How Much Do Bricks Cost in 2025?

Average Brick Costs

Brick Cost Factors

The total material quantity, brick type, project, and other factors affect brick costs.

Price by Amount

Suppliers typically quote brick prices based on volume, usually per pallet or per thousand bricks. Understanding how these costs break down by single bricks or square footage helps plan your project. Unit costs tend to decrease when you purchase larger quantities.

Single Brick Price

Single bricks average from $0.35 to $0.90, but most suppliers sell bricks per pallet or per thousand. Pricing for single bricks generally applies to small quantities or specialized bricks, such as antique, decorative, or custom bricks. These specialized bricks can increase costs by up to $30 per brick.

Price per Square Foot

Standard bricks cost $2.50 to $6.25 per square foot, but factoring in other brick types increases that average range to $15 per square foot. In general, plan for about $5 per square foot for most bricks.

Since square footage refers to area coverage rather than volume, quotes for cost per square foot are helpful for estimating material needs for various projects. For instance, square footage is more relevant for brick veneer applications where you need to know how many bricks are necessary for covering the wall space. The number of bricks needed per square foot depends on the type and size, but a square foot usually needs about 6.5 bricks for full coverage. 

Brick Prices per Pallet

Ranging from $250 to $800, a pallet of bricks is a common purchasing unit for homeowners and masonry contractors. The actual amount of bricks in a pallet varies since it isn’t a universal measurement—most pallets include between 400 and 600 bricks, but some manufacturers include as few as 250. Bricks per pallet may also depend on overall volume, such as with fewer oversized bricks per pallet than for standard sizes.

Brick Price per Thousand

Manufacturers often sell bricks by the thousand, averaging between $500 and $850. Quotes may exceed $3,750 or higher, depending on the type of brick. With the lowest unit cost, purchasing bricks per thousand is the most cost-effective strategy for projects that need large quantities.

Type

Brick prices vary widely by type. For instance, standard red clay bricks cost as little as $0.40 per brick or $2.25 per square foot, while high-end brick veneer and antique bricks carry premium costs up to $10 and $30 per block. Across common brick types, expect to pay between average costs of $2.50 to $15 per square foot or $0.55 per brick.

Standard Red Brick

Red bricks cost $0.40 to $0.90 per brick or $400 to $900 per 1,000. Made of distinct red-orange clay, these bricks are among the most common and affordable types. They have a broad range of applications, such as walls, patios, and various load-bearing structures. Their rough and inconsistent appearance makes them best suited to applications where they’ll be covered by plaster or other materials.

Engineering Brick

Engineering bricks cost $0.40 to $0.90 per brick or $400 to $900 per 1,000. Also called foundation bricks, engineering bricks are best for foundation walls and other areas needing structural support. These bricks are made from high-quality materials that feature superior compressive strength as well as weather, moisture, and chemical resistance compared to standard bricks.

Fire Brick

Fire bricks range from $1.70 to $3 per brick or $1,700 to $3,000 per 1,000. Also known as refractory bricks, fire bricks are made from specialized clay that can withstand extreme temperatures of 1,750 degrees and hotter depending on the grade. This type of brick is necessary for brick fire pits, fireplaces, chimneys, pizza ovens, and other structures and can’t be substituted by other brick types.

Used Brick 

Used bricks cost $0.25 to $2 each or $1.25 to $10 per square foot. For 1,000 used bricks, expect prices between $600 and $1,400. Used bricks are reclaimed from old buildings, demolitions, building waste, and other sources, and the slightly higher cost for used bricks reflects this recycling process. Besides adding vintage or character looks to accent walls, pathways, garden beds, and other projects or structures, used brick is a sustainable building material that reduces waste.

Thin Brick Veneer

Thin brick veneer prices range from $0.25 to $2 per brick or $800 to $2,000 per 1,000 bricks. Brick veneer is about half the depth of standard bricks and is often used for siding, facades, or other non-supporting structures since it’s mainly decorative. It’s less expensive than standard bricks and offers a character-rich look without excessive weight or installation needs.

Face Brick 

Expect to pay between $1.20 and $1.80 per face brick or an average of $2 to $5.50 per square foot. A type of solid brick, face bricks feature consistent sizes, shapes, and textures that add visual appeal to exposed surfaces, such as outer brick wall layers or architectural accents. Although primarily decorative, face bricks are also weather-resistant and durable. They’re available in a variety of finishes and designs to suit different styles.

Antique Brick

Antique bricks usually cost between $7 and $10 each, although rare or vintage bricks may cost $30 or more. They’re much more expensive than regularly used bricks because they have certain features that make them historically valuable.

Cost factors for antique bricks include:

• Light pink, cream, or other unusual colors

• Professional brickers or even home inspectors can tell if the brick was fired using a historical method

• The more intact an antique brick, the more it costs

• Bricks with a stamped location or manufacturer name are worth more

• Bricks with evidenced and unique histories are highly valuable

Brand

While there are many brick manufacturers, several brands dominate the market. Brick prices vary by brand, reputation, and material quality, and some brands may specialize in specific types of brick. For instance, General Shale thin brick veneer is popular with homeowners looking for a wide selection and durability.

Cost by Project

Whether building a new home or constructing a pizza oven, many projects use bricks for functional or decorative purposes. Costs across these projects vary considerably since they involve different types of bricks, a range of total material needs, and more or less masonry labor. 

Building a new home with bricks, for example, ranges from $5,000 to $40,000 for materials and labor, but homes may use different quantities or types of bricks, such as foundation bricks, standard bricks, and facing bricks. In comparison, building a pizza oven costs $2,000 to $8,000 since the oven’s interior requires specialized fire bricks.

Labor

Bricklaying labor costs vary depending on location, project complexity, experience, and specialization, but expect to pay an average of $70 to $110 per hour. That said, brick masons or other contractors usually charge either a day rate or a project-specific rate rather than per hour. Custom designs or challenging installations may increase labor costs.

Budgeting for Brick Installation

Brick installations can be major projects with high expenses, so managing your budget is important for getting the most from your investment. Use these tips to keep your costs in check:

• Get detailed quotes from multiple contractors.

• Compare contractor reviews, experience, and specialties.

• Opt for standard bricks over specialty or custom styles when possible.

• Stick to simple designs to avoid additional labor costs.

• Source from local manufacturers when available to minimize shipping costs.

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

No place is more important than your home, which is why HomeAdvisor connects homeowners with local pros to transform their houses into homes they love. To help homeowners prepare for their next project, HomeAdvisor provides readers with accurate cost data and follows strict editorial guidelines. After a project is complete, we survey real customers about the costs to develop the pricing data you see, so you can make the best decisions for you and your home. We pair this data with research from reputable sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and interviews with industry experts—all to ensure our prices reflect real-world projects.