Solid Rockwall Concrete and MasonrySolid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry(972) 961-1232
Solid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry
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Masonry contractor in Rowlett, TX - brick repair that blends in, walls built right

Solid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Rowlett, TX. We repair brick and mortar so it matches what's there, and we build retaining walls, walkways, driveways 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.

What masonry work looks like across Rowlett

Rowlett is mostly neighborhoods, with Lake Ray Hubbard running along two sides of the city. The calls we get here are a lot like the ones we get in Garland and over in Mesquite: brick fronts with worn joints, fence columns with cracked brick, backyards that need a wall or a walkway, and patios people want to build out.

Most houses here have brick somewhere, and each neighborhood went up with its own brick and mortar. So a repair is mostly about matching what's already on your house, and new work comes down to getting the footing or base right underneath.

Masonry services we bring to Rowlett homes

Our crew handles brick, stone, block and concrete work across Rowlett, from repointing a few crumbling joints to building a retaining wall, a walkway or an outdoor kitchen from the ground up. I come out first and look at what's actually failed, not just what shows, because a crack in the brick can start somewhere you can't see. Then we plan the job around that, starting with the footing or base and finishing with mortar and brick that match what you've got.

  • Foundation repair

    Stair-step cracks in a brick front usually mean the foundation under the house has moved. We find where it's actually moving and fix that first, then repair the brick.

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  • Chimney repair

    Brick chimneys on two-story Rowlett houses take the most wear up top, where loose bricks and a cracked crown let water in. We rebuild what's failed and repoint the rest to match.

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  • Tuckpointing

    Mortar joints on brick homes here wear out long before the brick, and you'll notice sand at the base of the wall. We grind out the soft joints and refill them with matched mortar.

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  • Brick repair

    Cracked bricks and spalled ones, where the face has flaked off, show up on fronts, fences and mailboxes around Rowlett. We cut out the damaged ones and set replacements that match in size and color.

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  • Driveway pavers

    Plenty of Rowlett driveways are plain concrete, and when one's cracked, pavers give you a surface you can fix one piece at a time. We dig out and pack the base first.

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  • Retaining wall construction

    Backyards that slope toward the house or toward the lake need a wall that holds the dirt back without leaning. We build from a real footing with drainage behind it, so it stays put.

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  • Masonry restoration

    Older brick and stone around Rowlett often looks tired from mismatched patches and old repairs that failed. We clean, repoint and replace what's needed so the wall looks like one piece again.

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  • Fireplace installation

    Homeowners here often want a fireplace on the back patio or a new brick one inside. We build the firebox and surround to the maker's instructions for the unit you pick.

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  • Stone veneer installation

    Stone veneer, thin stone set over a wall, is a common way to dress up a plain front or column. We prep the wall behind it first, because that's what holds it on.

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  • Concrete block walls

    Block walls go up along property lines, behind pools and around equipment pads on Rowlett lots. We set them on a poured footing, with steel and grout in the cells where it's needed.

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  • Foundation block wall installation

    Additions, detached garages and raised floors sometimes need a block foundation wall rather than a slab edge. We lay it level and plumb on a solid footing, because everything above sits on it.

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  • Outdoor kitchen masonry

    Covered patios in Rowlett backyards are where most outdoor kitchens go, with a grill island, counter and seating. We build the block base and face it in brick or stone to match the house.

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  • Walkway construction

    Cracked front walks and worn paths to the side gate are common calls in Rowlett. We build walkways on a packed base in brick, pavers, stone or concrete, sloped so water runs off.

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  • Brick wall installation

    Brick garden walls and fence columns suit Rowlett houses that already have brick fronts. We match the brick and mortar and set the wall on a footing sized for its height.

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  • Stone masonry

    Natural stone shows up in Rowlett yards as steps, columns, bed borders and low walls. We lay it dry or in mortar, depending on the job, and fit each stone so it sits tight.

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  • Brick pointing

    When only a patch of joints has gone soft, often near a downspout or low on the wall, you don't need the whole house redone. We point just that area with matched mortar.

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Brick, stone and block work around the house

These photos show the kind of brick, stone and block work we do, from repointed joints to new walls and walkways. They show the trade in general, since your house will have its own brick, slope and layout.

  • 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 Rowlett: permits, inspections and what moves the price

Plenty of masonry jobs in Rowlett start with a question for the city, and some end with an inspection. Here's how that plays out on your job, and what decides the price and the schedule.

The city issues the permit, not the county

Rowlett sits in both Dallas and Rockwall Counties, split at Dalrock Road, but inside city limits your building permit comes from the City of Rowlett. Its permit list covers a lot of outdoor masonry, including retaining walls, fences, driveways, sidewalks and covered patios. A permit adds a step before we start and usually an inspection along the way, so we build it into the schedule from the first visit.

The city also keeps a contractor registration, and permit applications go through its online system. Before you hire anyone, you can ask whether they're registered with the city. We check with the city for your address before any job starts, and when a permit is needed we take care of the application and the inspections, so the paperwork isn't on you.

  • We check what the city requires for your address before scheduling.
  • The city requires debris containers on every site under construction, so we bring them.
  • When an inspection is needed, we schedule it and meet the inspector.

