What's the going daily rate for a bricklayer these days in the UK?

Question

I am looking to have 1500 4" concrete blocks (9"x18") laid. How many can the average brickie lay in a day?

Answer 1

Dont pay by the day they'll take ages get a price it will be done quicker about 20p a brick

Answer 2

It depends on the bricky and on what you intend on having built obviously a strait wall is a lot easier than say a garage but a good guide would be £1.00 - £1.20 per block if you were supplying sand and cement, and remember the cheapeast quote isn't always the best, get a recomendation from some one you know

Answer 3

Not a great field of work at the moment, because of the recession.  You would be lucky to get work in construction right now.

Answer 4

withn the drop in housebuilding the availabilty of brickies is betterr. You should expect a decent brickie to be laying about 200 - 250 blocks a day in good conditions with a labourer.

If the wall has angles and pillars you would be best to get a price for the job. Ask him to quote with and without supply of materials and see if you can source it cheaper.