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Incredible workmanship and brilliant finish. Will use again

Patch several holes with bricks

$200

Great job. Let me know he was going to be 10 mins late. Happy with work done.

Repair sinking bricks in driveway

$200

Excellent work and well n a timely manner.

Build return air box for aircon and replace missing bricks in wall

$300

Good work. Highly recommended

Bricklayer pay on a daily rate - offer is for 1st hour

$75

Excellent tradesperson. Good communication. Did a great job.

Lay bricks in an area of backyard

$200

Built a brick fence, everything went perfect. Highly recommend Matthew.

Small Brick Knee Wall

$750

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Why hire a bricklayer through Airtasker?

Need a bricklayer to build a wall, lay pavers, or just fix your letterbox? Bricks are a popular and versatile building material - everyone loves a nice, solid brick home! With the right choice of bricks and techniques, your bricks can look stylish and add value to your home. A brickie can help you get your bricklaying done faster to a professional standard so that it looks great, lasts longer, and (most importantly) is safe to use.

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Top Bricklayer related questions

A bricklayer works with building materials, like pavers, blocks, and bricks to create structures and features like garden paths, driveways, retaining walls, and house structures.

Common bricklaying projects include building walls for houses, laying pavers for paths, building retaining walls, creating brick mailboxes, and building fireplaces. Your bricklayer may work on new residential builds, commercial buildings, renovations, and even restoration projects.

Usually, your bricklayer will supply all the tools and equipment needed for the project, but you’ll need to purchase and arrange the bricks (in consultation with your bricklayer to ensure you have the correct amount). It’s best to confirm what’s supplied when you hire your bricklayer and confirm the quote.

Qualified bricklayers have completed a 3-4 year bricklaying apprenticeship, including both onsite hands-on training, and offsite training that includes a Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying Apprenticeship.

It depends on the type of bricklaying job you need done, how much prep work is needed, and how many bricks are involved. On average, a bricklayer can lay 280-500 bricks per day. A small job might be done in a couple of hours, while a larger job (like a house-build with 10,000 bricks) may take several weeks.

The cost of hiring a bricklayer usually sits between $150-$450 for tasks posted on Airtasker. But your bricklayer may charge more or less, depending on factors like the type of job, number of bricks, and how long it’ll take them to finish.

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What does bricklaying include?

Bricklayers employ a range of skills needed to build and repair brick walls and structures. Here are some of the jobs you can ask your bricklayer to help with and what you can expect from each:

Brick walls for homes

One of the most common jobs your bricklayer can help with is building or repairing the brick walls inside and outside of your home. They’ll help you select the right brick to match your home, before laying each brick individually using a guide to ensure a strong, attractive finish. Your bricklayer will use a trowel to spread mortar on the bottom and sides of each brick, and will knock on the brick to remove any air bubbles from the mortar. Then they’ll remove the excess mortar with the trowel. 

Paving

Paving is a popular option for driveways, patios, and footpaths because pavers are affordable and easy to maintain (if one breaks, you can easily replace it). Your brick paver will start by preparing the surface. They may need to excavate the area slightly and lay down a level base material like crushed rocks, followed by a mixture of sand and cement. Then they’ll lay your pavers down in the pattern you’ve chosen, before sweeping a mixture of sand and cement into the cracks, then setting them with a hose.

Block retaining walls and fences

Your bricklayer can create brick fences, retaining walls, and even garden edgings for raised garden beds. They’ll use a similar process to building standard brick walls, but they’ll need to choose bricks that can stand up to harsher, more exposed conditions. Once they’ve laid bricks to the correct height, your bricklayer may finish off with a different brick or technique to cap the structure and add interest.

Small bricklaying jobs

Your bricklayer or bricky can also help with other smaller jobs like building custom mailboxes using bricks that match your home. Your mailbox installation will involve laying the bricks using mortar between each layer. Your bricklayer will incorporate a “box” section to collect mail and add your house number. Other small bricklaying jobs include brick fireplace installations and repairs, and even rendering. 

