Price per sqm

[fattony]

hi

I'm hoping to get a rough cost per square meter for a brick layer, I want to have a small extension but have to manage it myself as I simply do not have the funds to go to a builder with a set of plans.

So assuming the foundations are complete I'm looking for a rough labour cost per square meter for brick work and block, it's in kent and very easy access to main road, I've been told £500 per 1000 bricks, is that right?

Thanks

 

[noseall]

, I've been told £500 per 1000 bricks, is that right

Yes it is.
It would also be right if someone quoted you £1000 per thousand bricks.

And, it would still be right if someone quoted you £200 per thousand bricks.

All depends on the demand for bricklayers, the complexity of the bricklaying and the type of bricks and the location of the bricks being laid. And then there is the inner block leaf to consider too.

, I want to have a small extension but have to manage it myself

If you get decent tradesmen, that are experienced with regulated building you should be ok. However, if you employ cheaper more naïve bods, then you need to swat up on the latest rules and reg's. Ultimately, you will be responsible. It's the little things like lintel bearings, tie wires at abutments, cavity trays/weep vents etc, that get overlooked when inexperienced people build extensions etc.
Good luck.