Brick wall repair costs a national average of $1,718, with most homeowners paying $803 to $2,640, according to Angi, which bases its figures on 4,771 verified Angi Pros projects (updated September 2026)1. HomeGuide puts the average repair at $500 to $2,500, or $10 to $30 per square foot, with figures from research and costs reported by its members (updated February 2026)2. Fixr reports an average range of $1,000 to $2,000 for brick or stone siding repair (updated March 2025)3. The three publishers scope their figures differently, so figures are labeled separately throughout this guide.
Cost per square foot and by wall size
Angi reports masons charging $20 to $40 per square foot for brick wall repair, with a minimum fee of $200 to $400 regardless of project size (2026)1. HomeGuide publishes $10 to $30 per square foot, with a $250 to $400 minimum service fee (2026)2. Fixr puts an average repair at $10 to $20 per square foot, with a minimum fee of around $300 for small projects (2025)3. These are separately published figures with different dates, and no conclusion about which rate applies follows from the differences.
Angi's size figures at its rate (2026)1:
| Wall size (sq. ft.) | Angi average cost, per project (2026) |
|---|---|
| 50 | $1,000 – $2,000 |
| 100 | $2,000 – $4,000 |
| 200 | $4,000 – $8,000 |
| 300 | $6,000 – $12,000 |
Fixr's size figures at its rate (2025)3:
| Repair area | Fixr cost, per project (2025) |
|---|---|
| 18 sq. ft. or under | $300 – $400 |
| 50 sq. ft. | $500 – $1,000 |
| 100 sq. ft. | $1,000 – $2,000 |
| 200 sq. ft. | $2,000 – $4,000 |
Height raises the price on any of these figures: Angi puts the increase for repairs above 10 feet at 10 to 25 percent for scaffolding and access (2026)1, while HomeGuide puts it at up to 40 percent (2026)2.
Cost by repair type
Angi's figures by repair type (2026)1:
| Repair type | Angi average cost, per project (2026) |
|---|---|
| Cracks | $500 – $1,000 |
| Mortar | $300 – $500+ |
| Spalling | $900 – $20,000 |
| Bowing | $7,500 – $40,000 |
| Full restoration | $5,000 – $20,000 |
HomeGuide's figures by repair type, mixing project and per-unit pricing (2026)2:
| Repair type | HomeGuide average cost, per project unless noted (2026) |
|---|---|
| Spalling brick repair | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Brick veneer repair | $11 – $24 per sq. ft. |
| Bowing brick wall repair | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Brick steps repair | $300 – $750 per step |
| Brick mailbox repair | $150 – $750 |
| Foundation crack repair | $250 – $800 per crack |
| Minor brick foundation repairs | $500 – $2,000 |
| Brick porch repair | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Brick chimney repair | $200 – $850 |
| Lintel repair (over a window) | $500 – $700 |
| Brick up a window or door | $600 – $1,500 |
| Full brick restoration | $5,000 – $35,000 |
The publishers diverge sharply on two repair types. For spalling, Angi's range runs from $900 for a few sections to $20,000 for large wall rebuilds, while HomeGuide publishes $1,000 to $3,500 for up to 100 square feet. For bowing walls, Angi publishes $7,500 to $40,000 per 100 square feet against HomeGuide's $2,000 to $6,500. These are separately published figures with different scopes, and no conclusion about which applies follows from the differences.
Mortar repair: repointing and tuckpointing
Repointing replaces old mortar with fresh mortar matched to the existing color; tuckpointing does the same and adds a thin line of contrasting putty for a crisp appearance2. Each publisher prices mortar work separately. HomeGuide: repointing $3 to $20 per square foot, tuckpointing $5 to $25 per square foot, or $500 to $2,500 on average, prices including materials and labor (2026)2. Fixr: repointing $8 to $12 per square foot, and tuckpointing $3 to $7 per square foot for the first 10 feet of height, rising toward $10 per square foot above 10 feet where scaffolding is needed (2025)3. Angi: mortar repair at $10 to $20 per square foot, or $300 to $500 for a 20-square-foot wall (2026)1. These figures have different scopes and dates and cannot be compared directly.
HomeGuide adds that a mortar color-match analysis costs $150 to $325, and a mortar composition test for historic buildings costs $300 to $500 (2026)2. For more detail, see our tuckpointing cost guide.
Stone siding repair
Fixr's stone siding repair figures, per square foot (2025)3:
| Type of repair | Fixr cost, per sq. ft. (2025) |
|---|---|
| Cleaning and sealing | $5 – $8 |
| Mortar repair | $7 – $13 |
| Replacing chipped, cracked, or buckling stone | $20 – $60 |
| Repairing flashing | $22 – $62 |
| Stone replacement on second or third floor | $60 – $100 |
Labor and related costs
Hourly rates: HomeGuide publishes $40 to $100 per hour for masonry work (2026)2, and Fixr $45 to $85 per hour (2025)3; both note masons often charge by the project instead. Related costs HomeGuide lists: pressure washing at $0.35 to $0.77 per square foot when a wall needs cleaning first, waterproofing sealant at $2 to $10 per square foot, and flashing repair at $200 to $500 (2026)2. Angi notes dumpster rental for brick debris at $300 to $500 on larger projects (2026)1. Where wall bowing traces to outside causes, both publishers put gutter cleaning at $100 to $250 (HomeGuide) or $120 to $225 (Angi) and tree or root removal at $400 to $1,200 – separately published figures with no stated shared sourcing, so the close ranges alone do not establish independent corroboration21.
Repair vs. replacement
Fixr puts rebricking – removing damaged bricks and installing new ones – at $10 to $14 per square foot, or around $300 for a small area of 10 to 20 bricks, and stone siding replacement at $12 to $16 per square foot (2025)3. For full restorations, HomeGuide publishes $5,000 to $35,000 (2026)2 against Angi's $5,000 to $20,000 (2026)1 – separately published figures that diverge, with no conclusion following from the difference. On when to act: HomeGuide notes that hairline cracks on a few bricks are typically cosmetic, while long horizontal or stair-step cracks typically indicate foundation problems and warrant a structural engineer's inspection2. For related work, see our guides to chimney repair cost, porch repair cost, and foundation repair cost.
Hiring a mason
All three publishers recommend hiring a masonry professional over DIY for brick repair. HomeGuide advises getting multiple bids, checking licenses and insurance, and planning payment milestones instead of paying in full upfront (2026)2. Angi notes that professionals can identify underlying structural issues and match new mortar and brick colors to existing materials (2026)1.
Related guides
Stone Veneer Siding Cost
See our guides to tuckpointing cost, chimney repair cost, porch repair cost, and foundation repair cost.