Masonry work costs depend on your project and location. Check with a local pro for your specific job.
Brick siding installation costs $10,000 to $75,000 for your home, with most homeowners spending around $24,000 for the project.
Your home size and the brick style you choose drive your total, from thin veneer strips to faux panels.
Budget for old siding removal and disposal, which adds $150 to $500 in labor and dump fees to your project.
Hiring a local masonry professional ensures your brick siding is laid correctly, preventing water damage and costly repairs down the road.
In 2026, the national average cost to brick a house is $24,000. Most homeowners spend between $10,000 and $75,000, with the cost driven by home size, brick style, and the complexity of the installation. For a project this involved, working with a skilled masonry pro makes all the difference.
Brick siding installation runs an average of $15 per square foot, with most homeowners paying between $9 to $28 per square foot, depending on materials and home size. For a standard home with roughly 1,600 square feet of exterior wall, that works out to about $24,000 for the full project.
These figures apply to siding only, not solid walls, and brick walls cost $10 to $40 per square foot. Once the job is done, plan to set aside a budget for ongoing brick siding maintenance to protect your investment.
Chances are, you already have a budget in mind for this project and are wondering how far it will go. Here's what you'll get for the following prices.
If you have a small dwelling with some existing brick that you can repair versus replace, then you might be able to do the job for $5 per square foot. You may choose to only brick part of the outside of the house if your home is larger than that. Keep in mind that this isn't an easy Saturday afternoon job, so don't try to do it yourself unless you have plenty of experience laying the brick correctly.
Think you're up for the task? We'll walk you through how to install brick veneer siding.
This budget is generally the low end if you hire a professional for a small home of around 1,000 square feet.
The average cost to brick a house comes in at $24,000. This applies to a home with around 1,600 square feet of exterior walls that need to be sided.
This budget is on the high end to brick a typical home. At this price, you’ll typically be paying for high-quality, premium materials and a high-end contractor ($28 per square foot) for a larger home (around 3,000 square feet).
If you own a mansion of 5,000 square feet or more, you can expect the price tag to get into six figures because of the sheer size of the job. Square footage is always going to be the biggest driver when calculating how much it costs to brick a home.
If you're trying to figure out how to stay at the low end of the price spectrum while still getting the quality you want, it's helpful to look at some of the key factors that affect the cost of this project.
Square footage is the single biggest cost driver when bricking a house, since a larger home requires more materials and more labor hours to complete. If you want to manage costs, installing brick siding on only part of the exterior is a practical option that still delivers visual impact while keeping your budget in check.
The type of brick siding you choose has a significant impact on your materials budget, with costs ranging from $3 per square foot for basic thin brick veneer strips up to $10 per square foot for premium faux brick panel siding. On a 1,600-square-foot home, that gap translates to a difference of $4,800 versus $16,000 in materials costs alone, so your selection matters well before the first brick is laid.
Labor costs for a bricking project vary based on job complexity, with tasks like removing existing siding adding time and driving up your siding replacement cost. Local cost of living and regional demand for masonry work also influence what you'll pay, so getting multiple quotes from local pros is the best way to gauge a fair rate in your area.
Understanding where your money goes helps you plan and negotiate more confidently, and a typical project costing $24,000 for face brick siding on 1,600 square feet of exterior wall is a useful benchmark. The graphic below breaks down how those costs are distributed across materials, labor, and other line items.
If you like taking on projects and have ample experience working on siding—and specifically with brick—you can still DIY some of this project. For instance, you can remove old siding and clean up the site before the pros step in. But for the most part, we don’t recommend DIYing a bricking project. Bricking is incredibly challenging and labor-intensive. Simple mistakes could lead to costly repairs and even injuries.
If you don’t have the extensive know-how to brick a home, you should absolutely hire a local masonry contractor or local home builder to tackle this siding project. Masons charge anywhere between $70 and $110 per hour, but this is a small price to pay for your safety and a job well done.
When choosing a brick siding pro to work on your house, it's important to vet local contractors before settling on the best stone mason near you. A good rule of thumb is to compare at least three brick siding companies to find the best rate for the level of expertise you're looking for. Here are some questions to ask a brick siding pro to help you choose the right company:
What credentials do you have?
Are you licensed and bonded?
Could I see pictures of your previous work?
How long have you been in business?
How much do you think it will cost to brick my house?
How long will the project take to complete?
What other services do you offer in addition to brick siding?
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