Foundation repair
We fix cracked and settling brick and block foundations, starting with where the water and the movement are coming from, because patching a crack that's still moving only buys a season.
Masonry contractor in Sherwood, AR - repairs that match your house
Capstone Little Rock Masonry & Concrete is a masonry contractor working in Sherwood, AR. We repoint worn mortar, fix cracked brick and block, and build walks, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens that fit the house.
What masonry work in Sherwood usually looks like
Sherwood sits between North Little Rock and Jacksonville, and a lot of what we see on jobs here looks like both. There are older brick ranch houses where the mortar has worn thin and the steps or chimney have started to crack, and newer neighborhoods where people call about a walk, a retaining wall or a patio they've been putting off.
What moves the price is how much there is to do and how hard it is to match. Repointing a few feet of joints on a low wall is a small job, while old brick that's hard to find or anything up high that needs scaffolding adds time and cost. The schedule mostly turns on the weather, because mortar and concrete need dry days above freezing to set right, and on a permit if your job needs one. Your own number comes from seeing the job, so I come out and look at it before giving you one.
Matching what's already there
On older Sherwood brick we match mortar color, strength and joint shape to the original, because hard modern mortar next to soft old brick can crack the brick instead of the joint.
Straight talk on what can wait
Not every crack needs fixing this year, so I'll tell you which ones are cosmetic, which ones to keep an eye on and which ones are letting water in now.
Based close by in Little Rock
We're based in Little Rock and work in the cities around it across central Arkansas, so Sherwood is part of the regular ground our crew covers.
Masonry services we do for Sherwood homes
Chimney repair
Chimneys take the worst weather on the house, so we rebuild cracked caps, repoint loose joints and reset brick up top before water gets inside and works its way down.
Tuckpointing
When mortar joints are crumbling or sinking back from the brick, we grind them out to an even depth and pack in fresh mortar tooled to match the joints around it.
Brick repair
We cut out cracked, loose or flaking bricks one at a time and set replacements matched to the size and color of yours, so the patch doesn't stand out from the street.
Driveway pavers
We dig out, pack a solid gravel base and lay interlocking pavers, because a thin base is what makes a paver drive sink and rut under car tires.
Retaining wall construction
Retaining walls usually fail from water trapped behind them, so we build in gravel backfill and drainage to keep wet soil from pushing the wall out of line.
Masonry restoration
On older brick homes we look at the joints, brick, chimney and steps together and put the repairs in order, so you fix what's urgent first and plan the rest.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces from the hearth up, and I'll help you pick a material and a joint style that sit right with the rest of your room.
Stone veneer installation
We set thin stone over walls, chimneys and foundations, and we take care with the backing and metal flashing underneath, because trapped water is what pops veneer loose.
Concrete block walls
We lay block walls for yards, garages and outbuildings on a proper footing, with steel and grout in the hollow cores where the wall needs it to stay straight and plumb.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, crawl spaces and replacement foundations we lay block walls on a footing sized for the load, keeping them level course by course so the framing above sits true.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the masonry base, counters and surrounds for outdoor kitchens in brick, block or stone, and plan the layout around your patio, where your gas or power runs and how you cook.
Walkway construction
We build front walks and garden paths in brick, pavers, stone or concrete, sloped slightly so rain runs off instead of standing in puddles by your door.
Brick wall installation
We lay new brick garden walls, screen walls and additions, and when the wall ties into your house we hunt down brick and mortar that blend with what's already there.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps, columns and planters, fitting each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the stonework looks settled instead of stacked.
Brick pointing
For lighter wear, like a few cracked or missing joints around a window or step, we point just those spots instead of redoing the whole wall, because that's often all it needs.
Get a free on-site estimate in Sherwood
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out and look at the work in person, and there's no obligation to book.
The person who quotes it shows up
I come out to look at each job myself and I work on it with the crew afterward, so the person who quoted it is the one making sure it's done the way we said.
What we'd do and why, in writing
After the visit I write up the repair and the reason for each part of it, so you can read it at your own pace and compare it with anyone else's.
Satisfaction guaranteed, questions welcome
I'd rather explain a repair twice than have you sign off on work you don't understand, so ask anything at the estimate, while we're working or once it's done.
Questions about masonry work in Sherwood
Answers to what Sherwood homeowners usually ask about permits, contractor licenses and checking their property before any masonry work starts.
Who issues building permits in Sherwood, AR?
The City of Sherwood issues residential building permits for property inside its city limits, and the residential application is on the city's website. Whether your job needs one is the city's call, and you can reach it at (501) 835-5319. Before work starts we check with the office that covers your address, and if a permit is needed we apply for it.
Does my masonry contractor need a state license in Arkansas?
Yes, Arkansas requires a contractor doing home improvement work on an existing single-family house to hold a license from the state Residential Contractors Committee, unless the contractor is exempt. The state counts repair, alteration, renovation, removal, demolition and additions to the house, its property and its structures as home improvement work. We're fully licensed and insured.
Where can I see zoning or flood maps for my home in Sherwood?
Zoning is on the city's Sherwood Master Map, an interactive map that also shows land use, sewer and stormwater. For flood hazard, FEMA says its online flood map tools are the best place to start for official federal flood hazard determinations. Both are worth a look before we plan a retaining wall or a drive, because where water runs shapes how those get built.
Cities we serve for masonry work
These are the cities with their own page on our site, but they aren't the only ones we work in. If yours isn't listed, call or send the form and ask.
Book a look at your Sherwood masonry
Call (501) 274-1083 or send the form, because a loose joint or small crack caught early usually stays a small repair.