Do you install lintels for new openings?

Yes. Proper lintels are essential for any new opening and we install them to engineering requirements where needed.

Can you infill an old opening so it blends in?

Yes. We source matching or complementary bricks and match the mortar colour and joint profile so the infill sits naturally within the existing wall.

Do you handle fireplace removal brickwork?

We handle the brickwork side of fireplace removals and infill. Gas, flue or other service disconnection needs to be done by the appropriate licensed trades before we complete the brickwork.

Can you work within an active renovation site?

Yes. We regularly work alongside builders and other trades on renovation and alteration projects across Melbourne.

Structural Alterations Melbourne | Alternative Bricklaying

Tall charcoal brick feature wall with narrow window openings under construction

Low rustic red brick garden wall with flat brick capping

Structural Alterations

Professional structural alterations in Melbourne

Structural alterations cover the brickwork changes that reshape an existing home. New openings, removed fireplaces, infill work and renovation related structural changes all need the right support, proper matching and a bricklayer who understands how the building goes together.

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Decorative red brick boundary fence with pillars and capping along a sidewalk

Custom L shaped recycled brick garden bench with curved end

Why choose us

Why choose Alternative Bricklaying

We specialise in the bricklaying work that needs real skill and attention to detail, from architectural features and restoration through to extensions and structural alterations across Melbourne.

Over 40 years of qualified bricklaying experience
Specialist bricklaying for detailed residential work across Melbourne
Specialists in architectural, period and alteration work
Small to medium jobs welcomed
Clear communication from quote to completion
Public liability insurance up to $5 million

Typical projects

The kind of work we do

Widening existing window openings
Creating new door openings to patios and gardens
Converting windows to doors
Structural lintel installation
Brick infill after removing external doors or windows
Internal fireplace removal and infill
External chimney breast removal
Chimney stack reduction and infill
Structural brick changes during home renovations
Internal brick feature walls and renovation brickwork

Our work

Recent work

Decorative red brick chimney with corbelled top and lead roof flashing

Red brick front fence with pillars, metal gate and integrated letterbox

Red brick boundary wall with structural pillar on a residential site

Circular brick planter or fire pit with radial header course brickwork

White painted brick facade with decorative hit and miss perforated brickwork

Red brown brick front fence with integrated letterbox pillar

Multi brick mailbox wall with six integrated letterboxes

FAQ

Common questions about structural alterations

Yes. Proper lintels are essential for any new opening and we install them to engineering requirements where needed.
Yes. We source matching or complementary bricks and match the mortar colour and joint profile so the infill sits naturally within the existing wall.
We handle the brickwork side of fireplace removals and infill. Gas, flue or other service disconnection needs to be done by the appropriate licensed trades before we complete the brickwork.
Yes. We regularly work alongside builders and other trades on renovation and alteration projects across Melbourne.

Get in touch

Request a free quote

Tell us about your project and we will get back to you with honest advice and a clear quote.

Request quote 0409 339 804