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The Classic Brick Company

HANDMADE

Chelmer Orange

Available in 68mm

Chelmer Orange

Chelmer Orange

An orange-bodied handmade brick with warm undertones and a soft, natural texture that reflects the character of traditional rural architecture. Crafted using locally inspired clay and time-honoured techniques, this brick is ideal for heritage projects where orange hues have long been part of the local vernacular. When paired with white mortar, it delivers a striking contrast that elevates both restoration and new build designs – lending prestige and a sense of permanence to any development.

The Classic Brick Company’s handmade bricks are produced using traditional methods and fired in a classic kiln to meet the European Standard EN771-1.

About Us

The Classic Brick Company is one of the UK’s premier suppliers of genuine handmade bricks, with over 20 years of experience in sourcing and developing high-quality clay products including bricks and roof tiles. All of our products are stocked at our yard at Toppesfield Hall on the Essex/Suffolk border and we supply bricks across the whole of the UK.

Our unique range of genuine handmade bricks is ideal for matching into existing historic and period properties, whether it be an extension, restoration or conservation project. Our range also offers an authentic traditional look which enhances the appeal and value of new build projects.

All of our bricks are genuinely handmade using traditional methods perfected over many generations.

Each brick is unique due to slight variations in colour and the subtle textured finish to the face, and so they combine to produce a more natural, organic and traditional overall impression when laid together.

Our range includes, but is not limited to, colours ranging from red to orange, orange to purple, purple to buff, buff to grey and grey to black offering a solution for all project requirements. The colours, textures and sizes are specifically designed to match with the types of bricks used over the centuries for historic and period buildings, and many are suitable for certain regions across the UK, thereby matching their vernacular architecture.

The quality of our bricks is of the utmost importance to The Classic Brick Company and this is evidenced by the fact that all of our products are Lucideon tested to BS EN 771-1 and are also UK CR marked.

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Our Promise

Quality

Each product we create is more than just a brick—it’s a promise of quality. Our entire range undergoes rigorous testing to meet and exceed BS EN 771-1 standards, verified by Lucideon for strength, durability, and consistency. This process guarantees you’re getting materials that not only meet but surpass industry expectations, so they last for generations.

Tailored Value

We believe that high quality products should be accessible to all. That’s why we offer a broad range of handmade products, each with price points to match your budget without sacrificing quality, no matter the size of your project.

Trusted Partner

We invest time in understanding your project’s unique needs and offer expert advice rooted in years of industry experience. You can trust us to guide you through every stage, ensuring that every decision you make is an informed one. Together, we build something that will stand strong for generations.