Water trapped behind the work
A retaining wall with no drain pipe, a patio sloped toward the house, a downspout at the foundation. We trace where the water goes before pricing anything built to hold it back.
Masonry, concrete and hardscape · Licensed & insured
Brick, stone and concrete, diagnosed honestly before anyone quotes a fix.
Masonry, retaining walls, concrete and paver patios, and foundation repair, under one contract with one supervisor. Each service below shows its typical cost, how long it takes and whether an engineer is likely to be involved, so you know what to expect before you text us.
Text a photo of the crack, the wall or the yard. A licensed supervisor tells you which service fits, usually within 5 minutes on business days.
- 5Hardscape services
- 1 day–6 wksTypical timelines
- 4.9410 reviews
- Same weekFoundation inspection
Why hardscape jobs fail
Most masonry and concrete failures start with water, not with the brick.
Walls lean, patios sink and foundations crack for the same few reasons: water with nowhere to go, a base that was never compacted, and a fix sold before anyone found the cause.
Paying for the wrong fix
Piers sold for a shrinkage crack, a whole chimney rebuilt when the top five courses would do. We diagnose first, in writing, and bring an engineer in when the house is really moving.
Work that heaves after one winter
Thin gravel under pavers, hard mortar on soft brick, concrete without air in freeze country: each fails with frost. Every estimate names the base depth, the mortar and the mix.
Masonry and concrete services we build
Five services, each with its own price range and timeline.
Start with the one closest to your problem or plan. Each page shows three price tiers, what crews usually find once work starts, and when an engineer or a permit is part of the job.
Masonry construction
Brick and stone walls, chimneys, veneer and repointing, with mortar matched to the brick you already have.
- Typical range
- $3k–$90k
- Typical time
- 3 days to 6 weeks
Retaining wall construction
Block, stone and poured walls that hold back soil, with drainage and geogrid built in and an engineer for walls over 4 feet.
- Typical range
- $5k–$120k
- Typical time
- 1 to 5 weeks
Concrete patio installation
Broom-finished, stamped or colored patios on a compacted base, with control joints cut where cracks want to form.
- Typical range
- $4k–$45k
- Typical time
- 3 days to 3 weeks
Paver patio installation
Concrete and stone paver patios on a 6 to 8 inch compacted base, locked with polymeric sand and a spiked edge.
- Typical range
- $7k–$75k
- Typical time
- 1 to 4 weeks
Foundation repair
Crack repair, wall anchors, carbon fiber and piers, with an honest diagnosis first and an engineer when the damage calls for one.
- Typical range
- $1.5k–$75k
- Typical time
- 1 day to 3 weeks
Not sure which one you need
Start from the problem you see, and we match it to the service.
Most people know what is wrong, not what the job is called. Find the line that describes your house or yard; the supervisor confirms it at the visit.
Ask a supervisor which service fits| If you want to | Start with |
|---|---|
| Fix crumbling mortar or rebuild a chimney top | Masonry construction |
| Hold back a slope or replace a leaning wall | Retaining wall construction |
| Add a low-cost, low-upkeep patio in one pour | Concrete patio installation |
| Build a patio that can be repaired piece by piece | Paver patio installation |
| Stop a crack from growing or a wall from bowing | Foundation repair |
| Face the front of the house in brick or stone | Masonry construction |
Masonry and concrete costs at a glance
What each service costs, from a crack repair to a stone wall.
Typical totals for a single-family home with mid-range materials. Your written estimate itemizes the same lines, including engineering and permits when they apply.
| Service | Typical range | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Masonry construction | $3k–$90k | 3 days to 6 weeks |
| Retaining wall construction | $5k–$120k | 1 to 5 weeks |
| Concrete patio installation | $4k–$45k | 3 days to 3 weeks |
| Paver patio installation | $7k–$75k | 1 to 4 weeks |
| Foundation repair | $1.5k–$75k | 1 day to 3 weeks |
Ranges include labor, materials, permits and haul-off. After the visit, your estimate swaps them for one fixed price.
Remodeling concepts
Masonry Concrete: conditions and possibilities.