Recent Bricklayer tasks

Cut brickwork to raise doorframe

$100

Umina Beach NSW 2257, Australia

5th Nov 2026

Title: Cut Brickwork Above Door Frame to Increase Doorway Height Looking for someone experienced with brickwork or masonry cutting to increase the height of an existing external doorway as part of our garage/bathroom renovation. The door frame needs to be raised, which requires cutting and removing a section of brickwork above the existing opening. There is a load-bearing beam above the doorway, which needs to remain undisturbed. The work has already been discussed with our carpenter. I have a medium-sized angle grinder with a diamond cutting blade available for use, although you’re welcome to bring your own equipment. Scope of work: * Cut brickwork to the required height. * Remove excess bricks and leave a clean opening. * Avoid disturbing the existing structural beam and its supports. Located in Umina Beach, NSW. Please let me know your availability and experience with similar work.

Brick fence wall structural engineer inspection report

$600

Sydney NSW 2075, Australia

4th Nov 2026

I want a structural engineer inspection to be done for the cracks on the wall and leaning of the wall.

Cosmetic Exterior Brick Wall Crack Repair (Mortar/Filler)

$200

Runcorn QLD 4113, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Looking for an experienced handyperson, renderer, or bricklayer to perform a purely cosmetic repair on an exterior brick wall prior to a house sale. The Job: Scope: Fill a stepped crack running through the mortar and brickwork between a lower and upper window (and any other nearby cracks that look obvious). Goal: A neat, cosmetic fix to improve the visual presentation for sale. The filler or mortar needs to be colour-matched as closely as possible to the existing sand/cement mortar to make the crack visually blend in. No structural underpinning or rebuilding is required. Materials & Equipment: You will need to supply the appropriate exterior-grade filler/flexible mortar, tint/colouring if necessary, and all tools required for a clean, flush finish. You will also need a ladder to reach the upper sections of the crack just beneath the top window sill. Requirements: Proven experience with brickwork pointing, mortar repairs, or exterior patching. Strong attention to detail to ensure a tidy finish without smearing filler all over the surrounding brick faces. Please include the cost of all materials in your offer. If you have photos of similar cosmetic brick or mortar repairs you've completed, please attach them to your offer.

Small bricklaying job

$1,650

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Required the brick infill of 8 small toilet sized windows a door and 4 slim columns

Brick Repair

$100

Leeming WA 6149, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Looking for an experienced bricklayer or brick repair specialist to repair two circular holes in the external brickwork of, left behind following the removal of our old air-conditioning system.

Highly skilled bricklayer needed – Clyde North

$350

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Looking for a highly skilled bricklayer to build a front fence post including footings, approximately 1.4 m high × 2–2.5 m wide, with a built-in parcel letterbox and space for an LED address sign above it, letterbox and LED sign will be provided. Photos and design available. A neat, high-quality finish is essential. Materials cost will be provided.

Fix broken brick (handyman)

$50

Pacific Pines QLD 4211, Australia

4th Nov 2026

A brick at our front door has cracked and fallen off (see photos). Looking to get someone to fix up the mortar underneath it and then fix the brick back into place. Its a high traffic area so want it to be done properly so it doesnt fall off again 😀

Brick work

$350

Altona Meadows VIC 3028, Australia

4th Nov 2026

We need garage pillar rebricked as there’s missing bricks and there’s some gaps in bricks sound house need fixing/filling as per photos and step to be fixed, as you can see there’s gaps filled with sand and needing the step to be fixed up. We have the spare bricks

Need to cut the protruding bricks so its flush with the wall

$150

Silverwater NSW 2128, Australia

31st Oct 2026

Need to cut the protruding bricks so its flush with the wall

Sam was great, would highly recommend him. Efficient and effective at what he does

Clean bricks with a brick saw

$450

Bulli NSW 2516, Australia

28th Oct 2026

I’ve got roughly 5-600 bricks I need cleaned of mortar, to reuse. I would like it done with a brick saw. I have cleaned about 80 using a hammer. They break easily and the mortar is very hard, so the brick saw is highly recommended. I would like it done by Thursday the 5th of November, but I’m flexible about when you do it. Every day except the evening of Halloween is fine.

