How to Build a Free-Standing Brick Fence

Excavate the area where the fence will be located. Dig three inches below ground for every foot of height that you want the fence. For instance, if you want a five foot tall fence, you should dig a foundation to a depth of 15 inches.

Pour foundation gravel into the excavation to half the depth of the hole.

Use the framing level to ensure the surface of the gravel is as level as possible.

Mix the concrete in the wheelbarrow and pour it into the excavation.

The concrete level should reach within two inches of the surface dirt. Use the trowel to smooth the surface of the foundation concrete, and use the framing level to make certain that the surface is perfectly level. Allow the foundation to cure for at least three days before continuing work.

Determine how you want the brick fence to look.

Lay out a mock-up on top of the foundation. Lay two to three courses of brick to make certain that you are happy with how it looks.

Pound one stake into the ground at one end of the brick fence, and another stake at the other.

Tie a string between them to indicate the height of the first course of brick, including the mortar. The string must run right in the middle of the fence's width. Attach the line level to ensure that the guide string is level.

Mix the mortar in the wheelbarrow, then use the trowel to place mortar on the concrete foundation where the brick will be placed. The brick fence should be at least the same width as the length of one brick, or in other words, two bricks wide. Lay the first course of brick, tapping on the top of the brick with the handle of the trowel if it rests too high. When the first course is completed, move on to the second course, moving the string up to help guide you.

Allow the mortar to set for three days before topping the foundation hole with dirt.