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Walling - Flint – cost per m² – UK 2026 Rate Guide

Budget rate for supply & lay · typical budget rate before your adjustments

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Walling - Flint
per m² · supply & lay
£275 – £935 / m²
What is it

Flint walling is specialist masonry formed from whole, knapped or dressed flints bedded and pointed in lime or cement-based mortar.

Rate guide
Standard random knapped flint in lime mortar£418 – £572/m²
Random whole field flint in lime mortar£330 – £462/m²
Coursed knapped flint walling£495 – £682/m²
Squared or closely gauged knapped flint£660 – £935/m²
Thin flint slips fixed to prepared backing£275 – £418/m²
Labour output
Open straight runs with sorted flint3–5 m²/day
Typical elevations with moderate selection2–4 m²/day
Frequent openings, corners and detailing1–2 m²/day
Broken-up work, restricted access or repairsup to 2 m²/day
Key rate adjusters
Flint selection
Tight control of colour, size and knapping can add £50–£180/m² through premium material and increased sorting time.
Coursing quality
Regular coursing and tightly controlled joint widths typically increase the walling rate by 15–30%.
Mortar specification
Bespoke lime mortar, pigments and sample-panel matching can add £20–£50/m².
Corners and openings
Quoins, reveals, arches and short returns commonly increase the affected elevation rate by 10–25%.
Backing and restraint
A separate masonry backing, stainless-steel ties and cavity accessories can add £45–£100/m² where required.
Access and logistics
Scaffold adaptations, limited storage and repeated handling can increase rates by 8–20%.
Quantity surveyor insights
  • Waste and buildability: Allow 15–30% stone waste for random knapped work, rising where colour, face size or coursing is tightly specified; early sorting areas and approved sample panels materially improve gang output.
  • Scope and procurement: Confirm responsibility for backing masonry, ties, insulation, cavity trays, copings, quoins, specialist pointing and sample panels, as these are frequent scope gaps; secure a specialist flint mason and matching stone source early because regional supply and workmanship availability can dominate the tender premium.

Estimate Anything AI answer · indicative budget rates · updated 31 August 2026

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