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1 Bricklayers often charge per brick. 2  The charge per brick averages about $1.00, but can range from $.90 to $1.10, depending on the job and location. 3  For some jobs, the cost per brick can be much higher. 4  It takes 49 bricks to cover 1 square metre of wall.
Homeowners planning on the installation of a brick wall will have some additional costs beyond the purchase of the main material for the project. Bricks must be bonded together with mortar. The mortar and other supplies to construct a brick wall add an average of $1.20 per finished square foot of wall. A brick wall may be constructed by a handyman, masonry specialist or a general contractor. The average cost per hour for a handyman or general contractor to install a brick wall is $44.50. The average cost per hour to hire a masonry specialist for the construction of a brick wall is $62. The difference in installation cost is based upon the ability of a mason to create complex designs and configurations with the bricks.