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Accurate Masonry Estimating Services

Stop losing sleep over missed blocks and mortar shortages. We provide masonry contractors with highly accurate takeoffs for brick, CMU, stone veneer, and all associated accessories.

CSI MasterFormat
24–48 Hour Turnaround
98% Bid Accuracy
USA Estimators
Active Project
Commercial Office Build
Estimating
Takeoff Progress75%
Trade
Electrical & HVAC
Estimated Delivery
48 Hours

TRUSTED BY AMERICA'S TOP CONTRACTORS

What is Masonry Estimating?

Masonry Estimating is the process of quantifying materials and calculating labor hours.

Who Needs It?

General Contractors and Subcontractors.

Comprehensive Masonry Takeoffs

We extract every brick, block, and tie from the drawings.

CMU Block

Accurate piece counts for standard block, bond beams, corner blocks, and lintel blocks, including calculated grout volume and rebar tonnage.

Brick & Veneer

Exact square footage and piece counts for face brick, thin brick, and stone veneer, properly accounting for running bond vs. complex patterns.

Mortar & Grout

Volume calculations for mortar based on joint thickness and block type, plus cubic yards of grout for reinforced CMU cores.

Accessories

Linear footage and piece counts for cavity wall insulation, through-wall flashing, weep vents, masonry ties, and expansion joints.

Our Masonry Takeoff Process

Fast, precise, and transparent.

1

Request a Quote

Send us your architectural elevations, structural drawings, and wall sections.

Day 1
2

Scope Review

We analyze the complexity of the assemblies and send a fixed fee quote.

2-4 Hours
3

Digital Extraction

Using software, we measure areas and apply block/brick per-square-foot multipliers.

Days 2-3
4

Review & Deliver

We QA the deductions and accessories, then deliver the final BOQ and markups.

Day 4
Bid-Ready Deliverables

What You Receive

CMU Block Counts

CMU Block Counts

Accurate quantification of cmu block counts for procurement and bidding.

Brick Veneer Area

Brick Veneer Area

Accurate quantification of brick veneer area for procurement and bidding.

Mortar & Grout Volume

Mortar & Grout Volume

Accurate quantification of mortar & grout volume for procurement and bidding.

Wall Tie & Flashing Counts

Wall Tie & Flashing Counts

Accurate quantification of wall tie & flashing counts for procurement and bidding.

Projects We Estimate

Specialized masonry estimating across all major facility types.

Educational Buildings

Specialized estimating for educational buildings.

Retaining Walls

Specialized estimating for retaining walls.

Retail Centers

Specialized estimating for retail centers.

Historic Restorations

Specialized estimating for historic restorations.

Why BuildMetric

Why BuildMetric

We provide highly localized estimating data for every state.

Masonry Estimating Across USA

TexasCaliforniaFloridaNew YorkGeorgiaIllinois
Cross-Sector Expertise

Industries We Serve

Commercial

Retail and offices.

Healthcare

Hospitals.

Education

Schools.

Instant Pricing Calculator

Pricing & Turnaround

Estimated Takeoff Complexity

Medium

Typical Turnaround Time

2-4 Business Days

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Sample Estimate Preview

Review the exact quality you will receive.

sample_estimate_commercial.xlsx
Item #
Description
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
26 05 19
Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors
4,500 LF
$2.40
$10,800.00
26 05 33
Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems
1,200 LF
$8.50
$10,200.00
26 24 16
Panelboards - 200A Main Breaker
4 EA
$1,500.00
$6,000.00
26 51 00
Interior Lighting - LED Troffers
120 EA
$250.00
$30,000.00
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Masonry Estimating FAQs

Yes, we calculate the exact volume of mortar and grout required based on the specified block size.

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Reviewed by the BuildMetric Estimating Team

This content has been written and reviewed by our senior estimating team. We are specialists in masonry, commercial, healthcare, and industrial estimating with decades of combined experience utilizing industry-leading software.