Masonry Estimating Services CMU & Stone Takeoffs in 24 Hours
Hire An Estimator provides masonry estimating services for masonry contractors, general contractors, and shell builders who need real numbers before bid day. You get quantities, labor hours, and material costs, rebuilt or checked by a second estimator, delivered in Excel with marked-up plans.
9,800+
Masonry takeoffs delivered
24hr
Standard turnaround
98.6%
Audited accuracy
50 States
Plus Canada
SERVICES PACKAGES
Masonry Estimating Services for Every Bid Stage
Some jobs need a fast count of block and brick. Others need a fully priced package with alternates and allowances. Hire An Estimator covers both ends, so you pick the level of help each project deserves and keep control of your own margins.
Masonry Takeoff
From
$299
What you get
Quantities by wall type and location, marked-up plans, material list, Scope Gap Log
Best for
Subs who price in-house and need reliable numbers fast
Takeoff + Labor
From
$299
What you get
Everything IN Masonry, plus man-hours, crew size, production rates, scaffolding & equipment lines
Best for
Contractors comparing vendor and labor pricing
Full Priced Estimate
From
$299
What you get
Material, labor, equipment, overhead and profit, alternates, allowances, inclusions and exclusions
Best for
GCs, developers, owner’s reps and complex or multi-building jobs
why us
Why Contractors Choose Hire An Estimator for Masonry Takeoffs
Masonry bids are won and lost on thin margins, which makes accuracy, speed and a clean scope worth more than the lowest price. Here is where we differ from a typical outsourced takeoff shop, or from an in-house estimator drowning in bid season.
Estimators who only do masonry
Our team counts CMU, brick, and stone all day. Several started as masons or foremen, so the numbers reflect how walls actually get built, not how a spreadsheet wishes they did.
Two-estimator QA
A second estimator rebuilds or spot-checks every takeoff before it leaves. Missed openings, wrong wall types, and unit slips get caught here, not on your jobsite.
Scope Gap & RFI Log
We flag conflicts between architectural and structural sheets, missing details, and spec mismatches. You send the RFI before bid day instead of eating the difference after it.
24-hour delivery
Standard jobs ship in 24 hours. Express ships in 12 hours. Miss the agreed time, and you receive a 20% credit.
Your format
Excel takeoffs and PDF markups arrive in our format or your template, organised by MasterFormat or your own codes.
Free addendum update
One addendum revision is included, with a change log showing which quantities moved and why.
Local labor and material pricing
Priced estimates use location-adjusted rates, prevailing-wage awareness and current supplier pricing. Prefer your own rates? We use those.
Confidential by default
NDA on request, an encrypted upload portal and plan deletion on request keep your bid strategy yours.
comparison
Hire An Estimator vs. the alternatives
FEATURE
Turnaround
Second-estimator QA
Scope Gap & RFI Log
Addendum update
Cost
Capacity in bid season
Hire OUR EstimatER
TYPICAL outsourced estimator
48 to 72 hr, often unspecified
Rare
Not Offered
Charged as a new job
About $150 to $300
Queue delays
In-house estimator
Depends on workload
Usually none
Ad Hoc
Absorbed into workload
Salary, benefits, software
Fixes
Delivery
Masonry Estimating Deliverables
Every order arrives as a complete package you can price, send to suppliers and carry into bid day, not a bare list of numbers. This is exactly what sits inside each one, and in which format.
DELIVERABLES
Masonry quantity takeoff
Marked-up plans
Masonry material list
Labor and crew productivity
Priced cost estimate (optional)
Bid summary
Bid summary
Addendum revision
Format
Excel
PDF/Bluebase
Excel/PDF
Excel
Excel/PDF
Excel/PDF
Excel
Included on every job
The Scope Gap & RFI Log
Most estimating services hand you a count. We also hand you the questions the drawings failed to answer. A typical log might read: lintel schedule on S-201 conflicts with opening size on A-301; veneer height differs between A-201 and wall section 4/A-501; spec 04 05 19 calls for ladder joint reinforcement at 16 in. on center that no drawing shows.
Scope covered
CSI Division 04 Masonry Scope We Take Off
We quantify every masonry item shown or specified in Division 04, plus the neighboring items mason contractors are usually expected to price, so nothing slips through the gap between spec sections when your bid goes in.
