Foundation repair
We repair cracked and shifted brick or block foundations, and we start by finding what's moving them, since patching a crack without fixing the cause usually means patching it again.
Masonry Contractor in Ward, AR - Brick and Stone Work That Matches Your House
Capstone Little Rock Masonry & Concrete repairs and builds brick, block, stone and concrete work for homes in Ward, AR, from repointing worn joints and fixing cracks to new walls, walkways and patios that fit the house.
What we see on masonry jobs in Ward
As a masonry contractor based in Little Rock, we work in the cities around it across central Arkansas, and Ward is one of them, along with its neighbors Cabot and Jacksonville. Ward has grown fast, so a lot of what we see here is newer houses with brick or stone across the front, where the call is usually a cracked joint by the garage, a few loose bricks at the steps or a wall, walk or patio the owner has been putting off. There are older homes too, and on those the whole job is matching brick and mortar that's been there a long time.
What moves the price is how much needs doing, how hard the existing brick, stone or mortar is to match, how easy the spot is to reach, and what turns up once a bad section is opened. The schedule mostly turns on getting matching material in and, when the city requires a permit, on that step. For your own job, the estimate is where you get a number, and I write up what we'd do and why.
The City of Ward runs its own permits and building inspections, and the questions below cover what it lists and where to apply.
I look at each job myself
I come out to see each job in Ward before anything is quoted, and I work on it alongside the crew, so the person who looked at your wall is there when it's built.
Repairs that match the house
New mortar should be softer than the brick around it, because mortar that's too hard pushes the damage into the brick itself, so I match strength and color, not just color.
Licensed, insured and easy to check
We're fully licensed and insured, and the city's permit page has a search for businesses with a Ward business license, which is an easy way to look up anyone you're thinking of hiring.
Masonry services we offer in Ward
Chimney repair
We fix cracked crowns, the concrete cap on top, replace flaking brick and repoint worn joints, since the top of a chimney takes the most weather and usually leaks first.
Tuckpointing
We cut out worn mortar, fill the joints in a color matched to your brick and run a fine line along each, giving older brickwork a crisp, even face.
Brick repair
We cut out cracked or flaking bricks and set in replacements matched for size, color and texture, which on newer Ward houses usually means tracking down the same brick the builder used.
Driveway pavers
We lay paver driveways on a dug-out, packed base thick enough for a car, because the base is what keeps pavers from sinking into ruts where your tires sit.
Retaining wall construction
We build block and stone retaining walls with drainage gravel and a pipe behind them, since trapped water pushing on the back is what usually tips a wall over.
Masonry restoration
On older homes around Ward we clean, repoint and repair brick and stone as one job, matching mortar to the original so the work ages along with the rest of the house.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces and surrounds, indoors or out, and line the firebox, where the fire sits, with heat-rated brick so it holds up to years of use.
Stone veneer installation
We put stone veneer, a thin layer of real or cast stone, over block, concrete or framed walls, with the flashing and weep gaps that let water drain out behind it.
Concrete block walls
We lay block walls for garages, shops, privacy and property lines, filling the hollow cores with steel and grout where the wall has to stand up to height or load.
Foundation block wall installation
We lay block foundation walls for additions, garages and outbuildings on a level, square footing, because every row of block above follows whatever the first row gets wrong.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build outdoor kitchen islands, grill surrounds and bars in block faced with brick or stone, leaving the space your grill's instructions call for and room for gas and power lines.
Walkway construction
We build brick, stone, paver and concrete walks from the driveway to the door or out to the back yard, pitched slightly so rain runs off instead of pooling.
Brick wall installation
We build brick garden walls, columns and mailbox surrounds with a footing under them, using brick and mortar picked to go with what's already on your house.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps, columns and facings, fitting each piece by hand and keeping joints tight, since stone only looks right when it sits the way it would stack.
Brick pointing
When joints are cracked or sandy in spots, around steps, under windows or along a garage, we repoint just those areas with mortar soft enough to suit the brick you have.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Ward
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time, then I'll come out, look at the work and write up what we'd do and why, with no pressure to book.
Tell us what you're seeing
A line about the crack, the crumbling joints or the wall you've been putting off helps me bring the right brick and mortar samples and know which part of the house to look at.
Ask the same question twice
I'd rather explain something twice than have you sign off on work you don't understand, so ask anything you like while I'm there or once you've read the write-up.
Satisfaction guaranteed
That's our promise on the work, and it's also why I'll tell you when something can wait, so you're not paying for a repair the house doesn't need yet.
Masonry permit questions homeowners in Ward ask
These are the permit and inspection questions that come up when a homeowner in Ward is planning brick, block or stone work.
Which kinds of work does Ward, AR list for building permits?
The city's permit page lists new construction, changes to existing plumbing, HVAC, electrical and roofing, fences, auxiliary structures such as storage sheds, and demolition. Masonry isn't named as its own category, so before a brick wall, retaining wall or block foundation goes up in Ward, it's worth asking the city's Permitting Official which category, if any, fits the job.
Where do I apply for a building permit in Ward, AR?
You apply through the city's Permitting Official, in person at the Water Office in City Hall between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays, or with the application you can download from the city's permit page. The office answers at (501) 843-7686 Ext. 101 and permitting@cityofward.com. On our jobs, we check with the city first and handle the application when a permit's needed.
Who inspects construction work in Ward, AR?
The city's Building Inspector does. The inspector reviews plans, inspects work during construction and makes site visits to check that local and national building codes and regulations are met. When the inspector comes by one of our jobs, we keep the work where it can be seen until it's been looked at.
Cities we serve for masonry work
Each city below has its own page about our masonry work there. If your address isn't listed, call or send the form and ask, since these aren't the only places we work.
Call us about your Ward masonry job
Call (501) 274-1083 any day of the week, into the evening, or use the form, and I'll set a time to walk the work with you.