Craig Todd Brickwork & Developments

Craig Todd Brickwork & Developments Brickwork Contractor | Principal Contractor & Site Manager for Full Residential Builds | North East UK | Trusted When Deadlines & Budgets Matter

Finding a reliable bricklayer can often feel like an uphill battle, with many contractors falling short on quality, communication, and timelines. We understand the frustration that comes with substandard work and unmet expectations and that's why we are committed to providing a refreshing alternative, ensuring that your project is handled with the utmost care and professionalism. With nearly two d

ecades of experience in the industry, we have built a reputation for excellence throughout Newcastle upon Tyne area. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional brickwork that not only meets but exceeds your expectations. Our promise of clear communication and a single point of contact means you’ll always know what to expect. We balance affordability with excellence, enhancing the value of your property while respecting your budget. Tired of the usual contractor hassle? Our strong company culture is centred on professionalism and collaboration. Join us on our journey through social media, where you can witness our commitment to quality and transparency were we showcase our projects from home extensions to luxurious mansions. We invite all clients, residential, developers, industry brands & investors to partner with us as we reshape the construction landscape, one exceptional project at a time. In closing, if you’re done with the empty promises & sub standard work drop me a DM or email us at [email protected] where I will personally get back to you.

I’ve been quiet on here for a bit, and there’s a reason for that.Alongside my brickwork contractor role, I’ve taken on t...
12/01/2026

I’ve been quiet on here for a bit, and there’s a reason for that.

Alongside my brickwork contractor role, I’ve taken on the Site Management role and I’m also learning the Principal Contractor role on the job, working under our PC.
That’s meant long days, steep learning curves, constant training and a lot of self improvement behind the scenes.

I won’t sugar coat it, it’s been absolutely hellish at times.
But it’s 100% worth the effort.

I also want to say a genuine thank you to everyone who messaged to check I was alright while I’d gone quiet. That meant a lot.

Here’s an update of where the site’s at now 👇

• 4 houses built, plastered out and whitewashed
• The 5th almost ready for first fix electrics & plumbing this week
• 2 additional plots pulled out at the top of the site
• Both up to DPC with PCC beams and flooring complete, ready for superstructure

Alongside that:
• Brickwork boundary walls complete
• Boundary fencing installed
• Rear plot landscaping done, patios, walkways and external areas
• Large reduced dig completed to remove contaminated land and replace with clean topsoil
• Windows and doors installed, the contrast with the stonework, brick colour, roof and fascias looks spot on
• Additional solar panels installed to help SAP calcs, allowing gas boilers to be used

All of this has been delivered while dealing with proper British weather.
Heavy rain has caused delays, the drainage, utilities and main road works delayed, and our temporary road has taken a battering, making access difficult at times. But it’s been about adapting, overcoming issues, and keeping the job moving forward regardless.

What I’m proud of isn’t just the progress, it’s how the site’s being run.

Clear footpaths.
Traffic management in place.
Clean, tidy, compliant and safe.

That’s the standard I expect, whether I’m laying bricks, managing the site, or learning the PC role.

Back to posting again now.
As always, the focus stays the same: do it properly, take responsibility, and deliver quality homes.

Been absolutely hammering it down lately, road’s not even in yet, but site’s still looking mint.Groundworkers have crack...
01/10/2025

Been absolutely hammering it down lately, road’s not even in yet, but site’s still looking mint.

Groundworkers have cracked on with drainage, utilities, fencing & paving. Plasterers smashing through the top 2 plots, nearly wrapped up.

Joiners firing trusses up ready for the brickys, who’ve been grafting non stop to get the right hand plots up to wall plate.

Another 3 plots will be watertight before long and the internals will be flying again.

Developers want momentum. Trades want organised sites. That’s what we’re building here.

You can tell a lot about a build by the plastering.If it’s sloppy, the whole place feels cheap.If it’s sharp, smooth, an...
30/09/2025

You can tell a lot about a build by the plastering.
If it’s sloppy, the whole place feels cheap.
If it’s sharp, smooth, and bang on, suddenly buyers see the quality.

That’s why I love working with lads who get it right first time. No snags, no bodges, no hold ups further down the line.

The photos do the talking here 👇

Trusses on, ready for peaks & the roof going on, we’ll be watertight before you know it.For developers, this is the turn...
29/09/2025

Trusses on, ready for peaks & the roof going on, we’ll be watertight before you know it.

For developers, this is the turning point. No more praying the weather holds. No more waiting around. Once we’re sealed up, the sparks, plumbers, and chippies can crack straight on.

Every day a build sits idle, it costs money. That’s why we graft to get watertight quick, so you’re not left stressing about delays or chasing trades that can’t start.

Keep it moving. Keep it earning. That’s how we work.

