How much to charge for masonry work
Rates reviewed June 2026
Masonry is priced per job, and you are charging for a skilled craft that outlasts the house. Repointing sells on stopping water damage; new brick and stone sell on the finish and the decades they last.
You should charge
$2,950
per job · typical $800–$15,000
Why this number. Charge for the craft and the longevity, not the bricks. Repointing is easy to sell once the client understands it is the difference between a dry wall and a five-figure water repair.
Typical masonry work prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Repointing / tuckpointing | $800 – $3,000 |
| Brick wall or patio | $2,000 – $8,000 |
| Stone veneer (per sq ft) | $20 – $50 |
| Chimney rebuild | $2,000 – $8,000 |
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What changes the price
- Material (brick, stone, block)
- Structural vs. decorative work
- Repair (repointing) vs. new build
- Access and working height
The pricing move most people miss
Charge for the craft and the longevity, not the bricks. Repointing is easy to sell once the client understands it is the difference between a dry wall and a five-figure water repair.
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How much should I charge for masonry work?+
Most masonry work is priced $800–$15,000 per job, with a typical rate around $3,000 per job. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to material (brick, stone, block) and structural vs. decorative work. Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
Should I charge per job or by the hour for masonry work?+
Most masonry work is priced per job, and that is the stronger model. It pays you for the result rather than the clock, and clients far prefer one fixed number they can plan around. Estimate the hours a job takes, multiply by the hourly rate you want, then add a 15-25% buffer for the jobs that run long.
How much should I charge for masonry work as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $800 to $3,000 per job. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $15,000.
What affects how much masonry work costs?+
The biggest factors are material (brick, stone, block); structural vs. decorative work; repair (repointing) vs. new build; access and working height. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote masonry work so the client says yes?+
Charge for the craft and the longevity, not the bricks. Repointing is easy to sell once the client understands it is the difference between a dry wall and a five-figure water repair. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.