Wow Alex! This job was done to absolutely amazing standards. Thanks very much for getting it done and for your hard work. We really appreciate it. I wouldn’t hesitate to rebook.

Repointing brickwork

$200

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

26th Oct 2026

I need someone just to repoint 5-6 bricks as shown in the photo. I have spare old red replacement bricks. The works are easily accessible. It is just to the right hand side of the back door. Grateful if someone could come this Saturday morning or even before then if you’d like. Will need more repointing works done in due course which we can discuss on site. Cheers

Excellent worker - great job.

Rebuild limestone wall - has crack

$300

Applecross WA 6153, Australia

23rd Oct 2026

Rebuild Limestone Wall Looking for someone experienced in limestone walls to rebuild an existing wall that has cracked. reset existing blocks like for like - same design Work involves removing / cleaning and rebuilding the affected section. Existing limestone blocks can be reused or replaced as necessary. footing/ bottom row is stable so no need to redo that.

This task was completed exactly as I expected. Excellent communication, flexibility, professionalism, good knowledge,understood the task, cleaned up well. I will be rebooking this tasker again soon. Highly recommend.

Repair a brick shed and it’s lintel that has cracks

$4,000

Colac VIC 3250, Australia

23rd Oct 2026

Brick shed repair, fix the cracks and lintel and generally make it structurally sound

Quick and efficient, couldn’t have asked for better.

Remedial brick work and renderer

$1,400

Annandale NSW 2038, Australia

22nd Oct 2026

Remediate some brick work in door way. Repair render on wall and render door way. Similar vintage bricks provided. Other materials to be supplied. Keen to start asap.

Great to work with. Would engage again.

Bricklayer 170 bricks

$500

Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

20th Oct 2026

I need 170 bricks laid single skin

Top job, very happy with the work

Brick Layer to build outdoor partition walls

$1,000

Picnic Point NSW 2213, Australia

20th Oct 2026

We need a Brick layer to come over and build some partition walls for our outdoor bbq and bathroom area, preferably someone with experience. All materials will be supplied, bricks already on site so please quote for labour only just need your own tools. Probably a day or 2 worth of work for a couple of guys. See photos for reference (excuse the crappy diagram) Would like it done asap so please send quotes and availability. Cheers

Great work, efficient and punctual. Knows the job. Highly recommended. Cheers Jan

Patch brick wall

$250

Lalor VIC 3075, Australia

19th Oct 2026

Hi! We removed an old wall-mounted air conditioner a few years ago and left a hole in the brick wall, actual hole size is about 70 cm x 70 cm. We have bricks that should be just enough to fill it, and we’re looking for an experienced bricklayer to patch it neatly. The job 1. Fill the hole with the bricks we’ve supplied, matching the existing pattern and joints as closely as practical. 2. Repoint the worn mortar joints. The affected area is around the back wall of the house. Details • Wall: rear, single storey, single brick. • Mortar and other materials: I’ll supply • Please check the bricks on arrival and tell me if we’ll need more. I’ve attached photos of the hole and the worn mortar. Please quote a fixed price and let me know your availability.

Great job, thanks Anthony!

Bricklayer

$350

Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia

16th Oct 2026

Looking for a brick layer to lay bricks above a door and a section of wall

Great attitude, perfect work. Thank you!

Bricklayer

$10

Altona Meadows VIC 3028, Australia

16th Oct 2026

Bricklayer needed for various jobs

Excellent Will definitely use again

Small brick repair job

$100

Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

15th Oct 2026

Small brick repair is needed, asap To remortar about 10 bricks in total on the top of a BBQ , • 4 across the front •4 on right hand side •2 on left hand side Must be finished level with the other bricks in place , and clean finish

I am very impressed with Michael's service, his work is extremely professional, excellent communication, friendly, and very thorough with his work , also a great turnaround timewise getting the job completed very quickly, with above satisfactory results, making sure the job was done correctly and even more stronger than the original condition , I Highly recommend Michael to take care for all your building/ brickwork jobs Thank you