Masonry Contractor in University Place, WA - Brick and Stone That Fits Your House
Masoncraft Tacoma Concrete and Masonry repairs and builds brick, block and stone in University Place, WA, from tired chimneys and crumbling mortar joints to retaining walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Brick, stone and block work in University Place
Most of our calls are older brick, tired chimneys and leaning walls, or a project out back. We're based in Tacoma and work across the cities around it, including University Place, Fircrest and Lakewood. Price turns on what's behind the brick once it's open and what we have to match, and weather and any permit set the schedule.
The city's Planning and Development Services Department issues building permits, while electrical or water permits for an outdoor kitchen come from Tacoma Public Utilities and sewer from Pierce County Utilities. We sort out which applies and handle the paperwork for our part. Some lots facing Puget Sound fall under different wind design, so I look at where your house sits before planning a new chimney or wall.
Masonry we do around University Place
Get a quoteFoundation repair
When cracks show up in a block or brick foundation, or a corner has started to settle, we find out why before patching anything, then repair the masonry.
Chimney repair
Loose bricks and a cracked crown, the concrete cap on top, let water into the chimney. We rebuild what's failing above the roofline and reseal the top.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing means grinding out worn mortar joints and packing in fresh mortar matched to the old, so the wall sheds water again without changing how it looks.
Brick repair
If a few bricks are cracked, flaking or loose, we cut them out and set replacements matched in size and color as closely as we can find.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway holds up when the base underneath is dug out and packed right. We build that base first, then lay and lock the pavers on top.
Retaining wall construction
For a sloped yard or a bank that keeps slumping, we build block or stone walls with drainage behind them, since trapped water is what pushes walls over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone patched with the wrong mortar over the years. We sort out what's worth saving, repair it to match and tell you what can wait.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces and hearths from the footing up, laying the firebox and surround to fit the room and the way you'll actually use it.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin layer of stone set over an existing wall, dresses up foundations, fireplaces and entries if the backing behind it can drain.
Concrete block walls
Concrete block makes a strong, plain wall for privacy, a garden edge or a shop, and we can reinforce it and face it with stone.
Foundation block wall installation
When a foundation wall has to be built new or replaced, we lay block on a proper footing, reinforce it and leave it ready for waterproofing.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
The grill island, counters and bar in brick, block or stone. We build the masonry and leave room for gas, power and water lines other trades run.
Walkway construction
Brick, stone or paver walkways laid on a packed base with a slight pitch, so rain runs off instead of puddling at the front step.
Brick wall installation
New brick walls for a garden, a property line or an addition, laid to match the brick and joint style already on your house.
Stone masonry
Natural stone walls, steps and columns, either stacked dry or set in mortar. Stone takes patience to fit, and we don't rush it.
Brick pointing
When some mortar joints have cracked but the brick is sound, pointing fills just those joints, so you're not paying to redo the whole wall.
Tell us about your masonry job
Tell us about your brick, chimney or wall through the form or by phone. We reply within one business day, and it's usually me calling back.
- Free and done on site
- Written out with what's included
- No obligation to hire us
Why University Place homeowners call us
The owner comes out
I come out to look at every job myself, and I work right alongside our small crew, so the person who quoted your job is out there building it.
Straight talk on what's urgent
If your chimney or wall can wait, I'll tell you so rather than sell you work you don't need, and you'll know what has to happen first.
Repairs that match your house
We're fully licensed and insured, and we match mortar color and brick so the repair looks like it belongs on your house. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.