What Do Our Customers Value Most

At Oakenstead Estates, we believe our reputation is built on reliability, quality, and integrity.

Our customers choose us because we deliver work that lasts, with an exceptionally low call-back rate, experienced teams on every site, and a commitment to doing things properly the first time. From large-scale residential developments to specialist masonry and remedial works, we combine hands-on expertise with strong ethical and safety standards, ensuring every project is completed to the highest professional standard.

Our Key Principles

• 1. Proven Quality and Reliability
  Our extremely low call-back rate speaks for itself. We take pride in delivering builds that stand the test of time, reducing defects and warranty claims through rigorous attention to detail and quality control.

  2. Problem-Solving Expertise
  We’re trusted to step in where others can’t — diagnosing and fixing leaks, faults, and complex issues in other builders’ projects. Our clients know we find practical, lasting solutions.

  3. Skilled Teams, Dedicated Foremen
  Every Oakenstead site is led by an experienced foreman supported by a qualified, consistent workforce. This ensures high-quality workmanship and projects delivered on schedule.

  4. Large-Scale Capability
  We’ve worked alongside major UK housebuilders on substantial residential developments, backed by a large pool of reliable subcontractors and resources ready to mobilise when needed.

  5. Fair Rates and Trusted Trades
  Our bricklayers and trades receive competitive, fair rates — helping us retain skilled professionals who take pride in their work.

  6. Certified for Safety and Compliance
  We maintain SSIP accreditation and are fully CQMS and PQS certified, reflecting our commitment to best practice in health and safety.

  7. Ethical and Responsible Practice
  We uphold Anti-Slavery, Anti-Bribery, Environmental, and Quality Control policies — ensuring our work reflects the values of a modern, responsible construction business.

  8. Supporting People in Construction
  We actively support women in construction, provide opportunities for apprentices and young workers, and back mental-health initiatives such as the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity - Home - Lighthouse Charity

Expert Flint Work For Traditional Craftsmanship for Modern and Heritage Builds

At Cullen Bricklaying, we specialise in expert flint work for both traditional heritage properties and contemporary architectural developments. Our reputation is built on quality, precision, and decades of experience in delivering bespoke flint masonry that enhances both the aesthetic and structural value of a building.

Our highly skilled teams are proficient in working with knapped flint, unknapped flint, coursed flint, and random flint techniques, each offering its own unique finish and textural character. These flint materials are often expertly combined with brick and natural stone detailing to create distinctive façades, feature walls, and boundary treatments. The result is a striking and durable surface that reflects a deep respect for tradition while meeting the needs of modern design.

Whether we are commissioned for a new-build property or engaged in restoration work on a listed building, our flint craftsmanship brings timeless character, structural integrity, and lasting durability to every project. From rural cottages to urban developments, Cullen Bricklaying ensures each project is completed to the highest standard, preserving and enhancing the legacy of flint construction.

If you're seeking specialist flint contractors in Dorset or across the South of England, Cullen Bricklaying is a name trusted by developers, architects, and heritage property owners alike.

Expert Traditional and Modern Stonework and Foundations by Cullen Bricklaying

At Cullen Bricklaying, we offer a comprehensive range of specialist masonry and groundwork services tailored to meet the needs of both traditional and modern construction projects across Dorset and the South of England.

Our drystone walling service provides authentic, mortar-free stone walls that are ideal for rural settings, heritage restoration, and landscape features. Built with skill and precision, drystone walls offer long-lasting beauty and structural integrity without the need for cement.

We also supply and install hand-cut natural stone and reconstituted stonework, customised to suit your project's architectural style, whether you're building a contemporary home or restoring a period property. Our expert stone masons ensure every detail enhances the aesthetic and value of the build.

For a strong foundation, our block foundation services offer solid and dependable groundwork solutions ensuring structural longevity from the ground up.

Stonework & Foundations:

• Drystone Walling - Authentic, mortar-free stone walls for rural and heritage developments
• Hand-Cut Stone & Reconstituted Stone - Tailored to suit both traditional and contemporary designs
• Block Foundations - Solid, reliable groundwork for long-lasting structures

Whether you're developing new housing, restoring historic buildings, or improving rural land, Cullen Bricklaying combines craftsmanship with reliability to deliver exceptional results.

Our Legacy as a Specialist Bricklaying Contractor

Cullen Bricklaying has played a key role in constructing some of the South’s most iconic and award-winning developments. We are proud to have been a long-term contractor on the Duchy of Cornwall’s Poundbury development near Dorchester—working across all major phases including Queen Mother Square and the South West and North East Quadrants and also The Hamlet.

Our craftsmanship has been recognised at the highest levels. Most recently, our work at Poundbury for C G Fry & Son received the national 2024 NHBC Supreme Pride in the Job Award.

We’ve also had the honour of meeting The Late Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty King Charles III in recognition of our contribution to this landmark project.