Masonry contractors, bricklayers, stonemasons, and block layers send invoices for building and repairing structures from brick, concrete block, natural stone, and manufactured stone. Typical jobs include chimneys, retaining walls, patios, veneer, fireplaces, foundations, and tuckpointing. Most are solo operators or small crews who bill for labor, materials, equipment, and sometimes a helper or mason tender.
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Masonry is priced by the job, by the unit of work, or by time. New walls, veneer, and patios are usually priced per square foot of finished surface, or per brick or block for production work. Repairs such as tuckpointing, chimney rebuilds, and crack repair are often priced per linear foot, per square foot, or as a flat fee after an inspection. Small or uncertain jobs are billed hourly or by the day, with a minimum charge. Materials (brick, block, stone, mortar, rebar, flashing, sand, cement) are either passed through at cost with a markup of roughly 10-25 percent or built into the square-foot price. Add separate lines for scaffolding, mixer or saw rental, demolition, debris haul-off, and permits. Stone work costs more than brick, and complex patterns, arches, and curves cost more than straight runs. Larger jobs are commonly billed in stages: deposit, materials delivery, progress draws, and final payment.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Brick or block wall, labor only | per sq ft | $8-20 |
| Brick veneer, installed with materials | per sq ft | $15-35 |
| Natural or manufactured stone veneer, installed | per sq ft | $20-50 |
| Tuckpointing / repointing | per sq ft | $8-25 |
| Chimney repair or partial rebuild | flat fee | $500-4,000 |
| Brick or paver patio, installed | per sq ft | $12-30 |
| Mason, hourly labor | per hour | $50-100 |
| Mason tender / helper | per hour | $25-45 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckpointing, rear brick wall: grind out old mortar and repoint with Type N mortar | 220 sq ft | $14.00 | $3,080.00 |
| Replace spalled face bricks, matched to existing | 38 each | $9.00 | $342.00 |
| Mortar, sand, and brick materials | 1 lump sum | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Mason tender labor | 16 hours | $35.00 | $560.00 |
| Scaffold rental, 3 days | 1 flat fee | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Debris removal and site cleanup | 1 flat fee | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Total | $4,657.00 | ||
Notes: Deposit of $1,500 received on 03/04 is credited on this invoice. Balance due within 14 days of completion. Mortar color and joint profile matched to existing wall as approved by the owner. Workmanship warranted for 2 years; masonry will naturally develop hairline cracks in mortar over time, which are not covered.
Clients often have several areas or structures worked on, and the invoice should match the signed estimate item by item.
Unit-based pricing is easier to defend when the measurements are written next to the rate.
Brick style, stone type, mortar type (N, S, or M), rebar, and flashing affect cost and long-term performance, and they document what was installed.
Hidden damage, extra demolition, or added courses are common. Listing them separately with the approved amount avoids disputes at the final payment.
Scaffolding, mixer, saw, and lift rentals are real costs that clients often forget about unless they are shown.
Many states and cities require contractor license numbers on invoices or contracts, and permit numbers tie the work to the inspection record. Check your local rules.
Showing payments already received prevents double billing and gives a clear remaining balance on staged jobs.
Masonry contractors typically take a deposit of 25-50 percent on larger jobs, often enough to cover material orders, with the balance split into progress draws or paid at completion. Small repairs are commonly due on completion or within 7-14 days. Net 15 or net 30 is more common with general contractors, who may hold back retainage of around 5-10 percent until final inspection. A late fee of 1-1.5 percent per month is common if it is written in the contract and on the invoice, though state limits vary. Accept checks, ACH transfers, and card payments, and consider passing on card fees where local law permits. Many states allow contractors to file a mechanic's lien for unpaid work, and strict notice deadlines usually apply, so keep dated records of what was agreed and delivered.
Brick, stone, and block are heavy and expensive, and special orders cannot be returned. Collect a materials deposit before ordering, and bill delivery as a milestone on larger jobs.
Photos of existing damage, hidden conditions behind walls, and finished work protect you if a client claims you caused a crack or stain. Attach them to the final invoice if the job was disputed.
Mortar cannot be laid in freezing or heavy rain conditions without precautions. Agree on how delays affect the schedule and whether standby time or remobilization is billed.
A small repair still requires a trip, setup, mixing, and cleanup. Set a minimum charge of 2-4 hours so a few bricks do not cost you money.
Mason work often uncovers rot, failed flashing, or crumbling footings. Get written approval for the added cost before continuing.
Square-foot pricing works best for walls, veneer, patios, and tuckpointing where the area is easy to measure. Hourly or day rates suit small repairs, unclear conditions, and work with a lot of demolition or access problems. Many contractors use unit pricing for the main work and hourly rates for extras.
A markup of 10-25 percent on materials is common, covering ordering time, delivery, waste, and the risk of mistakes. If you build materials into a square-foot price, allow for 5-10 percent waste on brick and block and more for irregular stone.
Yes, and it is standard for masonry. Many states limit how large a deposit on home improvement work can be, so check your local rules. State the amount on the contract and show it as a credit on the final invoice.
Send a written reminder with the invoice, contract, change orders, and photos. If that fails, many states allow a mechanic's lien on the property, but notice deadlines are short and vary by state, so act promptly and consider legal advice.
It depends on the state and the type of job. Some states tax materials on repair work, others tax labor or treat new construction differently. Check with your state revenue department or an accountant.
Send a Masonry estimate for approval, then turn it into an invoice when the work is done.
Masonry estimate template