Brick Veneer Calculator & Material Planner
Brick, mortar, wall ties and flashing for a measured veneer face.
Project estimate
Brick Veneer Planner
$3,672–$4,223
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Brick quantity before allowance
- 2,700
- Working time allowance
- 3.25 days
52 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Masonry
- $2,525
- Mortar
- $765
- Hardware
- $180
- Weather barrier
- $165
- Drainage
- $38
Shopping list
0 / 5 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Masonry
Face brick
2,970 bricks
$2,525$1 per bricks
Mortar
Mortar
85 bags
$765$9 per bags
Hardware
Veneer ties
150 pieces
$180$1 per pieces
Weather barrier
Flashing
55 ft
$165$3 per ft
Drainage
Weep vents
25 pieces
$38$2 per pieces
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- Anchorage, support ledges and opening lintels need a project-specific design.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure, square and level
- Layout string and stakes
- Mixing and material-handling equipment
- Suitable trowels / finishing tools
- Compaction or cutting equipment as required
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
How to use the brick veneer planner
Start with area, bricks per square foot including joints, flashing run. The result includes brick quantity before allowance. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Confirm geometry, finished levels, drainage and any structural design requirements.
2. Adjust the estimate
Use the specified thicknesses, block modules, reinforcement and product yields.
3. Prepare your order
Coordinate forms, base preparation, delivery quantities and access before ordering.
4. Plan the work
Follow the specified placement, finishing and curing sequence, including inspections where required.
Frequently asked questions
What does the brick veneer planner estimate?+
Brick, mortar, wall ties and flashing for a measured veneer face. The shopping list includes face brick, mortar, veneer ties, flashing, weep vents.
Which assumptions should I check?+
Anchorage, support ledges and opening lintels need a project-specific design.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.