Masonry Contractor in Tuskegee, AL - brick and stone work that fixes the cause
United Auburn Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Auburn that works in Tuskegee, AL. We repair brick, chimneys and foundations, repoint worn joints, and build walls, walks and outdoor kitchens for homes across the city.
- Licensed and insured.
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Tuskegee homes as we see them on our jobs
In Tuskegee we work on older brick houses, homes sitting on block foundations and newer places where the owner wants to add a wall, a walk or somewhere to cook outside. The older houses are the ones I like most, because a crack or a crumbling joint on them usually has a story behind it, like an old patch, a gutter dumping water on one spot or a corner that's settled. It's the same work we do as a masonry contractor in Auburn, AL and in cities like Opelika and Tallassee.
On a house that's stood for decades, the brick we match and the way we tie into the old wall have to suit what's already there. That's why I look at the whole wall, and what's under it, before I price a patch.
Masonry services we offer in Tuskegee
Foundation repair
When a crack runs through the brick above a door or a floor starts to slope, we find what moved under the house before we repair the foundation.
Chimney repair
Chimneys on older houses usually lose mortar near the top first, so we rebuild loose courses and repair the crown, the concrete cap, before water gets inside.
Tuckpointing
When joints on an older brick house have gone sandy or sunk back, we grind out the worn mortar and fill new joints that match the color and shape.
Brick repair
Bricks with cracked or flaking faces get swapped for a close match, after we work out what made those bricks fail in the first place.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway suits a Tuskegee lot when you'd like to fix a few pieces at a time instead of a whole slab, laid on a packed base that drains.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard drops off toward the street or a neighbor, we build retaining walls with drainage behind them, because trapped water is usually what pushes walls over.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone houses that need more than a patch, we restore walls, steps and trim so the repair suits the age of the house.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces indoors and out, following the maker's instructions for any firebox or insert you choose, so smoke goes up the flue the way it should.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin stone face set over a wall, can dress up a plain foundation or porch, as long as water has a way out behind it.
Concrete block walls
Block walls work for garden borders, privacy screens and shop buildings on Tuskegee lots, built on a proper footing and filled with grout where strength matters.
Foundation block wall installation
When an addition, garage or new house needs a block foundation, we lay it level and square on the footing, so everything built above starts out true.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the brick, block or stone base for an outdoor kitchen or grill station, with the openings sized for the grill and appliances you've picked.
Walkway construction
A brick, stone or paver walk from the driveway to the door gets a packed base and a slight pitch, so rain runs off instead of pooling.
Brick wall installation
New brick garden and boundary walls get brick and mortar chosen to sit well beside your house, on a footing sized for the wall's height.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits steps, piers, garden walls and fireplace faces, and we set each piece by hand so the joints and the weight fall where they should.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints have cracked or washed out, pointing just those areas keeps water out of a sound wall, with mortar matched to what's there.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Tuskegee
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. I come out to your house, look the job over and send 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 in Tuskegee means for your job
Inside Tuskegee city limits, the city's permit department issues permits for building, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and sign work and inspects all construction in the city. Its list doesn't call out masonry by name, so I check with them about your job before we set a start date, and when a permit is needed, the start waits on it.
What moves the price is how far the damage goes once we trace it, what the new brick or stone has to match, and how hard it is to get material to the spot. We run Tuskegee jobs the same way we do in Auburn and Lanett, licensed and insured, with me working alongside our crew and one promise on all of it. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Masonry needs on Tuskegee houses and lots
Most older brick houses we see in Tuskegee need joint work before they need new brick, because mortar is meant to wear out first. Trouble starts when an old repair used mortar harder than the brick, so the brick cracks and flakes instead of the joint. We cut those patches out, work out why the wall needed them, and repoint with a mix that suits the brick.
The rest of our calls come from people adding something, like a garden wall where the yard drops, a walk to the front door or a place to cook outside. Those jobs live or die on the ground under them, so we dig to firm soil and pack the base before we lay the first course.
How a masonry job runs when you call us in Tuskegee
Here's how it goes from your first call to the day we walk the finished job with you.
Call or send the form
Reach us at (334) 780-0060 or through the form and tell us what you're seeing. We'll set a time for me to come out to your house.
I look the job over
I walk the wall, chimney or yard with you, ask a lot of questions and look for what's behind the problem, not just the crack you can see. Then I send an estimate that says what we'll do and why, so every part of the price comes with its reason.
Permits, then the work
When the job needs a permit, we take care of the paperwork and start once it's in hand. Our crew does the work with me on site, and you usually don't need to be home for it.
Walk the finished job together
When we're done, we clean up and walk the job with you. It's your chance to look it all over and ask about anything you see.
Questions about masonry work in Tuskegee
How do I reach the permit office in Tuskegee, AL?
Call the city's permit department at 334-720-0562, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. The city's website says the Municipal Complex is closed until further notice, so the phone is the place to start. If we're doing your job, I make that call for you.
What is the best way to plan a garden or retaining wall near a property line in Tuskegee?
Find the property line and ask the city before anything gets dug, because the department that issues permits also helps with setbacks, property lines and easements. A wall built too close to the line or across an easement can end up having to come out. We sort that out before your estimate turns into a plan.
Which codes does the Tuskegee Fire Marshal's office enforce for commercial projects?
The Fire Marshal's office lists the Life Safety Code, the International Fire Code and the International Building Code, each with the State of Alabama, along with the City of Tuskegee's own International Codes. Commercial buildings go through a plan review and inspection by that office as part of the permit, and the list sits in the city's commercial plan review guide. That guide carries no date, so ask the office whether the list is still current.
How much does masonry work cost in Tuskegee?
There's no single price, because it turns on what's actually wrong or what you're building, and you'll get a figure for your job after I've seen it. Your choices move it too. Natural stone usually costs more than block or stone veneer, a wall that holds back soil needs drainage and a deeper footing that a garden border doesn't, and fixing the cause once usually costs less than patching the same crack twice.
What causes cracks in the brick on older houses in Tuskegee?
Most cracks in older brick come from something moving or something wet, like a settling corner of the footing, water pouring off a roof edge onto one spot, or a rusting steel lintel, the bar over a window, lifting the brick. Stair-step cracks along the joints usually point to movement underneath, while cracks through the bricks themselves often trace back to a hard patch or rust. I work out which it is before we price a fix, and when it looks structural, I'll tell you to have an engineer look first.
Can you match the old brick and mortar on a Tuskegee house?
Usually close enough that the repair doesn't stand out, by comparing a sample brick and a bit of old mortar against salvaged and new brick and tinting the new mortar to suit. An exact match isn't always possible on a very old wall. If that's the case with yours, I'll tell you at the estimate, not after the wall is up.
Other areas we serve
Auburn, AL
Plan your Tuskegee masonry project with us
A crack or loose joint caught early is usually a smaller job than the same one left for a few more years, so let me take a look.