Brick Wall Cost Worksheet
Build a brick-wall worksheet from the chosen wall system, face area, brick count and product yield, then add the required support, detailing and labor. The example rates demonstrate multiplication only and must be replaced with current quotes for an identical scope.
Key takeaways
- A 100-square-foot single-wythe wall uses about 675 modular bricks before project waste.
- Use the selected mortar product's published yield rather than a universal bags-per-thousand rule.
- Wall use and height can change footing, reinforcement, drainage and permit requirements.
- The calculator counts bricks and mortar and applies entered prices; it does not design the wall or quote labor.
- The $15, $25 and $40 examples are disclosed worksheet assumptions, not market data.
Illustrative cost to build a brick wall per square foot worksheet
The table demonstrates multiplication with three assumed rates. It is not a price distribution or regional comparison.
| Wall size (face) | At assumed 15 dollars/sq ft | At assumed 25 dollars/sq ft | At assumed 40 dollars/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 sq ft | 750 | 1,250 | 2,000 |
| 100 sq ft | 1,500 | 2,500 | 4,000 |
| 200 sq ft | 3,000 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| 400 sq ft | 6,000 | 10,000 | 16,000 |
Enter wall dimensions and a current quoted rate in the brick wall calculator.
What the bricks and mortar cost
A single-wythe wall in standard modular brick uses about 6.75 bricks per square foot before waste under the Brick Industry Association Technical Note 10 geometry. A 100 square foot wall therefore needs about 675 bricks before waste.
| Item | Published basis | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Modular bricks | 6.75 per sq ft | BIA TN 10, before waste |
| Premixed mortar, 80 lb | Up to 37 bricks per bag | QUIKRETE No. 1102 |
| Premix for 1,000 bricks | 1,000 / 37 = 27.03 | Round up to at least 28 before waste |
Site-mixed mortar uses separate masonry-cement and sand quantities and must not be compared bag-for-bag with premixed mortar. Obtain current product and delivery prices from the selected supplier.
Labor cost for a bricklayer
State the wall type, brick, mortar, footing, access and finish in each quote.
Apply current rates only to the wall type, brick, mortar, footing, access and finish.
Cost by brick wall type: fence, privacy, retaining
Wall height and use change quantities and can change foundation, reinforcement, access and design requirements. The assumed inputs below do not select or price a compliant wall.
| Wall type | Assumed input per linear foot | Assumed input per sq ft (face) |
|---|---|---|
| Garden wall (1 to 2 ft) | 15 to 40 | 15 to 20 |
| Fence wall (3 to 6 ft) | 60 to 240 | 15 to 40 |
| Privacy wall (6 to 8 ft) | 210 to 360 | 35 to 45 |
| Retaining wall (2 to 4 ft) | varies by height | 35 to 65 |
Confirm height, setbacks, wall construction and structural requirements with the local authority and approved design.
The footing and other hidden costs
How to estimate your brick wall cost
Rather than juggle brick counts, mortar bags and labor by hand, the brick wall calculator returns the bricks, the mortar needed, and a cost estimate from your length, height and brick size in one step.
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Sources and references
These references and structured source records support the method and material data used on this page.
- Brickwork (Wikipedia)
- BIA Technical Note 10: Dimensioning and Estimating Brick Masonry
- ASTM C216: Facing Brick specification