5.0 ★ (15 Google Reviews) · 🏆 Top 1% Quality Business Awards 2026 · Fully Insured
21 years of bricklaying across Melbourne's east. Outdoor fireplaces, retaining walls, heritage restoration, and more. Full supply and install. Free quotes.
Tell Jamie about your project. No obligation.
Melbourne's East · Since 2004
Jamie at JC Brick & Blocklaying has been laying brick and block since he was 15. That's 21 years on the tools across Melbourne's east, from outdoor fireplaces in Chirnside Park to retaining walls in Ringwood, and crack stitching in Doncaster to heritage restoration in Balwyn.
Jamie runs a tight crew of qualified tradesmen and apprentices. Full supply and install on every job, plus custom mortar matching that most bricklayers in Melbourne can't offer. When you call JC Brick & Blocklaying, you get Jamie. Not a quote from a tradie you've never met.
He's approachable, straight-talking, and genuinely easy to deal with. That's what his clients keep saying. And with a 5-star Google rating and a Top 1% business award to back it up, it's not just talk.
Trusted on landmark projects across Melbourne
Margaret Court Arena
Players' facility revamp
Swinburne University
Dividing wall work
Siena College
Lift shaft block work, Camberwell
What We Do
From a custom outdoor fireplace in the Yarra Valley to a structural block retaining wall in Bayswater, Jamie handles it properly, start to finish.
A properly built outdoor fireplace or pizza oven is one of the best investments you can make in your backyard. JC Brick & Blocklaying builds both to last, with full supply and install, matched to your space.
Full Supply & Install
One quote, one tradie
80 Mortar Colours
Matched to your brickwork
Pizza Ovens Too
Standalone or combined
Structural Masonry
Big or small, every retaining and dividing wall is built to hold. Concrete core fill, steel reinforcement, and the kind of attention to detail that prevents problems down the track.
Full-height structural block retaining walls with concrete core fill and steel reinforcement. Built to last and compliant with Australian standards.
Included
Full Supply & Install
21+
Years on the Tools
Specialist Repair
Cracked brickwork doesn't fix itself. Jamie's remedial work, including specialist crack stitching, addresses the cause, not just the symptom.
Stainless steel helical bar reinforcement that stabilises cracked masonry and prevents further movement.
Jamie assesses what's actually happening before quoting — no more work than the job requires.
Also Available
How Jamie Works
From the first call to the final clean-up, you deal with Jamie the whole way through. Here's exactly how a job runs.
Tell Jamie about your project. He replies within one business day with a clear, itemised quote — no obligation, no pressure.
Jamie sources all the brick, block and mortar himself, including custom colour matching where the job calls for it.
Jamie and his crew lay every course themselves. No subcontracting, clean work, and turning up when he says he will.
He walks the finished job with you and leaves the site tidy. Every build is fully insured and finished to a standard he'll stand behind.
Quality Business Awards 2026
In 2026, JC Brick & Blocklaying was recognised in the top 1% of businesses in the Maroondah region by the Quality Business Awards. It's not something Jamie went looking for. It's recognition of what his clients already knew.
Hard work. Clean finishes. Someone who turns up on time and does the job properly.
5.0 ★ on Google
“Jamie did an awesome job, great guy to deal with and did exactly as he said he was going to do. Went above & beyond to keep us happy, really happy with the fireplace it looks awesome and works great. I would highly recommend him for any brick and block work especially fire places.”
“Jamie did an amazing job on our very large retaining wall. He turned up on time and the wall looks amazing. Great workmanship and work ethic. Very happy customers thanks Jamie.”
“Good trustworthy bricklaying. I find with Jamie at the helm of this team, his awesome leadership helps to produce the best with his coworkers and the overall finish of the job is excellent. As a builder, I recommend Jamie (JC Brick and blocklaying) as your go to bricklayers with excellent service, an honest approach and spot on workmanship.”
JC Brick & Blocklaying services homeowners, builders, and architects across Melbourne's eastern and outer-eastern suburbs. Below is our primary coverage area. If you're outside this list, get in touch and Jamie will let you know if he can help.
Yes. Outdoor fireplaces are one of JC Brick & Blocklaying's most popular services. The team builds fully custom outdoor fireplaces and pizza ovens across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, with full supply and install included. Every fireplace is built to last, designed to suit the space, and finished to a high standard. Whether it's a simple freestanding fireplace or a full outdoor entertaining setup, Jamie at JC handles it from start to finish.
JC Brick & Blocklaying primarily services Melbourne's eastern and outer-eastern suburbs, including Croydon, Ringwood, Mooroolbark, Doncaster, Blackburn, Chirnside Park, Balwyn, Bayswater, Lilydale, Mount Evelyn, and the Yarra Valley. For a full list of service areas, see the Service Areas section of this website or get in touch to confirm availability for your location.
Yes, JC Brick & Blocklaying is fully insured. Comprehensive insurance covers every job, giving clients peace of mind whether the project is a residential backyard fireplace or a structural block retaining wall. This is confirmed upfront, along with a clear, itemised quote before any work begins.
Getting a quote is straightforward. Fill in the enquiry form on the website or use the Click-to-Call button to ring Jamie directly. Jamie responds to all new enquiries within one business day. Once he has the details of your project, he'll provide a clear quote with no hidden costs and no obligation to proceed.
A few things stand out. Jamie Craig has 21 years of experience and does all his own work. No subcontracting, no surprises. He offers full supply and install on every job and carries 80 custom mortar colours for exact heritage and restoration matching. He's also the only bricklayer in the Maroondah region to be recognised in the top 1% of businesses by the Quality Business Awards 2026.
