About our masonry contractor crew in Tacoma
We repair and build brick, stone and concrete work in Tacoma and the cities around it. Small patch or new wall, we treat every job like it's going on our own house.
A Tacoma mason who still lays brick
I got my start as a helper on a small masonry crew around Tacoma, mixing mortar and hauling brick, and I learned the trade from the mason I worked under. I opened Masoncraft Tacoma Concrete and Masonry in 2023, and I still mix plenty of mortar.
We're based in Tacoma and work across the cities around it in Pierce County and south King County. We're best known for careful repair on older brick, chimneys and walls, so most of our calls come from folks with older houses, or with a project out back they want done right.
When I come out, I ask a lot of questions before I talk about a fix, like how old the house is and when that crack first showed up. I want the work to look like it belongs on your house and hold up long after we've gone, and if a job can wait, I'll tell you so.
What we build and fix
Get a quoteFoundation repair
When a block or brick foundation shows cracks, bowing or crumbling mortar, we repair the damaged sections and look for the water or settling behind it.
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked crown on top or mortar washing out of the joints all let water in. We rebuild and repoint chimneys to stop it.
Tuckpointing
We rake out worn mortar joints and pack in fresh mortar, finished to match, for brick walls where the joints have gone sandy, cracked or hollow.
Brick repair
Got a few spalled bricks, the ones with faces popping off? We cut out the damaged ones and set in the closest match we can find.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway starts with digging out and packing a solid base, then laying the pavers tight. It's a good pick when cracked concrete is due for replacing.
Retaining wall construction
When a sloped yard leaves you no flat ground, we build block or stone retaining walls with drainage behind them so water doesn't push them over.
Masonry restoration
Restoration brings an older brick or stone house back into shape with cleaning, repointing and replacing failed brick, keeping as much original material as we can.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces, from the firebox where the fire burns to the stone or brick around it, whether it's new or replacing one past fixing.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin layer of natural or manufactured stone set over an existing wall, and it dresses up a foundation, chimney or entry without full stone.
Concrete block walls
Need a sturdy wall for a garage, shed or property line? We lay concrete block on a solid footing, with steel and grout where the wall needs it.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, a new garage or a failed old foundation, we build the block wall the rest of the building sits on, set level and square.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
This is the brick, block or stone base for a grill, counters and maybe a pizza oven out back, set on a solid footing so it stays level.
Walkway construction
We build brick, stone, paver or concrete walkways, from the front steps to the side gate, when the old path has heaved, cracked or turned into mud.
Brick wall installation
A brick garden wall, screen or property-line wall gets a solid footing and a cap on top so water runs off instead of soaking in.
Stone masonry
Natural stone walls, steps, columns and fire pits, fitted by hand piece by piece, for spots that should look like they've always been there.
Brick pointing
When the mortar between bricks has shrunk or cracked but the brick is sound, we clean out the joints and refill them with mortar that suits the brick.
Why homeowners hire our small crew
Working with us feels more like talking with a neighbor than a salesperson. I'll ask plenty of questions and explain what I see before anyone picks up a trowel.
Get a quote- Owner on site
- I size up your job and work on the crew, so what we agree on gets built.
- Cause first
- We track down the leaky downspout or pooled water so it doesn't undo the repair.
- Gentle on old brick
- Soft old brick gets mortar that suits it and hand tools, because a rushed grinder can ruin it.
- Tidy site
- We cover open work at the end of each day and keep cutting dust down, so your home stays livable.