Brick wall construction

Brick wall construction — United Arab Emirates

Dividing a room, closing off a space, creating a utility room or building a low wall: a brick wall remains a solid, long-lasting solution. Its quality depends on setting out, plumb and mortar. On Helplease, you describe your project and the workers offering this service in United Arab Emirates are notified of your request.

Structures covered

• Interior partition in hollow bricks to divide a room.
• Enclosing wall for a garage, terrace or open space.
• Low wall for a garden, light retaining or boundary.
• Small structures: cladding, built-in planter, plinth, storage room.

Depending on what you agree with the worker, the job can include setting out, preparing the base, laying bricks in mortar, lintels over openings, tie beams where needed, and cleaning up. The finishing render should be specified: a rendering service exists in the catalogue.

Key points

Base and load

A wall is heavy. A partition built on a floor or slab must be compatible with that load; an outdoor wall needs a suitable foundation. Describe the location and the existing ground.

Type of brick

Hollow bricks, solid bricks or concrete blocks differ in weight and use. State your choice or ask the worker for advice.

Openings and services

Doors, windows, sockets or pipe routes are planned before building. Mention them in your request.

Permissions

For an outdoor wall or a major change, check with the relevant authorities whether any authorisation is required.

What affects the price

• the length, height and thickness of the wall;
• the type of bricks and mortar;
• openings, lintels and tie beams;
• preparation of the base or foundation;
• site access and waste removal;
• supply of materials.

The rate is agreed with the worker based on these elements.

Frequently asked questions

Who supplies the bricks and cement?

That is to be agreed. The worker can estimate quantities from the dimensions; say if you want them to supply the materials.

Is the wall delivered rendered?

Not necessarily. Rendering is a separate stage, to include in your request if you want it.

Can a brick partition be built upstairs?

It depends on the floor's load capacity. If in doubt, a check by a qualified professional is recommended.

What information should I give?

The wall dimensions, its purpose, the location, the type of floor, planned openings and what you supply.