Business Details
Traditional Handmade Bricks & Tiles in Sudbury
Bulmer Brick & Tile is a family-run business continuing centuries-old brickmaking traditions at our site in Sudbury. Established during the Middle Ages, we specialise in crafting handmade bricks and tiles using London Clays sourced from seams worked since Tudor times. Our products are created through traditional methods involving coal-fired kilns, producing finishes that harmonise with historic buildings. With over 150 facing brick sizes and 5,000 special shapes, we supply bespoke solutions for conservation projects and private commissions. Our team combines generational expertise with modern understanding to ensure historic buildings maintain their sustainable future.We collaborate with institutions like the National Trust while maintaining equal pride in smaller private projects. Our distinctive handmade products feature in iconic locations including Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle. The business remains committed to preserving architectural heritage through skilled craftsmanship and material authenticity. Our Suffolk-based operations welcome architectural professionals and history enthusiasts through arranged visits. This dedication to tradition and quality has defined our approach for generations.
Services
Handmade Bricks
Special Shapes
Conservation Consultancy
Historic Reproductions
Architectural Elements
Highlights and features
- We maintain brickmaking traditions dating back to the Middle Ages
- Our 5,000+ special shapes cater to unique architectural requirements
- Proven expertise working with English Heritage and National Trust
- Handmade products using traditional coal-fired kiln techniques
- Direct access to skilled craftsmen for bespoke project consultations
Services
Handmade Bricks
Crafted using Tudor-era techniques, our handmade bricks employ London Clays fired in coal kilns. Each piece maintains historical authenticity while meeting modern conservation standards. Ideal for heritage projects requiring material continuity with original structures.
Special Shapes
We produce over 5,000 bespoke shapes including plinths, squints, and chimney components. Our gauged pieces ensure precise architectural detailing where standard moulding proves insufficient. Clients may supply bricks for custom cutting.
Conservation Consultancy
Offering expert guidance for historic building restoration projects. Our team combines generational knowledge with contemporary conservation practices to preserve architectural integrity while addressing modern sustainability requirements.
Historic Reproductions
Specialists in recreating authentic building elements for listed properties and conservation areas. Our products replicate original textures and dimensions using traditional methods that match historic construction practices.
Architectural Elements
Supplying decorative plaques, floor bricks, and terracotta features that complement historic structures. Each element combines functional requirements with aesthetic continuity for both interior and exterior applications.
Questions
What makes your bricks historically authentic?
We use traditional methods and London Clays from seams worked since Tudor times, producing bricks in coal-fired kilns to match original textures and dimensions.
Can you create custom brick shapes?
Yes, we offer over 5,000 special shapes and can cut bespoke elements from client-supplied bricks when standard moulding isn't suitable.
Do you work on private projects?
While we collaborate with major heritage organisations, we equally value smaller private commissions for residential and garden projects.
How do I arrange a site visit?
Contact our Sudbury office to schedule consultations or arrange group tours of our brickyard facilities between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Suffolk and Essex, with nationwide delivery available for our handmade bricks and architectural components.
