How to repair holes in brick wall?

[Djole]

Hey All,

I have a couple of cup sized holes in my internal plastered brick wall in the living room. It was to conceal a cable in the wall, but now would rather it patched up. Is it possible to cut out and replace the damaged bricks, render, plaster and paint? I was preferring to repair this way. They are maxi commons. A couple of contractors I have reached out to only want to fill the holes with mortar. Would cutting a brick out of the internal wall damage/weaken the overall wall structure and surrounding plaster? It's a double brick wall and would carry load. I realise more work would be involved with replacement. I'm a new home owner and trying to understand further. Do most people just patch this way (mortar fill) for internal plastered walls?

Thanks,

Djole

[Dave-1]

Good Morning @Djole 

I was wondering if you could post a few pics to show the area close up and also a pic from further back. It would be easier to then make a recomendation

I would also like to say "Howdy" and welcome you to the Bunnings workshop community Perfect place to put up questions like yours

Dave