Building a block wall is an easy task if you can afford to pay someone else to do it. However, if cost is a factor and you choose to do it yourself, then you need to take special care. Many people ask themselves if block wall framing is difficult or time consuming, or both. Most homeowners feel that getting the materials are simple, but actually figuring out how to go about doing the work can be challenging. That is where I come in. My name is Tim Locke; I spent years helping people with building materials and more importantly building block walls.

Cost to build a block wall
The cost to build a block wall will depend on many factors like the size of your wall, the type of blocks you use, and whether you hire a contractor or do it yourself.
Block wall prices can range from $10 per block for concrete to $40 per block for brick. If you’re building a small wall for your front yard, you may be able to find pre-made concrete blocks at your local home improvement store for less than $1 each. However, if you’re building a large retaining wall or want to use more expensive materials such as granite or marble, expect to pay more than $1 per block.
The average cost of laying one block is approximately $0.50 – $1 per foot of length. As an example, a 10 foot high wall would cost approximately $5 – $10 per foot to build depending on the material used (brick veneer veneer stone).
The cost of block walls is dependent on the size and shape of the wall, as well as the material used to build it. In general, however, a typical block wall with one-inch thick blocks would cost around $1.60 to $2 per square foot.
The cost of laying a block wall depends on a number of factors:
Size of Block Wall: The larger the wall is, the more material will be required to complete it. Therefore, a large wall will cost more than a small one. For example, a 10-foot by 20-foot wall would cost more than two 5-foot by 10-foot walls because there is more material needed for it. The larger size also means that there will be more joints in the finished product; joints require more labor and therefore increase costs further still.
Shape: Rectangular walls are cheaper than curved ones because they require less labor to construct and maintain during construction. Circles and curves generally require an expert mason or carpenter who has experience working with concrete blocks; this type of expertise can be quite expensive so if you opt for circular shapes consider using concrete bricks instead (see below).
Material Used: Concrete blocks are cheaper than cement blocks because they are
The cost of building a block wall will vary depending on the size of your project, the type of materials you use and the length of time it takes to complete. Block walls are usually constructed from concrete blocks that are laid in courses. The number of blocks used in each course depends on the thickness of the wall; a thin wall may only require one course, while a thick one may need multiple courses for stability. Each block costs about $1 per square foot, so a 20-foot long wall that’s 10 inches thick would cost around $2,000.
The other major cost associated with building a block wall is labor. The average hourly rate for masonry work is $35 per hour, so an experienced mason could lay 100 feet of 10-inch thick cement block wall in just under three hours at this rate. If you hire two laborers to work together on the project, they could complete that same job in two hours at an hourly rate of $70 each ($140 total).
Other expenses include sand or gravel for mixing concrete if you don’t have any on hand (roughly $13 per cubic yard), concrete forms for building up courses (around $6 each) and any necessary tools like shovels (about $8 each).
The cost to build a block wall is dependent on the type of block used and the project size.
Block walls can be constructed using different types of blocks, such as concrete blocks, red bricks or concrete pavers. In general, concrete blocks are cheaper than red bricks or concrete pavers. The cost of labor also varies depending on the type of block used.
The cost to build a block wall will also depend on whether you hire a contractor or do it yourself. If you hire a contractor to install your block wall, expect to pay between $3 and $5 per square foot for average quality materials and labor.
To determine the cost for your project, first measure the total length and height of your wall. Multiply these two numbers together to get the total square footage for your project. For example, if your project measures 10 feet by 6 feet then you have 60 square feet (10 x 6 = 60). Next divide this number by 144 (the number of square feet in one cubic yard) to get 4 yards (60 / 144 = 4).
Block walls are a great way to add a solid, enduring structure to your home or business. They can be used for retaining walls and other decorative purposes as well. Block walls are typically made from cement blocks stacked on top of each other. The blocks come in different sizes and colors, and they can be mixed together or used as a monochromatic wall.
The cost to build a block wall depends on the size of the project and how many blocks you need to purchase. If you want to make your own block wall, you will also have to account for labor costs and equipment rental fees.
