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Combi drill for brick

Updated: 22 October 2026

You need one hole for a 6 mm or 8 mm wall plug in ordinary brick, and the combi already has a hammer symbol. A combi drill for brick can do that hole if the bit is carbide, the bit is the same diameter as the plug, and the wall is soft brick or lightweight block. If the hole stalls, you stop. This is not a ranking of the eight kits, and it is not an SDS review. Clutch numbers and gear changes stay on [how to use a cordless combi drill](/hub/drilling-and-accessories/brushless-cordless-combi-drill/sub/brushless-cordless-combi-drill-how-to-use). This was written on 20 October 2026 from Maker UK, BuildWiz, Homebuilding, and the amazon.co.uk listings in our [brushless cordless combi drill comparison](/hub/drilling-and-accessories/brushless-cordless-combi-drill). We did not drill a wall. A qualifying purchase can earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

You need one hole for a 6 mm or 8 mm wall plug in ordinary brick, and the combi already has a hammer symbol.

Our top picks

WORX WORX WX355.1 20V brushless combi, 55 Nm, 2.0Ah

Best overall

WORX WORX WX355.1 20V brushless combi, 55 Nm, 2.0Ah
9.2/10about £89.00
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LEEIKOO LEEIKOO 21V brushless hammer drill, two 2.0Ah batteries

Best value

LEEIKOO LEEIKOO 21V brushless hammer drill, two 2.0Ah batteries
8.6/10about £32.20
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Ginour Ginour 21V brushless combi set, two 2.0Ah, 50 Nm

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Ginour Ginour 21V brushless combi set, two 2.0Ah, 50 Nm
8.6/10about £55.99
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On this page
  1. 1.The hole you are actually drilling
  2. 2.Mode and pressure
  3. 3.When the wall is the wrong tool's job
  4. 4.What the kits in this set actually showed

The hole you are actually drilling

A picture hook or a small shelf wants a plug of about 6 mm or 8 mm. BuildWiz treats those diameters, in ordinary brick and lightweight block, as a combi job. The bit must match the plug. Maker UK treats more than a handful of holes in a hard wall as an SDS job. That size is their guide, not a measurement on these drills. Drill slightly deeper than the plug is long, and clear the dust so you are not spinning in powder. A 10 mm chuck will hold a 6 mm or 8 mm bit. A 13 mm chuck is not required for a plug. The INMOZATA table does not state a chuck size.

Mode and pressure

Hammer mode is the only setting for this hole, and only with a carbide masonry bit. Maker UK describes the combi hammer as a ratchet. An SDS uses a piston and is rated in joules. None of these listings published a joule figure. BS EN 62841-2-1 covers drills and impact drills, not rotary hammers. Pressure should keep the tip on the mark. If you lean too hard, a thin kit bit snaps. Start square, use low gear, and select hammer only after the bit is tight. Never put a timber bit on hammer.
WORX WORX WX355.1 20V brushless combi, 55 Nm, 2.0Ah

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WORX WORX WX355.1 20V brushless combi, 55 Nm, 2.0Ah
9.2/10about £89.00
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When the wall is the wrong tool's job

BuildWiz's rule of thumb is to stop after about 30 seconds with no progress. That stall usually means engineering brick, a lintel, dense block or stone. Homebuilding's split is a hammer drill for brick and an SDS for concrete. Stop before a joist, a beam or a party wall. Use a detector before the first hole in plaster, and do not guess near a socket. The WORX Nitro title claims 10 mm in reinforced concrete. That line was not tested. A 60 Nm badge is a torque claim, not joules, and not twice the 35 Nm on the INMOZATA.

What the kits in this set actually showed

Ginour and KELNOW reviews both say the bundled bits snap. A snapped 6 mm bit in the first hole is a bit problem, not proof that ordinary brick needs an SDS. Buy a carbide masonry bit in the plug diameter. The Nitro includes one 8 mm masonry bit with a bare body, which still needs a battery and charger you already own. Hammer mode is the wrong symbol on plasterboard. Board wants drill mode and a board fixing or a pilot into a stud. If the combi cuts the 6 mm or 8 mm hole and the screw holds a light bracket, it has done this job. If it stalls inside half a minute, hire the SDS and keep the combi for screws.

Common questions

Will this combi drill brick?
It will drill ordinary brick and lightweight block for a short run of 6 mm or 8 mm plug holes, on hammer, with a carbide bit. It is not the tool for engineering brick, lintels or a wall of holes. If the hole makes no progress for about 30 seconds, stop. That figure is BuildWiz's rule of thumb, not a timer we measured.
What bit for a 6 mm plug?
Use a 6 mm carbide masonry bit, the same diameter as the plug. An 8 mm plug needs an 8 mm bit. A smaller bit leaves a plug that spins. A larger bit leaves a plug that falls out. The bits bundled with the Ginour and the KELNOW are the ones reviewers say snap.
When do I stop and hire an SDS?
Stop when the hole does not deepen for about 30 seconds, when the wall is engineering brick, a lintel or concrete, or when you need more than a handful of holes in a hard wall. Hire an SDS for that wall. Do not keep going because a listing prints 60 Nm.
Can I drill a concrete lintel?
Do not use these combis for a concrete lintel. Homebuilding points that material to an SDS. The Nitro title claims 10 mm in reinforced concrete. That line was not tested. If the fixing has to hold something heavy, ask for an SDS anchor rather than a 6 mm plug.
Why did the bit in the kit snap?
Ginour and KELNOW reviews both describe bits that break. Too much pressure on a hard spot will snap a poor tip. Fit a carbide bit bought for masonry. A snap in soft brick is not, by itself, a reason to hire an SDS. A snap because the wall will not cut is.
Is hammer mode safe on plasterboard?
No. Hammer mode is for masonry bits in masonry. Plasterboard needs drill mode and a board fixing or a pilot into a stud. The ratchet will blow the face of the board. If you are not sure the wall is brick, do not start on hammer.
Does 60 Nm mean it will do concrete?
No. Newton metres here are a torque claim, not SDS impact energy. The KELNOW and the Nitro state 60 Nm. The INMOZATA states 35 Nm. Do not rank 60 as twice 35, and do not read either number as joules. Concrete stays with a rotary hammer.

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Sources

Public UK sources from the research digest, last checked on 19 October 2026. Shelf prices and star lines are the amazon.co.uk figures checked for this comparison.

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  3. HSE: hand-arm vibration (retrieved 19 October 2026)
  4. Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, regulation 4 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
  5. HSE INDG271: buying new machinery (retrieved 19 October 2026)
  6. GOV.UK: UKCA and CE marking (retrieved 19 October 2026)
  7. BSI: BS EN 62841-2-1:2018+A12:2022 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
  8. Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 22 (retrieved 19 October 2026)