Those prices are probably on the low end for our area. Especially for the high quality of work. We generally do large, custom homes in the $300,000-$500,000 + range.

arkansasgal got a good deal. We charge for all extra's.

Mason #2 wants 850-900 per thousand,plus charges 400 for 6 ft arch, $200 for 3ft arch on circletop windows, plus 6.50 per lineal foot for every bullnose sill brick laid.Suppliess all Z ties/Wall ties.

Mason#3 Wants 700 per thousand, Full Quoins $1200, half Quoins 600. Arches 200(no size limit)Will supply own Z ties and wall ties.

Mason prices above are Luxury Mason's used to building Custom Homes.
In this area most homes brick labor is 500-600 per thousand. If you want special work, these guys have 'special prices'; I find its best to check there last 5 jobs to see how their customers fared and to also see their portfolio (if they have one..Most do!)

mamabird Want to fly north ?

Excluding the 'additional items', most brick masons for straight running bond brick is about $650 to $750 per thousand for the good masons in Southeast/Central Virginia. English bond is a little bit more, and Flemish bond is about $1.10 to $1.25/brick.

If you're building a nice house, don't ever skimp on the mason. get the mason with the most experience doing quality work. There is a huge difference between good masons and the average mason (and another jump to the crappy masons). Good masons can handle the difficult things, don't skimp on ties, make correct weep holes/flashing, make things plumb, joint/rake cleanly and correctly, mix mortar correctly, and a host of other things.

Look for a mason that actually does good work and utilizes his labor correctly. Don't use a brick company that utilizes the cheapest nomadic group of laborers who think they can lay brick like its just a regular hard labor job.