Costs associated with building a block wall include:
Labor – $0-$150 per hour depending on the size of the project and whether or not you hire a professional contractor or do it yourself
Materials – $7-$100 per bag of cement mix that contains 6 cubic feet (1/2 ton) of concrete or mortar; $0-$40 per bag of concrete blocks; $1-$10 per linear foot of block base; $2-$8 per linear foot of capstone; $35-$60 per cubic yard (3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet) of stone gravel
Equipment rentals – $0-$120 per hour if you need tools

Cement block prices
Cement blocks are a popular building material in the United States because they are affordable and easy to install. The cost of cement blocks varies depending on the size and type of block you select. The average cost of cement blocks is $0.96 per block when purchased from a home improvement store.
How Much Does It Cost to Lay Block?
The cost for laying cement blocks varies depending on factors such as the size of your project, what type of block you choose, how many blocks you need and where you purchase them. For example, if you are building a small shed with 10×12 dimensions, it would cost approximately $200-$250 to lay one layer of cement blocks for this project. If you were building an 8×8 wall around your porch with two layers, that would cost approximately $150-$200 per layer. If you wanted to build an 8-foot tall block wall around your garden or yard that was 12 feet long by 12 feet wide (288 square feet), it would cost approximately $1,000-$1,500 to lay one layer with standard concrete blocks.
The cost of laying cement blocks depends on the type of blocks you choose. The price per block will vary depending on the size and quality of the block, but it is possible to purchase blocks by the pallet or truckload.
Cement Block Prices
The average cement block price is between $2 and $10 per block, with larger blocks costing more than smaller ones. The most common size is 8-inch by 8-inch, which usually costs between $2 and $5 per block. However, 12-inch by 12-inch cement blocks cost more than 8-inch by 8-inch blocks because they are larger and take more time to produce. You can expect to pay about $4 for each 12 inch by 12 inch cement block and about $10 for each 16 inch by 16 inch cement block.
Cement block prices are based on a number of factors, including the type of block you choose, the size and shape of the blocks, and whether you’re building from scratch or adding onto an existing structure.
If you’re building from scratch, expect to pay between $6 and $8 for each cinder block. That’s about twice as much as a brick. But because cinder blocks are less expensive than bricks, it’s often possible to use fewer blocks for a similar wall thickness. To calculate costs for laying block yourself, multiply your total wall length by its height and divide by 144 (the number of blocks in a pallet). This will give you an average cost per running foot that can be reduced by buying in bulk or using smaller-sized blocks.
If you’re adding onto an existing structure (or “reblocking”) instead of starting from scratch, then the cost per cinder block increases significantly — up to $20 per block — since they’ll have to be custom cut to fit around doorways and other openings in buildings where they weren’t originally installed. The good news is that these custom cuts will only have to be made once; after that they can be used over again in future projects without any additional cutting time involved
The average cost for a contractor to lay block is about $4.50 per square foot. The cost will vary depending on the type of blocks used and if a foundation is needed.
Cinder Blocks
Cinder blocks are made from concrete and sand, and they’re typically used to create retaining walls and foundations. They’re also used for building retaining walls. The cost for cinder blocks will vary depending on the size, but generally you can expect to pay around $4 per block when you buy them in bulk. If you buy smaller quantities, the price will be higher because of the transportation costs.
Block Wall Prices
Block walls are similar to cinder blocks, but they’re made from concrete, sand and stone aggregate instead of just concrete and sand like cinder blocks do. The stone aggregate gives them more durability than cinder blocks have because they’re stronger than just concrete alone. Block walls can be cheaper than poured concrete walls because they don’t require labor onsite during construction like poured concrete does — however, they do require mortar joints between each course so that mortar can bond with other layers of brickwork as well as any other surface it’s attached too (such as an existing wall). These joints need
Cement block prices vary based on the type of block.
Cement blocks are typically sold by the pallet, which is a stack of 10 blocks measuring 3 feet by 3 feet by 10 inches. The cost per pallet varies depending on the type of block and where you live.
Cinders come in several colors, so you can have a variety of shades to add interest to your landscape design. The color is determined by what kind of coal was used to make them; black cinders were made from anthracite coal, while brown ones were made from bituminous coal.
Concrete Block
Concrete blocks are made using concrete, sand and water as well as an admixture for additional strength — usually portland cement. This makes them stronger than mortar blocks but less durable than cinder blocks due to their lack of air pockets inside them (mortar has air pockets between