Trusted Masonry Contractor in Tyler TX - Brick Repairs That Blend With Your Home
C&M Tyler Concrete and Masonry repairs brick, mortar and chimneys on older homes in Tyler, Whitehouse, Lindale and the cities nearby. We also build retaining walls for hilly yards and lay new walkways and paver driveways.
Tyler masonry contractor since 2013
I started C&M Tyler Concrete and Masonry in Tyler in 2013, after years running crews and jobs for another masonry owner. We're licensed and insured, and we're best known for brick and mortar repairs that look like they belong to the house. We offer 16 services and have pages for 10 cities, and we work in plenty of other cities around Tyler too. You can read more about how I got started and how we work.
Masonry and concrete work in Tyler
We repair old brick, stone and mortar and build new walls, walkways, driveways and outdoor kitchens. Price and timing turn on how much is failing, how hard your brick is to match and any city permit, and your estimate says what needs doing now.
We repair cracked brick and block foundation walls. Once we see what's moving, we'll tell you whether it needs work now or can be watched for a while.
A tired chimney usually needs new mortar, a few bricks or a rebuilt crown, the concrete cap on top. We fix the parts that are failing, not the whole stack.
Tuckpointing means grinding out worn mortar joints and packing in fresh mortar. We match it to your old joints in color and texture, so the repair doesn't stand out.
We swap out cracked, flaking or loose bricks with the closest match we can find. Fixing a few now often keeps a small problem from turning into a bigger one.
Pavers give you a driveway that can be fixed one piece at a time. You pick the color and pattern, and we pack a solid base underneath for your cars.
We build block, brick and stone retaining walls that hold back soil on sloped lots. Height and the drainage behind the wall decide most of the design.
For older brick and stone homes, we bring back worn walls, steps and trim with repairs that blend in. We start with what's failing and leave sound work alone.
We build brick and stone fireplaces, inside the house or out on the patio. You pick the material and hearth style, and we build it to suit the room.
Stone veneer is a thin layer of stone set over a wall you already have. It gives house fronts, columns and fireplaces a stone look without building in solid stone.
We lay concrete block walls for property lines, garden beds and outbuildings. You can leave block plain, paint it or face it with stucco, brick or stone.
We build block foundation walls for additions, garages and crawl spaces, set level on the footing so the framing above goes up straight. Your plans set the height and layout.
We build the brick, block or stone base for an outdoor kitchen, from a simple grill island to full counters. Your layout and countertop choice set most of the work.
We build walkways in brick, pavers, stone or concrete from the driveway to your door or back patio. The packed base underneath is what keeps a walkway flat to walk on.
We build new brick walls for gardens, privacy and additions, using brick and mortar picked to go with your house. Matching takes some hunting, and it's worth it.
We build and repair natural stone walls, steps, columns and borders. Dry-laid stone, stacked without mortar, suits low garden walls, and mortared stone suits anything taller.
Pointing fills shallow mortar joints before the gaps get deep enough to let water in. It's the lighter fix, and we'll tell you when that's all your wall needs.
How a masonry job works with us
Call or send a message
Call (903) 525-6451 or send us a message with what you're seeing and the address, since Tyler's city rules apply inside city limits. We get back to you within one business day to set up a visit.
I come out and estimate
I look the job over myself and give you a free quote on site, with no pressure to book. It spells out what needs fixing now and what can wait, so you don't pay for work your house doesn't need.
Permit, work and walk-through
If you say yes, we check with the city and file any permit the job needs. A lead mason runs our crew on site, and when the work's done, I walk the finished job with you.
Examples of brick, stone and block work
Masonry questions from Tyler homeowners
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Tyler?
Yes, the City of Tyler requires a permit for every retaining wall, no matter the size. A wall over four feet tall also needs engineered plans signed and sealed by a licensed engineer. Tell us the height you have in mind when you call, so we can plan for it.
Do I need a permit to replace my driveway in Tyler?
A driveway job in Tyler needs a city permit when it replaces the approach, the stretch that ties your driveway to the street. The approach has to be at least four feet wide, meet city standards and let people cross the sidewalk safely, and the plan must be approved before work begins.
How long is a building permit good for in Tyler?
A building permit in Tyler is good for six months from the day it's issued. City staff can extend it when work is active and inspections are being scheduled. On our jobs, we file the permit and keep the paperwork moving until the work is done.
How do I know if my house is inside Tyler city limits?
Look up your address on SmithCountyMapSite.org, which shows whether a property sits inside Tyler city limits. It matters because city rules, like the retaining wall permit, apply inside those limits. Send us your address with the project and we'll check with the city before we plan the work.