Masonry Contractor in Richardson, TX - Brick and Mortar Repair That Fits Your House
Stonework Mesquite Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Mesquite, TX, and working in Richardson. We repair worn mortar, brick and chimneys on older homes and build walkways, walls and outdoor kitchens that match the house.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Brick homes and backyards across Richardson
Richardson is a city of brick houses. Street after street, you'll find homes that have stood for decades, with mortar that did its job for years and is now wearing thin. Newer houses and townhomes fill in closer to the offices and the rail line. When I pull up to a house here, the joints are the first thing I look at, because on an older brick wall the mortar usually goes before the brick does.
Yards here tend to be settled and well used, with walks, patios and garden walls people want to keep, much like what we see next door in Garland. That shapes the job, since matching old brick and old mortar takes more prep than building new, the same way a good dish depends on what you do before the stove is on.
What to know before masonry work starts in Richardson
Building permits in Richardson come from the city's Building Inspection office. When your job needs one, it has to be approved and posted at your house before any work begins, so the permit sets the start date, not the crew. The city also requires every contractor to register with that office before it will issue a permit, which gives you an easy thing to check when you're comparing bids. We're licensed and fully insured, and we take care of the application and the inspections on our end. If it's not clear whether your job needs a permit, I check with Building Inspection before we start.
The price moves with how much brick or mortar is involved, how high up it sits and how closely the new work has to match the old, because matching an older mortar takes test batches, the way you taste a sauce before it goes out. The schedule turns on the permit when there is one and on how much tired mortar has to come out before new mortar can go in. We come up from Mesquite for jobs here and do the same work for homeowners down in Balch Springs. At the estimate, I lay out what your job will cost and what your options are.
Get a free masonry estimate at your Richardson home
Send the form or call (972) 402-6919, and we reply within 1 business day. I come out to your Richardson house myself, walk the work with you and give you a free estimate with your options laid out plainly. It's obligation-free, so you can take your time deciding.
Call (972) 402-6919Services in Richardson, TX
Tuckpointing
Decades-old brick houses here often have joints gone soft and sandy. With tuckpointing, we cut out worn mortar and pack in a matched mix.
Brick repair
Cracked or flaking bricks show up near downspouts and along older foundations. We replace them with brick matched for size and color, so the patch doesn't stand out.
Chimney repair
Older chimneys here often have loose top brick and a cracked concrete cap. We rebuild the loose rows and redo the cap so water stays out.
Masonry restoration
Some houses here carry stained brick and old patches that don't match. We clean, repoint and repair the whole face so it reads as one wall.
Walkway construction
Richardson walks a lot, so a heaved or cracked front walk gets noticed. We dig out, pack a firm base and lay brick or stone.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Established backyards here suit a grill island or outdoor kitchen. We build the frame in block and face it in brick or stone to match the house.
What happens after you call us in Richardson
Call or send a message
Tell us what you're seeing, whether it's a crumbling joint, a loose chimney top or a walk you want built, and we set a time to come out. Photos help, but you don't need them.
Walk the job with me
I come out myself, look at the work with you and point out what I see, including what can safely wait. You get the estimate with your options laid out plainly before anything is decided.
File the city's paperwork
When you're ready, we take care of the city's steps, and Building Inspection guarantees a three-business-day plan review for qualifying small business owners and projects. We set the crew's start date around the permit.
Do the work and walk it
A crew of trained masons does the work, I check in on site, and we keep your yard clean as we go. Before we pack up, I walk the finished job with you and show you what to keep an eye on later.
Common questions
Does a backyard structure over 40 square feet need a permit in Richardson?
Yes, Richardson requires a building permit for any accessory structure over 40 square feet. If it's 150 square feet or less, the application needs a sketch showing where it will sit, and anything bigger needs scaled drawings. Whether your outdoor kitchen or wall counts is something we check with Building Inspection before work starts.
How close to my property line can I build in my Richardson backyard?
Under the city's general rules, a detached building has to sit at least 7 feet from the side property line, unless it sits entirely within the rear yard, which the city counts as the back 25 feet of the lot. Zoning on your particular lot can require more room, so we confirm the setback before we lay anything out.
How do I check a contractor's registration in Richardson?
Look the contractor up on the city's Registered Contractors List before you award the job. Registration costs the contractor $100 and is good for one year from the date they registered, so make sure it's current.
Which building codes does Richardson use for masonry work?
Richardson builds to the 2021 International Codes, with regional and local amendments. The list includes the residential, building, existing building, energy and fire codes. When your job is permitted, we plan it to the city's adopted codes from the start.
How much does masonry repair cost in Richardson?
It comes down to how much wall is involved, how hard it is to reach and how closely the new work has to match the old, and I give you your own figure at the estimate. Repointing a few joints on one wall costs far less than repointing a whole front or rebuilding a chimney top, and work up high takes more setup. A custom-matched mortar or salvaged brick costs more than a standard mix, but on an older house it's usually worth it, because a mismatched patch shows from the street.
What causes mortar to crumble on older brick houses in Richardson?
Mostly time and water. Mortar is meant to be the softer part of the wall, so it wears first, and once a joint opens, water gets in and speeds things up. That's why we match the new mortar to your brick instead of using the hardest mix we can find, since a mix harder than the brick can push the damage into the brick itself.
Book a masonry estimate in Richardson
Open joints usually cost less to repoint now than the brick repair that follows once water gets behind them, so call (972) 402-6919 or send us a message.