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Services, estimates, cost, timing, repointing, chimneys, matching brick, outdoor fireplaces, permits and service areas. If your question is not here, call or text and we will answer it.

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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.

Do you build outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and kitchens?

Yes. We build masonry outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, grill islands, kitchens and pizza ovens, with proper footings, firebrick liners and finishes in brick or stone, and we coordinate with the gas, plumbing and electrical trades.

Do you work on commercial buildings and HOAs?

Yes. We build and repair masonry for businesses, churches, schools, apartment communities and HOAs, with itemized proposals, photos and phased scheduling.

Do I need a permit for masonry work?

Some projects do, such as taller walls, outdoor fireplaces, structural work and additions. Rules differ by city and county. We tell you what to expect and can help with the paperwork.

What areas do you serve?

We serve 28 Middle Tennessee cities, from Dickson and Kingston Springs through Franklin, Brentwood and Spring Hill to Murfreesboro, Lebanon, Gallatin and Columbia. If your town is not listed, call 615-431-3789 and we will confirm.

How should I prepare for the visit or the work?

Clear a path to the work area, move vehicles and furniture away from the walls and tell us about utilities, sprinklers or underground lines. For larger projects we walk you through the schedule and protect the landscaping.

How do I get started?

Fill in the form on any page, call or text 615-431-3789, or send photos of the area. We confirm the plan and schedule a visit, and estimates are free.

Still wondering?

Call or text 615-431-3789. A real person answers.

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Let's look at your project.

Tell us what you have or what you want: a wall that is crumbling, a chimney that leaks, a patio, a fireplace, a retaining wall or a commercial building. A real person reads every message and calls back, usually the same day, with straight answers and a written estimate.

  • A visit first: we measure the work, look at the walls, the footing and the drainage and see what is there now
  • Honest advice on repair or rebuild, the right materials and the right details for the way you live
  • A written price with the materials, the base, the extras and the cleanup spelled out
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