Solid Rockwall Concrete and MasonrySolid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry(972) 961-1232
Solid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry
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Masonry contractor in Wylie, TX - brick and mortar repair that blends in

Solid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Rockwall that works in Wylie, TX, repairing brick, mortar joints and foundations and building walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens for homes across the city.

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Round stone fire pit with stacked block sides sits on a patio paved with large irregular-pattern pavers.

How Wylie homes shape the masonry work we do

Most of the Wylie houses we see are brick on a concrete slab, from older homes closer to the middle of town to newer subdivisions on the edges, with backyards big enough for a patio, a garden wall or an outdoor kitchen. The calls look a lot like the ones we get in Sachse and Royse City: crumbling mortar, a step crack running up a wall, a leaning flowerbed border or a yard that needs a walkway built right.

On a brick house, a repair only works if it matches what's already there and fixes whatever caused it. So before we touch a wall here, we match the brick and mortar color and check the footing under it.

Masonry services we bring to Wylie homes

We bring every service on our list to Wylie, from mortar and brick repair to new walls, walkways, outdoor kitchens and fireplaces. Every job starts with me on site, looking at what's actually wrong and what's under it, because a crack in the brick is often a sign of trouble somewhere else. If a few joints will fix it, I'll tell you that. If the footing or the base is the real problem, we fix that first, then match the brick and mortar so the repair doesn't stand out.

  • Foundation repair

    Brick homes on slabs show foundation trouble as step cracks in the mortar and doors that start to stick. We find where the movement is coming from and fix that before we repair any brick.

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  • Chimney repair

    Chimneys sit up in the weather all year, and a cracked crown, the concrete cap on top, lets water soak into the brick below. We rebuild the crown and reset loose brick.

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  • Tuckpointing

    On older brick homes, the mortar joints wear down and crumble long before the brick does. We grind out the failed mortar and pack in new mortar matched in color and shape.

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  • Brick repair

    A cracked, chipped or spalled brick, where the face flakes off, lets water into the wall behind it. We cut out the damaged brick and set a match so the repair blends in.

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  • Driveway pavers

    Plenty of driveways here are plain concrete that's cracked or settled, and pavers make a good replacement. We dig out, pack a solid base and set the pavers tight so they stay flat.

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  • Retaining wall construction

    Sloped backyards and lots near drainage ways need a wall that holds soil back and lets water through. We build on a real footing with drainage behind it, so the wall stays straight.

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  • Masonry restoration

    Older brick and stone can look tired from stains, worn joints and years of patchwork repairs. We clean, repoint and replace what's failed so the whole wall reads as one again.

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  • Fireplace installation

    A lot of homeowners want a real masonry fireplace inside or a wood-burning one out on the patio. We build the firebox, chimney and surround on a solid base and finish it to match.

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  • Stone veneer installation

    Stone veneer, thin stone set over an existing wall, is a common way to dress up a front entry, a column or a plain block wall. We prep the backing right so the stone stays put.

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  • Concrete block walls

    Block walls work well for property lines, privacy screens and the core of outdoor kitchens on suburban lots. We pour a footing, then set the block with steel and grout where it's needed.

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  • Foundation block wall installation

    An addition or outbuilding needs a block foundation wall on a footing sized for the load it carries. We pour the footing and lay the block to the plans for the job.

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  • Outdoor kitchen masonry

    Patios here get used most of the year, so outdoor kitchens are a popular build. We frame them in block and face them in brick or stone to match your house.

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  • Walkway construction

    A walkway that's sunk, heaved or holds puddles after rain usually has a base problem, not a surface one. We dig it out, rebuild the base properly and lay brick, stone or pavers.

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  • Brick wall installation

    A new brick garden or property wall should match your house and stay straight for years. We pour a proper footing first, because that's what keeps a brick wall from cracking.

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  • Stone masonry

    Natural stone suits steps, columns, planters and garden walls, especially on homes that already have stone on the front. We cut and fit each piece and set it in mortar that won't stand out.

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  • Brick pointing

    Brick pointing fixes joints with gaps, cracks or loose mortar in a few spots before water works into the wall. We clean out the bad joints and refill them to match the old mortar.

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What brick, stone and block work looks like

These photos show the kinds of masonry we do, from repointed brick and stone veneer to block walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens. They show the trade in general, not particular jobs in Wylie.

  • 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 Wylie: permits, registration and what moves the price

Before a Wylie job starts, there are a few things to sort out with the city and a few things that set the cost. Here's how we handle both, so nothing surprises you halfway through.

The city issues permits and registers contractors

In Wylie, the city issues building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical permits when its codes call for one, and the building official is in charge of that side. If your job needs a permit, the schedule waits on the city's review and inspections, not just on us. Before work starts we check with the city for your address, and when a permit's needed we handle the application and the inspections.

General contractors and the trades have to register with the city before Wylie will issue them a permit, and that registration runs January 1 through December 31, so ask whoever you hire if they're registered for this year. If your job has a gas line or wiring, like an outdoor kitchen, that part needs a plumber licensed by the state plumbing board or an electrical contractor working under a licensed master electrician.

  • Registration is paid yearly, so last year's doesn't count now.
  • Inspections on a Wylie permit come from the city's inspectors.
  • A permit adds review and inspection time, so we plan around it.

