2022 Brick Siding Installation Cost | Brick Veneer a House Cost

October 22, 2021

Reviewed by Tom Grupa and 6 expert siding contractors on HomeGuide.

Brick siding cost

The average cost to brick a house is $8,000 to $27,000 for siding a full exterior. Installing brick siding costs $2,000 to $13,500 to add brick to the front of a house. Brick veneer costs $8 to $18 per square foot installed for thin brick veneers or real face-brick siding.

The labor cost alone to lay brick veneer is $2 to $8 per square foot.
Removing brick from a house costs $3 to $6 per square foot.
Replacing vinyl siding with brick costs $9 to $20 per square foot total.
Faux-brick panels cost $14 to $24 per square foot installed.
Brick veneer repair costs $11 to $24 per square foot.

Brick siding cost
Brick area (square feet)	Total cost installed
250	$2,000 – $4,500
500	$4,000 – $9,000
750	$6,000 – $13,500
1,000	$8,000 – $18,000
1,250	$10,000 – $22,500
1,500	$12,000 – $27,000
2,000	$16,000 – $36,000
2,500	$20,000 – $45,000

*For thin-brick veneer or face-brick.

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Brick siding cost
Average cost to brick a house

Brick full house exterior
Brick front of house

Brick veneer cost
Cost to replace siding with brick or rebrick
Brick siding installation cost factors
- Labor cost to lay brick
- Brick vs. other siding
Frequently asked questions
Hiring a brick siding installer
Siding contractors near me

Average cost to brick a house

The cost to brick a house depends on if you're siding a partial accent, the front of a house, or a full house exterior.

Cost to brick a house exterior
Project & size	Average cost installed
Front of a house (250 – 750 SF area)	$2,000 – $13,500
Full house exterior (1,000 – 1,500 SF area)	$8,000 – $27,000

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Red brick veneer siding installed on house exterior

Cost to brick a full house exterior

The cost to brick veneer a house exterior is $8,000 to $27,000 for 1,000 to 1,500 square feet of exterior wall. Removing old siding costs $1,000 to $9,000 more.

Average cost to brick a full house
National average cost	$17,500
Minimum cost	$8,000
Maximum cost	$45,000
Average cost range	$8,000 to $27,000

*For thin brick or brick veneer on an existing foundation.

Cost to brick the front of a house

The cost to brick the front of a house is $2,000 to $13,500 for 250 to 750 square feet of an exterior wall. Partially adding brick to the front of the house costs $8 to $18 per square foot. Finishing the rest with vinyl siding costs $3 to $7 per square foot.

Cost to add brick to front of a house
Brick area (square feet)	Total cost installed
250	$2,000 – $4,500
500	$4,000 – $9,000
750	$6,000 – $13,500

Fiber cement siding also pairs well with brick veneer accents. Fiber cement siding costs $6 to $13 per square foot installed.

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Brick veneer cost

Brick veneer costs $8 to $24 per square foot installed, depending on the type, brand, and install labor.

Brick veneer cost
Type	Cost per square foot installed
Thin-brick veneer pieces & panels (manufactured & clay brick)	$8 – $18
Face-brick (real, full-size bricks)	$12 – $18
Faux-brick panels (polyurethane or epoxy)	$14 – $24

Thin brick veneer costs

Thin brick veneer costs $8 to $18 per square foot installed, depending on the brand, type, and install method. Thin brick prices are $4 to $13 per square foot for materials only.

Thin brick veneer prices by brand
Brand	Material prices per square foot	Types
Novabrik	$4 – $5	Faux brick Mortarless thin-brick veneer singles Fastened with screws
Brick It	$3 – $13	Real clay bricks handmade & cut Thin-brick singles
Black Bear	$6 – $9	Faux brick Thin-brick singles
Old Mill Brick	$8 – $11	Cut from real clay bricks Thin-brick singles Thin-brick sheets
Z-Brick	$8 – $10	Faux brick Thin-brick singles

Come as individual 0.5” to 1.0” thick strips or larger panels
Made from real clay or manufactured cement
Installed with mortar, construction adhesive, or paneling system
Often called “adhered brick veneer”

Thin brick veneer pros and cons
Pros	Cons
Insulates better than solid brick Easy installation Same fade-proof colors & textures of real brick Outlasts polyurethane veneer panels Ideal for exterior or interior walls, backsplashes, & fireplaces Installable in buildings where traditional masonry isn’t possible Dent- & fire-resistant Boosts soundproofing	Doesn’t last as long as solid-brick veneer walls Causes water damage to the exterior wall when improperly installed Has less fire-, sound-, & weather-resistance than solid-brick veneer walls

Face-brick veneer wall cost

Building a brick-facing wall on an existing foundation costs $12 to $18 per square foot on average. Installing a new concrete brick-ledge footer foundation costs an additional $15 to $30 per square foot.

