🧱 Bricks & Blocks · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Bricks & Blocks Price in Lucknow — Live Rates May 2026

Bricks and blocks — the enclosure skin around your RCC frame.

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Prices updated 22 May 2026 · 50-city aggregate · Cross-referenced with IS codes
Live prices

Bricks & Blocks prices in Lucknow

bricks & blocks prices in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, sourced from dealer networks and leading online marketplaces. Ranges reflect the spread between authorised-dealer bulk rates and retail single-unit rates. Prices are 13 % below the 50-city national averageyou benefit from proximity to manufacturing/quarry supply.

ItemUnitPrice in Lucknow
Red Clay Brick (9×4×3")per piece
₹6
₹5–7 (dealer-to-retail)
Fly Ash Brickper piece
₹5
₹4–6 (dealer-to-retail)
AAC Block (600×200×200)per piece
₹48
₹42–53 (dealer-to-retail)
Solid Concrete Block (400×200×200)per piece
₹40
₹35–45 (dealer-to-retail)
Hollow Concrete Block (400×200×200)per piece
₹32
₹26–37 (dealer-to-retail)
Siporex AAC Block 4 inchSiporex600×200×100· inferred from brand premiumper piece
₹26
₹23–29 (dealer-to-retail)
Siporex AAC Block 6 inchSiporex600×200×150· inferred from brand premiumper piece
₹39
₹35–43 (dealer-to-retail)
Biltech AAC Block 6 inchBiltech600×200×150· inferred from brand premiumper piece
₹38
₹34–42 (dealer-to-retail)
Magicrete AAC Block 6 inchMagicrete600×200×150· inferred from brand premiumper piece
₹37
₹33–41 (dealer-to-retail)
CLC Block 6 inchCellular Light Weight· inferred from brand premiumper piece
₹36
₹32–40 (dealer-to-retail)
Paver Block 60mmM30 zig-zag· inferred from brand premiumper sqft
₹25
₹15–35 (dealer-to-retail)
Paver Block 80mmM35 load-bearing· inferred from brand premiumper sqft
₹35
₹21–48 (dealer-to-retail)
Local market context

Why bricks & blocks costs what it does in Lucknow

Supply. Lucknow draws cement from MP's Satna belt and eastern-UP/Chhattisgarh grinding units, TMT from Mandi Gobindgarh and local UP secondary mills, and aggregate from the Bundelkhand and MP quarries since the Gangetic plain has no native hard rock. For bricks & blocks specifically, this places Lucknow on the favourable side of the national cost band — the page's table reflects 13 % below the 50-city national average.

What moves the local price. a heavy state-government housing, expressway, and metro pipeline keeps demand high; UP's strict Yamuna/Ganga sand-mining regulation and the long stone haul from Bundelkhand both push fine and coarse aggregate above quarry-proximate benchmarks.

Buyer takeaway. cement is moderately priced via the Satna corridor, but aggregate carries a real haulage premium — large UP projects commonly tie up Bundelkhand quarry rate contracts and rail-rake allocations a season ahead. Cross-check the bricks & blocks ranges in the table above against a live local quote before raising a purchase order — the spread between bulk-dealer and retail rates in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is wider than the table's midpoint suggests.

About the material

About bricks & blocks

Masonry units in India follow IS 1077 (clay bricks), IS 2185 (concrete masonry), IS 13990 (fly-ash bricks), and IS 2572 (AAC blocks). Traditional red clay bricks (230×110×70 mm) have been the default for centuries but are being displaced by AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) blocks in urban multi-storey construction — AAC is 4-5× lighter (600-700 kg/m³ vs 1,800 for clay), improves thermal performance, and speeds up masonry work by 40-50 %. Fly-ash bricks (IS 12894) are the cheap alternative to clay in regions with thermal-power plants nearby. Hollow and solid concrete blocks serve for boundary walls, external leaf, and retaining walls.

