Masonry Calculators
Free calculators for concrete, block, brick, and stone masonry projects — foundations, driveways, patios, footings, walls, and slabs. Accurate material quantity and cost estimates for contractors and DIY builders.
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Concrete Calculator
Calculate cubic yards of concrete needed for slabs, footings, columns, stairs, and post holes. Bag vs. truck estimates included.
Foundation Repair Cost Calculator
Crack injection, pier underpinning, wall stabilization, and waterproofing costs by foundation type and damage severity.
Roofing Calculator
Asphalt shingle, metal, and tile roofing estimates — squares, underlayment, flashing, labor, and tear-off costs.
Siding Calculator
Vinyl, fiber cement, wood, and stone veneer siding estimates — materials, labor, and trim by home square footage.
Driveway Paving Cost Calculator
Concrete, asphalt, and gravel driveway costs — excavation, base, surface, reinforcement, and sealcoating estimates.
Paver Calculator
Patio, walkway, and retaining wall block estimator — brick pavers, concrete blocks, base material, sand, and edge restraints.
Gravel Calculator
Gravel tonnage and cost for driveways, pad sites, French drains, and decorative stone by aggregate type and depth.
Deck Building Cost Calculator
Concrete footings and post bases for elevated decks — pier volume, formwork, and concrete cost by post count.
Garage Door Cost Calculator
Garage door replacement and installation costs — steel, wood, aluminum, insulation, openers, and permit fees.
Masonry Construction in 2026
Concrete is the most-used construction material in the world, and accurate quantity estimation is critical — over-ordering wastes money; under-ordering causes cold joints and structural weakness. A cubic yard of concrete (27 cubic feet) covers 324 square feet at 1-inch depth; 81 square feet at 4-inch depth.
Concrete prices in 2026 run $130–$200 per cubic yard for standard ready-mix, with regional variation of 20–30%. Delivery fees add $50–$100 per truck. Minimum load size is typically 1 yard; orders under 5 yards often carry a short-load surcharge. Always confirm psi strength needed for your application — residential footings typically need 3,000 psi; driveways 4,000 psi; engineered foundations may require 5,000 psi.
Block and brick work: standard concrete block (8x8x16) runs $1.50–$3.00 each depending on region; brick averages $0.50–$1.50 per brick. Labor for block laying runs $1.50–$3.00 per block; brick $8–$18 per square foot. Mortar, rebar, and grout add 15–25% to material costs. Always account for breakage — order 5–10% extra for brick, 10% for block.