Solid Rockwall Concrete and MasonrySolid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry(972) 961-1232
Solid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry
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Masonry contractor in Travis Ranch, TX - repairs that blend in, walls built right

Solid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Travis Ranch, TX. We fix cracked brick and crumbling mortar so the repair blends in, and we build walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens from the footing up.

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Outdoor kitchen with a stone veneer island, black countertop, and built-in stainless steel grill on a paved patio.

What Travis Ranch is like to work in

Travis Ranch isn't a city of its own. It's a neighborhood community in unincorporated Kaufman County, with Heath to the north and its northwest corner up against Lake Ray Hubbard. It's a short drive from our base in Rockwall, and the calls from here sound a lot like the ones from Sachse and Rowlett: joints starting to crumble, a walk that's sunk, a yard that needs a wall or an outdoor kitchen.

Most houses here have brick on the front and a backyard people actually use. So the work splits between keeping that brick sound and building new things out back, and both come down to what's under them.

Masonry services we bring to Travis Ranch homes

We do the full run of brick, stone and block work in Travis Ranch, from repointing a few failed joints to building a retaining wall or an outdoor kitchen from the footing up. Most calls start with something you can see, like a crack, a loose brick or a walkway that's sunk. I come out, find what's actually causing it and plan the job around that cause, so we're fixing the problem and not just the symptom. If the honest answer is that it can wait, I'll tell you.

  • Foundation repair

    Stair-step cracks in brick or doors that start to stick usually mean something under the house moved. We find what's moving and fix that first, so the brick repair has something solid under it.

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  • Chimney repair

    Chimneys stand out in the open on every side, so the crown and top courses usually wear first. We rebuild loose brick, repoint open joints and reseal the crown to keep water out.

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  • Tuckpointing

    On brick-front houses, mortar joints wear out long before the brick does. We grind out the failed joints and refill them with color-matched mortar, shaped like the joints around them.

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  • Brick repair

    A cracked or spalled brick, one with its face flaking off, lets water into the wall behind it. We cut out the damaged brick and set a close match so the repair blends in.

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  • Driveway pavers

    Paver driveways take car weight every day, and pavers sink wherever the base underneath wasn't packed right. We dig down to solid ground, compact the base in layers and then lay the pavers.

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  • Retaining wall construction

    Sloped yards often need a wall to hold soil back. We build on a real footing with drainage behind it, because trapped water is what pushes most walls over.

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  • Masonry restoration

    Older brick and stone that's stained, cracked or patched with the wrong mortar can usually be saved. We clean, repair and repoint it so the wall reads as one wall again.

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  • Fireplace installation

    A masonry fireplace is heavy and has to pull smoke out, so the base and firebox have to be right. We build the firebox, surround and hearth, inside or on a covered patio.

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  • Stone veneer installation

    Stone veneer dresses up a plain front, a column or a fireplace wall. We set it over a backing that lets water behind the stone drain out instead of soaking the wall.

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  • Concrete block walls

    Block walls work for privacy along a back fence line or as the core of a seat wall. We set them on a poured footing and reinforce the cores where the wall needs it.

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  • Foundation block wall installation

    An addition, garage or raised porch can sit on a block foundation wall. We pour the footing, lay the block plumb and level, and reinforce it for the weight it carries.

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  • Outdoor kitchen masonry

    Backyards here get used, and an outdoor kitchen is a common ask. We build the block frame, counters and brick or stone face, and wiring or plumbing goes to licensed trades.

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  • Walkway construction

    Front walks and side paths sink and tip when they're laid on loose dirt. We dig out, pack a real base and lay brick, stone or pavers to match the house.

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  • Brick wall installation

    A brick garden wall or mailbox column should look like it came with the house. We match brick and mortar color as close as we can and build it on a proper footing.

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  • Stone masonry

    Natural stone suits walls, steps, columns and borders when you want something heavier looking than brick. We fit and set each stone by hand on a footing that can carry it.

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  • Brick pointing

    Small cracked or hollow joints are where water starts getting into a brick wall. We fill and point those joints early, with mortar matched to the rest, before the damage spreads.

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Brick, stone and block work like we do

These photos show the kind of masonry work we do, from repointed brick to new walls and walkways. They show the trade, not a particular house in Travis Ranch.

  • 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.

What to know before masonry work starts in Travis Ranch

Out here the county and the state set the rules for home work, not a city hall. Here's who handles permits, what you can check about a contractor and what moves your price.

Kaufman County permits and what to check

Kaufman County's Development Services office handles most permitting in the county's unincorporated areas, so that's usually where permit questions for Travis Ranch go. It also issues floodplain permits for work in a FEMA flood hazard area. If your lot's in one, a new wall, paver driveway or outdoor kitchen can need that permit before we dig, and that paperwork is usually what sets the start date.

Before we start, I check with the county office for your address, and if a permit's needed we handle the application and the inspections. On your end, two checks are worth a minute. Wiring and plumbing need a state-licensed electrician or plumber, and a contractor working under a business name who isn't a corporation, LLC or limited partnership should have that name filed with the county clerk.

  • Flood zone lots can need a county floodplain permit before digging.
  • We check with the county and handle any permit the job needs.
  • Ask for the state license on any wiring or plumbing work.

