Local Masonry Contractor in Mission TX - Know What Your Walls Need Before Work Starts
Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry does brick repair and chimney repair in Mission, McAllen and the cities nearby. We also repoint crumbling mortar and restore weathered brick on older houses so the new work matches what's already there.
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A Mission masonry contractor that explains first
Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Mission, TX, licensed and insured, and in business since 2013. I spent my early working years running schedules for a busy building company, learned the trade on the crews of the masons I worked beside, then started this business. Today we offer 16 services in brick, stone, block and paving. You can read more about me and our crew.
Masonry contractor services in Mission, TX
Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Mission, TX, with 16 services for cracked brick, crumbling mortar, worn chimneys and new walls and paving. Price turns on the size of the job, the brick or stone you pick and what we find under the old work, and the schedule turns on any city permit and deliveries. At the free estimate, I walk the job with you and explain each part of the price.
Foundation repair
When cracks show up in brick above doors or windows, foundation repair finds what's moving underneath and steadies it so the walls above have solid support again.
Chimney repair
We rebuild cracked crowns, the concrete cap on top, and replace loose brick on chimneys for homeowners who find crumbled mortar on the roof or hearth.
Tuckpointing
If the mortar is sandy or sunken across a whole wall, we tuckpoint it, grinding out the worn joints and refilling them so the brick keeps water out again.
Brick repair
Brick repair takes out cracked, chipped or flaking bricks one at a time and sets new ones in, for walls, steps and planters that have taken a knock.
Driveway pavers
We lay paver driveways on a packed gravel base, a good fit for homeowners who want a driveway where one cracked or stained paver can be lifted and replaced.
Retaining wall construction
We build block and stone retaining walls to hold back soil where a yard changes level, with drainage behind them so water drains away instead of pressing on the wall.
Masonry restoration
For older brick or stone that's stained, eroded or patched over the years, we clean, repair and repoint it so the house looks like itself again.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces for living rooms and patios, planned with you from the firebox, where the fire burns, up to the mantel.
Stone veneer installation
We set stone veneer, a thin face of real or manufactured stone, over existing walls, columns and fireplaces for homeowners who want the look of stone.
Concrete block walls
Concrete block walls give you privacy along a property line or a sturdy garden border, and we add steel and grout inside the blocks where the height calls for it.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, garage or raised floor, we lay the concrete block foundation walls the structure sits on, set level and square on a poured footing.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Outdoor kitchen masonry is the block base, brick or stone face and countertop support we build around your grill, sink and storage on the patio.
Walkway construction
We build walkways in brick, stone, pavers or concrete from the driveway to the door or out to the yard, sloped slightly so rain runs off instead of pooling.
Brick wall installation
A new brick wall can edge a garden, screen a patio or front your property, and we lay it on a solid footing with brick that fits your house.
Stone masonry
Stone masonry covers walls, steps, columns and planters laid in natural stone, each piece cut and fitted by hand for homeowners who want work built from solid stone.
Brick pointing
For a few cracked or hollow joints around a window, step or downspout, we point just those spots and leave the sound mortar alone.
Why homeowners call us
You understand the job first
I explain what's wrong with your masonry and why in plain words, so you understand the job before you agree to any of it.
Permits and deliveries lined up early
I ran schedules for a busy building company before learning the trade, so permits, deliveries and other trades are lined up before we start.
The owner quotes every job
I look at every job and answer my own phone, so the person who quoted your work is the one you can reach.
Repairs matched to your brick
We match the mortar's color and the brick's look to what's already on your house, so a repair blends in instead of standing out.
The right repair, not the biggest
If pointing a few joints fixes the problem, that's what we quote, instead of selling you a full rebuild the wall doesn't need.
Know what to watch for
Before we pack up, we show you what to watch for on your walls and paving, so you can catch small problems early.
Call (956) 379-6055 or send the details through our contact page, and I'll set a time to come look.
Tell us about the masonry job you have in mind
Fill this out and we reply within one business day, usually with me on the phone to set a time to come look at the job with you. The estimate is free and comes with no obligation, so you can take it, think it over or pass. You can also call (956) 379-6055 or find every way to reach us on the contact page.
Cities we work in
Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry is based in Mission, TX, and our crew works in McAllen, Edinburg and many of the cities around them. The 12 cities below, Mission included, each have their own page, and if yours isn't listed, call and ask.
Your masonry questions answered
How much does masonry repair cost in Mission, TX?
It depends on how much brick, stone or mortar needs work, the material that has to be matched and how hard the spot is to reach, so I price each job after seeing it. A chimney on a two-story roof takes more setup than a garden wall at ground level, and a hard-to-find brick costs more than a common one. The estimate is free, and I explain each part of the price.
Is it cheaper to repair brick or rebuild the whole wall?
Repairing is usually cheaper, and it's the right call when the damage is limited to some bricks or joints. A rebuild makes sense when the wall itself is leaning, bulging or coming apart, because patching a wall that's still moving won't hold. I'll tell you which one your wall needs, and why, before you decide.
How long does a masonry job take?
It depends on the size of the job and on what has to happen before we start, such as a city permit or a special-order brick or stone. Fresh mortar and concrete also need time to cure before they carry weight or traffic, so some jobs have waits built in. We go over the timing for your job when I come out.
Is your masonry company licensed and insured?
Yes, Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry is licensed and insured. The City of Mission also has its own business license application, with a $50.00 fee, which is separate from any permit your job may need.
How do I get my yard ready for a masonry crew?
Clear the work area by moving cars, patio furniture and potted plants away from the wall or slab we're working on, and keep pets inside. We bring our own tools and cover what's nearby, and I'll mention anything else your job needs when I come out.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. If anything about the finished job doesn't look right to you, call (956) 379-6055 and tell me.
What kind of mortar should be used to repoint old brick?
Old brick should be repointed with mortar that's softer than the brick and close to the original in color, because mortar harder than the brick can crack or chip the brick faces as the wall moves. We match the mix to what's already in your wall rather than reaching for the strongest bag on the shelf.
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Mission, TX?
Some jobs do, since the city requires a permit for any new building, from a storage shed up, and for any concrete or asphalt slab worth $100 or more. The city's Inspections Division reviews permit applications and inspects the work, and when your job needs a permit, we take care of the paperwork. If your home is in the Historic Preservation Overlay District, most projects also need the Historic Preservation Commission's approval, so tell us early and we'll plan for it.
Brick, stone and block work
How a job goes with us
Call or send the form
Call (956) 379-6055 and I usually pick up myself. If I can't, or you'd rather send the form, we reply within one business day. Tell me what you're seeing, like a crack running through the brick or a chimney shedding mortar, and we'll find a time for me to come out.
I look and explain
I come out, look at the job with you and explain what I see and what likely caused it, since knowing why a joint failed helps you make better choices later. Then you get a free estimate that covers each part of the work, with no obligation to go ahead.
We schedule and do the work
Once you say yes, I schedule the work and take care of any permit the job needs, building the city's wait into the plan. A crew lead runs the job on site with our masons, I check in along the way, and you hear from us about what's coming next.
Walk the finished job
When the work is done, the crew lead walks the finished job with you so you can see each part up close and ask anything you want explained. We clean up the work area before we go, and we want it to be work the crew would be glad to show a neighbor.