MasterFormat section
04 01 00
Maintenance of Masonry
04 05 13
Masonry Mortaring
04 05 16
Masonry Grouting
04 05 19
Anchorage and Reinforcing
04 05 23
Masonry Accessories
04 21 13
Brick Masonry
04 22 00
Concrete Unit Masonry
04 23 00
Glass Unit Masonry
04 25 00
Unit Masonry Panels
04 27 00
Multiple-Wythe Unit Masonry
04 43 00
Stone Masonry
04 50 00 / 04 51 00 / 04 57 00
Refractory, Flue Liner, Fireplaces
04 72 00
Cast Stone Masonry
04 73 00
Manufactured Stone Masonry
Scope we quantify
Tuckpointing and repointing, cleaning, sealing, unit replacement, historic brick matching, crack repair
Type M, S, N and O mortar, colored mortar, pre-bagged and site-batched
Coarse and fine grout, grouted cells, cavity fill, bond beams
Vertical and horizontal rebar, dowels, ladder and truss joint reinforcement, ties, veneer anchors
Control and expansion joints, weeps, cavity drainage, flashing (cross-referenced with 07 65 00), sealants
Modular, Norman, Roman, utility and king brick, face and paver brick, soldier and rowlock courses, arches
CMU 4 to 16 in., split-face, ground-face, bond beam, lintel, pilaster, corner and specialty units
Glass block panels and framing
Prefabricated brick and block panels
Cavity walls, composite walls, collar joints
Natural stone veneer and walls: granite, limestone, marble, sandstone, slate
Firebrick, flue liners, chimneys, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens
Sills, copings, headers, quoins, keystones, water tables
Adhered manufactured stone veneer, corners, trim
Measured in
SF, LF, EA
Bags, CF
CF, CY
LF, EA, LB
LF, EA
SF, per 1,000
SF, EA by size
SF, EA
SF, EA
SF
SF, EA
EA, LF, SF
EA, LF
SF, LF
sample takeoff
Inside a Hire An Estimator Masonry Takeoff Sheet
Our takeoff sheets are built to be audited. Every quantity shows where it came from, what was deducted and which waste factor was applied, so you can trace any total straight back to a line on a drawing.
|
REF |
Item / wall type |
Net qty |
Units per SF |
Base qty |
Waste |
Order Aty |
|
A-201 |
WT-1 Modular brick veneer, running bond (3,400 SF gross less 400 SF openings) |
3,000 SF |
6.75 |
20,250 |
7% |
21,668 |
|
A-101 |
WT-3 8 in. CMU, grouted cells at 32 in. o.c. (4,650 SF gross less 450 SF openings) |
4,200 SF |
1.175 |
4,725 |
5% |
4,962 |
|
A-301 |
Cast stone sills, per schedule |
24 EA |
N/A |
24 |
6% |
24 |
|
A-501 |
Control joints, CMU walls |
310 LF |
N/A |
310 |
3% |
320 |
process
How Our Masonry Estimating Process Works
Getting a masonry estimate from us takes minutes to start and about a day to finish. Six steps keep you informed, protect accuracy and leave you free to spend the time on the part of bidding only you can do.
0 MIN
1
Upload plans
Send drawings and specs by upload, Dropbox, Google Drive, Procore or a plan-room link
WHAT YOU PROVIDE
Plans, specs, addenda, bid date
Within 30 min (business hours)
2
Scope review and quote
A masonry estimator reviews the sheets, confirms Division 04 scope and sends a fixed quote
WHAT YOU PROVIDE
Any format preferences
Within 2 hours
3
Kickoff
You approve; we confirm bid date, exclusions and pricing basis
WHAT YOU PROVIDE
Approval, your rates if any
Bulk of the 24 hours
4
Takeoff and pricing
Walls measured, openings deducted, waste and productivity applied
WHAT YOU PROVIDE
Answers to questions
Final 3 to 4 hours
5
QA and Scope Gap scan
A second estimator checks totals and flags drawing and spec conflicts
WHAT YOU PROVIDE
None
24 hr standard
5
Delivery and bid support
Excel, marked-up PDF, Scope Gap Log and summary delivered; call available; one addendum update included
WHAT YOU PROVIDE
Addenda when issued
Pricing
Masonry Estimating Cost & Pricing Plans
We publish starting prices so you can budget before you upload anything. Choose per-project pricing or a monthly Bid Desk plan, and get a fixed quote based on your actual drawings before a single wall is measured.
PER PROJECT
Takeoff: Starter
Up to 10,000 SF of masonry wall area
From $149
PER PROJECT
Takeoff: Standard
10,001 to 40,000 SF
From $299
PER PROJECT
Full Estimate
40,000+ SF, multi-building, restoration
From $599 (Custom)
monthly plan
Bid Desk 10
10 takeoffs per month
$1,290 /month
monthly plan
Bid Desk 25
25 takeoffs per month
$2,790 /month
Featured project
Featured Project: Riverbend Elementary School Addition
This K-12 addition mixed CMU, face brick and cast stone under a 36-hour bid window. Here is how a checked takeoff and a few uncomfortable flags put the client in a position to bid with confidence.
Masonry face area
38,400 SF
CMU, face brick, cast stone
Delivered in
28 hours
Against a 36-hour bid window
Scope conflicts flagged
3
Lintel sizes, veneer height, joint reinforcement
Client outcome
Bid submitted on time and awarded
Free Masonry Takeoff Samples
Browse redacted samples from real project types and see what lands in your inbox before you commit. Preview any takeoff on this page without a form, or download the full Excel and marked-up PDF pack in one click.
