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What does bricklaying & blocklaying cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 1 November 2026

Typical wall or repair

$8,000

Most jobs land between $2,000 and $25,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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Bricklaying & Blocklaying

Block wall

Estimated installed price

$7,200

Most jobs like this land between $5,400 and $9,600, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$450–$800 per m²

Block wall, 12 m²$450–$800 per m²$5,400–$9,600
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: A reinforced footing, 200-series block, steel, grout fill and a capping.

Not included: Fences or balustrades on top, drainage behind a retaining wall, and excavation in rock.

People use Connect for block walls, retaining walls, brick repairs, chimneys and veneers.

What drives the price

Wall length and height, footing and reinforcing, whether an engineer is needed, and the finish. Repairs are priced on hours plus matching bricks.

Example jobs

Repoint and repair a brick wall$1,500–$4,000
Block retaining wall, 10 m x 1 m$7,000–$12,000
Block garage walls$15,000–$30,000

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does bricklaying & blocklaying cost in NZ?

A typical wall or repair is around $8,000 incl. GST, with most jobs between $2,000 and $25,000. Wall length and height, footing and reinforcing, whether an engineer is needed, and the finish. Repairs are priced on hours plus matching bricks.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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