Masonry subcontractors
Bid more block and brick packages without tying up your estimator on unit counts.
- Counts by wall type & elevation
- Accessory lists ready to order
For masonry contractors
Masonry Estimating & Takeoff Services
CMU, brick and stone counted wall by wall, with mortar, grout, reinforcing and accessories included, so your masonry bid reflects what's actually drawn.
- CSI Division 04 coverage
- Unit counts by wall type
- Grout & rebar included
Two-story retail building
Illustrative example
- 8" CMU, standard units12,480 EA
- Face brick, modular38,600 EA
- Cell & bond beam grout41 CY
- Horizontal joint reinforcement9,860 LF
CSI 04 22 00 Concrete unit masonryExcel ready
- Turnaround
- 24–48 hr
- Typical for single-building packages
- Units
- EA, SF & LF
- Units, wall area and lintels
- Reinforcing
- Included
- Vertical bars and joint reinforcement
- Coverage
- Division 04
- Block, brick, stone and veneer
Scope coverage
Complete Division 04 Masonry Quantities
Every wall measured by type, with openings deducted and the hidden materials counted too.
CMU walls
Block counts by size and type, with openings deducted and bond beams called out.
Brick veneer
Face brick by wall area and bond pattern, with special shapes and soldier courses.
Stone & cast stone
Natural and manufactured stone, sills, coping and trim pieces by size.
Mortar & grout
Mortar by unit count, and grout volumes for filled cells and bond beams.
Reinforcing
Vertical bars by spacing, horizontal joint reinforcement and dowels to footings.
Lintels & bond beams
Steel and precast lintels and bond beam lengths at every opening.
Flashing & ties
Through-wall flashing, weeps, veneer ties and control joint materials.
Cavity insulation
Cavity insulation and air barrier areas where they're part of the masonry scope.
Scaffolding & access
Wall heights and lengths to plan scaffolding, lifts and staging.
What you receive
See What You Receive in Your Masonry Package
Color-coded plan markups paired with an unlocked takeoff sheet you can load straight into your bid.
North elevation: 8" CMU
3,420 SF · 3,850 units
Brick veneer, modular
5,560 SF · 38,600 units
Bond beams at 4'-0" & roof
1,280 LF
Openings deducted (42 EA)
1,180 SF removed
Every measurement is color-coded and tied to its sheet number.
| Item | CSI | Net | Unit | Waste | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8" CMU, standard units | 04 22 00 | 11,090 | EA | 5% | 11,645 |
| 8" CMU, bond beam units | 04 22 00 | 960 | EA | 5% | 1,008 |
| Face brick, modular | 04 21 13 | 38,600 | EA | 5% | 40,530 |
| Type S mortar | 04 05 13 | 640 | BAG | 10% | 704 |
| Cell & bond beam grout | 04 05 16 | 41 | CY | 8% | 45 |
| Horizontal joint reinforcement, 9 GA | 04 05 19 | 9,860 | LF | 5% | 10,353 |
Live formulas: change any waste factor and the gross quantity updates.
Illustrative example. Counts are grouped by elevation and wall type, so labor and material can be priced separately.
How we price
How We Price Your Masonry Bid
Masonry margins live in the details. We price each cost group on its own so you can see where the money goes.
Cost group 01
Materials
Block, brick, stone, mortar, grout and reinforcing priced from suppliers near your project.
Local supplier pricing
Cost group 02
Labor
Mason and tender hours by unit type, wall height and complexity, at the right wage rates for the job.
Units per mason-day
Cost group 03
Equipment
Scaffolding, mast climbers, forklifts, mixers and saws for the length of the work.
Access & mixing
Cost group 04
Overhead & Profit
Cold-weather protection, cleanup, testing and the markup you set.
Your markup & contingency
Who it's for
Tailored Masonry Estimating Workflows
Organized for the people who build, buy and supply masonry.
General contractors
Check masonry sub bids against independent counts and catch missing lintels, flashing or reinforcing.
- Bid leveling support
- Scope gap review
Masonry suppliers
Unit counts and accessory lists your counter staff can quote quickly.
- Units by size & color
- Mortar and grout totals
Why Bidnora
Why Masonry Contractors Choose Bidnora
- 1
Accurate unit counts
Openings are deducted and special units counted separately, so your order matches the wall.
- 2
Nothing hidden in the wall
Grout, rebar, ties and flashing are measured, not guessed.
- 3
Production-friendly breakdowns
Quantities by elevation, height and wall type make labor pricing faster.
- 4
Revisions highlighted
When elevations change, updated counts show exactly what moved.
- 5
Clear exclusions
Your scope sheet spells out what's in and out before you sign.
“The color-coded markups make checking quantities quick. We bid more drywall and framing work last quarter than ever, without adding an estimator.”
Estimates built with industry-standard software
Free quote
Get a Masonry Takeoff Quote
Send what you have and we'll reply with a fixed price and delivery date before any work starts.
What to send
- Drawings as PDF or CAD files, or a plan-room link
- Specifications, or just the sections for your scope
- Any addenda issued so far
- Your bid date and anything to include or exclude
Trade takeoffs
Need Estimates for Other Trades?
The same detail and turnaround for every specialty trade on the job.
Common questions
Masonry Estimating FAQ
Yes. Doors, windows and louvers are deducted from wall areas, and lintels or bond beams at each opening are counted separately.
Ready for bid day
Need Masonry Counts for Your Next Bid?
Upload your drawings and get a fixed quote for a complete block, brick and stone takeoff.
- 100% confidential
- NDA on request
- Fixed price before we start