Common grades & specifications
Class A red clay brickFly-ash brick (Class A)AAC 4" / 6" / 8"Hollow concrete 6" / 8"Solid concrete blockCLC blockPaver block M30/M35
Major brands in India
SiporexBiltechMagicreteAeroconRenaatus (AAC)Jindal (hollow concrete)
What moves prices

Price drivers for bricks & blocks

  • Clay availability (for traditional red bricks — regulated in many states)
  • Fly-ash supply from thermal plants (drives fly-ash brick price)
  • Cement and aggregate input cost for concrete blocks
  • Autoclave energy cost (AAC blocks are energy-intensive)
  • Transport — AAC blocks are bulky but lightweight, so pallet-rate drops quickly over distance
  • Kiln diesel/coal cost (traditional brick kilns)
Market trend

Recent price history

Red-clay brick prices have risen ~10-15 % YoY since 2022 as many states restrict clay mining and force kilns to zigzag-technology upgrades. AAC block prices have stabilised after initial volatility, as capacity expanded with major brands adding plants in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. 2026 pricing sees AAC 6 inch at ₹40-60 per piece in major metros, red clay at ₹8-12 per piece, and fly-ash at ₹5-8 per piece.

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Buying guide

Buying tips for Lucknow

  • For brick walls: specify Class A (IS 1077) with minimum 7.5 MPa compressive strength — reject soft, under-burnt bricks
  • AAC blocks: check density (600-700 kg/m³), compressive strength (3-4.5 MPa), and dimensional tolerance (±2 mm)
  • AAC needs thin-bed mortar (not cement-sand) — factor in the ₹8-15/sqft mortar cost
  • Fly-ash bricks: measure water absorption (< 18 % per IS 12894) before buying — over-absorbent bricks fail structurally
  • Paver blocks for driveways: minimum M30 grade, 60 mm thickness for pedestrian, 80 mm for vehicles
Compare across cities

Bricks & Blocks prices in nearby cities

Compare bricks & blocks prices in Lucknow with other Indian metros. Prices shown are for Red Clay Brick (9×4×3") (per piece) — a representative benchmark for the category. Click any city for the full 12-item price list.

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Standards

Relevant Indian Standard codes

Bricks & Blocks quality and manufacturing in India is governed by the following Indian Standards. Click any code for the full specification with extracted clauses, tables, and reference values.

IS 1077:1992: Common burnt clay building bricks — specification. IS 12894:2002: Pulverized fuel ash-lime bricks.

Frequently asked questions

FAQs about bricks & blocks in Lucknow

Red clay or AAC block?
AAC for multi-storey (> G+2) — saves 25-35 % of total masonry dead load, speeds construction. Red clay for load-bearing (< G+2), boundary walls, compound walls, or where thermal mass matters. Fly-ash as economy option where clay is restricted.
What mortar for AAC?
AAC requires thin-bed polymer-modified mortar (~3 mm joint) — NOT traditional cement-sand (which would be 10-12 mm joint and defeat AAC's lightness). Brands: JK AAC fixer, Insulex, Laticrete 310.
How many bricks per sqft of wall?
Red clay 230×110×75 mm: ~55 bricks per sqm (9-inch wall) or ~25 bricks per sqm (4-inch wall). AAC 600×200×200 mm: ~8-9 blocks per sqm (6-inch wall). For 1,000 sqft of 4-inch wall: ~2,500 red clay or ~750 AAC 6-inch.
Why are AAC blocks so much more expensive per piece?
Each AAC block is 8× the volume of a red clay brick — so per-cubic-metre cost is actually cheaper. ~₹4,000-5,500/m³ for AAC vs ~₹6,500-8,000/m³ for red clay (plus labour savings of 30-40 % for the faster AAC masonry).
Are fly-ash bricks structurally equivalent to clay?
Good-quality fly-ash bricks per IS 12894 meet 7.5 MPa and < 18 % absorption — structurally equivalent to Class A clay. Cheap unbranded fly-ash bricks often fail both tests. Always insist on the IS 12894 compliance certificate.
Disclaimer: Prices shown are indicative ranges gathered from public listings (IndiaMart, authorised-dealer quotes, state SOR tables) and updated weekly. Actual dealer quotes vary based on brand, grade, quantity, payment terms, and delivery location. Always confirm with a local supplier before finalising a purchase order. InfraLens is not responsible for price discrepancies arising from stale data, brand-specific promotions, or regional oversupply events.