Basic
$18 – $44 per sq ft
Smooth standard gray 8 in. CMU, Type S mortar, tooled joints, ladder reinforcement every other course, rebar grouted as required

Build a brick or CMU block masonry wall on a footing, per sq ft of wall face, mortar and reinforcement included.
Masonry Wall in Seattle, Washington typically costs $21 to $52 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for masonry wall.
National average: $18 – $45 per sq ft
$18 – $44 per sq ft
Smooth standard gray 8 in. CMU, Type S mortar, tooled joints, ladder reinforcement every other course, rebar grouted as required
$21 – $52 per sq ft
Smooth 8 in. CMU with integral buff tint, tooled concave joints, ladder reinforcement, rebar grouted, bond beam at top
$26 – $64 per sq ft
Split-face 8 in. architectural block in an integral tint, tooled concave joints, ladder reinforcement, rebar and bond beam grouted
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.42 – $21 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $8.44 – $21 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.25 – $5.62 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.50 – $3.74 | sq ft |
Close-up of a red brick wall with mortar joints
Photo: James Stewart · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Seattle run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Masonry Wall, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
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