A bricklayer is someone who specialises in brick masonry. They will offer a professional service in paving, laying down bricks and brick-related building services.

How much they cost can vary depending on the experience and quality of the bricklayer you are hiring, as well as the type and difficulty of the job.

The amount you have to pay for a bricklayer depends on a few factors and also depends on how the bricklayer is charging you. There are two ways that bricklayers are likely to charge you: either on an hourly basis, or by the brick.

Standard rates fluctuate for different labourers and also for different states, cities and even suburbs. If you are searching for a ballpark figure, you can expect hourly rates to be anywhere between $18 through to $53 per hour. If being charged by the brick, you may be charged anywhere from $1 to $5 per brick. Expect your quote to be adjusted according to the size and difficulty of the job, as well as the experience and renown of the bricklayer.

Most bricklayers will not charge you a call out fee and will offer a free quote. If your project is particularly large, they may charge for the quote but this is usually offset against the cost of the job, should you choose to hire them.

Additional costs may also come from extra products and materials that might be needed, depending on the project. For example, if setting up a retaining wall, some specialist bricks may need to be ordered for the particular situation.

If you want to reuse salvaged or old bricks, you may also find additional expenses for the cleaning and testing of the bricks to ensure they are suitable. Also note that a brick clean will be required after the job is complete – make sure you ask if this is included in the quote or not.