HANDMADE BRICK MANUFACTURERS
Handmade Brick Specialists Since 1896
ABOUT US
Authentic Handmade Bricks Crafted from Natural Brick Earth
At Sussex Handmade Brick, we are a heritage-led handmade brick company producing authentic bricks from natural brick earth found only in the South and East of England.
Handmade since 1896, our bricks are shaped using traditional British methods and fired to achieve the rich colours, textures, and character that define regional architecture.
From conservation and restoration to high-quality new developments, our handmade bricks are trusted and specified nationwide where true authenticity matters.
QUALITY HANDMADE BRICKS SINCE 1896
Our Handmade Brick Products
Our handmade bricks are crafted from brick earth extracted from our own quarry, ensuring consistency, authenticity, and natural variation. Unlike many modern alternatives, our clay’s high silicate content allows us to create bricks without heavy sanding, resulting in soft creasing marks and subtle textures that reflect genuine hand craftsmanship.
Available in a spectrum of light oranges, reds, purples, and browns, our handmade bricks are produced in accordance with BS EN 771-1:2014 and offer dependable quality for projects of every scale.
Handmade Bricks
Our handmade clay bricks represent the most traditional form of brickmaking. Each brick is individually hand-thrown, producing subtle creasing and natural variation that cannot be replicated by modern manufacturing methods.
Available in a range of sizes, these traditional bricks are particularly well suited to heritage restoration, conservation areas, and projects requiring authentic architectural character. Their distinctive texture and colour variation make them ideal clay facing bricks for buildings where craftsmanship and authenticity matter.
Berry Bricks
Our Berry machine bricks combine traditional materials with early mechanical brickmaking techniques. Produced using heritage brick machinery, these bricks offer a more consistent shape than fully handmade bricks while retaining the natural character of clay.
Berry machine made bricks provide a practical solution for projects that require dependable dimensional accuracy alongside the visual qualities associated with traditional bricks.
Brick Specials
For projects requiring precise architectural detail, we offer bespoke brick specials tailored to individual specifications.
Our team works closely with architects, contractors, and conservation specialists to create bespoke clay bricks, including specialist shapes, colours, and sizes.
Whether developing custom facing bricks for a contemporary design or producing accurate heritage matches for restoration work, our bespoke service ensures the finished brickwork remains faithful to the building’s character and intent.
Our Brick Making Process
Brick Earth Craft
Every brick begins with natural brick earth extracted from our own reserves. This locally sourced clay gives our bricks their distinctive colour range and natural variation, without the need for pigments or stains.
Hand Throwing
Clay is pressed into moulds by hand, creating the soft creasing and character that only genuine handmade bricks can achieve. Each brick carries subtle individuality, shaped by skilled hands.
Drying & Firing
Bricks are carefully dried before being fired using controlled modern kiln practices, combining traditional craft with reliable quality and technical accuracy. The result is strength, durability, and enduring colour.
This blend of heritage process and responsible production defines Sussex Handmade Brick as a handmade brick company rooted in tradition, yet capable of supporting contemporary construction.
Why Sussex Handmade Brick?
Heritage Since 1896
Over a century of British brickmaking experience, preserving and advancing traditional craft.
Owned Natural Brick Earth Reserves
High-silicate clay delivering rich, authentic colour without artificial additives.
Regionally Rooted, Nationally Trusted
Bricks shaped for the architecture of the South and East of England, specified nationwide for projects requiring regional integrity.
Precision & Capability
Extensive expertise in heritage brick matching and intricate specials for technically demanding builds.
Sustainable by Nature
Natural materials, minimal processing, responsible sourcing, and continual improvement in environmental performance.
Partnership & Care
Clear communication, dependable quality, and practical guidance, supporting you throughout your project.
Discover our full range of handmade bricks, colour blends, and bespoke specials.
Whether you are planning conservation work, restoration, or a distinctive new build, our brochure provides detailed product information and guidance to support specification and decision-making.
CASE STUDIES
Brick Projects
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Trinity College, Cambridge
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King Edward VII Estate, West Sussex
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Brick Wall