Portfolio
Masonry Estimating Portfolio
A selection of masonry projects we have estimated across the country. Filter by building type, material or state to find work close to yours, then request a comparable sample.
Quick-service restaurant
CMU shell, brick accents, cast stone
4-story hotel
Brick veneer on CMU, stair towers
High school renovation
Brick restoration, tuckpointing, lintel repair
Distribution facility
CMU fire walls and infill
INDUSTRIES
Industries and Project Types We Estimate
Masonry turns up in nearly every building sector, from restaurants and hotels to schools and historic landmarks. We estimate projects of every size and complexity, and we bring the same discipline to a garden wall as to a hospital.
WHO WE SERVE
Contractors and Teams We Serve
We support the people who bid and build masonry work. Whether you run a single crew or a national general contractor, we shape deliverables around how you price and submit.
Masonry contractors & block masons
Bid-ready quantities & labor hours in 24hr
General contractors
Fast, checked takeoffs and alternates
Shell and CMU subcontractors
Cell-level grout and rebar counts
Restoration & repair contractors
Elevation-based quantities with allowances
Developers and owner’s reps
Budget and conceptual estimates
Architects and design-builders
Value-engineering comparisons
Home builders and remodelers
Fixed-price residential takeoffs
Suppliers and dealers
Material takeoffs by unit and location
tools used
Masonry Takeoff Software & Technology We Use
Masonry Takeoff Software & Technology We Use
We can also format quantities for import into Procore, QuickBooks, Sage or your own spreadsheet template.
Bluebeam Revu
Bluebeam Revu – digital takeoff and plan markup
PlanSwift
PlanSwift – quantity takeoff and material counts
Trimble
Trimble – modeling and quantity extraction
RSMeans Data Online
RSMeans Data Online – zip-code localized cost data
Microsoft
Excel
For data pipeline and management
FastDUCT
FastDUCT – HVAC ductwork takeoff
tools used
Codes, Standards & Specifications We Follow
Masonry quantities depend on structural requirements and material standards, not wall area alone. We work from the governing codes and specifications so grout, reinforcement and accessories are counted the way the drawings and the building official expect.
01
CSI MasterFormat, Division 04
Organization of masonry specification sections
02
TMS 402/602
Code requirements and specification for masonry structures
03
IBC Chapter 21
Masonry provisions in the International Building Code
04
ASTM C90 / C129
Loadbearing and non-loadbearing CMU
05
ASTM C216 / C62 / C652
Facing, building and hollow brick
06
ASTM C270 / C476
Mortar and grout
07
ASTM C1364
Architectural cast stone
08
ASTM C216 / C62 / C652
Reinforcing bars and masonry joint reinforcement
09
BIA Technical Notes and NCMA TEK
Industry design and detailing guidance
10
OSHA 29 CFR 1926
Scaffolding and masonry wall bracing
11
AACE International estimate classes
Classification of estimate accuracy and detail
12
Prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon) and local codes
Public-project labor and local amendments
tools used
What Masonry Contractors Say About Hire An Estimator
Their review caught a missing fire suppression riser on our 42-unit job before we submitted the bid. That single catch alone paid for the estimate ten times over.
Marcus Delaney, Project Manager, Delaney Build Group – Charlotte, NC
We’ve used three estimating firms over the years. This is the first one that gets the structural steel numbers right on the first pass, every time.
Renee Ostrowski, Estimating Director, Ostrowski Commercial Contractors – Columbus, OH
I send them a set of plans and get back a number I can actually stand behind in front of a client. That’s worth more than a fast turnaround alone.
Diego Ferreira, Owner, Ferreira Custom Homes – Boise, ID
states where we serve
Masonry Estimating Services Across the U.S. & Canada
We estimate masonry projects in all 50 states and across Canada, applying local labor rates, climate requirements and code conditions so your numbers reflect the place where the wall will actually stand.
More services
Other CSI Division Estimating Services
Masonry rarely stands alone on a job. We also estimate the trades around it, so you can price a full shell or a whole project from one team, in one format, on one delivery schedule.
Division 02: Existing Conditions
Demolition estimating services
Division 03: Concrete
Concrete estimating services
Division 05: Metals
Structural steel and metal estimating
Division 06: Wood, Plastics, Composites
Framing and carpentry estimating
Division 07: Thermal & Moisture Protection
Roofing & waterproofing estimates
Division 08: Openings
Doors, windows and glazing estimating
Division 09: Finishes
Drywall, painting, flooring and stucco estimating
Divisions 22, 23, 26: MEP
Plumbing, HVAC and electrical estimating
Divisions 31 and 32: Earthwork & Exterior
Sitework and hardscape estimating
faqs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to Bid? Upload Your Plans and Get a Masonry Quote in 30 Minutes
Send your drawings now. A Hire An Estimator masonry estimator will review the scope and reply with a fixed quote, a delivery time and the next steps.
9,800+
Masonry takeoffs delivered
24hr
Standard turnaround
98.6%
Audited accuracy
50 States
Plus Canada
