# How much does a mason charge per sq ft in India?

> A mason in India charges ₹12–₹25 per sq ft for plastering, ₹25–₹60 per sq ft for wall construction, ₹30–₹70 per sq ft for tile fitting, and ₹35–₹80 per sq ft for roof waterproofing (labour only, materials separate). Metros add ~25–30%.

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**Updated:** 2026-07-03  
**Trade:** mason  

## Answer

Mason work in India is largely per-sq-ft for construction, plastering, tile fitting, and waterproofing. Rates below are labour-only — cement, sand, tiles, waterproofing membranes are billed separately at cost.

Plastering (single coat, 12mm thick) is ₹12–₹25/sqft labour. Wall construction (brick or block laying, per running sqft of face area) is ₹25–₹60/sqft depending on wall thickness (4.5" vs. 9" walls). Tile fitting is ₹30–₹70/sqft — lower end for standard ceramic, higher end for large-format vitrified or natural stone. Roof waterproofing is ₹35–₹80/sqft depending on system (bitumen vs. polymer coating vs. crystalline).

Crack repair and structural spot-jobs are quoted per repair (₹500–₹2,000 each), not per-sqft.

City variation is the same as other trades. Mumbai and Bangalore add ~30%; tier-3 cities are 10–15% below. In Chennai (multiplier 1.15), plastering is ₹14–₹29/sqft, tile fitting ₹35–₹81/sqft.

## Data

**Mason charges per sq ft in India (labour only, 2026)**

| Work | Base rate (₹/sqft) | Metro rate (₹/sqft) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Plastering (single coat) | 12–25 | 16–33 | Cement + sand separate |
| Wall construction (4.5") | 25–45 | 33–59 | Blocks + cement separate |
| Wall construction (9") | 40–60 | 52–78 |  |
| Tile fitting (ceramic) | 30–50 | 39–65 | Tiles + adhesive separate |
| Tile fitting (vitrified/large) | 45–70 | 59–91 |  |
| Roof waterproofing (bitumen) | 35–55 | 46–72 |  |
| Roof waterproofing (polymer) | 50–80 | 65–104 |  |

## Frequently asked

### What is the mason plastering rate per sq ft in India?

Plastering labour is ₹12–₹25/sqft in 2026. Materials (cement, sand, curing water) add ₹8–₹15/sqft. Total: ₹20–₹40/sqft.

### What is the tile fitting rate per sq ft in India?

₹30–₹50/sqft labour for standard ceramic tiles; ₹45–₹70/sqft for large-format vitrified. Tiles cost ₹40–₹200/sqft separate.

### How much does mason charge per day in India?

₹450 (helper) to ₹1,400 (senior mason) per day. Metros add 25–30%. Used for renovation/small jobs where sq-ft billing is not practical.

### Is per-sqft or per-day better for the customer?

Per-sqft is better for large surfaces (>200 sqft plastering, tiling) because the scope is measurable. Per-day is better for small repairs where sq-ft is ambiguous.

### What is included in mason's per-sqft rate?

Labour only. Cement, sand, blocks, tiles, adhesive, waterproofing membranes are billed separately at cost — either the mason sources with a 5–10% supplier margin or the customer buys directly.

## Related

- https://solve24.in/answers/mason-salary-in-india
- https://solve24.in/answers/carpenter-labour-rate-per-square-feet

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