British Brick Shortage

The shortage in Britain is expected to last until 2022 but thank goodness for stockists like Manchester Brick Specialists who have a healthy range in stock

 According to the federation of master builders, one house builder was involved in a dispute with a local authority. Their plans were approved based on a brick sample. The builders are now having problems getting the right brick and the local authority is unhappy about the alternative. If the council and the house builder can’t agree on a compromise, this might delay building the house for a year while they wait for supplies of the approved brick.

Correspondingly, a planner attended a design meeting and asked why the architect was not using the bricks for the new scheme under discussion. The planner was told that with the brick shortage it’s safer to use steel and glass and to avoid traditional bricks.

This has caused the average order schedule cancellation rate we have operated to has been in excess of 24%. According to latest Government figures for June, brick inventories have plunged to a new 20-year low as orders continue exceed production.

BRICK IMPORTS

According to the ONS, brick imports have been increasing year on year for more than 10-years now and is the only way to meet demand.

When a house builder imports bricks from abroad, it allows them to ensure continuity of brick colour over a large development. As British manufacturers have apparently let their stocks dwindle, Manchester Brick can provide bricks in time and at a competitive price.

Britain could be facing a brick shortage as more homes are built. The shortage in Britain is expected to last until 2022 but thank goodness for stockists like Manchester Brick Specialists who didn’t let their stores diminish, with a healthy range in stock and available.

At present, we have the availability of the best quality bricks for immediate delivery to your building site. These bricks are exclusive to us and are perfect for new builds and housing developers:

Chapel Light

Chapel Light bricks are a handmade brick you’ll see on cottages, farmhouses and converted barns across the shire counties. Lightly weathered for a textured appearance, these bricks are a superb match for new developments in conservation areas.

Langthrope Dark Blend

Enjoy the historic look of a Langthorpe Dark Blend brick wall with clean tending lines and a red and black hue that’s as rustic as it is stylish. This brick is the complete branding of our wirecut bricks, which are prepared using traditional methods to leave a stacked rectilinear effect, reminiscent of the early days of brickwork.

Where Can I Buy?

Once you know the brick you are after, you will be ready to buy the bricks for your development. There are plenty of places to buy our bricks from. Contact us directly and a member of the team can point you to your local builders’ merchant.