Ep16: HOW TO PRICE BRICKWORK in real time. 3 SIMPLE STEPS!!

[@roymichaeldeanable]

Really useful...Thank you

[@albz2171]

Well explained and very helpful. Thank you very much

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

You are welcome!

[@neilu.k.1364]

We use the same method of calculating but instead of pricing for each individual elements such as bricks, blocks , insulation etc you just price the sqm for everything, it takes all the hassle out of it. A price for 2 skins of block A price for brick & block A price for timber frame The price may differ depending on the insulation method / overhand working etc

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

👏🏻 nice mate

[@benwilliams1172]

when I have done extensions i was younger ,i sometimes asked the owner to buy the materials to lessen any outlay. would give them a shopping list and who to buy from. once i had done the brick and blockwork would recommend a mate that did carpentry.

[@danh9503]

Great video fella! Deserves more likes and subs...You actually give out the proper details without sugar coating anything. Nice one!

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

Plenty more to come very soon mate

[@Joe-jv5mm]

Top channel, Great advice 👍

[@freakydayz7211]

Thanks buddy top job 👍

[@julianshepherd2038]

Nice vid, ta.

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

No problem 🤙🏻

[@ashington3212]

Great well detailed video mate would it be possible to do a video on how to read drawings and things to look out for when looking at them

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

100% Ash I will make that a priority over the coming weeks. I think there are a lot of people who would like to see that. Even home owners who want to extend will benefit from that. Really appreciate the feed back mate

[@ashington3212]

@@Levelupconstructionmedia I started life on the trowel as an improver on the big housing sites so never really get the chance to look at the drawings so would definitely benefit me to see a video like that and hopefully others too.

[@johncunningham5799]

wish i could have watched this video years ago when pricing jobs very helpfull

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

glad it is resonating with people mate

[@bricklayersworldwithandy6277]

Jobs like that I always do up to DPC on daywork as the concrete is always out of level or if it is level its the wrong height, also you never really know how much meterage is in it untill you get there also need to allow for carting materials from the front garden to the back of the house where the extension is.

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

well said mate, a lot of the time access is an issue and 9 times out of 10 like you said the footings are out.. We always do below dpc on a measure or day work depending on depth and amount of bricks and blocks in it. They are good earners but no room for mistakes as such small jobs.

[@lmilne4859]

Yeah that’s first thing always want to see is the access

[@sleafordsnooker4701]

i find the best way to price them is price it solid always for all the mssing about

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

@@sleafordsnooker4701 Defo mate

[@nigelbarrett3602]

Top video again as we only tend to do blockwork in Cornwall it is fairly easy to price. But great advice you gave and always nice see other ways of pricing. Thanks as always.

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dave15414]

Great video!. Well explained. I run a small, long established family building company and I use the same method as you. The only thing I would say in addition to any watching that just thinking of setting up, is to add on wastage if supplying materials. More important if the bricks are LBC's. As my local merchants won't take returns on damaged LBCs and alot of the time up to ⅓ of the bricks in those pack are unusable!🙄. Great channel! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sebsewell6250]

This is just what I needed know one shows you this stuff

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

That’s was my thinking Seb no one showed me I had to work it out as I went along 🤙🏻

[@rodneytrotter8600]

Love this channel mate I’m 29 and got Ltd company only got 2 other blokes with me don’t want to be massive I like just sticking to little gang, i only do private work at the min want to try stay off site work but am learning so much from your channel and also Andy bricklayers world wide is another great one You seem like a really interesting geeza mate wouldn’t mind picking at some more of your knowledge

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

Cheers for the kind words mate. Add me up on insta And send me a dm ill send you my number And help where ever I can. It’s all about helping others get ahead and In turn we will move forward as a business. 🤙🏻🤙🏻 keep trudging brother

[@rodneytrotter8600]

Il be up at 5am mate waiting to watch your next vid most interesting bricklayers channel on here 100% Add me up mate MBM Brickwork I don’t go on there much my missus does it all for me but I deffo will get hold of you mate thanks

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

@@rodneytrotter8600 think I added you mate. Really appreciate it. Drop me a message 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@garethclinton8766]

Love your videos and how you look at other aspects of brickwork like this video pricing and etc,keep it coming mate nice one

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

cheers Gareth will keep them coming mate and thanks for taking the time to comment. We really appreciate it

[@michaeldunning6005]

On side jobs how much do you charge per brick. I charge 45 cent per brick just to lay,not including the price of the brick. Thanks 30yr Journeyman😁

[@TozBeats]

So many gems on this channel 🔥

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

So pleased we are adding value 🙏 Thank you

[@davebarrow2194]

Another good informative video mate👍keep em coming!

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

Plenty more where they came from Dave. Thanks mate 🤙

[@jc8023]

Good video. Could you do a video on constructing steps into a house, with how to calculate tread and risers and how you go about it if the finished level is above DPC? Videos better without subtitles.👍👍

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

we have some steps coming up on the job we are on ill be sure to shoot some content on them

[@jc8023]

That's great. Thanks. Your making good videos. Well done.👍👍

[@solidbrickwork]

Thanks 👍👍

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

🙏 thanks

[@bendoe445]

Good video 👍 out of interest what percentage do you charge on top of m2 rate for overhand.

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

20% mate

[@lawrencecarlin4023]

Lots of detail mate

[@kirkhogan2688]

I always price all work as a sold building(through the wall) This means all wall ties, insulation, dpc, cavity trays, lintels etc are in the price, I allow a soldier as three course, This is a labour price, not including materials I always count the courses, and use a scale rule , Any work below dpc is done on day work, If you have all the measurements ,it's easy.

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

100% that’s the way we done it here

[@kirkhogan2688]

@@Levelupconstructionmedia much quicker that way...

[@combok660]

What do you mean by the term solid

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

Through windows and doors

[@davidb800]

If you have to use imperial size bricks to match into the house then it's no longer 60 face per square metre and also knocks the levels abit off for the tie wires. Not a biggy but needs Consideration when pricing and building I think. Quality advice here though thank you for sharing

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

yeah when using imperial defo add some on. That where experience comes in mate. Well said and thank you

[@Bruce-qn6ee]

Just do what my old mate used to do think of a number double it and add 20% simple .

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

seems like a good idea haha

[@Oncewasdonka]

Also that looked like it had a parapet wall.

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

Na it’s a flat roof mate. If it was parapet it would go up and have a coping on top not Facia and soffit

[@neilsmart78]

Great vid mate. I haven’t seen drawing with that many measurements on for years 😂😂

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

I know usually its a guessing game haha cheers dude 🤙

[@lmilne4859]

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[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

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[@TopCatsBack]

I know a self taught Gardner who's trading as a builder now 🤐🤢 and does all his research on clips like this ....words truly fail me .

[@Oncewasdonka]

£700 per thou for private work is a tad low atm. I know you think the same.👍

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

We don’t charge that mate. 🤙🏻

[@Oncewasdonka]

@@Levelupconstructionmedia Ok thanks.

[@biggjakers]

Hi mate when hiring a qs will he know which sort of rates to charge the cilent ? Thanks

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

He should know the going rate if he specialises in your field

[@mattygreenley115]

Your Videos are brilliant mate so relevant and helpful aswell👍🏻 we all love slapping the 🧱dwn but there is another side to wot we do aswell and ur videos are👌🏻

[@Levelupconstructionmedia]

Really appreciate that. Completely agree. I think it’s very easy to see the money some trowels earn or the bullshit 1000 bricks a day culture and think it’s easy as. I love the industry but we started this page to give a genuine account of it. Thanks for the feed back 🙏🏻