NFR Bricklayer costs

[FFCAli]

What should a bricklayer charge for a day's work?  I have a small bit of wall that needs repair and the bricklayer told me it would be about a day's work but that he'd have to get his boss to give me a price.  It'd be helpful to have an idea what is reasonable!  Thanks.

[Southcoastffc]

http://www.whatprice.co.uk/prices/building/bricklaying-wall.html

[epsomraver]

What should a bricklayer charge for a day's work?  I have a small bit of wall that needs repair and the bricklayer told me it would be about a day's work but that he'd have to get his boss to give me a price.  It'd be helpful to have an idea what is reasonable!  Thanks.

Most charge £200 a day plus materials, that link is a joke, all out of date and stupid prices! 30 foot by 16 foot wall £200 ! fp.gif

[Berserker]

What should a bricklayer charge for a day's work?  I have a small bit of wall that needs repair and the bricklayer told me it would be about a day's work but that he'd have to get his boss to give me a price.  It'd be helpful to have an idea what is reasonable!  Thanks.

I'd get a few quotes from different builders for the total cost of the job.  Be careful they are reputable though as I have heard a few horror stories

[leonffc]

What should a bricklayer charge for a day's work?  I have a small bit of wall that needs repair and the bricklayer told me it would be about a day's work but that he'd have to get his boss to give me a price.  It'd be helpful to have an idea what is reasonable!  Thanks.

I'd get a few quotes from different builders for the total cost of the job.  Be careful they are reputable though as I have heard a few horror stories

Did they all involve SouthfieldWhite?

[Southcoastffc]

What should a bricklayer charge for a day's work?  I have a small bit of wall that needs repair and the bricklayer told me it would be about a day's work but that he'd have to get his boss to give me a price.  It'd be helpful to have an idea what is reasonable!  Thanks.

Most charge £200 a day plus materials, that link is a joke, all out of date and stupid prices! 30 foot by 16 foot wall £200 ! fp.gif

No, not a joke.  Based on real experience.  Does need an appreciation of geographical/economic differences.  If you can't see the wood for the trees perhaps it's not for you.

[epsomraver]

What should a bricklayer charge for a day's work?  I have a small bit of wall that needs repair and the bricklayer told me it would be about a day's work but that he'd have to get his boss to give me a price.  It'd be helpful to have an idea what is reasonable!  Thanks.

Most charge £200 a day plus materials, that link is a joke, all out of date and stupid prices! 30 foot by 16 foot wall £200 ! fp.gif

No, not a joke.  Based on real experience.  Does need an appreciation of geographical/economic differences.  If you can't see the wood for the trees perhaps it's not for you.

Next time I need a history lesson I will refer to it

[Southcoastffc]

What should a bricklayer charge for a day's work?  I have a small bit of wall that needs repair and the bricklayer told me it would be about a day's work but that he'd have to get his boss to give me a price.  It'd be helpful to have an idea what is reasonable!  Thanks.

Most charge £200 a day plus materials, that link is a joke, all out of date and stupid prices! 30 foot by 16 foot wall £200 ! fp.gif

No, not a joke.  Based on real experience.  Does need an appreciation of geographical/economic differences.  If you can't see the wood for the trees perhaps it's not for you.

Next time I need a history lesson I will refer to it

You could do worse, it might contextualise things.  If you are paying £200/day you are being ripped off.  £120-£150 is more like it.

[CottagersOnTour]

Depending if your in London or the counties it can make quite a big difference.. Assume that Surrey is London prices also!

The cost should be in the region of £100 - £200 per day (plus materials) depending on the quality of builder.

I work in the property industry (Chartered Surveyor) so have had a fair few retaining walls rebuilt!

[epsomraver]

What should a bricklayer charge for a day's work?  I have a small bit of wall that needs repair and the bricklayer told me it would be about a day's work but that he'd have to get his boss to give me a price.  It'd be helpful to have an idea what is reasonable!  Thanks.

