Masonry contractor in Hidalgo, TX - brick repairs that blend right in
Cornerstone McAllen Concrete and Masonry repairs brick and mortar, builds block walls, walks and outdoor kitchens, and fixes chimneys for homeowners in Hidalgo, TX, with repairs matched so closely you can't tell old from new.
- Service area
- Hidalgo, TX
- Call
- (956) 331-0202
Brick and block homes across Hidalgo
Hidalgo sits down on the border, just south of McAllen and Pharr, and since we're a masonry contractor based in McAllen, TX, it's a short drive for our crew. Most of our calls there come from houses with brick fronts, block fences between the yards and back patios that get real use. It's a lot like the work that takes us out west to La Homa.
The ground is flat, so where storm water goes after a hard rain shapes how we set a walk or a wall. Older brick needs mortar that matches what's already there, not whatever happens to be in the truck.
Our services in Hidalgo, TX
On older brick homes in Hidalgo we see cracked and loose brick around windows, steps and corners. We cut out only the damaged bricks and set ones that match, so the repair disappears into the wall.
On a lot of Hidalgo houses, sandy, crumbling mortar joints let water into the wall behind them. We grind out the worn mortar and pack in new mortar matched in color and strength to what's there.
Block fences line a lot of Hidalgo yards, and the leaning ones usually sit on a concrete base that's too shallow. We dig and pour a deeper base and reinforce the block so the wall stays straight.
On flat Hidalgo lots, a walk that tips toward the house sends storm water right to the foundation. We pack a solid base and set the walk with a slight fall away from the house.
Hidalgo backyards get a lot of use, and an outdoor kitchen is often the next project after the patio. We build the grill island and counters in block, brick or stone that ties into the house.
Plenty of Hidalgo families want a fireplace for the living room or a covered patio. Our fireplace installation work covers the firebox, chimney and surround, built in brick or stone that suits the house.
Every service we offer
Foundation repair
Chimney repair
Tuckpointing
Brick repair
Driveway pavers
Retaining wall construction
Masonry restoration
Fireplace installation
Stone veneer installation
Concrete block walls
Foundation block wall installation
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Walkway construction
Brick wall installation
Stone masonry
Brick pointing
What happens when you call us about a Hidalgo job
Call or send a request
Call (956) 331-0202 or use the form and tell us what you're seeing at your Hidalgo house. We'll set a time for me to come out.
I come look myself
I come out myself, look the work over, ask a lot of questions and tell you plainly what I see. You get an estimate, so you know what the job costs before anything starts.
Handle paperwork, then build
If the job needs a permit, we take care of the paperwork with the City of Hidalgo and set up the inspections. Then my crew and I do the work ourselves.
Walk the finished job together
We clean up the site when the work is done. Then I walk the finished job with you so you can look at every joint before we call it finished.
Hidalgo masonry questions answered
How much does masonry work cost in Hidalgo, TX?
The price comes down to the size of the job, the material you pick and how much old work has to come out first, so I won't guess at a number before I've seen it. Block usually costs less than brick or stone, and matching old brick and mortar takes more time than new work. I'll give you the figure at the estimate visit.
Why does water pond around my house in Hidalgo when I'm not in a flood zone?
Flooding outside the mapped flood zones happens often in Hidalgo County, and many homes take on water just because storm water can't get into the drainage system fast enough. That water ponds in the yard and can work its way into the house. When we build a walk, patio or wall, I look at where your water goes and set the work so it moves water away from the house instead of trapping it against the brick.
Can a masonry contractor in Hidalgo wire my outdoor kitchen?
No, we build the masonry and leave the wiring to a licensed electrician. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requires an electrical contractor to have a Master Electrician license assigned to the company, either the owner's own or one held by a Master Electrician the company employs. We'll leave openings where your electrician needs them so the lines go in clean.
How do I contact the City of Hidalgo about work on my property?
Call the city offices at 956.843.2286, or start at the City of Hidalgo website. The offices are at 704 E. Ramon Ayala Drive. If your masonry job needs a permit, we handle that end for you, as the steps above lay out.
How long does a brick repair take in Hidalgo?
The schedule turns mostly on how much brick and mortar has to come out and how long it takes to find a match for what's on your house. A few loose bricks is a short job, while repointing a whole wall takes longer because every joint gets cut out and packed by hand. I'll talk timing through with you when I come out.
What causes mortar to crumble on older brick houses in Hidalgo?
Usually it's water and age, and sometimes an old repair done with mortar harder than the brick, which makes the brick crack instead of the joint. Water that keeps reaching the wall, like the ponding above, speeds it up. We cut out the bad joints and pack in fresh mortar matched to the old, and if your brick is sound, I'll tell you to leave it be.
Free on-site masonry estimate for your Hidalgo home
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out to your place in Hidalgo. I'll look the job over, talk through what I see and give you an estimate. It's free, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
- Call
- (956) 331-0202
- Location
- McAllen, TX 78501
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Have me look at your Hidalgo brickwork
Call (956) 331-0202 or send the form, because a few loose joints cost far less to fix now than after more storms push water into the wall.