Block Layer charges

Gordon Medforth

I am estimating the cost of a new build what does a block layer generally charge per block for footings and four inch.

construct06

Gordon Medforth wrote:

I am estimating the cost of a new build what does a block layer generally charge per block for footings and four inch.

bout €2/block but shop around....

De_man

Prices have dipped a bit recently i believe I got it for 1.50 & Vat
for 4" blocks 75Cents for Stock Brick/Soaps, that doesn't include
sand cement etc etc. You might be better off and negotiate a better
rate if you provide trowel ready mortar supplied by your local concrete supplier


Using the following link do your best to estimate the amount of blocks
you need and go for a priced job rather than pay on a "per block basis"

This link will calculate the number of blocks and bricks you'd need for a job

http://www.cresentbs.com/calculator.htm


hope this helps

De_man

i can't figure out how to edit the previous message:D


block calculator

http://www.crescentbs.com/calculator.htm


concrete calculator

http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/mixing_concrete.htm

but i reckon you should get your engineer/architect to do a bill of quantities
for you, it'll cost about 250euro but worth every penny!!!

Salmon

gordon,

I getting 8500-9000 blocks laid in the midlands for €12K if that is any help to you. I probably could have held off for a better price but I got a good recommendation for the guy I chose and in 2 weeks he had built the first floor in my house! Sometimes its better to pay a little more for someone who wont mess you around and will arrive when he says he will!! Best of luck

Salmon

Oh yeah he did the footings for €1 per block too!

sakigrant

I paid €1 per block for dead work and €1.20 per block for the rest.