What sets the price and the timing

The price on a masonry job mostly comes down to what's actually failed and what's under it. A few crumbling joints cost far less than a wall that cracked because the footing moved, and I'd rather find that out at the estimate than halfway through the job. Size, height, how easy the wall is to reach and whether we're matching old brick all move the number too.

The schedule turns on three things we don't fully control: the permit when there is one, the weather and the materials. Mortar needs dry, mild days to cure right, and an older brick color can take a while to track down. I come out, look at the job myself and give you your own number at the estimate, along with anything I expect to slow it down.

  • Matching old brick and mortar color takes more time than new work.
  • A bad footing or base gets fixed first, and that adds cost.
  • Stone usually costs more than brick, and brick more than block.

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

Send us your Wylie address and what's going on with the brick, the wall or the yard, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out myself, look at the job and give you a free estimate on site, with no obligation. Rather talk it through? Call (972) 961-1232.

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What we see on Wylie houses and yards

These are the conditions we run into on brick homes and yards in Wylie and the cities around it. Most of them start below what you can see, so that's where we look first.

  • Step cracks in brick walls

    A crack that zigzags up the mortar joints like stairs is one of the most common calls we get on brick homes. It usually means something moved below, so we look at the foundation and footing before we touch the joints, because patching the crack alone won't hold.

  • Chimneys after the 2016 hail

    A 2016 hailstorm dropped softball-sized hail on Wylie and, by one estimate, damaged most of the homes in the city. If your house went through it, have the chimney crown and the top of the stack checked, since chips and cracks up there are hard to see from the yard.

  • Worn or mismatched mortar

    Older brick often has joints that are sandy, recessed or patched over the years with the wrong color mortar. We match the color and the joint shape to what's there, because a repair you can spot from across the street is one you'll want redone.

  • Walkways and patios that settle

    A walkway or patio that sinks, tips toward the house or holds puddles usually has a thin or soft base under it. We dig it out and build the base back properly, because the brick or stone on top is only as level as what's underneath.

  • Sloped yards and runoff

    Plenty of lots have a slope in the backyard or water that runs toward the house after a storm. A retaining wall or raised bed can fix that, but only with drainage behind it and a footing under it, so that's where we start.

Why call us for brick and stone work in Wylie

Here's how we run a job and what you can count on when you hire us. It comes down to fixing the real problem and being straight with you about it.

We fix the part you can't see

Most masonry problems start under the surface, in a footing that's too shallow, a base that was never packed or a joint that failed and let water in. I learned the trade on real walls next to older masons, fixing whatever I found, so that's where I look first. If the footing's fine and it's just a few joints, that's all we fix.

A job should still look right years from now, not just the day we leave. That's why we match brick and mortar instead of grabbing whatever's on the truck, and why I'll tell you when a job isn't needed at all. If you've got cracks or crumbling joints, call (972) 961-1232 and I'll come take a look.

  • Fully licensed and insured

    We're fully licensed and insured, and we stand behind the work with one simple promise: your satisfaction, guaranteed. If something about the finished job doesn't sit right with you, tell me and we'll talk it through face to face.

  • The owner on every job

    I come out to look at your job and give the estimate myself, and then I work on site alongside our crew while it gets built. The person who priced it is the one making sure it's done the way we talked about.

  • A straight yes or no

    I'd rather tell you a job isn't needed than sell you one. If a few joints will fix it, you'll hear that, and if the problem is bigger, I'll show you where it's coming from before we ever talk about price.

  • Full time since 2023

    We started out doing brick and stone jobs for neighbors in Rockwall, and the calls kept coming until we went full time in 2023. We work across the cities around Rockwall, Wylie included, so getting out to you for a look is easy.

Wylie masonry questions homeowners ask us

These are the questions we hear from Wylie homeowners about permits, fees and building near a creek. If yours isn't here, call or send the form and I'll answer it myself.

How much does a remodel permit cost in Wylie, TX?

Wylie charges $0.30 per square foot for a residential addition or remodel, with a $50.00 minimum, when the city's code requires a permit. A new single-family home or duplex runs $0.60 per square foot. That fee is separate from what the masonry work costs, and we'll tell you at the estimate whether your job is likely to need one.

Who has to design the foundation for a home addition in Wylie?

A Texas-registered engineer. Wylie's residential code requires every foundation and footing it covers to be designed and sealed by one, and that includes an addition of any size tied into an existing post-tension slab, a concrete slab with steel cables stretched through it. We build to the engineer's design, so get that started early because the schedule waits on it.

How do I find out if my project near a creek in Wylie needs a flood permit?

Ask the city, because a flood ordinance proposed to the City Council would require a floodplain development permit before work in or next to a special flood hazard area. It counts filling, grading, paving and digging as development, not just buildings, so a wall or walkway near a creek could fall under it. Wylie's creeks and drainage ways do flood from time to time, so we check this for your address before we plan anything there.

How do I get a permit for foundation repair in Wylie?

Through the City of Wylie, which lists foundation repair at $50.00 on its permit fee schedule for when the code calls for a permit. You don't have to file it yourself, because we handle the permit and inspections when one's needed. If you've got cracks showing, call (972) 961-1232 and I'll come look.

Service areas

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

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