Masonry contractor in Garland, TX - brick and mortar that match your house
Stonework Mesquite Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor fixing and building brick and stone work on Garland homes, from worn mortar joints and tired chimneys to new walls and walkways, built to fit the house.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Brick homes and backyards across Garland
Garland is a big city of brick houses, and on our jobs here we see just about every age of them, from older ranch homes with worn, sandy joints to newer houses where the brick still looks sharp. The southeast side has its own story, because the 2015 tornado that came up from Sunnyvale hit that part of the city hard and many houses there were repaired or rebuilt. On those streets it's common to find newer brick set right beside the original, and patches that never quite matched.
So most Garland jobs start with me looking closely at what's already there, the size and color of the brick, the width of the joints and how hard the old mortar is. It's like cooking from someone else's recipe, where you match what's there before you change anything.
How permits and pricing work on Garland jobs
Garland reaches into Dallas, Collin and Rockwall counties, but for permits on your house the city's Building Inspection Department is usually your contact, since it handles permits, codes, inspections and fees. When a job needs a permit, that adds a step before we can start, so we file the application with the city and line up the inspections, and if it isn't clear whether you need one, we check with the city before any work begins. The city's permit page also says work is to be done by contractors registered with the city, and while that page is written mostly for commercial work, it's fair to ask anyone you hire whether they're registered and insured. We're licensed and fully insured.
The price of a Garland job turns on how much brick or mortar we're replacing, how hard your brick is to match, how easy the work is to reach and whether a permit fee is part of it. The schedule turns mostly on the permit, when there is one, and on getting the right brick in, because a close match sometimes takes some hunting. Your own figure comes from the estimate, where I lay your options out side by side. It's the same way we work in Richardson and the other cities around Mesquite, where we're based.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Garland
We reply within one business day to set up a visit at your Garland house. I come out myself, show you what I see and give you a free estimate with your choices explained in plain words, and there's no obligation to go ahead. If you'd rather talk it through first, call (972) 402-6919.
Call (972) 402-6919Services in Garland, TX
Chimney repair
Older Garland chimneys usually wear first at the crown and top courses, where the weather hits hardest. Our chimney repair rebuilds that worn brick and sets a sound crown.
Tuckpointing
Mortar joints on Garland's older brick houses wear down long before the brick does. We grind out the tired joints and repack them with mortar mixed to match.
Brick repair
Cracked or flaking brick shows up on houses of every age here, often near corners and downspouts. We cut out the damaged bricks and set matched replacements.
Masonry restoration
Houses patched after storm damage often show sections of brick and mortar that don't match. We restore the wall so the old and new work read as one.
Retaining wall construction
Sloped Garland backyards often need a wall to hold the ground in place. We pack a solid base and build in drainage so water drains out instead of pushing.
Walkway construction
Front walks in Garland's older neighborhoods are often cracked or uneven. We dig them out, pack a new base and lay brick, stone or concrete that suits the house.
What happens after you call us about a Garland job
Call or send a request
Call (972) 402-6919 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time to look at the job. Tell us what you're seeing, whether it's a cracked wall, worn joints or something you want built.
I look at it with you
I come out myself, walk the job with you and point out what I see, including what's urgent and what can wait. You get an estimate with your options laid out plainly, so you know what each choice costs before you decide anything.
We handle permits, then build
If the job needs a permit, we apply with the city and line up the inspections, and the work starts once that step clears. A crew of trained masons does the work while I check in on site, and we keep your yard clean as we go.
Walk the finished job together
Before we pack up, I walk the finished work with you and show you what we did and why. That way you know what to keep an eye on in the years ahead.
Common questions
Do I need a permit to build a retaining wall in Garland, TX?
Most likely, because Garland's residential permits page lists retaining walls among its permit applications, along with patio covers. The city also lists new driveways and fences among the work that often needs a permit. When your wall needs one, we file the application and line up the inspections before we dig.
Does tuckpointing or brick repair need a permit in Garland?
Garland's permit lists don't name repointing or brick repair, so the city is the one to ask, and it says to contact its building inspection office before work starts if you're not sure. Those lists do name new construction, remodels and additions, so a larger rebuild is more likely to need one. I check with the city before we start, so you're not left guessing.
How much does a building permit cost in Garland for masonry work?
Garland sets building permit fees as a share of the total project value for projects valued from $0 to $5,000,000, with a $150 minimum for additions and remodels and a $1,000 minimum for new construction. A non-refundable plan review fee, figured from the permit fee, is due when the permit is submitted. The city's building permit page lays out the current rates, and we include any permit fee in your estimate.
What is the best way to fix worn mortar joints on a brick house in Garland?
The best fix is usually tuckpointing, which means grinding the worn mortar out to a set depth and packing the joints with a mix that's a little softer than the brick, so the mortar takes the wear instead of the brick. Smearing new mortar or caulk over old joints looks fine for a while and then lets go. Not every wall needs it all at once, and I'll tell you which sections can wait.
How do I match new brick to an older house in Garland?
You match new brick to an older house by comparing size, color and texture against what's available, and by matching the mortar color and joint width too, since the joints often give a patch away. On the storm-patched houses on the southeast side, there's sometimes more than one brick on a wall already, so we decide together which one to follow. We mix a small test batch of mortar and let it dry before we commit, the way you taste a sauce before you season the whole pot.
How long does a masonry repair take in Garland?
Small repairs like a few sections of joints or a handful of bricks usually go quickly once we start, and most of the wait comes before that, while we find a brick match and get a permit when the job needs one. Rain can push back outside work, because fresh mortar shouldn't get soaked while it sets. Once I've seen your job, I'll tell you what your schedule depends on.
Get your Garland brickwork looked at
Worn mortar is a small fix while it's only the joints and a bigger one once water gets behind the brick, so call (972) 402-6919 or send a request.