Masonry Contractor in Auburn, AL - Brick Repairs That Fix the Cause
United Auburn Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Auburn, AL. We repair brick, mortar and stone on older homes, work out why a wall cracked and fix that, and build new walls, walks and outdoor kitchens.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Auburn homes, from older brick to new builds
Auburn is home base. I grew up handing brick to my dad on his jobs and started this business here in 2020. Most of our calls come from two kinds of owners: people in older brick homes whose joints or walls have started showing their age, and people planning a wall, a walk or an outdoor kitchen. We do the same work in nearby cities like Opelika and Tallassee.
That mix shapes the job. On an older house the repair has to suit brick and mortar that went up decades ago, and on a newer lot a wall or walk has to tie into a yard and drive that are already there.
Masonry services for Auburn homes and yards
Foundation repair
When a crack runs through the brick above a door that's started to stick, we look at what's going on under the house before deciding how to fix it.
Chimney repair
Older chimneys often show loose brick or a cracked crown, the concrete cap on top, so we fix what's letting water in before rebuilding anything.
Tuckpointing
When the joints on an older brick house turn sandy or sink back, tuckpointing replaces the worn mortar with a mix that suits the brick and blends with the old joints.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose brick gets cut out and replaced with brick that fits the house, after we've found out what broke it first.
Driveway pavers
For a new driveway or one replacing cracked concrete, pavers set on a packed base can be lifted and reset in one spot instead of torn out.
Retaining wall construction
Where a bank keeps creeping toward a patio or drive, a retaining wall holds it back, with drainage behind it so water doesn't push it over.
Masonry restoration
On an older brick home with years of patches, we restore the walls with mortar and brick that suit the house instead of covering problems up.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces for living rooms and additions, laying out the firebox, hearth and surround with you before the first brick goes down.
Stone veneer installation
A thin layer of stone set over a plain foundation, column or chimney dresses it up, and we set it so any water that gets behind can drain out.
Concrete block walls
Block walls work for garden walls, screens and the base of an outdoor kitchen, and we fill and reinforce the hollow centers where a wall needs the strength.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, a crawl space or a garage, we lay block foundation walls level and square, because everything built on top follows them.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the brick, block or stone base for a grill, counter and sink, planned around your patio and where the gas and water lines will run.
Walkway construction
A brick, stone or paver walk from the drive to the front door gets a packed base and a slight slope so it sits flat and sheds rain.
Brick wall installation
New brick garden walls, mailbox columns and property-line walls get a solid footing first, since a wall that leans or cracks usually started with a weak one.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps, columns and chimneys, fitting each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the stone carries the weight.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints have cracked or dropped out, pointing fills them with fresh mortar before water gets behind the brick, without redoing the whole wall.
Get a free masonry estimate at your Auburn home
We reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Auburn home, look the job over and send you a free estimate, with no pressure and no obligation.
(334) 780-0060- Based in
- Auburn, AL 36830
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
What working inside Auburn's city limits involves
Inside the city limits, the permit is the city's call. The City of Auburn issues building permits for new structures, and its Inspection Services department reviews plans and inspects new and remodeled buildings, so a job that needs a permit can't start until that review is done. Before you hire anyone, ask to see their City of Auburn business license, because anyone doing business here needs one before starting work. On a home job that runs over $10,000, labor and materials included, ask about their license with the state Home Builders Licensure Board, which covers building, remodeling and repairing homes for the work it oversees.
We're licensed and insured, and I check with the office that covers your address and take care of the permit paperwork when a job needs it, the same as we do in Smiths Station or Valley. What moves the price is how much wall is involved, how much old brick or mortar has to come out, how hard it is to match what's on the house, how easy the spot is to reach, and whether something behind the crack needs fixing first. The schedule turns on the city's review when there's a permit and on finding brick that matches, and your estimate gives you your own figure and says what we'll do and why.
What wears out on Auburn houses and yards
On older brick homes, the mortar usually wears out long before the brick does, and that's how it should be, because the joints are meant to be the part you replace. The trouble starts when an earlier patch used mortar harder than the brick, so the brick faces crack and flake instead of the joint. We sort out which joints are original and which are old patches, then repoint with a mix that suits that house.
On newer properties, the calls are mostly for things people want to add. When a new wall or walk fails early, it's usually a thin base or no way for water to get out, so we build those right first.
How a masonry job runs when you call us in Auburn
Here's how a job in Auburn runs from your side, from the first call to the walk-through when the work is done.
Call us or send the form
Call (334) 780-0060 or send the form with a few lines about the job. We get back to you to set a time for me to come out.
I come out and look
I look the job over with you and ask a lot of questions about when the problem started and what's been done before, so it helps if you're home. The estimate I send says what we'll do and why, so you know what you're paying for before anything starts.
We take care of permits
When the job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork with the city. The start date waits on the city's review of the plans.
We finish and walk it together
I work alongside our crew on every job, not just the estimate. When we're done, we walk the work with you so you can see what was fixed and why.
Questions about masonry work in Auburn
Do I need a permit to build a brick or block wall in Auburn, AL?
Building a new structure in Auburn takes a building permit from the city, and work that cuts into walls or beams goes beyond the ordinary repairs the city lets go without one. The city's list of jobs that need a permit also includes fences over 7 feet tall, so a tall wall along a property line is worth asking about. We check with the city for your address before we start.
How much does masonry work cost in Auburn, AL?
Masonry in Auburn is priced job by job, by how much brick or mortar has to come out, what it takes to match the old work, how big a new wall or walk is, and how easy the spot is to reach. Fixing the cause behind a crack can add to the job, but a patch over an unknown cause usually means paying for the same work again. Your estimate lays out the price and what it covers.
How do I check if my Auburn property is in a floodplain?
Look up your address on the city's Flood Map, which shows how the floodplain affects a property. The flood maps for the Lower Tallapoosa watershed changed recently, so check again even if you looked before planning a retaining wall or foundation work.
Do I need approval to repair brick on a house in an Auburn historic district?
If your house is in a designated Auburn historic district, exterior work that may be visible from the street in front of it can need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the city. Work the city's staff deems routine maintenance doesn't need one, and that's their decision to make, so we ask before we touch the front of the house.
How do I know everyone working on my masonry job in Auburn is licensed?
Every person working on a job site in Auburn should be an employee of a licensed contractor or hold their own Auburn contractor business license. City business licenses expire December 31 and are renewed each year, so ask to see a current one.
What causes cracks in the brick on an older Auburn house?
Most cracks in older brick come from the house settling, water getting into the wall, steel over a window rusting and pushing the brick, or an old repair with mortar too hard for the brick. A crack that steps along the joints tells a different story than one running straight through the brick, and that's what I look at first. If a crack is wide or still growing, I'll tell you when it needs an engineer before any masonry work.
Other areas we serve
Auburn, AL
Tell us about your Auburn masonry project
A crack or a loose joint is usually a smaller fix when it's caught early, so it's worth having me look before it spreads.