-resistant bricks and quality mortar that will not crumble in cold weather. Our foundations go deep enough to sit below the frost line and cope with clay soil movement.

We have built borders and retaining walls in Billericay, Basildon, Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, and right across the county. We know the local ground conditions and build accordingly.

Repair and Rebuilding

If you have an existing brick border or retaining wall that is leaning, cracking, or crumbling, we can repair or rebuild it. Sometimes a wall just needs repointing and a new cap. Other times it needs to come down and be rebuilt properly. We assess the situation honestly and recommend the right solution.

Get a Quote

Call Elite Resin Driveways Ltd on 01277 885758 for a free quote on brick borders and retaining walls. We provide clear pricing and honest advice for homeowners across Essex.