Unit and finish selection
Face brick appearance, block type and tile selection alter supply pricing. Keep unselected products visible as allowances.
ESTIMAXRequest a quoteTrade-specific estimating · Australia wide
Masonry & tiling estimates.
From the first course to the final tile.
Masonry estimating and tiling estimating with brickwork, blockwork and tiled finishes measured as distinct construction packages.
TALK TO AN EXPERTFor builders, contractors & subcontractorsDrawing-based quantities with scope and assumptions recorded.
The scope behind the estimate
Masonry and tiling estimating, with the detail in view.
Estimax supports bricklayers, tilers and builders with quantities linked to wall types, finish selections and construction details. Our masonry estimator reviews structural and architectural information together, while the tiling takeoff follows room layouts and finish schedules. Separate quantities and agreed pricing help compare subcontractor offers, prepare a tender or review material requirements without mixing structural masonry with decorative finishes.
- Australia-wide service
- Scope agreed before work starts
What we measureA scope you can
A scope you can
check, item by item.
Quantities follow the issued drawings and the package you engage us to assess. Select the relevant work, then agree the boundaries before measurement begins.
01Face brickwork
02Common brickwork
03Concrete blockwork
04Reinforced masonry
05Piers & isolated walls
06Lintels & reinforcement within scope
07Internal floor tiling
08Internal wall tiling
09Splashbacks
10Feature tiles
11External tiling
12Pavers where included
13Tile skirtings
14Edge trims
15Movement joints
16Waterproofing interfaces
What affects the costSame trade.
Same trade.
Different cost drivers.
The estimate needs a stated basis. These are the details we examine before treating two quantities as equivalent work.
Preparation and geometry
Levelling, screeds, intricate cuts and detailed reveals can materially change labour and consumable quantities.
Structural and wet-area interfaces
Reinforced cells, lintels, movement joints and waterproofing terminations need coordinated details and explicit trade allocation.
Inside the trade
Two trades. Two measurement bases.
Brick and block
Read wall thickness, bond and reinforcement information before counting units. Do not infer reinforced cores or lintel sizes from a floor plan alone.
Tiles and finishes
Match each finish code to a tile size, pattern and room extent. Feature bands, skirtings and splashbacks remain visible in the tiling estimate.
Junctions and support
Separate bedding, substrate correction, edge profiles and waterproofing interfaces. The finish area does not establish the condition of what lies underneath.
Drawings & documentsStart with the
Start with the
right information.
Send the latest coordinated issue and identify the tender deadline, project location and package boundaries.
- Architectural plans & wall elevations
- Masonry structural details
- Wall type & finishes schedules
- Wet-area elevations & tile layouts
- Waterproofing and movement-joint details
- Specifications, scope and addenda
What you receiveA package ready
A package ready
for your review.
- Brickwork and blockwork quantities
- Tiling quantities by room and finish
- Unit, trim and accessory schedules
- Agreed labour and material pricing
- Drawing references and scope qualifications
Deliverables, file format and the pricing basis are confirmed in your scope. Any marked-up drawings or additional reporting are agreed before work starts.
How the estimate is prepared
A sequence built around this trade.
- 01
Confirm masonry and tiling package limits
- 02
Measure wall types and tiled surfaces
- 03
Build material and accessory schedules
- 04
Apply the agreed pricing basis
- 05
Check interfaces before issue
Quantity take-offMeasure the work.
Measure the work.
Explain the basis.
The masonry quantity takeoff records wall areas in m² by thickness, unit type and location. Brick or block counts depend on the selected unit and joint module. Tiling quantities are measured in m² by finish code, with skirtings and trims in linear metres. Cutting allowances are separate from net areas; reinforcement and grout are measured only where the design defines them.
What goes into the package.
A brickwork estimate may schedule masonry units, mortar, ties, reinforcement and specified grout. Tiling schedules identify tile sizes, adhesive, grout, trims and movement-joint materials. Bedding or waterproofing can be included when expressly scoped, with overlaps between the tiler and waterproofing subcontractor clarified.
How the work gets built.
Bond patterns, wall height, corners, openings and access affect masonry productivity. Tile format, laying pattern, substrate flatness, niches and mitred edges influence tiling time. Small wet areas and staged access are assessed differently from uninterrupted floor areas.
Australia-wide service coverageLocal project detail.
Local project detail.
National reach.
Estimax provides masonry and tiling estimating services for projects across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and Regional Australia.
Share your documentation digitally. We confirm the project location, access conditions and required delivery date so these can inform the estimating brief.
Before you send the drawingsYour masonry and tiling
Your masonry and tiling
estimating questions.
Can I request only a brickwork estimate?
Yes. Brickwork, blockwork and tiling can be commissioned independently. Identify the package and drawings you want assessed when sending the brief.
Does the tiling estimator include wastage?
An agreed cutting allowance can be shown separately from the measured area. Tile dimensions, pattern and room geometry guide the allowance rather than one fixed percentage for every project.
Is waterproofing included in the tiling estimate?
Only when it is part of the confirmed scope. Otherwise we identify the interface so the separate waterproofing package can be checked.
Why EstimaxConstruction understanding.
Construction understanding.
Useful estimating detail.
For masonry and tiling, the value is in connecting the quantities to the actual work. We keep the documented scope, measurement basis and outstanding questions available for review.
Read across the documents
Review plans, schedules and details together. Keep drawing references with the quantities and raise conflicting information.
Show what the price includes
Separate measured work, agreed allowances and exclusions so you can assess the basis behind the estimate.
Keep the next step clear
Agree the deliverables, communicate scope questions and issue documentation structured for your tender or procurement review.
Ready when you areLet’s define your
Let’s define your
masonry and tiling scope.
Send your drawings, specifications and required date. We’ll review the information and confirm the next steps.