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Brick Calculator

Estimate brick quantity, mortar, and total cost for commercial brick veneer — the workhorse of mid-market commercial exteriors at $30–$38/sqft installed — and residential brick walls.

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Commercial brick veneer cost

Commercial brick veneer is the most common envelope finish on mid-market commercial buildings - office parks, civic facilities, medical office. Installed cost typically runs $30–$38/sqft for the veneer itself. Structural backup wall costs are separate. The MVP price library used by BidFlow design partners shows recent commercial brick veneer at $34/sqft (Germantown Office Center, July 2024).

Commercial vs. residential brick

  • Commercial brick veneer: $30–$38/sqft installed (single-wythe veneer over masonry or steel-stud backup)
  • Residential brick: $15–$25/sqft installed (typically over wood-frame backup)

What goes into a commercial brick veneer bid

  • Brick (face)
  • Mortar + grout
  • Backup wall (block, steel stud + sheathing)
  • Flashing + weep system
  • Brick ties
  • Lintels above openings
  • Scaffolding (often a separate line)
  • Cleaning + sealing

How to Calculate Bricks and Mortar for Any Wall, Patio, or Veneer

A standard modular brick covers about 6.75 to 7 bricks per square foot with a 3/8″ mortar joint. Other common sizes run from 3 bricks per sq ft (utility) to 7 bricks per sq ft (modular and standard). Multiply your wall area by the brick-per-square-foot factor, add 5–15% for waste, and round up to the nearest pallet.

Brick installation in 2026 typically runs $10 to $25 per square foot installed in the United States, with face brick at $0.50–$1.20 per brick before mortar, ties, and flashing. Memphis, Atlanta, and Houston commercial veneer projects skew toward the lower end of that range; Northeast and West Coast jobs sit higher. The brick calculator below returns total brick count, mortar volume in bags, and material cost for any wall, patio, or veneer.

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By BidFlow Editorial