Masonry contractor in McAllen, TX - repairs that match your brick and block
Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Mission that repairs and builds brick, block and stone work across McAllen, from cracked mortar joints and chimneys to block walls, walkways and pavers.
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Homes, shops and yard walls across McAllen
McAllen sits right next door to Mission, so we're on jobs here often. Some neighborhoods are full of older brick homes with mortar that's worn thin, and a few streets over you'll find newer houses with block walls under stucco and brick or stone across the front. Shops and offices along the busier roads add brick fronts and long block walls around their lots.
We do the same work in Edinburg to the north and Pharr to the east. Here, as there, I start every visit by finding out how your wall was built, because a repair only holds up when it matches the brick and mortar already in it.
Our services in McAllen, TX
- Chimney repair
Many McAllen chimneys sit unused for months, so a cracked cap and loose brick go unnoticed until water shows inside. Our chimney repair resets the brick and rebuilds the cap.
- Brick repair
Brick near the ground takes the most water after a storm here, so that's where faces crack and flake. We replace damaged bricks with ones matched to yours.
- Tuckpointing
Mortar joints on older McAllen houses wear back before the brick does, letting water behind it. We rake out the worn mortar and repack the joints to match.
- Concrete block walls
Block walls around McAllen yards and lots crack when a footing settles, often near a gate. We repair the break or rebuild the run on a sound footing.
- Driveway pavers
Water sits on flat McAllen driveways, and cracked slabs make it worse. We lay pavers on a packed base that slopes away so water runs off.
- Foundation repair
Stair-step cracks in brick and doors that stick usually mean the ground under a McAllen house has moved. We find where the movement starts before we pick a repair.
What McAllen's flat ground asks of masonry
Most McAllen lots are flat, so after a heavy storm water sits against the house and along the base of yard walls instead of running off. Brick and mortar that stay wet like that soften and flake from the bottom up, and a block wall's footing can settle when the soil under it stays soaked. We check where the water goes before we repair anything low on a wall, and when we build, we slope pavers and walkways away from the house and keep the small drain gaps at the bottom of brick walls open.
The other thing we watch is mortar. Older homes here were usually laid with softer mortar, and patching them with today's harder mix can crack the brick around it, so we match the mortar to the wall. Your price moves with how much damage turns up and how hard the match is, and the schedule mostly turns on dry weather for the mortar and any city permit wait. I lay both out when I walk the job with you.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in McAllen
We'll reply within one business day to set a time that works for you. I come out to your McAllen property myself, walk the job with you and explain each part of it before you decide anything. The estimate is free, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
Brick, block and stone work
McAllen masonry questions answered
How do I get a permit for masonry work in McAllen?
Inside McAllen city limits, building permits come from the City's Building Permits and Inspections Department, and the City's general rule is that work to build, alter, repair or improve a structure needs one. Painting, tiling, counter tops and other finish or cosmetic work are the exceptions. When your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork with the city 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.
Do I need a McAllen permit if my house is outside the city limits?
The City's building permits apply only inside McAllen's city limits, so they don't reach a property outside them on their own. An owner can extend the City's permit authority to a property through subdivision plat restrictions or another legal document, so a lot just past the line can still fall under it. If you're not sure where your property stands, the permit office answers questions at 956-681-1300.
Does a small block shed need a building permit in McAllen?
A shed or similar structure under 200 square feet doesn't need a building permit when it sits outside your subdivision's setbacks, the required space between buildings and your property lines. Anything over 200 square feet needs a building permit application with the City's permit department, so we plan the size and spot for a block shed with that in mind.
How are building permit fees figured in McAllen?
The City bases residential permit fees on the value of the improvement or the square footage of new construction, with a minimum fee of $48.00. A remodel is charged as a share of the improvement value and new construction or an addition by the square foot, and the City's permits page lists the current amounts.
What causes homes in McAllen to flood outside the flood zone?
Usually it's storm water that can't drain into the storm sewers fast enough, so it ponds on the lot until it reaches inside, and flooding like that happens often in Hidalgo County in places the flood maps don't show. Inside McAllen city limits, floodplain questions go to the City. On our side, we make sure new paving and walls carry water away from your house instead of holding it against the brick.
How much does masonry repair cost in McAllen?
Your price comes down to how much wall, chimney or paving is involved, how much damage turns up once old mortar or brick comes out, and how hard your materials are to match. Repointing worn joints usually costs far less than rebuilding a whole section, which is why I'd rather catch a wall early and do the right repair than the biggest one. When I walk the job with you, I explain each part so you know what you're paying for before we start.