AI-generated examples of existing conditions and remodeling possibilities. Each image is a separate concept, not a documented transformation of the same home.
How a masonry or concrete job runs
From the first crack photo to the last swept joint.
The same four steps for every service on this page, whether it is a one-day crack repair or a five-week engineered wall.
Step 01
Free assessment
On-site visit, scope review, honest repair-or-replace opinion. No pressure, no decision needed that day.
Step 02
Fixed-price plan
Itemized quote with Good, Better and Best options, a declared contingency and a dated schedule.
Step 03
Permits and prep
We pull permits, schedule inspections and send you a room-by-room prep checklist.
Step 04
Build and walkthrough
Daily updates, clean site every evening, final walkthrough and a written warranty in your hand.
Written into every contract
Six promises you can hold us to.
The approved price is the final price. Change orders only with your written approval.
A credit for every working day of delay we cause. Weather and inspections excepted, in writing.
Dust barriers, floor protection and a clean-up before we leave. Your home stays livable.
A text or email every working day with photos and tomorrow's plan, or the day is free.
Workmanship warranty in writing, transferable to the next owner, backed by a fixed address.
A small deposit, then you pay only for work that is already completed, inspected and photographed.
Other masonry and concrete work we quote
Steps, walkways and repairs, quoted in the same estimate.
Driveways, walkways, steps, tuckpointing and waterproofing are done by the same crews and appear as lines in your estimate, so one contractor handles the whole outside of the house.
- Masonry Repair
- Brick Repair
- Brick Repointing
- Tuckpointing
- Chimney Rebuild
- Chimney Repair
- Stone Wall Construction
- Retaining Wall Repair
- Concrete Work
- Concrete Driveway Installation
- Concrete Walkway Installation
- Concrete Steps Installation
- Concrete Repair
- Concrete Foundation Repair
- Stamped Concrete Installation
- Paver Walkway Installation
- Paver Driveway Installation
- Flagstone Patio Installation
- Bluestone Patio Installation
- Stone Steps Installation
- Outdoor Fireplace Masonry
- Foundation Waterproofing
- Foundation Crack Repair
- Sill Plate Replacement
- Structural Repair
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Construction
Masonry and concrete questions
What people ask before choosing a hardscape service.
Should I build a retaining wall or regrade the yard?
Regrade when the slope is gentle, under about 1 foot of rise for every 3 feet of run, and there is room to spread it out. Build a wall when the slope is steep, the space is tight, or you want a flat area for a lawn, a patio or a driveway.
Concrete or pavers: which patio should I choose?
Concrete costs 20 to 40 percent less up front and suits simple shapes. Pavers cost more but flex with frost, never need a crack repair and can be lifted to fix one spot. In cold climates or over buried utilities, pavers usually win over time.
Is my crack a masonry repair or a foundation repair?
Cracks in a chimney, a brick facade, front steps or a garden wall are masonry. Cracks in the walls or floor of a basement, or cracks paired with sloping floors and sticking doors, are foundation work and start with an inspection.
Can one crew do the patio, the wall and the steps?
Yes. Retaining walls, patios and steps are built by the same hardscape crews and priced as lines in one estimate, with the drainage for all of them designed together so the wall never floods the patio below it.
Which masonry and concrete jobs need an engineer?
Retaining walls over 4 feet or holding up a driveway, foundation repairs involving piers or walls bowing more than 2 inches, and new masonry that carries a load. Crack repairs, patios, repointing and low garden walls usually do not.
What can be built in winter?
Foundation repair, crack injection and interior masonry continue all year. Concrete, pavers and outside mortar need unfrozen ground and temperatures above about 40 degrees, so in cold regions they are scheduled from spring through fall.
Masonry and concrete crews near you
Your remodeling address, within our service area.
Hardscape and masonry crews are local and know your frost depth and soil, working under the license of the state where the house is.
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Virginia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Georgia
- Florida
- Check your remodeling address
Free masonry and concrete estimate
Pick your project and send a photo. Three written prices follow the visit.
Tell us what you are seeing or planning. A supervisor texts back within 5 minutes during business hours with a visit time, this same week for foundations.