Solid Rockwall Concrete and MasonrySolid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry(972) 961-1232
Solid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry
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Masonry contractor in Plano, TX - brick repairs that blend in, walls built to last

Solid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Rockwall, TX, that works in Plano too. We repair brick and mortar so it blends in, and build walls, walkways, fireplaces and outdoor kitchens from the footing up.

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Gray interlocking pavers cover a broad driveway beside a house, bordered by dark edging and a concrete curb.

Plano's brick-front homes and backyards, as we see them

Plano is a big, built-out city west of Rockwall, and we get there by way of Garland, where we do a lot of the same work. Street after street, the houses are brick on the front, with fenced backyards, front walks, patios and plenty of fireplaces and chimneys. Homeowners here call us for the same things we see all around Rockwall, like crumbling mortar joints, cracked brick and new walls, walkways or outdoor kitchens out back. Plenty of homes in Sachse look much the same.

With so much of Plano faced in brick, a repair here sits right where everybody sees it. That's why we match the brick's size, color and texture, and the mortar's shade and joint shape, so the fix looks like it was always there.

Masonry services we bring to Plano homes

We bring all 16 of our services to Plano, from small mortar repairs to new walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens. Every job starts the same way. I come out, look at what's actually going on, and tell you what it needs and what it doesn't. For repairs, that means finding the joint or brick that's failed and why. For new work, it means planning the footing or base first, because that's what decides whether a wall or walkway still looks right years from now.

  • Foundation repair

    Stair-step cracks in a brick front or doors that start sticking can point to a foundation that's moved. We find where it's moving and fix the cause, then repair the brick so it matches.

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  • Chimney repair

    Brick chimneys take water at the crown and the top courses first, so that's where cracks and loose bricks show up. We rebuild the failed part and reseal the top to keep water out.

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  • Tuckpointing

    On brick fronts where the joints look patchy or worn, tuckpointing restores clean lines. We fill joints with mortar colored like the brick, then run a thin line of contrasting mortar down the middle.

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  • Brick repair

    Cracked, chipped or loose bricks often show up around windows, steps and the corners of a house. We cut out only the damaged ones and set replacements that match in size, color and texture.

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  • Driveway pavers

    Paver driveways sink and shift when the base under them wasn't packed right. We dig out, build a compacted gravel base and lay the pavers tight so they hold up under daily parking.

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  • Retaining wall construction

    Yards with a slope often need a wall to hold the ground back. We build from a proper footing with drainage behind the wall, since water pressure is what usually pushes walls over.

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  • Masonry restoration

    Older brick and stone that's stained, cracked and patched over the years can be brought back. We clean it gently, replace what's failed and repoint with mortar soft enough to protect the brick.

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  • Fireplace installation

    Adding a masonry fireplace to a room or patio means planning the base, firebox and chimney together. We build it on a solid footing and lay the brick or stone to match the house.

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  • Stone veneer installation

    Stone veneer gives a block wall, column or house front a stone look without full-thickness stone. We set it over a proper backing with a drainage gap behind it.

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  • Concrete block walls

    Block walls work for privacy screens, garden walls and the core of outdoor kitchens. We lay them on a footing, fill and reinforce the cores where needed, and finish them in stucco or stone.

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  • Foundation block wall installation

    Additions, garages and raised structures can sit on a block foundation wall that has to be level and square from the first course. We set the footing, lay the block and reinforce it.

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  • Outdoor kitchen masonry

    Backyard patios are the usual spot for a grill island, bar or pizza oven. We build the block frame on a solid base, then face it in brick or stone to match the house.

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  • Walkway construction

    Front walks and side paths crack or heave when they're laid on a thin or loose base. We excavate, pack the base and lay brick, stone or pavers with enough slope to shed water.

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  • Brick wall installation

    A brick wall along a patio, entry or property line should match the house and stand straight for years. We pour the footing first, then lay each course plumb with joints tooled to match.

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  • Stone masonry

    Natural stone shows up in house fronts, garden walls, steps and fire pits in Plano yards. We pick and shape each stone so the joints stay tight and the wall carries its weight evenly.

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  • Brick pointing

    When mortar joints are soft, sandy or recessed, water gets behind the brick. We grind out the failed mortar to a set depth and pack in new mortar in layers, matched to your existing joints.

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What solid brick, stone and mortar work looks like

These photos show the kinds of masonry we do, from repointed brick to stone walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens. They're examples of the trade, not pictures of a particular Plano house or job of ours.

  • A broad multicolored paver patio and tiered stone retaining wall sit outside a white stucco house.

  • Tan stone steps cross a landscaped garden from a flagstone patio, bordered by gravel and shrubs.

  • A stone fire pit and low retaining walls furnish a paved patio with wicker seating outside a brick house.

Working in Plano: permits, registration and what sets the price

Plano has its own permit office and keeps its own contractor registrations, so the first steps on a job here look a little different. Here's how that works for you and what sets your price.

Who signs off on masonry work in Plano

Permits here come from the City of Plano's Building Inspection Department, which issues them for building, remodeling or enlarging a building and for other improvements to your property. Before work starts, we check with the department about your address and your job. When a permit is needed, we handle the application and inspections, and those set when we can start and when each stage moves on.

There's one thing worth checking on any contractor you hire here. A city handout says contractors must be registered with the city before doing any work. It presents that as a tip, not a binding rule, but the city keeps the registrations, and a contractor whose registration is on hold can't pull permits or schedule inspections. So ask before you sign, because a stalled registration stalls your job.

  • We check with the city for your address before any work starts.
  • When a permit's needed, we file it and handle the inspections.
  • Ask any contractor if they're registered with the City of Plano.

