Masonry contractor in Palmview, TX - repairs that match your brick
Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Mission that works in Palmview, TX, repairing brick and mortar, building block and retaining walls, and laying pavers and walkways for homes across the city.
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Family homes and yards across Palmview
Palmview sits right on Mission's west side, so it's one of the shortest drives we make, and the houses there look a lot like the ones we work on at home in Mission. The calls we get are mostly from single-family homes, a mix of older brick houses and newer builds with stone or stucco fronts, plus the block walls, driveways and backyards that go with them.
Lots here tend to be flat and fairly wide, and many streets mix homes built years apart, so the brick on one house rarely matches the brick next door, the same thing we see up the road in Alton. That shapes nearly every job, because a repair has to blend with what's there, and on flat ground the way water leaves the yard decides how well a wall, a slab or a paver base holds up.
Our services in Palmview, TX
- Brick repair
Cracked or loose brick here usually traces back to a settling corner or water sitting against the wall. Our brick repair matches the color and size you already have.
- Brick pointing
Mortar joints wear first where rain and sprinkler spray hit the house most. We grind out the soft mortar and repack it to match the old joints.
- Concrete block walls
Block walls along property lines here lean when the footing under them is too small. We build new walls and rebuild failing ones on footings sized for the height and length.
- Retaining wall construction
A small grade change on a flat lot can still push soil and water toward the house. We build retaining walls with drainage behind them so water drains out.
- Driveway pavers
Water ponding on a cracked driveway usually means the slab under it has settled. We lay pavers over a packed base with a slight slope so rain runs off.
- Outdoor kitchen masonry
Many Palmview backyards have room for a grill counter or a full outdoor kitchen. We build it in block, brick or stone on a solid, level slab.
What standing water does to Palmview masonry
Flooding happens often across Hidalgo County, and many homes take water inside simply because storm water can't drain away fast enough to keep the ponding back. On masonry, that means the bottom rows of brick, the footing under a block wall and the base under a driveway sit wet after a heavy rain, which is where we see joints wash out and walls start to lean. Before we quote anything, I walk the yard to see where water stands, and we slope new work away from the house and keep the weep holes open, those small gaps at the bottom of a brick wall that let it drain.
The other thing Palmview houses ask for is a repair you can't spot from the street. Older brick often isn't made anymore, so I bring samples to compare size and color in daylight, and we mix the mortar to match the old joints before a single brick goes in.
Get a free on-site estimate in Palmview
Fill out the form or call (956) 379-6055, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Palmview home myself, walk the job with you and explain each part of the estimate. It's free, and there's no obligation to book.
Brick, block and stone work
Palmview masonry questions answered
Which home projects need a permit in Palmview, TX?
Palmview's Permits & Code Enforcement Department issues permits before work starts for new construction, remodeling, roofing, electrical, plumbing, pools, fences and the other work on its list. Every fence needs one, and so does a structural repair to an existing fence, and because Palmview is a zoned city the fence also has to meet its zoning rules on setback and height. The list doesn't name brick repair or pointing, so the department is the place to ask about those, and when your job needs a permit we take care of the paperwork with the city and build the wait into the schedule.
What happens if work starts without a permit in Palmview?
The city's penalty for starting work without a permit is twice the original permit cost. The homeowner is responsible for making sure permits are in hand before work begins and that inspections are called in 24 hours before they're needed, so on jobs that need a permit we handle the paperwork before our crew starts.
How do I get a permit for the wiring and plumbing in an outdoor kitchen in Palmview?
The city requires a contractor with a master license in electrical or plumbing to do that work, and that contractor contacts the city to get the permit. Each system you change gets its own trade permit, separate from the masonry, so we build the base, counters and walls while your licensed electrician and plumber handle their own permits and hookups.
What building code does Palmview use for walls and additions?
Palmview uses the International Code Council family of codes, with the International Residential Code adopted in full apart from its fee sections. A remodel or addition that goes outside your home's original footprint and covers more than 200 square feet also needs a structural windstorm plan from a state licensed engineer, so plan time for that before the permit. The city issues a permit once it has the application, documents and fees and has finished its review.
How much does masonry work cost in Palmview, TX?
The price of a Palmview masonry job comes down to how much brick, block or stone it takes, what's under it and how hard the match is. Older brick that has to be tracked down, a wall that needs a new footing or a yard that needs drainage first all raise the price, while a small repair on a sound wall keeps it down, and the schedule turns on the permit review and how long matching brick takes to arrive. I'll give you the figure for your job when I walk it with you.
What causes mortar to crack and fall out on brick homes in Palmview?
Water is usually the cause, from storm water that ponds at the base of the wall and sprinklers that soak the same spots day after day. Joints also fail when an earlier repair used mortar harder than the brick, because the wall can't flex and the brick edges crack instead. We cut out the damaged joints and repoint with mortar matched to your brick, and if water is behind it, I'll show you where it's coming from first.