Estimate brick quantity, mortar, and total cost for commercial brick veneer — the workhorse of mid-market commercial exteriors at $30–$38/sqft installed — and residential brick walls.
Commercial brick veneer is the most common envelope finish on mid-market commercial buildings - office parks, civic facilities, medical office. Installed cost typically runs $30–$38/sqft for the veneer itself. Structural backup wall costs are separate. The MVP price library used by BidFlow design partners shows recent commercial brick veneer at $34/sqft (Germantown Office Center, July 2024).
Brick installation typically costs $10–$25 per square foot installed, with face brick running roughly $0.50–$1.20 per brick depending on type, finish, and region. To calculate exactly how many bricks you need: divide your wall area by the coverage of one brick (including a 3/8″ mortar joint), then add a 5–15% waste factor.
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