Masonry contractor in Pharr, TX - walls and walkways built for flat, wet lots
Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Mission that builds and repairs brick, block and stone work across Pharr, from matching brick repairs on older homes to retaining walls and walkways on flat lots.
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Brick homes and block fences in Pharr
Pharr sits between McAllen and San Juan, and on our jobs here it reads like a city that grew in layers. There are older brick houses closer to the center, newer subdivisions with brick fronts and block fences, and the Las Milpas area stretching south. We drive out from our base in Mission the same way we head west to La Homa, and in Pharr the calls lean toward brick repairs that have to match and yard walls on ground that holds water.
Most houses here sit on slabs on flat lots, with yards that have been built up over the years for a patio, a carport or a garden, so a lot of our work in Pharr happens at ground level, right where walls, walkways and soil meet.
Our services in Pharr, TX
- Retaining wall construction
Built-up patios and raised beds on flat Pharr lots need their soil held back. Our retaining wall construction puts drainage behind the wall, so trapped water doesn't push it out.
- Concrete block walls
Block fences line many Pharr subdivisions, and a leaning run usually means a failed footing. We rebuild from a sound footing so the new section lines up.
- Brick repair
Older brick homes in Pharr often have a few flaking or cracked bricks by the doors and downspouts. We replace them with brick that matches what's there.
- Tuckpointing
Mortar on older Pharr homes wears first near the ground, where sprinklers and splashback hit it. We grind out worn joints and refill them in a matching color.
- Walkway construction
Front walks on flat Pharr lots often hold water and sink by the porch. We pack a firm base and pitch the new walk so water runs off.
- Outdoor kitchen masonry
Covered patios in Pharr backyards make a good spot for an outdoor kitchen. We build the block base and brick or stone face, and you'll want a licensed plumber for any sink lines.
What Pharr's flat lots ask of masonry
Most yards we walk in Pharr are flat, so water tends to stay where it lands. When storm water can't reach the street drains fast enough, it ponds against slabs, fences and wall footings, and that's a big reason homes in this area flood. Before we set a block wall, a walkway or a retaining wall, I look at where your yard holds water, so the new work moves it away from the house instead of damming it against the foundation.
You'll find brick from several decades on the same Pharr street, and a patch done in the wrong brick or a plain gray mortar stands out from the curb. I match the brick's size and color and the mortar's color and joint shape before we lay anything, because a repair you can't pick out is the one that keeps your house looking whole. Price moves mostly with the size of the job, the materials and how much old work has to come out first, and the schedule turns on ground prep and getting the right brick in hand. The estimate gives you the figure for your own house.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate for your Pharr home
Tell us what you're seeing at your Pharr house, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out myself, walk the job with you and explain each part of the estimate, which is free and comes with no obligation. If you'd rather talk it through first, call (956) 379-6055.
Brick, block and stone work
Pharr masonry questions answered
Can my house in Pharr flood if it's outside the floodplain?
Yes. Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 says homes outside the mapped 100-year floodplain can still flood, and flooding from sources the FEMA flood maps don't show happens often in the county. So when we plan a wall or walkway, I go by where your own yard holds water, not by the map.
Who is the floodplain administrator for a home in Pharr?
For a home inside Pharr's city limits, the City of Pharr fills that role for the National Flood Insurance Program. Outside the city limits, in the unincorporated parts of the county, it falls to the district's general manager, so check which side of the line your house sits on.
How do I find out if my part of Pharr is prone to flooding?
Call the city at (956) 402-4000 and ask which areas are subject to flooding, since that's where the district points residents. It's worth knowing before we build anything low in the yard, like a retaining wall or a walkway, because it changes how much drainage we plan around it.
What flood project is proposed for Las Milpas in Pharr?
The district is evaluating a proposed South Lateral Drain Phase VII project to help reduce flooding risk in the Las Milpas area of Pharr and Hidalgo County. It includes drainage ditch improvements and two regional stormwater detention ponds, basins that hold storm water and let it out slowly. It's still a proposal, so for now we plan yard work in Las Milpas around the drainage that's there today.
How much does a block wall or retaining wall cost in Pharr?
The price of a block or retaining wall in Pharr comes down mostly to its length and height, the footing it needs and how much old wall and soil has to come out first. On flat lots here, the drainage behind or beside the wall is often a real part of the cost, because a wall that traps water usually doesn't last. I'll walk the job with you and lay out each part of the estimate, so you can see where the money goes.
How do I check a plumber's license for an outdoor kitchen sink in Pharr?
Use the Find a License / Registration tool on the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners site, which looks up a plumber's license or registration. We build the masonry for outdoor kitchens and leave the water and drain lines to a licensed plumber, and we're licensed and insured for our own part of the job.