Block Wall Costs
In this guide,we take a look at the average cost of hiring professionals to install a concrete block wallas a perimeter fence, 350 feet x 6' tall block (2100 sq.ft. wall area).
| Item | Unit Cost | Quantity | Line Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Block wall: concreteblocks are assembled into a wall with mortar, reinforcing steel, and 2" thick cap; including waste and misc. material. | $3.57 | per sq. ft. | 2,250 | $8,036 |
| 2. Footingwith #4 reinforcing bar steel including waste and misc. material. | $3.65 | per foot | 380 | $1,387 |
| 3. Equipment: footing trencher and power cement mixer; including transport and fuel. | $0.96 | per foot | 350 | $336 |
| 4. Labor: 285 hours to install the block wall and 18 hoursto install the footing. | $34 | per hour | 303 | $10,302 |
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Total Cost
$20,061
350 feet x 6' tall block
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Other considerations and costs
- Taxes and permit fees are not included.
- Concreteblocks are 16" long x 8" tall x 6" wide and the footing is 18" wide x 8" deep.
- Be certain of property line location and local regulations regarding fence installation setback, and regarding concrete footing requirements.
- This example assumes perfectly even terrain; uneven terrain will increase the price.
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DIY considerations
- The concrete and block work may not be suitable for DIY.
- Partial DIY may be suitable for able DIY persons, saving that labor cost.
References
- Craftsman Estimator Costbook, complete series year 2015.
- Latest prices found on Home Depot and other vendor Web sites.
- Literature review of DIY Web sites.