Brick, stone and block, built to stand.
Chimneys, walls, patios, fireplaces, veneer and repair for homes and businesses across Middle Tennessee, laid by hand, course by true course, and priced in writing.
- Free written estimates
- 48 masonry services
- 28 Middle Tennessee cities
- Laid by handCourse by course, to the string line.
- Priced in writingScope, materials and price on paper.
- Built to shed waterFlashing, weeps and drainage done right.
- Across Middle Tennessee28 cities, one standard.
Masonry is slow on purpose, and that is why it lasts.
A good wall is the sum of small, careful decisions: a footing that does not move, a string line pulled tight, a joint tooled while the mortar is just right, flashing that sends water where it belongs. From a brick bungalow in Nashville to a stone entry in Franklin, we build and repair masonry the old-fashioned way, with modern materials and a written plan.
- Footings and drainage planned before the first brick
- Brick, stone and mortar matched with test samples
- Clear written options and a price before work begins
48 ways to build with brick, stone and block.
From a new chimney in a Nashville bungalow to a stone patio in Brentwood, repointing in Gallatin or a retaining wall in Columbia, every kind of masonry job has its own page of details, steps and answers.
Pick a pattern. See the wall.
Choose a bond, a brick color, a mortar and a joint style and watch the wall build itself on screen, with the brick count per square foot and what each look is best for.
- This look
- Running bond, red brick, cream mortar.
- Face bricks per square foot
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A drawing for choosing a look, with rounded numbers for standard modular brick. Brick and mortar colors on screen differ from the real thing, so a sample panel on site is the real test.
Six bricks, defined.
Color, texture and character start with the clay. Here is a quick field guide to the brick families we lay most, and where each one looks best.
Common red n.
The classic. Iron-rich clay fired until it turns a warm, familiar red. It pairs with nearly any mortar and suits traditional and modern homes alike.
Best for: Homes, chimneys, walls, patios
Umber n.
Deeper brown tones from the clay and the firing. Rich and earthy, good at hiding soot and dirt, and a natural partner for stone accents.
Best for: Fireplaces, entries, accent walls
Buff n.
Lighter-burning clay fires to cream and tan. It gives a soft, sunny look and works well with warm mortar.
Best for: Additions, porches, sunny elevations
Charcoal n.
A modern, moody gray. Pale mortar draws the pattern out, and dark mortar makes the wall read as one smooth surface.
Best for: Modern homes, feature walls
Whitewash n.
A limewashed or mineral-painted finish that brightens a wall and still shows the texture. A breathable coating lets moisture escape.
Best for: Interiors, porches, cottages
Tumbled adj.
Brick tumbled before it is sold, so edges are soft and surfaces look worn. It looks aged from day one and suits old neighborhoods and garden walls.
Best for: Garden walls, patios, older homesThe same wall, one repointing apart.
Drag the handle to compare a tired brick wall with crumbling mortar, spalled faces and moss against the same spot after careful repointing: fresh, matched joints that shed water again.
How much brick, block or stone do you need?
Set the length, the height and the openings and see the units to order with waste, the mortar bags, the pallets and the weight of the wall.
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Planning quantities from rounded rules for standard units and typical joints. Real orders depend on the pattern, the cuts, the openings and the site, and a mason will measure before anything is ordered.
Six courses, one finished wall.
Follow a project from the first call to the first evening you enjoy it. Every course is explained in advance, and each one is laid before the next begins.
Course 1 of 6
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Call, text or send the form
Tell us what is going on and what you are hoping for. A real person responds, usually the same day, and photos help us prepare.
A real person responds - 02
We visit and measure
We walk the property, look at the masonry, measure the work and talk through drainage, access and what you want it to look like.
Measured on site - 03
Choose the materials and the plan
You see brick, stone and mortar samples and a written estimate with the scope, the options and the price before any work begins.
Samples in your light - 04
Build it course by course
Footings, base and layout come first. Then the masonry goes up in careful courses, with flashing, ties, drainage and clean tooled joints.
Careful, tidy work - 05
Inspect and clean up
We check lines, joints, flashing and drainage, clean the masonry, haul away debris and walk the finished work with you.
Checked before we leave - 06
Enjoy it, and stay in touch
We explain how to care for the work, answer questions after the job and stay available for the seasonal checks a good wall deserves.
Built to be enjoyed
What might your project cost?
Pick the project, set the size, choose the materials and see a planning range with a breakdown of where the money goes. A written estimate after a visit makes it real.
