How much does bricklaying cost in Perth?
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Bricklaying in Perth costs $47–$125/hr for labour, or $1,050–$2,300 per 1,000 bricks laid. Common residential projects include brick fences ($58–$125/sqm), brick extensions and garages (about $2,320–$7,500 of bricklaying for a 40–60 sqm garage), and retaining walls ($260–$680/sqm). Bricks are supplied separately; the per-1,000 rate is for laying them.
Detailed Pricing — Bricklaying Cost in Perth 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklaying (hourly rate) | $47/hr | $79 | $125 |
| Bricklaying (per 1,000 bricks, labour) | $1,050/1000 bricks | $1,675 | $2,300 |
| Bricklaying (per sqm, standard) | $58/sqm | $84 | $125 |
| Garden feature wall, installed (per sqm) | $84/sqm | $145 | $230 |
| Brick retaining wall, installed (per sqm) | $260/sqm | $470 | $680 |
| Brick veneer (new home, per sqm) | $52/sqm | $74 | $105 |
| Brick pointing / repointing (per sqm) | $42/sqm | $74 | $160 |
| Brick repair (per brick) | $16per brick | $32 | $63 |
| Brick letterbox (supply & lay) | $420total | $840 | $1,575 |
| Brick BBQ or simple fireplace (built, installed) | $1,575total | $3,150 | $6,300 |
| Damp-proof course, whole-house retrofit | $1,050total | $3,675 | $6,300 |
| Full-day bricklaying | $420per day | $580 | $890 |
| Damp-proof course injection (per metre) | $74/m | $115 | $260 |
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Perth bricklaying prices: brick fences, per brick and repointing
Brick fence cost in Perth
Our Perth bricklaying table has no line for a brick fence, so the rate to use is standard bricklaying by the square metre: $58–$125, typically $84. For a fence 1.8 metres high that rate works out at $104 to $225 per metre of fence length. The table has no separate price for footings. The Perth fencing cost guide compares brick with other fence types.
Bricklayer cost per brick in Perth
Laying labour in Perth is $1,050–$2,300 per 1,000 bricks, typically $1,675: roughly $1 to $2 a brick. The bricks themselves are not in that price.
Tuckpointing and brick repairs in Perth
Repointing, where the old mortar is raked out and replaced, is $42–$160 a square metre in Perth. Replacing damaged bricks is $16–$63 a brick, and installing a damp-proof course $1,050–$6,300 for the job.
These answers use the prices in the table on this page.
What Affects Bricklaying Costs in Perth
Labour vs supply
Most Perth bricklayers quote labour only — bricks, mortar, and materials are additional. A full supply-and-lay quote is easier to compare but less flexible on brick choice.
Brick type & pattern
Standard clay bricks in a running bond pattern are cheapest. Feature bricks, face bricks, and complex patterns (stacked, herringbone, soldier course) take longer and cost more in Perth.
Wall height & size
Low boundary walls in Perth are straightforward. Taller walls need engineering certification. Larger projects (extensions, garages) need footings and may require a building permit.
Site access & scaffolding
Bricklaying above single-storey height in Perth usually needs scaffolding, because safety laws require fall protection, such as scaffolding, when work cannot be done from the ground. Easy ground-level access with room to stack pallets is the cheapest scenario.
Demolition
Removing old brickwork before new construction in Perth adds demolition and disposal to the job. Always get a separate demolition quote.
Permits & engineering
In Western Australia a brick fence needs no building permit if it meets your council fencing local law, or up to 0.75 m where there is none. Structural walls and extensions always need engineering plans and certification.
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Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →