Basic
$13 – $26 per linear ft
Single row of standard red clay brick laid flat end to end, set in compacted sand, tamped level

Install a brick border or soldier-course edging along beds or a path, set in sand or mortar, materials and labor.
Install Brick Edging in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania typically costs $15 to $31 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Philadelphia are 4.0% higher than the national average for install brick edging.
National average: $15 – $30 per linear ft
$13 – $26 per linear ft
Single row of standard red clay brick laid flat end to end, set in compacted sand, tamped level
$15 – $31 per linear ft
Soldier-course red clay paver brick set upright in compacted gravel and sand, backfilled and tamped on both sides
$19 – $38 per linear ft
Soldier-course clay paver brick set in a mortar bed on a small concrete footing, tooled mortar joints
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.55 – $13 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.83 – $12 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.75 – $3.49 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.16 – $2.33 | linear ft |
Red brick edging course set along a concrete slab border
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Philadelphia run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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