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Bricklayer rates in the UK vary significantly by region, experience, and type of project. Whether you're a homeowner hiring a bricklayer or a self-employed bricklayer benchmarking your rates, this guide covers current 2026 market pricing based on UK industry data.
Hourly rate
£22–£45
per hour
Day rate
£170–£380
per day
Call-out
£60–£100
minimum charge
Rates vary considerably across the UK. Here's what you can expect to pay in each region.
* Rates are typical market averages for 2026 based on industry survey data. Individual rates vary by experience, job type, and other factors.
Several factors determine how much a bricklayer will charge for a job.
New build brickwork typically attracts lower rates due to volume and continuity. Restoration, repointing, and heritage work (using lime mortar or matching period bricks) commands premium rates of £40–£65/hr.
Work above ground-floor level requires scaffold, which bricklayers usually price separately or pass on as a cost. Factor in £200–£600 extra for scaffold hire on a typical extension.
Matching existing brickwork on extensions or repairs adds time and cost. Reclaimed bricks cost more to source and are slower to lay than new stock.
City & Guilds NVQ Level 2/3 qualified bricklayers typically command 20–30% higher rates. Specialist skills in conservation or structural brickwork carry further premiums.
Day rates on larger projects (new builds, multiple extensions) are often lower per day than one-off repair jobs. Bricklayers working in gangs on volume contracts may price at £18–£25/hr per operative.
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The average bricklayer day rate in the UK is £170–£380/day in 2026, with a national average around £260/day. London bricklayers typically charge £280–£500/day, while rates in Northern England and Wales are £155–£270/day.
The average bricklayer hourly rate in the UK is £22–£45/hr in 2026. London and South East bricklayers charge £38–£65/hr. In the North of England and Scotland, £20–£38/hr is more typical.
Self-employed bricklayers in the UK typically charge £180–£420/day in 2026. The rate is higher than the employed equivalent to cover their own tax, NI, tools, PPE, and vehicle costs.
A bricklayer specialises in laying bricks, blocks, and stone — the core structural shell of a building. A builder is a broader term covering many construction activities. On most projects, a dedicated bricklayer works faster and to a higher standard than a general builder on masonry work.
An experienced bricklayer can lay approximately 400–600 bricks per day (standard facework). Decorative or heritage work is slower — around 200–350/day. 1,000 bricks typically takes 1.5–3 days depending on the complexity and bond pattern.
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