FindMyBrick · Replacement brick guide

How to Find Matching Replacement Bricks

Finding a replacement brick for an extension, repair or damaged wall is easier when you compare more than colour alone.

1. Photograph the existing brickwork

Take clear photographs in natural light. Include a close-up of the brick face, a wider image showing the wall pattern and any visible frog, stamp or manufacturer's mark. Avoid strong filters that change the colour.

2. Record the key details

3. Consider the age and location

Older properties may contain handmade, imperial-size, discontinued or reclaimed bricks. An extension may use a newer brick that was selected to complement the original wall rather than match it exactly. The building's age and region can help narrow the search, but they are not proof of a manufacturer.

4. Use the catalogue to build a shortlist

1. Start with the closest dimensions.
2. Compare the brick face, edge profile and texture.
3. Check whether the product is current, discontinued or commonly sold as reclaimed.
4. Review manufacturer information and supplier photographs.
5. Keep two or three plausible matches rather than relying on one photograph.

5. Ask a supplier useful questions

• Can they provide a physical sample?
• Are the stated dimensions actual or nominal?
• Is the colour consistent between production batches?
• Is the brick suitable for the intended location and exposure?
• What quantity and delivery options are available?

Before ordering

Compare the sample against the existing wall in daylight. Check the face colour, size, texture, edges and mortar relationship. For structural or regulated work, confirm suitability with the relevant builder, designer or supplier.