Proven Masonry Contractor in McAllen TX - Repairs That Blend In and Walls Built Right
Cornerstone McAllen Concrete and Masonry fixes crumbling mortar, leaky chimneys and cracked brick in McAllen and nearby Edinburg and Mission. We also build walkways and retaining walls with drainage in mind for yards where rain ponds near the house.
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Our masonry contractor services in McAllen, TX
Cornerstone McAllen Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in McAllen, TX, with 16 services that run from matching mortar on an old wall to building new walls, walks and fireplaces. The price turns on how much brick or mortar is actually worn, the materials you choose and how easy the spot is to reach. The schedule turns on the weather and whether the city requires a permit. Your estimate spells out the work for your own job.
When a block or brick foundation cracks, we find out why first, then repair the masonry so the fix doesn't just hide the problem.
A chimney that leaks or sheds brick usually has worn mortar or a cracked cap on top, and we repair what's worn to keep water out.
Tuckpointing means grinding out crumbling mortar joints and packing in fresh mortar matched to your wall's color, for brick that's sound but showing gaps.
Cracked, chipped or loose bricks get cut out and replaced with brick and mortar matched to the rest, so the repair blends into your wall.
We lay paver driveways on a dug-out, packed base with a slight slope, so the surface sheds rain and single pavers can be lifted and reset.
We build retaining walls to hold back soil, with gravel and a drain behind each one so water doesn't build up and push it over.
For older brick or stone that's worn, stained or patched over the years, we repair only what's failing and match the original look.
We build brick and stone fireplaces for living rooms and patios, laid row by row with firebrick lining the spot where the heat hits.
We set stone veneer, a thin layer of stone, over house fronts, columns and fireplaces, with a moisture barrier behind it so water can drain out.
We lay concrete block walls for property lines, privacy and garden borders, with steel and grout in the cores where the wall needs extra strength.
We build block foundation walls for additions, garages and raised floors, set on a solid footing and kept straight and level so everything above sits true.
We build the brick, block and stone shell of an outdoor kitchen, with counters, a grill surround and room left for your gas and water lines.
We build brick, paver and stone walkways from your driveway to the door, on a packed base and sloped so rain runs off.
We build new brick walls for gardens, screens and additions, with brick and mortar picked to match your house so the new work fits right in.
For walls, steps, columns and accents in natural stone, we fit each piece by hand and set it in mortar that suits the stone.
When mortar joints have worn thin but the brick is fine, we refill and reshape the joints so the wall sheds water again and looks finished.
Why McAllen homeowners call our crew
Talk with your mason
You talk with the mason doing the work, and hear what's wrong in plain words.
Good brick stays put
We repair what's worn and leave good brick alone, so you aren't paying for needless work.
Mortar matched to your wall
We match old mortar in color and softness so repairs blend in and spare the brick.
Water planned for first
We plan where rain goes before building or repairing, since water is what wears masonry out.
Estimates you can compare
Your estimate spells out each piece of the work so you can compare bids fairly.
Done right where nobody looks
I learned under a mason who'd make us tear out a row for one bad joint.
Got a wall, chimney or walk on your mind? Contact us to set up a visit, or read more about our crew first.
About usHow a job goes with us
Call or send a request
Call (956) 331-0202 or fill out the form with a few lines about your job, like crumbling mortar, a leaking chimney or a new wall you have in mind. We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out and see it in person.
I look it over and give you an estimate
I come out myself, look the work over and ask a lot of questions, like when the trouble started and where water goes when it rains. I'll tell you plainly what I see, including any good brick that should be left alone. Your estimate is free and comes with no obligation.
We do the work
If you go ahead, my crew and I do the job ourselves. When the work needs a permit, we handle the paperwork with the city it's in and set up the inspections, since McAllen's building permits only cover work inside its city limits. We match mortar and brick as we go.
Clean up and walk it together
When we're done, we clean up the mortar, dust and broken brick and haul it off. Then we walk the finished job with you, show you what we did and why, and answer anything you're wondering about, so you know what to keep an eye on over the years.
Brick, stone and block work
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Where we work in the Valley
Cornerstone McAllen Concrete and Masonry is based in McAllen, TX, and we work in the cities around it across the Valley. The 12 cities below, from Edinburg to Weslaco, each have their own page, and we take jobs in nearby cities too.
Tell us about the masonry job you have in mind
Send the form or call (956) 331-0202, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll set a time to come out myself, look at the job and talk through what I see. Your estimate is free, done on site and comes with no obligation to go ahead.
Call (956) 331-0202