Brick facing house cost
Face-brick size	Cost per square foot installed (on existing foundation)
Standard (3-3/4” x 2-1/4” x 8”)	$16 – $18
Modular (3” x 3-1/2” x 11-1/2”)	$12 – $15
Colonial (3” x 3-1/2” x 10”)	$12 – $16

Face bricks cost $350 to $800 per 1,000 bricks for materials only.
Face-brick veneer walls are 3” to 4” single-layer (single-wythe) walls built from real clay bricks.
These walls are not load-bearing but improves home insulation and soundproofing.

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Brick face siding pros and cons
Pros	Cons
Longest lifespan of all brick home siding Ideal siding for all climates Resists heavy wind, fire, & pests Doesn’t rot or mold Impact-resistant and low-maintenance Resilient color	Requires installing concrete-footer support Not all foundations can support the extra weight Poor insulator on its own Needs an air gap, vapor barrier, & flashing to prevent interior water damage

Faux-brick veneer siding panels cost

Faux-brick siding costs $14 to $24 per square foot installed. Faux-brick panels cost $12 to $18 per square foot, and faux corner panels cost $30 to $45 per linear foot for materials only.

Faux-brick siding pros and cons
Pros	Cons
Lightweight and DIY friendly Fastest install time No mortar needed Ideal for walls of any height Resists chipping Custom color-matching available Best brick siding insulation Easiest to clean and mold-resistant	Interior water damage with improper outdoor installs Lasts 20 to 40 years, the shortest of all brick siding Scratch-prone Cannot be less than 12” from an open fire Cracks in extreme cold

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Cost to replace siding with brick or rebrick

Replacing siding with brick costs $11 to $24 per square foot when the existing wall can’t hold the weight of more siding.
Brick refacing or cladding a house exterior costs $8 to $18 per square foot to cover up the existing siding with new brick veneer.

Cost to replace siding with brick
Type	Cost per square foot	Average total cost*
Refacing brick with new brick veneer	$8 – $18	$8,000 – $27,000
Changing vinyl to brick	$9 – $20	$9,000 – $30,000
Replacing brick or rebricking	$11 – $24	$11,000 – $36,000
Removing old brick	$3 – $6	$3,000 – $9,000
Removing vinyl siding	$1 – $2	$1,000 – $3,000

*Based on 1,000 to 1,500 square feet of wall coverage.

Mortar-finish brick refacing costs $2,000 to $12,000 for an entire home exterior with the German smear technique.
Installing brick over siding can be dangerous due to weight limits. A structural engineer costs $500 to $1,000 to approve for building codes.

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Change vinyl siding to brick transition cost

Changing vinyl siding to brick costs $9 to $26 per square foot, depending on the transition type. Replacing old wall-sheathing board costs $1.25 to $2.00 per square foot extra for water damage under the siding.

Vinyl to brick transition cost
Transition	Cost per square foot
Vinyl to thin brick (adhered veneer)	$9 – $20
Vinyl to faux-brick (polyurethane panels)	$15 – $26

*Includes removing the old vinyl siding.

Cost of removing brick from a house

The cost of removing brick from a house exterior is $3 to $6 per square foot or $1,000 to $9,000, including disposal. Removing brick from interior drywall costs $2.00 to $4.50 per square foot, including drywall demolition and new drywall installation costs.

Cost of removing brick from house
Material	Cost per square foot
Removing brick from a house exterior	$3.00 – $6.00
Removing brick from a house interior and replacing drywall	$2.00 – $4.50

Brick veneer repair cost

Brick veneer repair costs $11 to $24 per square foot or $500 to $1,000 on average for replacing small sections of cracked or loose bricks. Brick wall repair costs $20 to $40 per square foot for replacing sections of solid-brick veneer walls.

Repointing or tuckpointing costs $3 to $25 per square foot to repair old mortar joints.
Foundation repair costs $2,300 to $6,700 on average for fixing foundation problems, which cause veneer cracks.

