Mason Estimate Template
A mason estimate forecasts the price before work starts: 8 lines for rebuild a chimney crown and repoint 180 sq ft of brick on an exterior wall, totalling $5,105.50, with labour the largest share (81%). It states its assumptions and stays valid for 30 days. Edit the lines and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a mason: rebuild a chimney crown and repoint 180 sq ft of brick on an exterior wall. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Riverside Masonry
677 Market Street
Fairview, OR 97024
billing@example.com
(978) 555-0177
Estimate
Prepared for
Sam Patel
14 Elm Street
Springfield, IL 62704
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up scaffold and protect landscaping | 1 each | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Grind out and repoint mortar joints | 180 sq ft | $14.00 | $2,520.00 |
| Type N mortar, color-matched | 1 lot | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Replace spalled brick | 24 each | $28.00 | $672.00 |
| Reclaimed brick to match existing | 30 each | $2.75 | $82.50 |
| Remove and rebuild chimney crownFormed concrete crown with drip edge | 1 each | $950.00 | $950.00 |
| Breathable masonry water repellent | 180 sq ft | $1.20 | $216.00 |
| Debris haul-off | 1 each | $120.00 | $120.00 |
- Subtotal
- $5,105.50
- Estimate total
- $5,105.50
Notes
A masonry estimate should give square footage of repointing, the number of units to replace, the mortar type, scaffold needs and how hidden damage will be priced.
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Mason estimate at a glance
| Scope estimated | Rebuild a chimney crown and repoint 180 sq ft of brick on an exterior wall |
|---|---|
| Estimate total | $5,105.50 before tax |
| Valid for | 30 days from the estimate date |
| Deposit | A deposit is common to secure the schedule and buy matching brick, which can take weeks to source. |
| Labour (3 lines) | $4,142.00, 81% |
| Materials (3 lines) | $463.50, 9% |
| Equipment (1 line) | $380.00, 7% |
| Priced in | sq ft |
Estimate breakdown for rebuild a chimney crown and repoint 180 sq ft of brick on an exterior wall
| Item | Type | Est. quantity | Est. amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up scaffold and protect landscaping | Equipment | 1 each | $380.00 |
| Grind out and repoint mortar joints | Labour | 180 sq ft | $2,520.00 |
| Type N mortar, color-matched | Materials | 1 lot | $165.00 |
| Replace spalled brick | Labour | 24 each | $672.00 |
| Reclaimed brick to match existing | Materials | 30 each | $82.50 |
| Remove and rebuild chimney crown | Labour | 1 each | $950.00 |
| Breathable masonry water repellent | Materials | 180 sq ft | $216.00 |
| Debris haul-off | Fees | 1 each | $120.00 |
| Estimated total | $5,105.50 |
What to write on a mason estimate
A masonry estimate should give square footage of repointing, the number of units to replace, the mortar type, scaffold needs and how hidden damage will be priced.
Materials and products are $463.50 of this $5,105.50 estimate (9%), so say how long those prices hold: supplier prices can move before the job starts.
Bills brick and block work by square foot of wall face or per unit laid, with repointing and repairs priced by the square foot or hour.
Assumptions behind each line
Write these next to the 8 lines so the customer sees what the $5,105.50 depends on.
- Set up scaffold and protect landscaping: 1 each of hire ($380.00); longer hire is extra.
- Grind out and repoint mortar joints: 180 sq ft at $14.00 per sq ft ($2,520.00); extra sq ft at the same rate.
- Type N mortar, color-matched: 1 lot at $165.00 ($165.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Replace spalled brick: 24 each at $28.00 per each ($672.00); extra each at the same rate.
- Reclaimed brick to match existing: 30 each at $2.75 ($82.50); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Remove and rebuild chimney crown: 1 each at $950.00 per each ($950.00); extra each at the same rate.
- Breathable masonry water repellent: 180 sq ft at $1.20 ($216.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Debris haul-off: a flat $120.00.
Changes, overruns and change orders
If the customer adds work, put it on a signed change order first. Pricing the extra in sq ft keeps it comparable with the $5,105.50 you estimated.
A 10% rise in material prices would add $46.35 to this job, which is why many masons limit how long an estimate stays valid.
Tips from masonry work billing
- Note the mortar type and color on the invoice; repointing old soft brick with mortar that is too hard can damage the wall, and owners or inspectors may later ask what was used.
- Bill scaffold setup and teardown as one line and extra rental days separately, since rain and cold can stretch a masonry job well past the planned dates.
- When brick has to be sourced to match, record where it came from so a later repair can find the same size and color.
- Cold-weather work needs blankets, heaters or admixtures; list that protection as its own charge with the dates it was in place.
Turning the mason estimate into an invoice
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Get it approved
Ask Sam Patel to sign or reply in writing to estimate EST-6642.
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Record the changes
Update quantities to what was actually used across the 8 lines.
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Switch the document type
Change Estimate to Invoice in the tool; the lines and parties stay.
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Deduct what was paid
Enter any deposit as amount paid so the balance due is correct.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a mason estimate?
Describe the job (Rebuild a chimney crown and repoint 180 sq ft of brick on an exterior wall), list each line with an estimated quantity and rate, total it ($5,105.50 in the sample), state how long it is valid and what it assumes, then send it as a PDF for approval.
Is a mason estimate binding?
An estimate is a forecast, not a fixed price, so the final invoice can differ when the work or materials change. Rules vary by country and state; to stay safe, get written approval before billing noticeably more than the $5,105.50 you estimated.
How long should a mason estimate be valid?
Thirty days is common and is what this template uses. With 9% of the price in materials, a shorter validity protects you if supplier prices rise.