18/06/2026
🧱 BRICKLAYING COST BREAKDOWN — SYDNEY 2026
1️⃣ Standard Bricklaying — Labour Only
💰 $85 – $140 per hour per bricklayer
💰 $1,100 – $1,800 per 1,000 bricks laid
Prices have risen 15–20% since 2024 due to increased labour costs, material inflation and high construction demand across Sydney.
2️⃣ Brick Fencing & Boundary Walls
💰 $300 – $520 per lineal metre (supply & lay)
Wall TypeEstimated CostStandard brick fence — 10m$3,200 – $5,500Double brick fence — 10m$4,500 – $7,500Rendered brick fence — 10m$4,000 – $6,500Capped & finished — per metreAdd $80 – $150/m
3️⃣ Retaining Walls — Brick or Block
💰 $350 – $700 per lineal metre (supply & lay)
Wall SizeEstimated CostLow retaining wall up to 600mm — 10m$3,800 – $6,000Medium retaining wall 600mm–1m — 10m$5,500 – $9,000High retaining wall 1m–1.5m — 10m$8,000 – $14,000+
⚠️ Walls over 600mm in NSW require engineer certification and possible council approval — budget an additional $800 – $2,500 for this.
4️⃣ Brick Repairs & Repointing
💰 $65 – $120 per square metre for repointing
💰 $600 – $2,500 for crack and mortar repairs
Repair TypeEstimated CostSmall crack repair — single area$600 – $1,200Repointing — per square metre$65 – $120/m²Efflorescence treatment & repoint$800 – $2,000Partial wall rebuild$1,500 – $5,000+
5️⃣ New Home Brick Exterior
💰 $22,000 – $55,000+ for a full home exterior
Home SizeEstimated CostSmall single storey — under 200m²$22,000 – $32,000Medium single storey — 200–300m²$30,000 – $42,000Large single storey — 300m²+$40,000 – $55,000+Double storey — add scaffoldingAdd $4,000 – $9,000
Prices include standard clay bricks. Premium or feature bricks add $2,000 – $8,000 to total cost.
6️⃣ Feature Walls — Indoor & Outdoor
💰 $1,800 – $7,500 depending on size and brick type
Feature Wall TypeEstimated CostSmall indoor exposed brick wall$1,800 – $3,500Large indoor feature wall$3,500 – $6,000Outdoor entertaining feature wall$4,000 – $7,500Recycled brick feature wallAdd 20–30% to material cost
7️⃣ Blockwork & Besser Block Walls
💰 $180 – $380 per lineal metre (supply & lay)
Blockwork TypeEstimated CostStandard besser block wall — 10m$2,500 – $5,000Rendered besser block wall — 10m$3,500 – $6,500Reinforced block retaining — 10m$4,500 – $8,000
Besser block is a cost-effective alternative to brick for retaining walls and boundary fencing — same strength, lower material cost. ✅
📈 WHY HAVE PRICES INCREASED IN 2026?
Sydney bricklaying costs have risen significantly over the past 2 years due to:
🔹 Labour shortage — skilled bricklayers in high demand across NSW
🔹 Material costs — brick and cement prices up 18–25% since 2023
🔹 Fuel & transport — delivery surcharges added by most suppliers
🔹 Insurance costs — public liability premiums increased for all tradies
🔹 Building boom — record Sydney housing approvals pushing demand higher
🚨 RED FLAGS IN A CHEAP QUOTE — 2026 Edition
If someone quotes you significantly below these prices in 2026 — ask why. Common reasons include:
❌ Unlicensed workers — saving on insurance and licensing fees
❌ Substandard imported bricks — failing within 3–5 years
❌ No footings included — wall will shift and crack
❌ Cash-only, no written contract — no protection for you
❌ No site cleanup — you pay extra later
❌ No warranty offered — they know it won't last
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