Cost Guide

Bricklayer Costs in Australia

Understand typical bricklayer costs, key price drivers, and after-hours pricing before you request quotes.

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Hourly rate
$85/hr
Call-out fee
$95
After-hours
1.5x – 2.0x

Price Ranges

Common bricklayer jobs & costs

Prices based on Australia market data. Most jobs are quoted as fixed price rather than hourly.

Brick Wall Build$1,575 – $54,895
Wall type and purposeFootings and ground conditionsDemolition and rebuild scopeBrick type and finishSize, height and site access
Bricklayer General Help$365 – $3,335
Repair complexity and extentHeritage matching and finishStructural requirements and proppingMaterial sourcing and special itemsTiming, access and after‑hours work
Brickwork Patch Repair$230 – $2,995
Mortar and brick matchingAccess and scaffolding needsExtent of damage and area sizeWaste disposal and site preparation
Repoint Brickwork$1,855 – $6,995
Mortar type and heritage matchingExtent and depth of rakingAccess and scaffolding requirementsContainment and site protectionBrick condition and replacement need
Small Brick StructureRequest quote
Material type and qualityFootings and reinforcementLabour skill and finishing levelBrick sourcing and matchingSite preparation and access

Prices are indicative and based on typical jobs in the Australia area. Your actual quote may differ based on specific job requirements. Get a personalised estimate for an accurate price.

Licensing & Compliance

Bricklayer licensing requirements

Bricklayer is regulated in Australia. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.

What to look for

  • Valid state contractor licence or registration displayed on quotes and advertising
  • ABN with active GST registration
  • Public liability insurance ($5M minimum)
  • Housing Industry Association (HIA) or Master Builders Australia membership
  • White Card (construction induction)

Requirements by state

New South Wales — Contractor Licence (Bricklaying) / Qualified Supervisor Certificate required · Verify
Victoria — Required for jobs over managing-building-work, certifying-building-work · Verify
Queensland — Bricklaying and Blocklaying Licence required · Verify
Western Australia — Required for jobs over contracting-independently, managing-building-work · Verify
South Australia — Building Work Contractor's Licence (Bricklaying) required · Verify
Tasmania — Required for jobs over managing-building-work, certifying-building-work, head-contractor · Verify
Northern Territory — Required for jobs over work-exceeding-12000-aud, contracting-independently · Verify
Australian Capital Territory — Required for jobs over work-exceeding-5000-aud, contracting-independently · Verify

Common Questions

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