Can I estimate block, brick, and stone separately?

Yes. Each masonry material is its own assembly with its own per-unit count and labor rate. You combine them on the job as needed.

Does it include mortar quantities automatically?

Mortar is a line item in each masonry assembly, so the right quantity is calculated whenever you run the math on a wall.

Will it work for hardscape work like patios and retaining walls?

Yes. Hardscape can be its own set of assemblies. Pavers, segmental retaining wall block, and natural stone each get their own pricing.

Can I send proposals with material samples or photos?

Proposals are branded and can include images alongside line-item pricing — useful for stone or brick selections where the look matters as much as the price.

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Masonry estimating moves with material counts and labor production

Counting block and brick by hand is slow and error-prone

A standard 8-inch CMU wall takes one count; veneer brick is another. Hand-counting on plan sets leaves real money on the table.

Mortar quantities are easy to miss

Mortar bags per 1,000 brick or per 100 CMU is one of those numbers everyone knows but few estimators actually include in the bid line by line.

Stone and veneer pricing is wildly variable

Cultured stone vs natural, full bed vs adhered — each has a different unit price and labor rate. One generic stone line item under-bids the harder jobs.

How masons use The Blocks

AI-powered on-screen takeoffs

Mark up plans on a tablet or laptop. Linear feet, area, and count — no more printed sheets and a measuring wheel. Numbers flow straight into the estimate.