With a legacy of craftsmanship and an eye on future-ready innovation, Vandersanden is fast becoming the brick supplier of choice for quality-focused UK housing developments
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When it comes to delivering housing that balances long-term durability with visual appeal, brick choice remains one of the most important design decisions. For an increasing number of UK developers, that choice is Vandersanden. As Europe’s largest family-owned brick manufacturer, the company offers not just products, but a philosophy of quality, innovation and architectural integrity that’s finding firm ground across the UK housing sector.
With over 100 years of heritage, Vandersanden has cultivated one of the most extensive brick portfolios in the industry. Its offering ranges from traditional stock bricks to contemporary hand-formed and waterstruck formats, designed to meet the aesthetic and technical demands of today’s residential construction. Whether the specification calls for traditional charm or contemporary simplicity, Vandersanden provides the design flexibility to bring a development vision to life.
Among its standout ranges are Vandersanden’s waterstruck bricks, produced using a method where water is used to release the clay from its mould. The result is a distinctive, soft-textured brick with visual irregularity that delivers character and authenticity—qualities that are particularly valued in schemes aiming for context-sensitive or heritage-inspired finishes.
Adding to the UK specification offer is a soon-to-launch range of traditional stock bricks. Crafted with a smooth, sanded texture, the new collection delivers a refined, architectural look and opens new possibilities for developers focused on finish, tone and clean lines.
But Vandersanden’s offer extends beyond visual effect. The company has also become a leader in sustainable innovation. Its Pirrouet® range is the world’s first carbon-negative facing brick, manufactured using up to 80% mineral residues from the steel industry and cured using a CO₂-hardening process. The process allows the bricks to absorb more carbon than they emit during manufacture. With 11 colour options and strong dimensional stability, the range offers a credible solution for housebuilders aiming to meet ambitious carbon reduction goals without compromising on build quality or design.
Vandersanden bricks are already playing a key role in a number of UK housing developments. At Marmalade Lane in Cambridge—one of the country’s largest cohousing schemes—the selection of Majestic, Nevado Grey and Old Windsor bricks helped deliver a streetscape that blends contemporary design with historic resonance. In Derby, Greenbuilt Homes used the Lithium brick to achieve a consistent yet characterful finish. Meanwhile, Burrington Homes has drawn on the Roxton and Corum ranges to bring distinctive visual identity to its residential portfolio.
With a showroom in St Ives, Cambridge, as well as dedicated technical support and a growing presence in the UK housebuilding market, Vandersanden is positioned as more than a supplier—it is a collaborative partner. Its team works closely with developers to understand project needs, provide tailored advice, and ensure products align with planning, regulatory and performance goals.
By combining heritage with forward-looking design and sustainability, Vandersanden continues to support the creation of homes that are not only built to last, but built to elevate communities and inspire the next generation of housebuilding.
