Cost of masonry work in 2024

Published on January 2, 2021
Revised on July 12, 2024
3 min read

Adele Orsini

Renovation Advisor | RenoAssistance

It can be challenging to estimate the cost of masonry work. That’s why we’re providing a handy guide to help you determine the prices of various types of projects in 2024.

Masonry work	Average cost (materials & labour)
Repointing	$25 / sq.ft.
Bowing	$55 to $65 / sq.ft.
New brick installation	$55 to $65 / sq.ft.
Ledges	$500 to $800 / each
Lintels	$960 to $2,500 / each
Plastered foundation	$1,500 to $2,000 for a standard home

*The prices listed above apply to a standard brick bungalow-type single-family home. They do not include demolition, insulation, waste container, scaffolding and certain other costs that may be required depending on the project.

Factors influencing the cost of masonry work

Several factors can influence the price of masonry work in a construction or renovation project Whether you’re considering building a new house, repairing walls or installing masonry structures, it’s important to consider the following elements to get an overview of potential costs.

Surface

The surface area to be covered plays a major role. The exterior walls of a large house will require more materials and labour than those of a small dwelling. The complexity of a project can also affect the bill. Repairing a wall is cheaper than building load-bearing walls.

Materials used

The type of brick used and price of materials are also key factors. High-quality bricks cost more but offer better exterior insulation and a more attractive aesthetic appearance. Note that additional costs may be added, for example for scaffolding or waste disposal.

Region

Remember that price ranges can vary depending on the region and contractor chosen. It’s always recommended to ask for several quotes before starting a new construction project or wall repair.

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What is the hourly rate of a bricklayer-mason?

With the help of the ACQ website, it’s easy to determine a reasonable hourly rate to pay when hiring a bricklayer or mason. The ACQ estimates the regular rate is about $107 per hour. This includes many elements like a vacation, employment insurance, association fees, profits, etc. Don’t be surprised to shell out that amount for this type of expertise, though ask questions if the rate is significantly lower or higher than this.

Cost of repairing a bowing brick wall

A bowing wall is a very common masonry problem with brick walls. To learn more, we invite you to consult our article explaining how to detect a bulging wall and solve this problem. Repairs can be quite expensive, especially when complete restoration of the facade is required. Therefore, it’s important to address it as soon as possible to avoid any risk of wall collapse. The price of a bulging wall repair varies from $55 to $65 per square foot.

bulging brick wall

Cost of brick or stone repointing

Brick repointing should be done when bricks degrade and the joints that hold everything together start to crumble. There can be some pretty serious consequences because your facade could collapse if this problem isn’t addressed. The cost of brick repointing is around $25 per square foot. With extreme temperature fluctuations, brick can also disintegrate over time. At that point, it’s time to consider replacing the damaged parts

brick wall with deteriorating joints

Cost of masonry facade repair

This type of repair is one of the most expensive in masonry. If you have to install new brick, you’ll have to factor between $55 and $65 per square foot for materials and installation.

cracked brick wall

Foundation repair cost

Finally, if you need to parge foundation walls, the approximate amount is between $1,500 and $2,000 for a standard house. Count $500 to $800 for window sills under windows and $960 to $2,000 for lintels above windows.

How to get quotes from conscientious masons?

If you have a masonry project and are looking for serious masons or bricklayers at the best possible price, contact us at 1-888-670-9742 or fill out the form. A Renovation Advisor will be happy to pit three masonry contractors against each other, those who have earned our trust over the thousands of projects that we’ve managed for our clients. There are no fees and no obligation.*