What decides the price and the schedule

The price mostly comes down to size, how much old work has to come out, and what has to go under the new work. A retaining wall's height and footing, the base under a walkway, or how many joints have failed across a brick front all move the number. I give you your own figure when I come out and see the job.

The schedule turns on three things: whether the city needs a permit and inspections, how much tear-out the job takes, and whether we have to track down brick to match yours. Mortar and concrete also need time to set before the next step, so a job runs in stages rather than straight through. I'll walk you through your job's stages at the estimate.

  • A wall's height, length and footing size set most of its price.
  • Brick that's no longer made can take longer to match.
  • Tight backyard access changes how we move materials and what it costs.

Get a free on-site estimate for your Rowlett masonry job

Send the form or call (972) 961-1232, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Rowlett house myself, look at the job and give you the estimate, free and with no obligation. If you hire us, I'm on site with our crew while the work gets done.

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What we run into on Rowlett houses and yards

These are the conditions we see most on Rowlett houses and lots. Each one shapes what the job needs before we ever get to a price.

  • Brick fronts with tired joints

    Mortar wears out before the brick does, and on a Rowlett brick front it shows as sandy joints or cracks that run in steps. We repoint with mortar matched in color and hardness, because mortar harder than the brick can end up cracking the brick itself.

  • Old patches that don't match

    A lot of repair calls are really fixing an earlier fix, like a bright gray patch on red brick or a joint smeared over the face. We cut those out and redo them so the wall looks like one wall, not a map of every past repair.

  • Sloped backyards that need a wall

    Plenty of lots here drop toward the back fence, and that's where a retaining wall earns its keep. A wall that holds dirt has to be built from the footing up with drainage behind it, or water pushes on it until it leans.

  • Cracked walks and driveways

    Driveways and front walks take the most traffic on any lot, and cracked or sunken sections are a trip hazard as well as an eyesore. We look at the base first, since a new surface on a bad base fails the same way, then rebuild in concrete, pavers or brick.

  • Patios built for living outside

    Covered patios are a big part of how people use their yards here, and the masonry often follows: a grill island, a fireplace, a seat wall or columns. We build those to match the brick or stone already on the house so they look like they came with it.

How we handle a masonry job from the first visit

I started doing brick and stone side jobs for neighbors in Rockwall and went full time in 2023 when the calls kept coming. Here's how we run a job in Rowlett, from the first look to the last joint.

We fix the part you can't see first

A lot of masonry problems show up on the face of the wall but start somewhere else, in a footing that's too shallow, a base that wasn't packed or a joint that let water in. I look for that before I give you a price, because patching what shows without fixing the cause just means you'll be calling someone again.

On new work, that means the footing and base get the most attention, even though nobody sees them once we're done. On repairs, it means cutting out the joint or brick that actually failed and matching what's around it, so the wall still looks right years from now, not just the day we pack up.

  • The owner gives your estimate

    I come out to look at the job and give the estimate myself, then I'm on site with our crew while the work gets done. The person who told you what the job needs is the one making sure it gets done that way.

  • Repairs that match your brick

    We're best known for mortar and brick repair that blends in. That means matching mortar color and texture, finding brick close in size and shade, and shaping the joints like the old ones, so the repair doesn't stand out from the curb.

  • A straight answer on what's needed

    If a few joints need pointing, I'll say that instead of selling you a whole wall. And if the job isn't needed at all, I'll tell you, because I'd rather be the one you call next time than sell you work you don't need.

  • Licensed, insured, satisfaction guaranteed

    We're fully licensed and insured, and our promise is short. Your satisfaction, guaranteed. Before we pack up, I walk the finished job with you so you can see it for yourself. When you're ready, call (972) 961-1232 and I'll come take a look.

Rowlett masonry questions homeowners ask us

These are the permit and price questions we hear most from Rowlett homeowners. If yours isn't here, call and ask, and I'll give you a straight answer.

How do I know if my retaining wall needs a permit in Rowlett?

An undated city handout says a retaining wall over four feet tall needs a permit, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, so the buried footing counts toward the height. The city's main permit page lists retaining walls without giving that height, so we check with the city on every wall before we build.

Does foundation repair need a permit in Rowlett, TX?

Yes, the city lists foundation repair among the jobs that need a permit. Some jobs also need a foundation or structural inspection, and the report from the engineer or other qualified professional has to be uploaded to the city no later than when the final inspection gets scheduled. We line that report up early so it doesn't hold up the end of the job.

What is the best way to check if brick repair needs a permit in Rowlett?

Ask the city's building safety office before work starts, which is what the city recommends whenever it's unclear. The city's own no-permit list is cosmetic work like painting, wallpaper, floor tile, carpet and trim, so a brick or mortar repair is worth a quick check first. We make that check for your address before we start.

How much does a masonry contractor cost in Rowlett, TX?

Your price is set by the size of the job, how much old work comes out and the footing or base it needs, and I give you that figure on site after I've looked. In Rowlett, work on the city's permit list also carries permit fees and inspections, and foundation work that needs an engineer's report adds that cost too. Matching hard-to-find brick can add time and money as well.

Service areas

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

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