Masonry Estimating Services

The following quantities are broken out in our masonry estimation spreadsheet:

• Every masonry unit that went into building the foundation wall. Along with their various forms, such as corner units, pilaster units, bond beams, lintel blocks, knockouts, stirrups, sill block, angle block, headers, half high, etc., it also includes concrete masonry units, bricks, CMU blocks, acoustic blocks, glass units, clay bricks, clay tiles, brick tiles, stones, marble, limestone, terra cotta, and precast masonry panels rubble
• . It is taken into account to deduct for openings such as windows, doors, and ventilation.
• The quantity of facing bricks and any necessary masonry, stone, or brick veneer.
• Masonry units are specifically addressed in relation to many categories, such as facings, backings to facings, walls and partitions, furring to walls, and fire protection.
• The quantity of mortar needed, which varies based on factors including mortar proportions, site circumstances, and whether it is pre-bagged or site-batch applied. It depends on the kind of mortar—portland cement lime mortar, pre-blended mortar, or masonry cement mortar, for example.
• The density of the concrete block used determines how much grout is needed. Wastes are included as well.
• If necessary, reinforce with masonry.
• Scaffolding, if necessary.
• Additional miscellaneous items, such as brick ties, sleeves, brackets, and anchor bolts.
  Weep holes, flashing, and insulation made of brickwork are necessary.
• RSMeans and our building cost database are used to apply labour, material, and equipment costs depending on zip code.
• An estimation of the man-hours and labour costs needed for different jobs, as well as additional expenses like transportation, taxes, permits, and any necessary repair or cleaning fees, etc.
• Additionally, contingency funds for unanticipated expenses, inflation, etc. are factored in.

The senior estimator conducts a final audit to make sure the deliverables are of a high quality.