CMU walls
Load-bearing and partition walls are measured by block size and type, with openings deducted and corners, pilasters and bond beams counted separately.
CSI Division 04 · Trade estimating
Masonry estimating and takeoff services
CMU, brick veneer, stone and cast stone measured from your architectural and structural drawings, with grout, reinforcing and labor priced for your market.
Masonry Estimating you can bid with confidence
Masonry estimates are won or lost in the details that are not drawn as block: grout in the cells, vertical and horizontal reinforcing, bond beams, control joints, ties, flashing and scaffolding. Our masonry estimating service measures every wall and prices all of it, so your number reflects the real cost of the wall.
We support masonry contractors and general contractors who self-perform masonry on schools, retail, warehouses, restaurants and multifamily podiums. Send the architectural and structural drawings and the Division 04 specifications, and we return an Excel estimate with block and brick counts, grout volumes, rebar weights and labor by wall type, plus marked-up plans.
Each wall type is broken out separately, so you can compare our quantities with your own and adjust productivity for height, scaffolding and access.
Want a quick budget first? Try our free construction calculators, then send your drawings for a line-item estimate.
What we take off
- CMU walls by size, type and height
- Brick and thin-brick veneer by area
- Stone, cast stone sills, caps and banding
- Grout by cell spacing, solid-grouted areas and bond beams
- Vertical and horizontal reinforcing and joint reinforcement
- Lintels, control joints, ties, anchors and flashing
- Mortar, sand, scaffolding and cleaning
What you receive
- Excel estimate organized by CSI division and section
- Quantities with waste factors shown separately
- Unit material, labor and equipment pricing for your project location
- Summary sheet with totals
- Colour-coded marked-up plans (PDF) for every quantity
- Written assumptions, clarifications and exclusions
Scope
Masonry scope we estimate
Brick and veneer
Veneer is measured by area per elevation, with returns, soldier courses and accent bands listed so special shapes are priced correctly.
Grout and reinforcing
Grout volume follows the cell spacing in the structural notes. Rebar is converted to weight, and horizontal joint reinforcement is measured by course.
Accessories
Ties, anchors, through-wall flashing, weeps, control and expansion joints and sealants are counted from details and specifications.
Lintels and openings
Masonry bond beam lintels and steel angle lintels are listed per opening, noting which trade furnishes steel.
Labor and equipment
Labor is priced by wall type and height, with scaffolding, forklifts, mixers and cold-weather protection shown as separate lines.
Ordering is simple: send your plans, get a price and delivery date, start with a 50% deposit. See how it works.
FAQ
Masonry Estimating: common questions
Can't find your answer? Call (850) 343-4090 or email info@premiumestimatings.com.
Do you include grout and rebar?
Yes. Grout, vertical rebar, bond beams and joint reinforcement are taken off from the structural notes and priced separately.
Do you count block or price by square foot?
Both are shown. We count block by type and report square feet so you can check productivity.
Can you estimate brick veneer only?
Yes. Veneer, ties, flashing and accessories can be priced as a separate package.
What does a masonry estimate cost?
Single-trade estimates start from $300, confirmed in your quote based on the drawing set.