cost to build a block home
Conventional Concrete Block. Most concrete building block come in an 8-by-8-by-16-inch size. According to the National Association of Home Builders, these blocks tend to cost around $1.30 per block. As of February 2011, Lowe's home improvement center offered single 8-inch concrete blocks at a price between $1.19 and $1.32 each. Buying in bulk can reduce the cost of your blocks.