EXTERIOR
Brick Veneer Cost: Per Square Foot in 2026
Estimate brick veneer installation cost per square foot — with the free siding calculator.
Brick veneer gives a home the classic brick look for a fraction of full masonry — a thin layer over standard framing. Here's the real 2026 cost.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Brick veneer runs $14.99–$24.05 per sq ft installed in 2026 (Homewyse). Materials run $6–$12 per sq ft; labor the rest. A 1,000 sq ft elevation runs $15,000–$24,000. Thin brick panels run $8–$15 per sq ft.
What it costs
Brick veneer runs $14.99–$24.05 per sq ft installed (Homewyse May 2026). Materials run $6–$12 per sq ft; labor adds the rest. Thin brick panels run $8–$15 per sq ft. A 1,000 sq ft front elevation runs $15,000–$24,000.
- Installed: $14.99–$24.05 per sq ft
- Materials: $6–$12
- Thin brick panels: $8–$15
- 1,000 sq ft elevation: $15,000–$24,000
Full brick vs veneer
Full brick masonry runs $20–$40 per sq ft and is structural — it carries the wall. Brick veneer is a 3-4 inch facing layer over standard framing — cheaper and easier. Veneer gives the same look for 40-60% less. Both last 50+ years with proper flashing.
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