Skip to main content
BuildX Pro
Rendering: Shallow trench dug along a garden bed for edging

Rendering: BuildX

How Much Does Brick Edging Cost in Chicago, Illinois?

Supply and install a single-row clay brick landscape border (trench, base, set bricks dry-laid or in mortar); tear-out of old edging extra.

Brick Edging in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $14 to $35 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Brick Edging in Chicago, Illinois

$14 – $35

per linear ft

Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for brick edging.

National average: $12 – $30 per linear ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $12 – $29 per linear ft

    Single row of clay bricks dry-laid on compacted sand in a shallow trench

  • Standard

    $14 – $35 per linear ft

    Single row of clay bricks on compacted gravel and sand base, tight joints, soil backfilled firm

  • Premium

    $17 – $43 per linear ft

    Single row of solid clay pavers set in a mortar bed on compacted base with mortar haunch behind

Cost Breakdown in Chicago

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$5.78 – $14linear ft
Laborlabor$5.46 – $14linear ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$1.54 – $3.85linear ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$1.03 – $2.57linear ft
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.

Brick Edging photo examples

Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($5.40-$13.50 per linear foot)
  • Labor ($4.20-$10.50 per linear foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($1.44-$3.60 per linear foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.96-$2.40 per linear foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg

Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

References

Get Free Estimates in Chicago

Connect with local brick edging contractors in Chicago for personalized quotes based on your specific project.

More Cost Intelligence for Chicago