Brick repointing and tuckpointing cost calculator

Enter the area of brick to repoint and how high the work is. See the low, typical and high price, with the minimum small jobs carry.

$500Typical 8 x 10 ft wall

$10 to $25A sq ft above 8 ft (Fixr)

$300Common minimum (Fixr)

Repointing cost

$320 to $680

Typical $500 (US average)

$6Per sq ft, typical

$320Low

$680High

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How we got this

Up to 8 ft80 sq ft × $4 to $8.50 (typical $6.25) = $320 to $680Fixr's tuckpointing guide gives $5 to $10 a sq ft for walls 8 ft or under; its brick repair guide gives $3 to $7 for the first 10 ft. Low and high are the averages of their lows and highs.
Total$320 to $680, typical $500

Item	Area	Low	Typical	High
Repointing, up to 8 ft	80 sq ft	$320	$500	$680
Total		$320	$500	$680

Sources: Fixr: Tuckpointing brick cost; Fixr: Brick or stone siding repair cost; Bob Vila: Tuckpointing cost. Checked 2026-10-09.

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Key takeaways

Repointing a low brick wall usually costs $4 to $8.50 a square foot, about $6.25 typical, combining two Fixr guides.
Above 8 feet, with scaffold, Fixr gives $10 to $25 a square foot, and Bob Vila says to expect at least $10.
An 8 by 10 foot wall comes to about $320 to $680.
Small repairs often hit a minimum of around $300.

How much does tuckpointing cost

Repointing (often called tuckpointing) means grinding out worn mortar joints and packing them with new mortar. It is priced by the square foot of wall, and height matters most because tall walls need scaffold.

Guide	Typical job	Per sq ft
Fixr, tuckpointing	$1,500 to $2,500, about $2,000	$5 to $10 up to 8 ft; $10 to $25 above
Fixr, brick repair	Repointing $8 to $12	Tuckpointing $3 to $7 for the first 10 ft
Bob Vila	$500 to $2,500, about $1,500	$5 to $25

For walls up to about 8 feet we combine Fixr's two guides: low is the average of their lows, high the average of their highs, typical the average of their midpoints. That gives $4 to $8.50, typical $6.25 a square foot. Above 8 feet we use Fixr's $10 to $25.

Chimneys, walls and foundations

Fixr's tuckpointing guide also prices common jobs as a whole:

Job	Fixr range
Fireplace, about 20 sq ft	$100 to $500
Wall, 8 x 10 ft	$400 to $2,500
Chimney	$500 to $2,500
Basement	$1,600 to $8,000
Foundation	$5,000 to $25,000

Chimneys cost more than their area suggests because of roof access and height. Use the "over 8 ft" setting for chimney work.

A worked example: a wall with a tall gable

A side wall of 200 square feet, of which 50 square feet is gable above 8 feet.

Lower 150 sq ft. × $4 / $6.25 / $8.50 = $600 / $938 / $1,275.
Upper 50 sq ft. × $10 / $17.50 / $25 = $500 / $875 / $1,250.
Total. $1,100 to $2,525, about $1,813 typical.

How masons price repointing

Price repointing from your own time per square foot, by joint width and mortar hardness, with scaffold days on their own line and a minimum for small patches. Fixr's brick repair guide puts a mason's hourly rate at $45 to $85. Our labor rate calculator turns your costs into your own hourly number, and how to price masonry work covers patios and walls too. Send it as an estimate the customer signs on their phone.

Last checked October 9, 2026. More for your trade: how trades run on Koira.

FAQ

How much does tuckpointing cost per square foot?

Fixr gives $5 to $10 a square foot for walls 8 feet or under and $10 to $25 above that. Bob Vila gives $5 to $25.

How much does it cost to tuckpoint a chimney?

Fixr lists $500 to $2,500 for a chimney.

What is the difference between tuckpointing and repointing?

Repointing replaces worn mortar in the joints. Tuckpointing is repointing with a contrasting line of mortar to make the joints look crisp. Both start by grinding out the old mortar.

Is there a minimum charge for brick repair?

Fixr says most companies charge a minimum of around $300 for small projects.

Why do tall walls cost more?

Scaffold or lifts, slower work and more risk. Bob Vila says to expect at least $10 a square foot on high surfaces.

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