Most charge £200 a day plus materials, that link is a joke, all out of date and stupid prices! 30 foot by 16 foot wall £200 ! fp.gif

No, not a joke.  Based on real experience.  Does need an appreciation of geographical/economic differences.  If you can't see the wood for the trees perhaps it's not for you.

Next time I need a history lesson I will refer to it

You could do worse, it might contextualise things.  If you are paying £200/day you are being ripped off.  £120-£150 is more like it.

dream on! labourers are on £100 a day just to mix and run bricks,brick layer don't labour so you have that cost also, good brickies can command £500 a day around here, mind you I did say good.

[Southcoastffc]

What should a bricklayer charge for a day's work?  I have a small bit of wall that needs repair and the bricklayer told me it would be about a day's work but that he'd have to get his boss to give me a price.  It'd be helpful to have an idea what is reasonable!  Thanks.

Most charge £200 a day plus materials, that link is a joke, all out of date and stupid prices! 30 foot by 16 foot wall £200 ! fp.gif

No, not a joke.  Based on real experience.  Does need an appreciation of geographical/economic differences.  If you can't see the wood for the trees perhaps it's not for you.

Next time I need a history lesson I will refer to it

You could do worse, it might contextualise things.  If you are paying £200/day you are being ripped off.  £120-£150 is more like it.

dream on! labourers are on £100 a day just to mix and run bricks,brick layer don't labour so you have that cost also, good brickies can command £500 a day around here, mind you I did say good.

Crikey! £500/day? I'd want them to be laying gold blocks encrusted with sapphires for that price.  I used to live in Epsom and still have a house near the downs where I am having building work done at the moment.  Labourers, I'd be looking at £90-£110.   As I say, £200/day is a rip off.  (In my ever so 'umble opinion.)

[epsomraver]

What should a bricklayer charge for a day's work?  I have a small bit of wall that needs repair and the bricklayer told me it would be about a day's work but that he'd have to get his boss to give me a price.  It'd be helpful to have an idea what is reasonable!  Thanks.

Most charge £200 a day plus materials, that link is a joke, all out of date and stupid prices! 30 foot by 16 foot wall £200 ! fp.gif

No, not a joke.  Based on real experience.  Does need an appreciation of geographical/economic differences.  If you can't see the wood for the trees perhaps it's not for you.

Next time I need a history lesson I will refer to it

You could do worse, it might contextualise things.  If you are paying £200/day you are being ripped off.  £120-£150 is more like it.

dream on! labourers are on £100 a day just to mix and run bricks,brick layer don't labour so you have that cost also, good brickies can command £500 a day around here, mind you I did say good.

Crikey! £500/day? I'd want them to be laying gold blocks encrusted with sapphires for that price.  I used to live in Epsom and still have a house near the downs where I am having building work done at the moment.  Labourers, I'd be looking at £90-£110.   As I say, £200/day is a rip off.  (In my ever so 'umble opinion.)

Where? love to go around and see what rates and also what nationalities are working there, I am talking about skilled brickies who can lay over a thousand bricks a day usually come with their own skilled labourers , yes there is skill in it! day rates give no idea re value for money

[CottagersOnTour]

Less and less "professional" general construction contractors around these days, the best can command higher prices.

I would still say £150-£200 a day in the London/Surrey area is about right for someone who is half decent.

Cheaper than that and you are likely to be getting a random off the street who only has the ability to put one brick on top of another.

[Southcoastffc]

What should a bricklayer charge for a day's work?  I have a small bit of wall that needs repair and the bricklayer told me it would be about a day's work but that he'd have to get his boss to give me a price.  It'd be helpful to have an idea what is reasonable!  Thanks.

Most charge £200 a day plus materials, that link is a joke, all out of date and stupid prices! 30 foot by 16 foot wall £200 ! fp.gif

No, not a joke.  Based on real experience.  Does need an appreciation of geographical/economic differences.  If you can't see the wood for the trees perhaps it's not for you.

