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Masons in Colombo work in tight conditions: restricted site access, neighbours on both sides, and municipal rules on working hours and debris. A skilled mason charges Rs 3,500 to Rs 5,000 a day, with a helper at Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500.

What to expect

  • Professionals who know the Colombo 1 to 15 zones and can work around apartment building access rules
  • A quote that states who supplies cement, sand and blocks
  • Work measured per square foot or running foot, not left open-ended
  • Curing time respected before the next trade starts

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On a confined Colombo site, agree debris removal in the quote. Municipal disposal, a lorry and the labour to carry rubble out through a narrow entrance can add a surprising amount, and it is the item most often left out of an otherwise complete quote.

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Rs 3,500 to Rs 5,000 for a skilled mason and Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500 for a helper. A mason and helper working together come to roughly Rs 5,500 to Rs 7,500 per day.

Agree it explicitly. Materials are the larger half of most masonry bills, cement is around Rs 2,300 to Rs 2,450 per 50 kg bag, and sand prices vary by district because transport dominates the cost.

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Mason Charges in Sri Lanka (2026)

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Hourly Rates

Rs 3,500 - Rs 5,000 Skilled mason (bass unnahe), per day
Rs 2,000 - Rs 2,500 Helper or unskilled labourer, per day
Rs 5,500 - Rs 7,500 Small gang, one mason and one helper, per day

Project Costs

Rs 180 - Rs 350 Block or brick wall, labour only (per sq ft)
Rs 150 - Rs 320 Internal and external plastering, labour only (per sq ft)
Rs 2,500 - Rs 4,000 Foundation work within a new build (per sq ft of floor area)
Rs 3,000 - Rs 5,000 Walls and structure within a new build (per sq ft of floor area)
Rs 2,000 - Rs 3,500 Concrete slab or roof within a new build (per sq ft of floor area)
Rs 4,500 - Rs 9,500 Boundary wall with plaster, 6 ft high (per running foot)

Indicative 2026 rates for Colombo and the suburbs, based on Snapwerks quotes and published Sri Lankan market data. Outstation districts usually run 10-20% lower on labour. Expect the top of each range during the Avurudu rush in March and April and at the start of the monsoon. Always get the scope and the price in writing before work starts.

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