Right, let’s have it straight! Ibstock bricks are a joke! The quality is shocking. WE ARE Ibstock - at the heart of buil...
22/09/2025

Right, let’s have it straight! Ibstock bricks are a joke! The quality is shocking.
WE ARE Ibstock - at the heart of building

You get slated & pulled online & onsite, “look at that bed joint, it’s all over the place.” Yeah alright mate, but when there’s up to 5mm difference in the height of a single brick, what do you expect?

At the end of the day, you can only p**s with the c**k you’ve got, and this is the gear we’ve been lumped with. Poor tolerances, bad quality, and still somehow it’s the lads on the tools that get the stick. We’re bricklayers, not bloody magicians.

And here’s Ibstock calling themselves a leading manufacturer. Leading who, exactly? Certainly not by example.

Truth is, it’s not the brickies making a mess of things. It’s the manufacturers pumping out substandard gear, then acting like we’re the problem & expecting us to make them look perfect.

That said, I’ll back my lads every time. They graft, they adapt, and they still turn out work to be proud of. Just imagine the standard we’d hit if we actually had decent materials.

So what do you reckon? Should brickies keep carrying the can, or should manufacturers like Ibstock be held accountable & start owning their part in this?

👇 Let’s hear it.

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19/09/2025

The same bloke piped up on my post yesterday, “Loads of room… you’ve never had it bad, you’re an amature.” 😂

Funny that mate. Except in this video you’ll see there’s just enough space to fit one foot. Tight as it comes.

Here’s the thing:
I know developers don’t pay for problems, they pay for solutions.

Thats why we don’t waste energy moaning about it.
We don’t point fingers looking for someone to blame.
We plan, we crack on, and we deliver.

Because the job doesn’t care about excuses, it cares about results.

And that’s why we win every time. Not because it’s easy. Not because we’re lucky.
But because we know what needs doing, and we just get it done.

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Tight squeeze? Bit awkward? Course it is.But that’s the job.Kick up a fuss, moan about access, drag our heels.We just cr...
18/09/2025

Tight squeeze? Bit awkward? Course it is.
But that’s the job.

Kick up a fuss, moan about access, drag our heels.
We just crack on. Head down, get the graft in, get it done.

End of the day, all that matters is moving the job forward.

No excuses. No drama. Just progress.

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The only thing rough here is the fella running his mouth.Some bloke reckoned we “must be rough as toast cause I only pos...
17/09/2025

The only thing rough here is the fella running his mouth.

Some bloke reckoned we “must be rough as toast cause I only post drone shots.” 🤦‍♂️
Not that I need to justify our graft to anyone, but here’s a close up for you. 🖕

Exactly like I’ve said before, clean, quality work.

If you’re a bricky who can graft and get on with anyone give me a bell.
If you’re a baghead running your mouth like this lad don’t bother, you won’t last here.
And if you’re a developer who’s sick to death of idiots and just want a professional on your job, ring me.

Door linings are in, first fix electrics done, and plastering well underway. Always satisfying to see the transition fro...
15/09/2025

Door linings are in, first fix electrics done, and plastering well underway. Always satisfying to see the transition from bare boards to a smooth skim finish. It’s the stage where a build really starts to feel like a home.

For developers, this is the turning point where the structure becomes a space people can picture living in. For tradesmen, it’s the detail work, making sure everything is on point & solid for what comes next.

Every stage sets up the next trade, teamwork at its best 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

How many of you agree this is when a project finally starts to come alive?”

Not be long now and we’ll have 3 more ready for truss’s and start getting the lads working on the internals.
12/09/2025

Not be long now and we’ll have 3 more ready for truss’s and start getting the lads working on the internals.

Another plot nearly up to scaffold height, our brickies are grafting, and the quality shows.Our lads know the score, pho...
11/09/2025

Another plot nearly up to scaffold height, our brickies are grafting, and the quality shows.

Our lads know the score, phones down, no shortcuts, no excuses. We keep a clean site, run it efficiently, and actually enjoy grafting together. That’s why developers keep telling us the same three things: quality, passion, reliability.

And that’s what sets us apart from the cheap lads knocking prices down. You don’t get reliability at rock-bottom rates.

We’re not here for that. We’re here to build properly, every time.
And soon enough, we’ll be doing it on land of our own.

I’m proud to show our site off with the drone because let’s be honest, a site should look as professional as the houses we’re building.

Another plot flying up 👊 Scaffolders wrapping round ready for the brickys, trusses landed on site and good to go once th...
10/09/2025

Another plot flying up 👊 Scaffolders wrapping round ready for the brickys, trusses landed on site and good to go once that wall plate’s on.

We’ve had a curveball thrown in the mix & lost 6 days thanks to things outside our control. No point moaning, heads down, graft on, and we’ll have this one back on track.

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