Basic
$15 – $31 per sq ft
8x8x16 in. natural gray split-face block on the footing, vertical rebar in grouted cells, gray mortar with tooled concave joints
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How Much Does Install Split Face Block Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Build a split-face concrete block (CMU) wall on a footing, block, mortar, reinforcement and mason labor, priced per square foot of wall face.
Install Split Face Block in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $18 to $37 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Split Face Block in Washington, District of Columbia
$18 – $37
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install split face block.
National average: $17 – $35 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$18 – $37 per sq ft
Integral-color buff split-face block, vertical and bond-beam rebar in grouted cells, color-matched mortar, tooled joints
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$22 – $46 per sq ft
Integral-color buff split-face block with a darker smooth-face accent course, fully grouted reinforced cells, color-matched mortar, clear repellent
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Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.03 – $17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.18 – $13 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.14 – $4.40 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.44 – $2.95 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($7.65-$15.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.94-$12.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.04-$4.19 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.37-$2.81 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
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How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Split Face Block, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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