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Brick siding installation cost factors

Additional cost factors to install brick include:

Brick ledge foundation – A new concrete footer costs $15 to $30 per square foot extra to support a brick veneer wall.
Indoor vs. outdoor – Waterproof barriers are necessary before mounting brick veneer onto an exterior wooden, drywall, or steel wall.
Hazardous materials – Asbestos siding removal costs $4 to $6 per square foot. Contractors install over undisturbed flat asbestos siding when possible.
Painting – The cost to paint a brick house is $2,000 to $8,000 on average. Brick staining costs $1 to $4 per square foot and allows the brick to remain breathable.
Waterproofing – Exterior moisture-blocking sealing costs $2 to $10 per square foot.
Permits – A siding permit costs $100 to $250 on average. Faux-brick siding doesn’t require a permit in some places.

Labor cost to lay brick

The labor cost to lay brick veneer is $2 to $8 per square foot, depending on the brick type, project size and complexity, supplies, and install method. Bricklayers charge $40 to $100 per hour for smaller jobs.

Cost to lay brick
Brick veneer type	Labor cost per square foot
Laying thin-brick veneer	$4 – $8
Laying face-brick veneer wall	$5 – $7
Laying faux-brick panels	$2 – $6

*Includes labor and supplies, not the bricks.

Labor costs depend on:

Install method – Masons install 500 square feet of brick home siding in 2 to 14 days, depending on the type. Adhered brick veneer takes twice as long to install as faux-brick polyurethane panels.
Accessibility – Multi-level buildings require ladders and scaffolding, increasing the labor costs by 25% to 35% on average.
Complexity – Complex layouts, mixing siding types, and creating intricate brick design patterns increase labor time.

Cost to brick a house vs. siding

Installing new brick siding costs $8 to $18 per square foot. Installing other siding costs $2 to $13 per square foot on average.

Brick vs. siding cost
Material	Cost per square foot	Average cost installed*
Brick siding	$8 – $18	$8,000 – $18,000
Vinyl siding cost	$3 – $7	$3,000 – $7,000
Aluminum siding	$3 – $11	$3,000 – $11,000
Wood siding	$2 – $6	$2,000 – $6,000
Engineered wood siding	$2 – $4	$2,000 – $4,000
Fiber cement siding cost	$6 – $13	$6,000 – $13,000
Stucco cost	$3 – $9	$3,000 – $9,000
Steel siding	$3 – $10	$3,000 – $10,000
Stone siding cost	$10 – $45	$10,000 – $45,000

*Based on 1,000 square feet of wall coverage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is brick veneer siding?

Brick veneer siding is a wall covering of real or imitation bricks, or a clay-brick wall surrounding the home. Brick siding is long-lasting, increases home-appraisal values by 6% to 8%, and is energy efficient due to its thermal mass.

How long does brick veneer siding last?

Clay-brick siding lasts 100+ years. Faux-brick veneer siding lasts 20 to 75 years, depending on if it’s molded cement or polyurethane.

Can you brick a vinyl-sided house?

You can only brick a vinyl-sided house after removing the vinyl panels. Installers either replace vinyl siding with thin-brick veneer or build a brick veneer wall around the home. Adhered brick veneer must attach to concrete, wood, or steel-frame supports.

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Hiring a brick siding installer

When hiring a brick siding professional, use this checklist:

Choose masons certified by any of these groups:
- Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA)
- International Masonry Institute (IMI)
- National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)
- C-29 masonry contractor’s license in California
- Local masonry and bricklaying unions
Compare three or more different estimates.
Avoid choosing the cheapest estimates that often mean lower-quality work.
Browse their reviews on HomeGuide, Google, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Request to see all company licenses, liability insurance, and bond guarantees.
Ask for copies of the estimate, contract, and warranty before work starts.
Make a payment plan. Never pay in total upfront.

Questions to ask brick veneer installers

Is your siding real clay brick, or made from synthetic materials?
Do you use mortar or a mortar alternative for installation?
How will you protect the wooden structures behind the siding from water damage?
Will you pull permits and manage inspections?
Can I see photos of your past projects and a list of references?
How long have you been installing siding?
Can I see siding samples before you begin?
What types of siding do you specialize in installing?
Can you match the brick siding to my home?
How do you control unexpected project delays?
How much space does your crew need?
Do you offer a labor warranty?
How long will this installation take?
Does your estimate list all materials, labor, and clean-up costs? What other charges can I expect?
What’s your payment timeline?
Will I get a contract copy before work begins?

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