A precast compound wall is faster to build than a brick wall because panels are cast in a factory and installed on site, with no masonry or curing on your plot, and quality is more consistent. Brick may still suit very short lengths or plastered finishes. Precast wall price per running foot depends on height, panel thickness, column spacing, ground conditions and transport distance.
Speed
Precast panels are cast in a factory and installed on site, so there is no masonry, plastering or curing on your plot. A brick wall is built and cured on site, course by course.
Quality and consistency
Factory casting gives consistent panels. Brick wall quality depends on the masons and the supervision on site.
Labour and site management
Precast needs a small installation team for a short time. Brick needs masons, material storage and water on site for weeks.
What decides precast wall price per running foot
- Wall height
- Panel thickness and reinforcement
- Column spacing and foundation type
- Ground conditions on site
- Distance from the precast plant
- Barbed wire or other extras
When brick may still make sense
Very short lengths, unusual shapes, or where a plastered architectural finish is needed.