Brick wall installation in Mission TX - a clay brick wall that keeps its color
Planning a new wall but unsure which brick, when to build or what it costs? We'll walk you through it and build it right.
What does it take to build a brick wall in Mission?
Brick wall installation in Mission, TX means we build a new wall from brick and mortar on your property, and with fired clay brick the color is made into the brick itself, so it stays durable for the life of the wall.
Most people who call me have a spot picked out, along a property line, around a patio or across the front yard, and they want to settle the brick, the timing and the budget before anyone digs. The price moves mostly with the size of the wall, the brick you choose and how easily we can get materials to the spot, while the schedule turns on the summer heat and, if the city wants a permit, the wait for it, which we handle and plan around. When I come out, I walk the spot with you and explain each part so you can see what your own wall involves, whether you're here in Mission or in McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Weslaco or another city around them. If what you have is an old wall that's cracking, brick repair may be the better place to start.
How we handle brick wall installation
I start by bringing brick samples to your place so you can see the colors in your own light, and I explain why leaving clay brick unpainted saves you a chore later. Once you've picked, we mark the wall's line, dig out and set the base it sits on, then lay the brick course by course and tool the joints, pressing the mortar smooth and tight so the wall sheds water. On hot days we keep the fresh brickwork damp and shaded while the mortar sets, because mortar needs that water to set properly, and we clean the brick face and your yard before we leave.
A new wall often connects to other work. If you'd like natural stone in the project, for a cap, columns or a section beside the brick, our crew handles that through our stone masonry work, and if an older brick wall nearby has worn joints, brick pointing replaces the tired mortar so the old and new brickwork look like they belong together.
Why Mission homeowners call Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry for brick walls
The owner walks every job
I come out to look at every wall and give the estimate myself, then a crew lead runs the work on site with our masons while I check in along the way. You deal with someone who knows your wall from the first look to the last brick.
In business since 2013
I learned this trade working beside masons on busy building crews, started this business in 2013, and we're best known for explaining things before we touch anything. You'll know why we're doing each step before we do it.
Licensed and insured on every wall
We're licensed and insured. That protects you and your property while our crew is digging, hauling brick and working on your lot.
Built with Mission's inspections in mind
The city's Inspections Division checks work against minimum building codes, and the city says no one is exempt from inspections. We build every wall expecting an inspector to look it over, so you aren't caught off guard.
The brick you choose and how it's laid in the heat decide how your wall holds up, and every wall we build is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Call (956) 379-6055 or send us a note about your wall, and I'll set up a time to come out.
Get a free estimate for your new brick wall
We reply within one business day, and there's no obligation. Once you send the form, we'll set a time for me to come out, walk the spot with you and explain each part of the wall. If you can, have its rough length and height, where it sits on the lot and a few photos ready.
Examples of brick wall work
Questions before you build a brick wall
Does a new brick wall need to be painted?
No, clay brick doesn't need paint or any surface treatment, because its color is made into the brick. Painted outside masonry usually needs a fresh coat every three to five years, so leaving it bare spares you that job for the life of the wall. Some people paint brick for looks or to reflect more light, and that's fine as long as you know the repainting comes with it.
Is summer a good time to build a brick wall in Mission?
You can build in summer, but the heat changes how the work gets done. High temperatures cut the water mortar needs to cure, which can weaken the wall or make the mortar harden too early, and mortar cured in normal conditions ends up stronger. That's why crews may start early on hot days with materials that cooled overnight, and since the masonry specification calls for fog spraying in hot, windy weather, it's fair to ask any contractor how they'll keep new brick damp.
How much does a brick wall cost in Mission, TX?
Brick and masonry work in McAllen usually costs about $8 to $25 per square foot, which is a broad planning range for the area and not our price. Where your wall lands in that range depends on the brick, the size of the wall and how easy the site is to work. I'll give you a figure for your own wall when I come out to look at it.
Do I need a permit to build a brick wall in Mission, TX?
The city's permit list doesn't spell out brick walls, so check with the city's Inspections Division before we build. That office reviews permit applications for all new buildings, and a permit is required for any concrete or asphalt slab worth $100 or more, which matters if your wall comes with a slab. When a job needs a city permit, we take care of the paperwork and build the wait into the schedule, and if your home is in a historic district, tell us early so any extra review is part of the plan.
What is the best way to choose brick for a new wall?
Compare the type of brick first, because the brick industry writes its guidance for fired clay brick, and other products may not perform the same way. That makes brick type one of the first lines to check when you hold two quotes side by side. Good brick still has to be laid right, since a clay brick wall keeps rain out when it's properly built.
How do I get ready for a brick wall estimate?
Have the wall's rough length and height, where it'll sit on your lot and a few photos of the spot ready when you call (956) 379-6055 or send the form on this page. With those, I can come out knowing what we're looking at and spend the visit walking the spot with you and explaining each part of the job.
Other masonry work that goes with a new wall
- Stone masonry
If you'd like natural stone mixed into your project, for a cap, a column or a garden edge, stone masonry gives the wall a different texture that holds up outdoors.
- Brick pointing
When the mortar between your existing bricks is crumbling or recessed, pointing fills those joints with fresh mortar so older brickwork stays tight and sits well beside a new wall.