What moves the price and the start date

Price comes down to a few things. The big one is how far the damage really goes, because a crack can stop at the mortar or run down to the footing. After that it's the size, the material you pick, how hard your brick is to match and whether we can get a mixer and a wheelbarrow to the spot.

The start date turns on paperwork and materials more than anything. A floodplain permit adds a step up front, and some brick and stone takes time to track down in a close match. You get your own number when I come out and look, and I'll tell you then what could push the start back.

  • Hidden damage at the footing costs more than a joint repair.
  • A close brick match can take time to track down.
  • Tight backyard access means more work by hand, and more time.

Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Travis Ranch

Send the form or call (972) 961-1232, and we'll reply within 1 business day to set a time. I come out to your Travis Ranch house myself, look at the job and give you the estimate on site, free and with no obligation.

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What Travis Ranch homes and yards ask of masonry

Masonry problems on houses like these usually start in three places: the brick on the house, the ground in the yard and the paths in between. Here's what I look at first.

  • Mortar joints on brick fronts

    On a brick-front house the mortar is meant to wear before the brick, so the joints usually go first. Crumbling or hollow joints let water into the wall behind them. I check them up close, and if only a few have failed, those are the ones we fix.

  • Cracks that point to movement

    A crack that climbs the mortar in a stair-step pattern usually means something under that wall moved. Patching the brick alone just hides it for a while. We figure out whether the movement is old and done or still going before we pick a repair.

  • Lots near the lake or low ground

    Across Kaufman County, FEMA's maps put about a fifth of the land in the 100-year floodplain. On a lot near the lake or on low ground, that can change what a wall or driveway job needs, so it's one of the first things I look up.

  • Heavy builds out back

    Outdoor kitchens, fire pits and seat walls are heavy, and they sit on yard dirt that wasn't built to carry them. With a thin footing or base, they crack and lean. We dig to firm ground and build the base before anything goes on top.

  • Fronts the whole street sees

    A repair on a brick front faces the street, so mortar that's too gray or a brick that's too red shows from the curb. We match mortar color and the shape of the joint, and track down the closest brick we can before we start.

Why call Solid Rockwall for masonry in Travis Ranch

We're a small crew based in Rockwall, in business since 2023, and I learned the trade on real walls working next to older masons. Here's how that shows up on your job.

Getting the part you can't see right

Most masonry that goes bad early goes bad underneath, with a thin base under a walk, a shallow footing or a joint someone smeared over instead of cutting it out. I spend the time down there first, because a job should still look good years from now, not just the day we pack up.

On a repair, that means finding the joint or brick that actually failed and fixing that, not grinding out a whole wall that's mostly fine. On new work, it means digging to firm ground and packing the base in layers before a brick or paver goes down. It's slower at the start, and it's the part I won't skip.

  • The owner works your job

    The person who looks at your job and prices it is me, and I'm also on site working with our crew while it gets done. If something looks different once the old work is open, you hear it from me on the spot.

  • A straight answer on need

    If a hairline crack is old and stable, or a few joints just need pointing, I'll tell you that instead of selling you a bigger job. You get a clear yes or no on what it needs and why.

  • Licensed, insured and guaranteed

    We're fully licensed and insured, so you're not carrying the risk of an uncovered crew working on your property. Our promise on every job is the same, "Your satisfaction, guaranteed." Ask me about either one when I come out.

  • Based in Rockwall, close by

    We're based in Rockwall and work across the cities around it, including Rowlett, Heath, Garland and Royse City, so Travis Ranch is close to home for us. To get started, call (972) 961-1232 or send the form on this page.

Questions about masonry work in Travis Ranch

These are the questions that come up when a house sits in Kaufman County and the job means digging, building or wiring. If yours isn't here, ask me when I come out.

How do I know if my masonry project in Travis Ranch needs a floodplain permit?

It needs one if the work sits in a FEMA flood hazard area, because Kaufman County requires a floodplain permit for any development there. The county counts any man-made change as development, including structures, fill, grading, paving and digging, so a retaining wall, paver driveway or outdoor kitchen can qualify. The fee is set by the project's scope, and the application needs an elevation certificate from a surveyor or engineer, which we'll sort out with you once we know your lot is in the zone.

How do I check my Travis Ranch property's flood zone?

Look your lot up on Kaufman County's GIS map, linked from the Development Services page, by searching your full address or property ID number. It shows FEMA flood zones and whether the lot falls in a nearby city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, the land just outside its limits, and a plat shows the Phase 1H section of Travis Ranch in the City of Forney's. The county says the map data is always being corrected and updated, so treat it as a starting point and confirm with the county before you plan around it.

Does an electrician need a license to wire an outdoor kitchen in Travis Ranch?

Yes. Texas requires anyone doing electrical work to be licensed, including in unincorporated areas like Travis Ranch, with a few listed exemptions, and that covers wiring outside or attached to a house. Plumbing work goes to a plumber licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, so ask to see both licenses before those trades start.

How much does a masonry contractor cost in Travis Ranch, TX?

Each job is priced after I've seen it, because the size, the material and how far the damage goes are what set the number. On a lot in a flood hazard area, budget too for the county's floodplain permit fee, which is set by scope, and for the surveyor or engineer who does the elevation certificate. Call (972) 961-1232 to set up a visit.

Service areas

Travis Ranch is one of the cities we cover from our base in Rockwall, and the list below links the others with their own page. If you don't see yours, call (972) 961-1232 and ask.

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