What moves your price and your schedule

Price comes down to what's failed and what it takes to fix it or build it right. A few cracked bricks cost less than a wall of crumbling joints. Matching old brick and mortar takes more time than new work. Anything we build starts below ground, so the depth of the footing or base, the digging and haul-off, and how easy it is to get into your yard all count.

The schedule mostly turns on the permit, when one's needed, and on finding brick or stone that matches what's on your house. I come out myself to look at the job, and that's when you get your own number and a straight answer on what it needs. A repair usually moves faster than new work that needs a footing and, sometimes, a permit.

  • Repairs stay smaller when we catch failed joints before bricks loosen.
  • Matching old brick or mortar color can add time to sourcing.
  • Tight backyard access means more hand work and a longer job.

Get a free on-site masonry estimate for your Plano home

Call (972) 961-1232 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Plano house myself, look at the job and give you the estimate right there, with no obligation. If you go ahead, I'm on site working alongside our crew while the job gets done.

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What we see on Plano houses, yards and walks

Plano's houses and yards keep bringing up the same few masonry problems. Here's what we look at on a visit, and what each one usually means for the work.

  • Stair-step cracks in brick

    A crack that steps up through the mortar joints usually means something underneath has moved. We look for the cause before we touch the brick, because patching over movement just brings the crack back. Sometimes it's a small repair, and sometimes it points to the foundation.

  • Chimney tops and crowns

    The top of a chimney takes more water than any other brick on the house, and it's hard to see from the yard. We check the crown, the top courses and the joints around the flashing, because that's where water usually gets in first.

  • Walls holding back a slope

    Backyards with a grade change often have a wall holding the soil back, and a wall without drainage behind it usually starts to lean. When one leans or bulges, we check the footing and what's behind it before deciding between a repair and a rebuild.

  • Walks and pavers that settle

    Front walks, patios and paver drives sink or tip when the base under them is thin or wasn't packed. Resetting the top layer only buys time, so we lift the sunken section, fix the base and relay it in the pattern that's already there.

  • Fenced yards with tight access

    Many Plano lots have a fenced backyard with a gate as the only way in. We plan how brick, block, stone and mortar get to the work, and how we protect your lawn and beds along the way, before the first day on site.

Why hire us for masonry work in Plano

We're a small crew based in Rockwall, full time since 2023 after starting out on side jobs for neighbors. Here's how we work, and why that matters on a house in Plano.

The owner gives the estimate and works the job

I come out to look at every job myself, and I give the estimate. Then I'm on site working alongside our crew while the job gets done, so the person who told you what it needs is the one making sure it gets done that way. There's no hand-off between the estimate and the work.

I learned the trade on real walls, working next to older masons and fixing whatever I found. That's why I spend the time on the parts you can't see, like the footing, the base and the joint that's actually failed. When you're ready, call (972) 961-1232 or send the form above.

  • Licensed and insured, every job

    We're fully licensed and insured, and that covers every job we take, from a few bricks to a new wall. If you want to see it before we start, just ask. Our promise is short and plain. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.

  • Repairs that blend in

    Mortar and brick repair that blends in is what we're best known for. We mix mortar to match your joints in color and hardness and tool it to the same shape, so the repair doesn't look like a patch on the front of your house.

  • Built from the ground up

    Walls and walkways fail from the bottom, so that's where we spend the time. We dig down, set a footing or pack a base, and build in drainage where water would collect, all before a single brick or paver goes down.

  • A straight yes or no

    If a job isn't needed, I'll tell you, even if it means we don't get the work. Sometimes a crack is old and stable, or a few joints can be fixed instead of the whole wall. You'll hear that from me on the first visit.

Plano masonry questions we hear before a job

These are questions we hear before masonry work in Plano, many of them about the city's permit rules. If yours isn't here, call us and ask.

Do I need a permit to build a retaining wall in Plano, TX?

Yes, if the wall is over four feet tall, measured from ground level to the top of the wall, according to the city's permit handout. For a shorter wall, we check with the city for your address before we dig.

Does a brick or stone fence in Plano need a permit?

Building or replacing a fence needs a permit under the city's handout. Repairs don't, as long as they stay within 25% of the fence's area over a 12-month period, so fixing a damaged section can fall under that line while a full rebuild counts as replacing it. When a job is close to the line, we ask the city before we start.

How do I find out if my masonry project in Plano needs a permit?

Ask the city's Building Inspection Department, because that's where the city sends questions about a specific project. Its handout says the permit list isn't all-inclusive, so a job that isn't on it is still worth a call. When you hire us, we make that check for your address before any work starts.

What happens if my contractor lets a Plano building permit expire?

The city puts the contractor's registration on hold if they don't renew within 10 working days of the city's email about the expired permit, and your job can stall until it's sorted out. The department emails contractors about permits expiring in the next 30 days and ones that already have, and contractors are responsible for finishing every inspection on their permits. We track ours and close them out.

How much does masonry work cost in Plano?

The price is set by the size of the job, how much brick or mortar has failed, and whether we're repairing what's there or building new from a footing up. Matching older brick, choosing natural stone over veneer, or a wall tall enough to need a permit all raise it, while catching failing joints early keeps a repair small. You get your own number when I come out to look at it.

What causes crumbling mortar on a brick house in Plano?

Water and age are the usual causes, because mortar is meant to be softer than brick and wear out first. It goes faster where water sits, under leaky gutters, around chimneys and near the ground, or where an earlier repair used mortar harder than the brick. We grind out only the joints that have failed and repack them with a mix that matches.

Service areas

We're based in Rockwall, TX, and work across the cities around it, including Garland, Rowlett, Heath and Royse City. If your city isn't listed here, call or send the form and ask.

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