Masonry contractor in Weslaco, TX - matched brick repair and yard walls
Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Mission that works on homes across Weslaco, TX. We repair and repoint brick to match what's there and build block walls, pavers and outdoor kitchens.
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Older and newer homes across Weslaco
I started this business in Mission in 2013, and Weslaco is one of the cities east of us where we work, along with Donna next door. Most calls here come from homeowners who want someone to look at a wall or a chimney and tell them straight what it needs.
What we see in Weslaco is a mix. Older neighborhoods closer to downtown have brick and block houses with decades of mortar in them, while newer subdivisions toward the edges of the city have brick fronts, stone accents and block walls around the backyards. Small shops and offices along the main roads have their own brick and block that needs the same care. That mix shapes the job, because a repair on an older house has to blend with brick and mortar that may not be made anymore, while a newer lot usually needs walls, walkways and patios built on ground that was graded not long ago.
Our services in Weslaco, TX
- Outdoor kitchen masonry
Many Weslaco backyards have room for a grill station that matches the house. We build outdoor kitchen masonry on a packed base, with counters and veneer picked to suit your patio.
- Brick repair
Older brick homes in Weslaco often show cracked bricks near corners and windows. We find out what moved them first, then patch in brick matched to the rest of the wall.
- Tuckpointing
Sandy, recessed mortar joints let water get behind the brick. We grind out the worn mortar and repack the joints with a mix matched in color and strength.
- Concrete block walls
Block privacy walls ring a lot of Weslaco yards, and they usually crack where the footing settled. We build new ones on sound footings and rebuild cracked sections so they stand straight.
- Driveway pavers
Pavers stay level only when water drains off them instead of soaking the base. We dig out, pack the base in layers and slope the driveway away from your garage.
- Foundation repair
Cracks over doors and in brick near the slab usually mean the foundation has moved. I look at the pattern first, and we fix the cause before we patch any brick.
What Weslaco ground asks of your property
A regional drainage study for the Lower Rio Grande Valley ties the area's flooding to drainage systems that can't keep up, soils that let water through slowly and ground with little slope to carry it off. It's an older study of the whole region rather than any one lot, but it matches what we see in Weslaco, where water tends to sit along slabs, under pavers and behind walls longer than it should. So we give that water a way out on every build, with weep holes in brick walls, drain rock behind retaining walls, a packed base under pavers and grades that pitch away from the house.
On older brick houses, the mortar is usually the first thing to go, and that's how it's supposed to work. Mortar is the softer part of the wall, so it wears before the brick does, and we repoint with a mix that stays softer than your brick, because a hard modern mix can crack the brick faces it's meant to protect.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Weslaco
Send the form or call (956) 379-6055, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out to your Weslaco home myself, walk the job with you and explain each part of it, and the estimate is free with no obligation. If you go ahead, a crew lead runs the work with our masons and I check in along the way.
Brick, block and stone work
Weslaco masonry questions answered
How much does masonry work cost in Weslaco?
The cost of masonry work in Weslaco comes down to the size of the job, the brick, block or stone you choose, and how much old work or soft ground has to come out first. Matching old brick usually costs more than laying new, and the schedule mostly turns on how soon matched brick arrives and how much prep the base needs. You'll get your own number at the estimate.
What causes cracks in brick walls on Weslaco homes?
Most cracks we see come from the ground moving under the slab or footing, and stair-step cracks running along the mortar joints are the usual sign. Ground that stays wet and then dries out can shift a foundation, so I look at the crack pattern and the drainage around your house before we touch any brick.
How do I match old brick on my Weslaco house?
Start by keeping any loose or leftover bricks, because the best match begins with the real thing. We compare size, color and texture against what's available, and we match the mortar's color and joint shape too, since a mismatched joint stands out more than a brick that's slightly off.
What does FEMA mean by a high-risk flood area?
FEMA calls any place with a 1% or higher chance of flooding each year high risk, which works out to at least a one-in-four chance of a flood over a 30-year mortgage. To see where your Weslaco address falls, look it up on FEMA's flood maps, and tell us what you find so we can plan drainage around your walls and slab.
Which energy code applies to a single-family home in Weslaco?
Texas sets the energy chapter of the International Residential Code as the minimum for single-family homes, and it's in effect statewide. The state energy office says enforcement happens at the local level, so for a Weslaco home that's where to ask whether a project like a new fireplace or an addition is affected. Apartments and commercial buildings fall under a separate energy code.
Will a masonry contractor take a small brick repair in Weslaco?
Yes, we take small repairs in Weslaco, from a few loose bricks to one cracked step. I'd rather do the right repair than the biggest one, so the estimate covers what your wall actually needs and why.