Brick and block repair
A masonry and hardscape menu split between brick and block repair, new hardscape and the upkeep that brings customers back.
| Service | What it covers | Typical range | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repointing (tuckpointing), up to 8 ft | Per sq ft of wall, from a ladder | $4.00 to $8.50 a sq ft | $6.25 |
| Repointing above 8 ft | Per sq ft, on scaffold | $10.00 to $25 a sq ft | $17.50 |
| Small repair minimum | The least most masons charge | $300 to $300 a job | $300 |
| Chimney crown and cap repair | Cracked crowns and loose caps | Set your own | |
| Brick and block replacement | Spalled or broken units | Set your own |
Hardscape
| Service | What it covers | Typical range | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paver patio, concrete pavers | Per sq ft installed | $8.00 to $15.00 a sq ft | $11.50 |
| Paver patio, natural stone | Per sq ft installed | $16.50 to $40 a sq ft | $28 |
| Block retaining wall | Per linear foot | $40 to $150 a foot | $90 |
| Fire pit | Built with the patio | $300 to $1,400 a job | $850 |
| Steps and stoops | Brick, block or stone | Set your own |
Upkeep
| Service | What it covers | Typical range | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealcoating, asphalt emulsion with labor | Per sq ft | $0.75 to $1.95 a sq ft | $1.34 |
| Paver cleaning and resanding | Polymeric sand after a wash | Set your own | |
| Masonry sealing | Water repellent on brick and stone | Set your own |
How masons usually price
Masons price new hardscape by the square foot or linear foot from a site measure, and repairs by the square foot with a minimum for small jobs. Access and height move the price more than materials do.
Our guide on pricing masonry and hardscape work walks through it step by step, from your labor rate to the price on the estimate.
Where the ranges come from
8 of the 13 services carry a range. Each one comes from a koira.ai calculator that lists the cost guides behind it and the date they were checked: brick repointing cost calculator, paver patio cost calculator, retaining wall cost calculator, asphalt sealcoating cost calculator. They are national figures; the calculators scale the labor share to your state's wages when you enter a ZIP.
Lines marked "Set your own" have no range we could source well enough to publish. Price them from your own hours and parts.
What it takes to deliver this menu
The starter kit behind these services: bricklayer hand tool kit: brick trowel, pointing trowel, jointers, hammer, bolster, line and a 48 in level; brick trowel you choose yourself, 11 in; mason square, 9 in; mortar board and stand; wheelbarrow and mortar hoe; plate compactor (rent at first); masonry saw or cut-off saw with a diamond blade; screed rails and a long straightedge; safety glasses, gloves, knee pads and a dust mask. The full tools list adds the pro kit and van stock, with maker prices where we could check them.
Turn this into your price list
Edit the prices in the sheet above, print it or download it as a spreadsheet. To use it on real jobs, start a free Koira Office account: your services and prices become the price list your estimates are built from, with signing and a deposit on the same page, and the invoice goes out when the job is done.
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Sources
- Fixr: Tuckpointing brick cost, checked October 9, 2026
- Fixr: Brick or stone siding repair cost, checked October 9, 2026
- Bob Vila: Tuckpointing cost, checked October 9, 2026
- HomeAdvisor, paver patio cost, checked October 9, 2026
- Bob Vila, paver patio cost, checked October 9, 2026
- Fixr, patio cost, checked October 9, 2026
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state and national files), checked October 8, 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area to county relationship file, checked October 8, 2026
- Fixr, retaining wall cost, checked October 9, 2026
- HomeAdvisor, retaining wall cost, checked October 9, 2026
- Bob Vila, retaining wall cost, checked October 9, 2026
- Fixr: Cost to seal an asphalt driveway, checked October 9, 2026
- Bob Vila: Driveway sealing cost, checked October 9, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.