East Midlands Masonry Ltd

East Midlands Masonry Ltd Builders, Property Developers, Bricklayers. Providing solutions for the most challenging projects anywhere in the UK is a Hodgkinson Builders' speciality.

The Company:

From purpose-built offices at Pride Park in Derby, Hodgkinson Builders offers a comprehensive range of supply and construction services in brick, stone, glass block work and flint. Our work has been used in housing, factory, retail, specialist and prestigious development and refurbishment projects in locations as diverse as Ilkeston and Iceland. The company has 150 bricklayers, ston

e masons, forklift drivers and labourers, together with a database of several thousand tradesmen on whose services it can call. In short, we are big enough to deliver on contracts with multi-million price tags but not so big that we lose sight of quality standards on those with a multi-thousand label. We’re built on solid foundations. Managing director Ian Hodgkinson, the friendly and professional face of Hodgkinson Builders, is a great believer in building good relationships with both the people with whom he works and those for whom he works - as long as they share his unremitting commitment to quality. That is something on which he won't compromise. Before launching his company 18 years ago, Ian lectured on a range of construction skills at a local college and was well aware that the building industry didn't enjoy the best of reputations with the public at large, thanks to its frequent failure to deliver a quality service, on time and within budget. Determined that things would be different at Hodgkinson Builders', the company's mission statement is an unequivocal: ‘to build your buildings on time, within budget and with complete safety’. It's a policy that stems from a family involvement with the building trade that stretches back over 70 years - and a personal determination to head the best company of its kind in the construction field. Ian's pledge to customers is a simple one:

"At Hodgkinson's, you will deal with caring, qualified, honest and willing personnel who actually want to help you. No ifs. No buts."

BRICKLAYERS WANTED 🚨We’re looking for 1 more experienced bricklaying gang to join a live site in Stapleford, near Nottin...
28/05/2026

BRICKLAYERS WANTED 🚨

We’re looking for 1 more experienced bricklaying gang to join a live site in Stapleford, near Nottingham.

Immediate start available.
Good rates.
Regular ongoing work.
Organised and reliable site.

If you’re a decent gang that turns up, works hard and takes pride in the job, give Richard a ring today on 07964 968796.

Jack Smith Hartshorn
Will Hodgkinson
Rob Hodgkinson
Bricklayers Online

Please share or tag anybody looking 👊🏻

BRICKLAYERS REQUIRED ACROSS THE MIDLANDS 🧱Good lads wanted for ongoing work across the Midlands.We’ve got:• Housing• Nur...
21/05/2026

BRICKLAYERS REQUIRED ACROSS THE MIDLANDS 🧱

Good lads wanted for ongoing work across the Midlands.

We’ve got:
• Housing
• Nursing Homes
• Retaining Walls
• General Masonry Work

✅ Great Rates
✅ Weekly Pay
✅ Solid Run of Work
✅ Decent Team Environment

Will Hodgkinson
Bricklayers Online

Looking for reliable bricklayers who take pride in their work and want to get stuck in.

📞 07773 025330 for more details.

Please share if you know someone looking 👊

Still looking for bricklayers across the East Midlands and surrounding areas. If interested please give Jack a call on t...
14/05/2026

Still looking for bricklayers across the East Midlands and surrounding areas. If interested please give Jack a call on the number below.

Are you walking away from sites because of expensive retaining walls?It happens more often than people realise.Sloping g...
17/03/2026

Are you walking away from sites because of expensive retaining walls?

It happens more often than people realise.
Sloping ground, awkward levels, difficult plots and suddenly the cost of traditional concrete retaining walls kills the viability of the whole scheme.

But there is another option worth looking at.

The Allan Block dry-stack retaining wall system is a smart value-engineering solution that can transform sites with level changes.

• Fast to install
• No traditional poured concrete retaining wall required
• Cost-effective compared with conventional systems
• Ideal for housing developments and challenging ground conditions

In many cases it can turn a marginal site into a viable one.

Less time.
Lower cost.
Cleaner installation.

I’m currently working with East Midlands Masonry, approved installers of Allan Block , to bring forward practical value-engineered retaining wall solutions for developers, contractors and landowners looking to unlock difficult sites.

If you’re buying land, looking at development opportunities, or trying to improve scheme viability, this is definitely worth exploring.

Drop me a message if you’d like to know more.

Colinwell Masonry
Will Hodgkinson

02/03/2026
“Another one out of the ground. East Midlands Masonry on site at Premier Inn Burton, delivering footings with precision,...
10/02/2026

“Another one out of the ground. East Midlands Masonry on site at Premier Inn Burton, delivering footings with precision, experience, and zero shortcuts. Strong starts make strong buildings and that’s how we work.”


Apprentice Toolbox
Jack Smith Hartshorn
Bricklayers Online
Rob Hodgkinson
Will Hodgkinson
Builder Tips

09/02/2026

APPRENTICES WANTED OR WE’LL HAVE NOBODY LEFT TO BUILD BRITAIN

This week is Apprenticeship Week.
Does anybody actually realise?

Because it isn’t about box-ticking or glossy brochures. It’s about whether we have a workforce in five years’ time. I’ve spent over 40 years on sites, in business, and in education, and one thing is clear young people are ready, willing, and desperate for a chance. What they’re missing is opportunity.

Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing posts about youngsters looking for a start in the trade. The good news? It’s worked. We’ve already had a couple of positive results, with young lads being taken on as apprentices by bricklaying firms and contractors. That’s exactly what this week should be about real outcomes, not noise.

Construction doesn’t need more talk about skills shortages. It needs employers prepared to train, mentor, and properly invest in the next generation. Apprenticeships aren’t cheap labour they’re the future of our businesses and the industry as a whole.

If you’re an employer and you can take an apprentice, say so in the comments.
If you’re a young person looking for a start, put your trade and location below.
If you know someone who should see this, share it.

Let’s use Apprenticeship Week to actually create apprenticeships not just talk about them.










Total respect to bricklayers 🧱
31/01/2026

Total respect to bricklayers 🧱

Skill, responsibility, and legacy deserve proper recognition ✅️

What Does Respect Look Like To You In Bricklaying? 👊

East Midlands Masonry 🧱, we’re about more than just “getting it built”. We specialise in: BricklayingStoneworkMasonry fa...
30/01/2026

East Midlands Masonry 🧱, we’re about more than just “getting it built”. We specialise in: Bricklaying
Stonework
Masonry façades
Feature brickwork
Traditional and modern detailing
Supply and fix packages

From straightforward housing to more complex commercial and bespoke schemes, we work with contractors, developers, and consultants who want quality, reliability, and people who understand how buildings actually go together on site.

Good brickwork shouldn’t just fill space it should add depth, proportion, and longevity to a building.

If you’re looking for a masonry contractor who takes pride in the finish as much as the programme, happy to have a conversation. 🛠️ 🧱








Bricklayers Online
Jack Smith Hartshorn
Builder Tips
Ian Hodgkinson
Apprentice Toolbox

26/01/2026

Bricklayers wanted for price job in Market Drayton for immediate start. Long run of work on care homes and continuation in the area. If interested please call Jack on 07527888176

Address

36 Royal Scott Pride Park
Derby
DE248AJ

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