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How to Estimate Brick Repointing
Contractor method to estimate brick repointing by wall area, mortar type, joint depth, access and labor with clear materials and labor lines.
Repointing replaces the worn mortar between bricks, and the price depends on how much wall you are doing, how deep the old mortar is raked out, and the access. This guide covers measuring the wall, pricing the joint depth and mortar type, and quoting the staging when it is up high.
THE SHORT ANSWER
How to Estimate Brick Repointing
200 sq ft at half-inch depth and 24 labor hours at $70 totals about $2,574.
Measure the wall and the joints
Price by the wall area being repointed, not by the house. The area and the depth of the raked joint set the material and hours.
- Wall area
- Mortar type
- Joint depth
- Access and staging
Mortar color and type matter
The mortar has to match the existing joint in color and strength. Lime-based and portland mixes behave differently, so confirm what the wall needs.
Depth sets the labor
Raking out deeper joints takes more time and more mortar. A shallow grind is faster; a deep rake on old soft brick is slow, careful work.
Quote the staging and protection
High walls need scaffolding and drop protection. Include the staging and the cost to protect landscaping and walks.