Next time I need a history lesson I will refer to it

You could do worse, it might contextualise things.  If you are paying £200/day you are being ripped off.  £120-£150 is more like it.

dream on! labourers are on £100 a day just to mix and run bricks,brick layer don't labour so you have that cost also, good brickies can command £500 a day around here, mind you I did say good.

Crikey! £500/day? I'd want them to be laying gold blocks encrusted with sapphires for that price.  I used to live in Epsom and still have a house near the downs where I am having building work done at the moment.  Labourers, I'd be looking at £90-£110.   As I say, £200/day is a rip off.  (In my ever so 'umble opinion.)

Where? love to go around and see what rates and also what nationalities are working there, I am talking about skilled brickies who can lay over a thousand bricks a day usually come with their own skilled labourers , yes there is skill in it! day rates give no idea re value for money

As I said, house near the downs, using a firm based near Carshalton. I couldn't tell you what nationality the individuals are, I don't favour UKIP.    I shop around and always look for good value (so not necessarily cheapest.)

[FFCAli]

Thanks  -  at least to most who've responded.  The sensible replies are helpful!

[terryr]

What should a bricklayer charge for a day's work?  I have a small bit of wall that needs repair and the bricklayer told me it would be about a day's work but that he'd have to get his boss to give me a price.  It'd be helpful to have an idea what is reasonable!  Thanks.

Most charge £200 a day plus materials, that link is a joke, all out of date and stupid prices! 30 foot by 16 foot wall £200 ! fp.gif

No, not a joke.  Based on real experience.  Does need an appreciation of geographical/economic differences.  If you can't see the wood for the trees perhaps it's not for you.

Next time I need a history lesson I will refer to it

You could do worse, it might contextualise things.  If you are paying £200/day you are being ripped off.  £120-£150 is more like it.

dream on! labourers are on £100 a day just to mix and run bricks,brick layer don't labour so you have that cost also, good brickies can command £500 a day around here, mind you I did say good.

So Brickies make more than heart surgeons........?
No wonder the country is going down the drain

[Southcoastffc]

What should a bricklayer charge for a day's work?  I have a small bit of wall that needs repair and the bricklayer told me it would be about a day's work but that he'd have to get his boss to give me a price.  It'd be helpful to have an idea what is reasonable!  Thanks.

Most charge £200 a day plus materials, that link is a joke, all out of date and stupid prices! 30 foot by 16 foot wall £200 ! fp.gif

No, not a joke.  Based on real experience.  Does need an appreciation of geographical/economic differences.  If you can't see the wood for the trees perhaps it's not for you.

Next time I need a history lesson I will refer to it

You could do worse, it might contextualise things.  If you are paying £200/day you are being ripped off.  £120-£150 is more like it.

dream on! labourers are on £100 a day just to mix and run bricks,brick layer don't labour so you have that cost also, good brickies can command £500 a day around here, mind you I did say good.

So Brickies make more than heart surgeons........?
No wonder the country is going down the drain

Now don't get me started on groundworks and plumbers... :005:

[FFCAli]

Thanks  -  at least to most who've responded.  The sensible replies are helpful!

I knew you would find mine most helpful of all.

Haven't you any more ideas?

[CottagersOnTour]

Thanks  -  at least to most who've responded.  The sensible replies are helpful!

I knew you would find mine most helpful of all.

Haven't you any more ideas?

Hmmm. I suppose you by that record by Status Quo, " Another Brick in the wall ".

You mean Pink Floyd? :)

[FFCAli]

Thanks  -  at least to most who've responded.  The sensible replies are helpful!

I knew you would find mine most helpful of all.

Haven't you any more ideas?

Hmmm. I suppose you by that record by Status Quo, " Another Brick in the wall ".

It doesn't need another brick.  Try again!