Masonry contractor in Mesquite, TX - brick and mortar work that matches your house
Stonework Mesquite Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Mesquite, TX. We repair worn mortar joints, cracked brick and tired chimneys, and we build walls, walkways and patios with materials picked to suit your house.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Brick homes and yards across Mesquite
Mesquite is mostly brick houses. There are block after block of single-story homes in established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions filling in toward the edges, and shops and small businesses along the main roads. Most of the city sits in Dallas County, with a small piece reaching into Kaufman County. On the older streets we see brick chimneys, brick screening walls along the alleys and mortar joints that have had a long time to wear. On the newer ones, the call is more often a patio, a walkway or an outdoor kitchen someone wants built right.
The same kind of brick runs into Balch Springs and Sunnyvale, and the lesson is the same there. Mortar works a lot like seasoning, because it has to suit what's already in the pot. On older brick that usually means a softer mix, since mortar harder than the brick sends the cracking into the brick itself. That's why I look at your brick and joints before I pick a mix.
What we know about masonry jobs in Mesquite
In Mesquite, permits come from the city's Building Inspection division, and that's the office we work with when a job needs one. Whether your job needs a permit is the city's call, so I check with that office before any work starts, and if a permit is needed, the start date waits on it. Anyone who applies for a permit here first needs a city Professional License, so it's fair to ask any contractor you're considering whether they hold one. We're licensed and fully insured, and when a permit is needed we handle the application and line up the inspections.
The price moves with how much brick needs work and how hard it is to match, and the schedule moves with the permit and the inspections. At the estimate visit you get your own figure, with your options laid out plainly. We do the same work across the cities around Mesquite, from Garland to Forney, so if your street sits close to the line, we'll still come out.
Get your free Mesquite masonry estimate
We reply within one business day, and then I come out to your house in Mesquite myself, look at the work with you and put your estimate together. It's free and done on site, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
Call (972) 402-6919Services in Mesquite, TX
Foundation repair
Stair-step cracks in brick or sticking doors can point to trouble below. We read the cracks first, then lay out your foundation repair options plainly.
Tuckpointing
Lots of brick houses here have joints that have gone sandy and soft. We grind out the worn mortar and pack in a mix matched to your brick.
Brick repair
Cracked or loose brick shows up around windows, corners and old patches here. We swap out the damaged pieces with the closest match we can find.
Chimney repair
Brick chimneys on Mesquite's older houses often show loose top courses and a cracked crown. We rebuild what's failing and repoint the rest so it sheds water.
Brick wall installation
Brick screening walls along Mesquite yards and alleys lean or crack with age. We rebuild them on a solid footing with brick that suits your house.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Backyards in Mesquite's established neighborhoods often have room for an outdoor kitchen. We build the brick or stone base and counters to fit how you cook.
What happens after you call us in Mesquite
Call or send the form
Call (972) 402-6919 or send the form and tell us what you're seeing. We get back to you to set a time for me to come out.
Look at the work together
I come out myself, look at the brick and joints with you and point out what I see. It helps if you're home, because you'll get your estimate with every option laid out plainly, including what can safely wait.
Take care of the city steps
If your job needs a permit, we file it with the city and book the inspections. Work under a permit stays open and exposed until the city's inspector approves it, so a footing or a rebuilt section may sit uncovered for a while.
Build it and walk it
A crew of trained masons does the work while I check in on site, and we keep the site clean as we go. Before we pack up, I walk the finished job with you and show you what to keep an eye on.
Common questions
Which masonry projects need a permit in Mesquite, TX?
The city's permit questions page lists permits for new construction, repairs, remodels and demolitions, and says cosmetic work like paint, wallpaper, cabinets or trim needs none. Masonry isn't listed by name, so we don't guess, and we confirm with the city before any work starts.
How do I pull my own permit in Mesquite as a homeowner?
You can pull it yourself if you own the house, live in it and homestead it through the Dallas Central Appraisal District. You first apply for the city's Professional License, which is free for a homeowner working on their own homestead, and then you file through the city's online system, Citizen Self Service. The city's permit process page walks through it, and if you'd rather not deal with it, we file it for you.
Do I need a permit to repair part of my brick fence in Mesquite?
The city says replacing less than half of the total fence with the same material in the same spot needs no permit. Moving any part of it or changing the material takes a permit application. That's one more reason we work hard to match the brick you already have.
How do I find out if my yard is in a FEMA floodplain in Mesquite?
You can look up your address on FEMA's floodplain map service center or call 972-329-8537, as the city's floodplain page explains. It's worth checking before a retaining wall or any digging, and the city also has a grading permit for filling, grading or excavating a property. We ask about both before we plan any yard work.
Who pulls the gas permit for an outdoor kitchen in Mesquite?
The plumber does, because each trade pulls its own permits in Mesquite and every gas inspection needs a plumbing permit. The general contractor holds the building permit, a plumbing contractor shows the city a Master Plumbers License to get licensed here, and Atmos gets the go-ahead on the gas only after that inspection. We build the brick or stone, and the gas line belongs to a licensed plumber.
How much does brick and mortar repair cost in Mesquite?
The biggest thing is whether we can repair what's there or have to tear it out and relay it, because a repair is usually the smaller bill. Matching older brick can take some searching, and a chimney or a second-story wall costs more to reach than a low garden wall. You'll get your own figure at the estimate, along with an honest word on what can wait.
Call us about your Mesquite masonry job
We answer (972) 402-6919 every day of the week, and catching a worn joint or a loose brick early usually keeps the repair small.