Brick Matching

MP Moran's brick matching service helps you track down bricks that match your existing brickwork, whether you are extending a property, repairing a damaged section, or simply ran short on your original order. Our team draws on strong relationships with major UK brick manufacturers, including Forterra, Wienerberger and Ibstock, to source bricks close to your original colour, texture and size. This is backed by over 40 years of experience supplying bricks to the trade, so our staff are used to spotting the subtle differences that can make a new section of wall stand out from the old. Where possible, we can supply samples so you can check the match against your existing brickwork before placing an order. This helps avoid a patchwork look once the new bricks are laid. Browse our full bricks and blocks range to see the scope of what we regularly stock and source.

The service is most useful whenever new brickwork needs to sit alongside brickwork that is already in place. This commonly comes up on house extensions, where the new build needs to blend in visually with the original property, and on repair jobs where cracked or damaged bricks need replacing without leaving an obvious patch. It is also handy if you under ordered on a previous job and need a small top up quantity that still matches what has already been laid. Older and period properties can be trickier, since the original brick may no longer be in production, so our supplier relationships help widen the pool of possible matches. Getting in touch early, before work starts on site, gives the best chance of finding a close match and avoids delays once building is underway. Take a look at our facing bricks range to see the sort of colours and textures we typically work with.

The process starts with you getting in touch, either by calling, popping into a branch, or requesting a quote online, and telling us a bit about the brickwork you need to match. From there, our team will look to identify the closest match from our own stock and from our network of suppliers, drawing on decades of experience recognising brick types, colours and textures. Where a close match is found, we can arrange for a sample to be supplied so you can check it against the existing brickwork on site before committing to an order. If the exact original brick is no longer made, we will talk you through the closest realistic alternatives rather than promising an identical match that cannot be delivered. Once you are happy, we can help you work out quantities and arrange delivery or collection. Our bricks and blocks category gives a good starting point for the ranges we regularly search through.

A physical sample, even a single loose brick, gives our team the best chance of an accurate match, since it lets us compare colour, texture and size in person rather than relying on how a brick appears in a photograph. If you cannot remove a brick from the existing wall, a clear photograph taken in good daylight is a helpful starting point, ideally alongside some background on the age and location of the property. Lighting and camera settings can shift how a brick colour appears on screen, so a photo alone is best treated as a starting point rather than a guarantee of an exact match. Where possible, our team will still recommend a branch visit with a sample once a shortlist of likely matches has been identified. This two step approach, photo first and sample to confirm, tends to give the most reliable result. Our facing bricks range gives a sense of the colours and textures we typically hold in stock to compare against.

Yes, mortar colour matching is available alongside our brick matching service, and it matters just as much as the brick itself for a seamless finish. We offer over 100 shades of coloured mortar and can colour match any existing mortar already used on your project. Because our mortar is factory produced, the colour stays consistent no matter how many batches you order, which is important on larger jobs completed over several deliveries. A mismatched mortar joint can be just as noticeable as a mismatched brick, particularly on close inspection or in strong light, so it is worth raising this alongside your brick enquiry rather than as an afterthought. If your project also needs blockwork below or behind the finished brick face, our team can advise on that at the same time. See our blocks range for the options we typically stock alongside bricks.

We work with a number of established UK brick manufacturers, including Forterra, Wienerberger and Ibstock, giving our team access to a wide range of colours, textures and finishes when sourcing a match. These relationships mean we are often able to track down bricks that are not on general display in branch, since manufacturers hold far larger ranges than any single merchant could stock on site. Working with recognised suppliers also means the bricks you receive meet the expected quality and performance standards for UK brickwork. Where a particular supplier no longer makes a brick close to your original, our team can suggest the nearest equivalent from another range. This gives you a realistic set of options rather than a single fixed answer. Our engineering bricks range, sourced from the same suppliers, shows the sort of quality and consistency you can expect.

Matching reclaimed or period brickwork is one of the more involved jobs our brick matching service handles, since older bricks were often made to different sizes and can vary noticeably from batch to batch. We stock reclaimed bricks alongside our new ranges, which gives our team a starting point for matching the aged appearance and character that new brick alone cannot replicate. Where a close reclaimed match cannot be found, we can also look at new bricks with a similar tone and texture, though it is worth being aware that a completely identical match is not always possible on older properties. Because reclaimed bricks vary more in size than new stock, allow extra time for sorting and be prepared to adjust joint thickness slightly to keep courses level. Always check individual reclaimed bricks for chips, soft faces or crumbling edges before they go into a wall, since damaged bricks will not perform well over time. Browse our reclaimed bricks range to see the sort of stock we typically hold.

There is no charge simply for asking our team to help identify a matching brick, whether that involves a phone call, a branch visit, or a sample being sourced for you to check. You only pay for the bricks and mortar you go on to order, priced the same as any other purchase through MP Moran. Because sourcing an unusual or discontinued brick can sometimes mean bringing stock in specially, it is worth asking your branch about lead times and any minimum order quantity for less common ranges before you commit. This helps you plan your project timeline realistically rather than assuming stock will be available immediately. If your job also needs blocks for foundations or internal walls, it is worth pricing those up at the same time to save a second enquiry. Take a look at our blocks range while you are planning.

The simplest way to get a quote is through our online enquiry form, where you can share details of your project and what you are looking to match. Alternatively, you are welcome to provide the relevant details in branch or over the phone, and a member of our team will talk you through the process. Once we have enough information, including a sample or photo where possible, we will confirm a quotation number and let you know the price for the bricks or mortar you need. Quotations are free to request and are not an obligation to buy, so there is no pressure to commit before you are ready. It is worth noting that quotes are generally valid for a set period, so avoid leaving too long a gap between requesting one and placing your order. While you wait, feel free to browse our full bricks and blocks range to see what else might suit your project.

Brick matching is offered across our branch network in London and Hertfordshire, so it is not limited to a single location. That said, stock on display and staff availability can vary slightly from branch to branch, so it is worth calling ahead or checking with your local team before making a special trip with a sample. If your nearest branch cannot help directly, staff can point you towards another branch or arrange for bricks to be sourced and delivered to you instead. This means you should never need to travel to a specialist brick supplier just to get a match sorted. Staff at every branch can also advise on our wider range while you are in. Have a browse of our engineering bricks range for an example of the depth of stock we hold.