Brick Laying Cost in Perth (2026)
In Perth bricklaying is priced per 1000 bricks or per square metre, and double-brick homes mean big brick counts on a standard build.
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Bricklaying is usually priced per 1,000 bricks laid (plus materials). A rough guide is about 50 bricks per square metre of single-skin wall, so measure the wall to estimate the brick count.
Ways to save
- A straight boundary wall is cheaper per brick than detailed feature work.
- Supplying your own bricks can save on markup if you source them well.
How we estimate this
Brick laying in Australia typically costs $800 to $15,000 in 2026 depending on the number of bricks and job type, usually around $1.50 to $2.50 per brick laid plus materials. A small garden wall is cheapest; a large or feature wall reaches the top.
Pricing reviewed: October 2026.
What a brick laying costs in Perth
Bricklaying in Perth is priced by the number of bricks laid, quoted per thousand bricks or per square metre of wall, because the labour is the time to lay each brick, so a wall with more bricks costs more. Perth stands out because the common home is double-brick, built with two full leaves of brick rather than a brick veneer over a timber frame, so a standard Perth house carries a very high brick count and bricklaying is a major line of the build rather than a minor one.
The double-brick norm means bricklayers are in steady demand and the trade is well established, so the rate per thousand is competitive despite the big volumes. Access and height matter, as a single-storey double-brick home is laid efficiently while a two-storey one needs scaffold that adds hire, time and the operator's high-risk-work ticket. The hot, dry Mediterranean summer means mortar dries fast, so the bricklayer works it quickly and keeps it damp enough to cure properly. The sandy soils give stable, well-drained footings for the brickwork. The isolation of the WA market rarely affects standard bricks, made locally, and face brick on show is laid more slowly than common brick.
Bricklaying itself is a trade rather than a separately licensed building activity, but structural or load-bearing brickwork, which on a double-brick home is most of it, must be done or supervised by a licensed builder in Western Australia under WA Building Services, and a retaining wall over a height needs engineering. For a Perth job, the clearest way to price bricklaying is by the brick count and wall type, with double-brick construction driving a high count on a standard home.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is bricklaying a big cost in Perth?
Because the common Perth home is double-brick, built with two full leaves of brick rather than a brick veneer over a timber frame, so a standard house carries a very high brick count and bricklaying is a major line of the build.
How is bricklaying priced in Perth?
Per thousand bricks or per square metre of wall, because the labour is the time to lay each brick, so a wall with more bricks costs more, and the double-brick norm means steady demand keeps the rate per thousand competitive in Perth.
Does the dry climate affect bricklaying in Perth?
Yes. The hot, dry Mediterranean summer means mortar dries fast, so the bricklayer works it quickly and keeps it damp enough to cure properly, while the sandy soils give stable, well-drained footings for the brickwork.
Do I need a licence for bricklaying in Perth?
Bricklaying is a trade, not a separately licensed activity, but structural or load-bearing brickwork, which on a double-brick home is most of it, must be done or supervised by a licensed builder in Western Australia under WA Building Services.