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Illustrative planning ranges for typical Middle Tennessee projects, rounded and not a quote. Real prices depend on the site, access, the materials chosen, engineering and the exact scope. A written estimate starts with a visit.
A few things we love to build.
Fireplaces, arches, stacked stone, patios, chimneys, columns and walls. Tap any photo to see the service behind it.
Plan it before anyone calls.
See a bond, count the bricks, price a project, get a first opinion on a repair and find your city on the map. Free, with no signup.
Bond Pattern LabPick a bond, a brick and a mortar and see the wall.
Material CalculatorLength, height and openings turn into bricks, block, mortar and pallets.
Cost EstimatorProject, size, materials and extras turn into a planning range.
Repair AdvisorWhere it is, what you see and how far along it is point to a first opinion.
Service MapPick your city and watch the mason truck roll out from Nashville.28 cities, one mason truck away.
Pick a city to watch the truck roll out from Nashville and see the kind of homes and masonry we work on there and what we plan for. Every city has its own page.
- Nashville
- Williamson
- Rutherford, Wilson, Sumner
- North, West, South
- Homes and buildings here
- What we plan for
- Straight-line distance
- Drive time, illustrative
- Areas we cover
Homes and masonry vary a lot from street to street, so these notes are general and a visit is the only way to know your own. Drive times assume 45 mph on estimated road miles and are illustrations.
28 cities across Middle Tennessee.
Find your city, or browse the regions. Every city page covers the masonry projects that homes and businesses in that area ask about most.
Nashville and Davidson County
Williamson County
Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner
North, West and South
Craft you can see.
Laid by hand, to the line
String lines and levels on every course, every corner.
Options and price in writing
Good, better and best, with what each one includes.
Built to shed water
Flashing, weeps, drainage and tooled joints on every job.
Matched with care
Test samples of brick and mortar, checked in daylight.
Tidy, careful work
Landscaping protected, debris hauled away, the site left clean.
Across Middle Tennessee
28 cities, with the same standard in each.
Plain-English answers about brick, stone and chimneys.
Cost, repointing, spalling, efflorescence, chimney checks, patios and mortar color, written for Middle Tennessee homeowners and property managers.
Materials and DesignPavers vs Poured Concrete vs Natural Stone for a PatioCost, look, repair and lifespan compared across the three most common patio surfaces, plus where mixing materials makes sense.
Materials and DesignHow to Choose Mortar Color and Joint StyleThe mortar changes how brick looks as much as the brick itself, and the joint style affects how well the wall sheds water.
Materials and DesignBrick Veneer vs Solid Brick: What Is the Difference?Most modern brick homes use a single layer of brick tied to a backing wall, and the details behind the brick decide whether it stays dry.Questions, answered
What masonry services do you offer?
We build and repair brick, stone and block: custom brickwork and veneer, natural stone, chimneys and fireplaces, retaining and garden walls, outdoor fireplaces and kitchens, patios, pavers and concrete, repointing and restoration, plus commercial and HOA work. Every service has its own page.
Are your estimates free?
Yes. Estimates are free and come in writing with the scope, the materials, the options and the price. Fill in the form on any page, or call or text 615-431-3789, and we will set up a visit or review your photos.
How much does a brick, stone or paver project cost?
It depends on the size, the materials, the base or footing, access and the details. Our Cost Estimator shows planning ranges by project and extras, and a visit turns the range into a written price.
How long does a typical project take?
A mailbox or a small repair can be done in a day or two. A patio, a chimney rebuild or a retaining wall often takes several days to a couple of weeks, and a large addition or outdoor kitchen can take longer. You get the schedule before work starts.
What is the difference between tuckpointing and repointing?
Both replace failed mortar. Repointing is the general term. Tuckpointing traditionally means filling joints with a matching mortar and adding a thin contrasting line, though many people use the words for the same service.
How do I know if my chimney needs repair?
Look for crumbling mortar, loose or flaking brick, a cracked crown, a missing cap, rust or stains at the flashing and water stains inside near the chimney. A close look from the roof shows the real condition.
Should I repair or rebuild a damaged wall?
Small problems like a few loose bricks or worn joints are usually repaired. If the brick is crumbling across the wall, or the wall is leaning, rebuilding may be the better value. Our Repair Advisor gives a first opinion, and a visit confirms it.
Can you match the brick on my house?
Often we can get close. Brick weathers over the years, so we bring samples to the wall, compare them in daylight and match the mortar color, texture and strength, too.