Masonry Contractor in Boulder City, NV - Brick, Block and Stone Fixed at the Cause
Artisan Henderson Concrete and Masonry repairs and builds brick, block and stone work in Boulder City, NV, from cracked yard walls and loose chimney brick to new retaining walls, paver driveways and outdoor kitchens.
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Boulder City's older homes and newer yard walls
Boulder City feels different from the valley cities next door, and the houses show it. The older part of the city around the Historic District has homes that have been lived in, added onto and patched for a long time, with brick, block and stone you don't want to tear out. The newer neighborhoods look more like what we see across the area, with block yard walls, stucco fronts, paver driveways and backyards built for being outside. We're a masonry contractor based in Henderson, NV, and Boulder City is an easy drive for our crew.
That mix decides how we start. On an older house I first sort out what's original and what's been patched, because every repair has to work with what's already there, and on a newer lot it's usually the footing or base under the wall or drive that sets the job.
Masonry services we handle in Boulder City
Foundation repair
When a crack shows in the foundation or a door starts sticking, we dig down to see what the footing is doing and repair the cause.
Chimney repair
Older chimneys here often have loose brick and worn joints near the top, where water gets in first. We rebuild what's loose and repoint the rest.
Tuckpointing
On older brick fronts we rake out worn mortar, fill the joints to match the brick, then run a fine line of contrasting mortar for crisp edges.
Brick repair
When brick faces flake or crack, water is usually getting in somewhere. We replace the bad ones with a close match and find the leak.
Driveway pavers
Pavers make a good driveway here because one cracked paver lifts out and swaps easily. We spend our time on the packed base, since that keeps them flat.
Retaining wall construction
Sloped yards need walls that hold the dirt back without leaning. We build on a solid footing with drainage behind it, so water doesn't build up against it.
Masonry restoration
Older homes in the older part of the city often have brick and stone worth saving. We clean, repair and repoint it with materials that match the original.
Fireplace installation
A brick or stone fireplace gives a living room a place to gather. We build the firebox, hearth and face with proper clearances, finished to suit your house.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer dresses up a plain front, a column or a yard wall. We get the backing and wire lath right first, since that's what holds it on.
Concrete block walls
Leaning sections and cracked joints in block yard walls are common calls here. We fix what's moving them, or rebuild the run on a new footing.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, garage or raised floor, we lay the block foundation walls on a checked footing, with steel and grout where the plans call for them.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the outdoor kitchen base in block, sized to your grill and counters, then face it in brick, stone or stucco to match the house.
Walkway construction
A front walk in brick, pavers or stone is the first thing visitors cross. We set it on a packed base so the pieces stay level.
Brick wall installation
A new brick wall or column often suits an older house better than block. We tool every joint tight so water runs off instead of soaking in.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits garden walls, steps and planters on sloped lots. We fit each stone by hand so the weight sits right, not just the look.
Brick pointing
When joints crumble or sink back from the brick, sprinkler water and rain get in. We rake them out and repoint with mortar matched to the brick.
Get a free written estimate for masonry work in Boulder City
Send it and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look the job over with you and leave a free written estimate, with no pressure and no obligation.
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What working in Boulder City means for your job
Boulder City handles its own building permits and inspections through the city's Community Development Department, so a job that needs a permit waits on the city's review, and we plan the start date around it. The city also sits outside the business license the Las Vegas Valley cities share, which means a contractor needs a Boulder City business license to work here, and you can call the city's Business Licensing Department to check that whoever you hire has one. When a job needs a permit, we apply for it, set up the inspections and meet the inspector, and because the rules here aren't the same as in Henderson or the county, I check with the city before we start.
What moves the price is mostly how much wall or brick is involved, how much old work has to come out first and whether we're matching older brick and mortar or building new. The schedule turns on the permit, if there is one, and on what we find once a wall or footing is open, and the written estimate I leave gives you the number for your job. Homes in the Historic District can add a design approval for some street-facing work, which I cover in the questions below. Past that, it's the same work we do over in Winchester and the other cities around Henderson.
Old mortar, yard walls and what wears them out
A lot of what we see in the older part of Boulder City, especially around the Historic District, is brick and stone laid with mortar much softer than today's bagged mix. Over the years the joints wear back, water gets in behind them, and somebody patches it with a hard modern mortar that looks fine for a while and then pops the faces off the brick. My old boss used to say the mortar should give before the brick does, so we rake out the bad joints and repoint with a mix matched to the old work, which keeps the brick doing its job.
Newer lots lean toward block yard walls, paver driveways and backyard kitchens, and on those the work lives or dies on what's underneath. We dig down and check the footing or base before we price a repair, and on anything new we pack it properly before the first block or paver goes down.
How a masonry job goes when you call us in Boulder City
Here's the job from your side, from the first call to the walk-through at the end, with the city's part shown where your project needs a permit.
Call or send the form
Call (702) 832-0706 or send the form with a line about what you've noticed. We get back to you and set a time for me to come out to Boulder City.
I look it over with you
I come out myself, walk the wall or brick with you and ask what you've seen change, so it helps if you're home. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you know what you're paying for before you decide anything.
We handle the city permit
If the job needs a permit, we apply online with Boulder City, and staff check the application is complete before they accept it. The city then asks for a non-refundable plan review deposit, and review only starts once that payment is verified, which is why we file early.
Our crew does the work
Our own crew does the work while I check it along the way, and we meet the inspector for any inspections. Before we pack up, I walk the finished job with you and we leave the site clean.
Questions about masonry work in Boulder City
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Boulder City?
The city's building FAQ lists retaining walls under 2 feet high as exempt from a permit. For anything taller, we check with the city and handle the permit if the wall needs one, so you're not left sorting it out yourself.
Does a house in the Boulder City Historic District need approval for masonry work?
Some exterior work does. In the Historic District, changes beyond standard maintenance that need a building permit and can be seen from a public street may need a Certificate of Appropriateness, the city's design approval, and the city's approval matrix sets whether you need one and at what level of review. For something like a new front wall or a rebuilt chimney, we sort that out before we order material, so we're not buying brick twice.
How do I find out if my house is in the Boulder City Historic District?
Search your address on the city's Interactive Map Viewer, which you'll find through its historic preservation page. It also shows the home's construction year, architectural style and design guidelines, and the year and style give me a good idea of what brick and mortar I'll be matching.
How much does it cost to repair a block wall in Boulder City?
The price for a block wall repair comes down to whether the wall needs new joints and a few block or a section has to come down to the footing. Matching older block or a stucco finish takes more time than new work, and a permit or a Historic District design approval adds steps before we start. I'll give you the number for your wall in a written estimate after I've looked at it with you.
What causes cracks in block yard walls in Boulder City?
Most cracks in block yard walls come from the ground under the footing moving, often because sprinklers or a downspout keep the soil along the wall wet. A stair-step crack following the joints usually points to that, while a crack at a gate column is more often the gate's weight working the column loose. We figure out which it is before we fix anything, because filling the crack alone just gives it a place to open again.
What is the best way to repair old mortar on a Boulder City brick home?
The best way is to rake out the loose joints down to sound mortar and repoint with a mix that's softer than the brick and matched in color to the old work. Hard modern mortar can make the brick itself crack, as I said above, so on older houses we mix to match and tool the joints the way the original mason did. It's slower than smearing a patch over the top, and it's the part my old boss checked hardest.
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Plan your Boulder City masonry job with us
If your job needs a permit or a Historic District approval, calling early gives the city's part time to move while we plan the work.