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Rear garden wall

Brief no. WB-2026-0142 Issued 15 May 2026 Location LL28 From Client
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Work brief — Bricklayer

Scope · Dimensions · Access · Programme

Scope

Rebuild rear garden boundary wall, single-skin brick, free-standing. Builder to confirm whether existing foundation is reusable.

Dimensions provided

Run 12m × Height 1.8m.

Builder to verify on site survey before ordering.

Materials estimate

Calculated from dimensions above.

Wall face area21.6 m² Indicative brick count~1,365

Brick type, mortar, DPC and finishes specified by the builder.

Foundation

Builder to confirm foundation type and depth based on ground conditions and wall height. Structural engineer required if wall retains soil.

Access & welfare

Side return via rear garden. WC and outside tap available. Mains power from garage.

Consents

Verify locally — height thresholds for Building Regs and Planning vary by location and listed status.

Briefing scaffold only. All specifications, depths, mixes, and consents to be confirmed by a qualified professional.

SiteBrief is not liable for outputs of work executed against this brief.

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Rear garden wall

Brief no. WB-2026-0142 Issued 15 May 2026 Location LL28 From Client
SiteBrief

Work brief — Bricklayer

Scope · Dimensions · Materials · Access · Programme · Consents

Scope of work

Rebuild rear garden boundary wall — single-skin brickwork, free-standing. Match the existing brick face where visible from the property.

Builder to confirm whether the existing foundation is reusable or requires replacement.

Dimensions provided by client

Approximate run: 12 metres  ·  Approximate height: 1.8 metres

Builder to verify exact dimensions on site survey before ordering materials.

Materials estimate

Calculated from the dimensions above. Quantities only — types and specifications are for the builder to confirm.

Wall face area (length × height)21.6 m² Indicative brick count at 60/m²~1,300 With 5% wastage allowance~1,365

Brick type, mortar mix, DPC, and any wall ties or copings to be specified by the builder/bricklayer based on exposure, existing condition, and matching the original.

Foundation

Builder to confirm foundation type, depth, and width based on ground conditions and final wall height. If the wall retains soil or exceeds standard free-standing height, a qualified structural engineer should specify the foundation.

Access & welfare

Site access via side return to rear garden. Skip placement on driveway by arrangement; highways permit required if skip placed on public road.

Existing WC and outside cold tap on site. Mains power available from garage.

Programme

Indicative duration to be quoted by the builder. Weather and material lead-times to be factored.

Consents & compliance

Verify locally with the relevant local authority. Free-standing garden walls have height and location thresholds for Building Regs and Planning that vary by site, conservation area status, and proximity to highways. SiteBrief does not advise on whether consent is or is not required.

This is a briefing scaffold prepared from client-provided information. All technical specifications, depths, mixes, structural calculations, and regulatory consents must be confirmed by a qualified professional appropriate to the work.

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