What a masonry work order is for
Masonry mistakes are slow to undo. A work order that spells out the mortar type and color sample, how deep to grind, which bricks get replaced, where the pallets go and how to protect the plants lets the crew start without a phone call and finish the way the owner was promised.
What to put on a masonry work order
- Wall or patio location and area.
- Mortar type, color sample and joint profile.
- Bricks to replace, marked on a photo.
- Dust control and cleanup.
- Where to stage material and park.
- Plants, windows and cars to protect.
A worked example
Day one of the repointing. Prices are hidden on the crew copy.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grind joints to depth, wet or with vacuum | 80 | sq ft | Your price |
| Replace marked bricks | 6 | each | Your price |
| Repoint, concave joint, sample B color | 80 | sq ft | Your price |
| Clean brick face and site | 1 | each | Your price |
Mark the bricks to replace on a photo in site notes. It stops the crew guessing which ones the owner meant.
Line items masons use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Paver patio, laid on compacted base | sq ft | Paver style, color and pattern; base depth in the note. |
| Excavation and haul-off | cu yd | Dig depth and where the spoils go. |
| Compacted gravel base | ton | Depth after compaction. |
| Segmental retaining wall | sq ft | Face area; block style and caps. |
| Drain pipe and gravel behind wall | ft | Where the water outlets. |
| Repoint brick joints | sq ft | Grind out and refill; mortar type and color match. |
| Brick replacement | each | Spalled or cracked bricks swapped, matched as close as possible. |
| Chimney crown rebuild | each | Cast or formed crown with overhang. |
| Polymeric sand and sealer | sq ft | Joint sand swept and set; sealer if chosen. |
| Steps, block or stone | each | Per step; tread size and riser height. |
| Scaffold setup | day | For brick work above ladder height. |
| Permit and engineering | each | Walls over local height limits often need both. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer, the site and the date.
- Add who is assigned, the arrival window and access.
- List the tasks and materials in the order the crew will need them.
- Put gate codes, pets and anything to protect in the site notes.
- Print it for the truck or send it to the crew's phone as a PDF.
Free tools for masonry
- Brick repointing cost calculator
- Asphalt sealcoating cost calculator
- Concrete block calculator
- Satellite measuring tool
The same work order for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpentry, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, deck, drywall, duct cleaning, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, glass, gutter, handyman, holiday lighting, home inspection, hood cleaning, hvac, insulation, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, property maintenance, remodeling, restoration, roofing, security system, septic, siding, snow removal, solar, tile, tree service, water treatment, waterproofing, window cleaning, window and door.
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