Masonry Contractor in Henderson, NV - Cracks Traced to the Cause and Fixed
Artisan Henderson Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Henderson, NV. We repair cracked block walls, brick and stone after finding out why they broke, and we build yard walls, paver driveways, fireplaces and outdoor kitchens.
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Henderson houses and the block they're built from
Most of what we work on in Henderson is block. Houses here are usually concrete block or frame under stucco, and back yards are closed in by block walls shared with a neighbor or two, so a lot of our calls start at the fence line. The older streets around the Water Street District downtown have more brick, often patched a few times over the years, while the newer subdivisions bring us stone veneer, pavers and outdoor kitchens.
It's the same mix next door in Whitney and down the road in Boulder City. The ground here is often hard and rocky a short way down, so digging a new footing can mean breaking through instead of shoveling, and we plan the job around that from the first visit.
Masonry services we do around Henderson
Foundation repair
When a crack runs up through the stucco or a door starts sticking, we check whether a soaked or settling footing is behind it and fix that first.
Chimney repair
Older Henderson houses with brick chimneys take a beating from sun and wind, so we rebuild loose crowns, cracked caps and worn joints before water gets inside.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing, raking out old mortar and packing in fresh, suits brick homes downtown where the joints have gone sandy, and we match the color to what's there.
Brick repair
Bricks with flaking or cracked faces on planters, steps and old porches get cut out one at a time and replaced with brick we hunt down to match.
Driveway pavers
Plain concrete driveways here crack and stain, and pavers on a packed base let you lift out and swap one damaged piece instead of breaking up the whole slab.
Retaining wall construction
Hillside lots and terraced yards need walls that hold soil back, so we build them on a real footing with drainage behind so water doesn't push them over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone around downtown can be brought back by cleaning, repointing and replacing broken pieces, keeping the original look instead of covering it up.
Fireplace installation
Cool desert nights make an indoor or patio fireplace worth having, and we build the firebox, hearth and surround in brick, block or stone to suit the house.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer gives a plain stucco front wall, column or fireplace some texture, and we set it on a metal mesh base so water behind it can drain out.
Concrete block walls
When a block yard wall leans or cracks along the joints, we find whether it's the footing or water, then rebuild with steel and grout in the hollows.
Foundation block wall installation
Additions, garages and casitas usually sit on a block stem wall, the short wall between footing and floor, and we lay it plumb and level for the framers.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Back yards here get used nearly year-round, so we build grill islands and counters in block faced with stone or stucco that hold up in the sun.
Walkway construction
Side-yard paths here are often loose gravel or cracked concrete, and we replace them with pavers, brick or flagstone on a packed base that stays flat.
Brick wall installation
For a garden wall, planter or front-yard accent that looks different from the block next door, we lay brick with steady joints and a solid footing under it.
Stone masonry
Desert yards suit natural stone, and we lay stone walls, steps, columns and planters that sit right with the landscaping and carry their own weight.
Brick pointing
When mortar crumbles in a few spots on steps, a mailbox or a planter, we grind out just those joints and refill them before water gets behind the brick.
Get a free written estimate for your Henderson masonry job
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time to come look. The estimate is free, done on site, and comes with no pressure and no obligation.
- team@hendersonconcreteandmasonry.com
- Based in
- Henderson, NV 89015
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
Working in Henderson: permits, licenses and price
The first thing I sort out on a Henderson job is whose permit it is, because the rules differ between the city and the county, and I check with the office that covers your address before we start. If you live in a manufactured home, structural work goes through the state's manufactured housing division, and its permit has to be issued before work can begin, so that wait sits at the front of the schedule. When a job needs a permit, we apply for it, set up the inspections and meet the inspector. We're licensed and insured, and since the state's exemption for small repairs stops where a permit starts, it's worth asking anyone you hire for their state license.
What moves the price most is how much has to come out and how deep the cause goes once we open things up, because a wall with a dropped footing is a bigger job than one with a few bad joints. The schedule turns on any permit and on the heat, since mortar dries too fast in a summer afternoon, so in the hot months we start early. Your written estimate puts a number on your own job, and it works the same way in Paradise and the other cities around us.
Why Henderson walls and brick wear out
Water is behind most of the cracked walls I see in Henderson. Sprinklers and drip lines run right along the base of yard walls, the block soaks it up and grows a white crust, and the ground under one end of the footing goes soft while the rest stays bone dry, so the wall cracks where the two meet. My old boss used to say you fix the water or you fix the wall twice, so we move the water first and then repair the block.
Sun does the rest. Years of hot days and cool nights dry out mortar joints and wall caps until they crack and let water in, which is why we check the cap and the top rows even when you called about something lower down.
What happens after you call us about Henderson masonry
Here's how a job runs from your first call to the walk-through at the end, with me on site at the start and at the finish.
Call or send the form
Reach us at (702) 832-0706 or through the form and tell us what you're seeing. We'll set a time for me to come out and look.
I come out and look
I come out myself, ask what you've noticed and look at the footing, the joints and where the water goes. You get a written estimate, so you know the cost before anything starts.
We permit it and build it
Once you say go, we handle any permit the job needs, and our own crew does the work while I check on it along the way. You don't need to be home every day as long as we can get into the yard.
I walk the job with you
When it's done, I walk the finished job with you before we pack up. We clear out the mortar, the cuttings and the leftover block before we go.
Questions about masonry in Henderson
Which building code applies to masonry work on a Henderson house?
Henderson uses the 2024 International Residential Code for homes, along with the Southern Nevada amendments to it. That's what an inspector holds a new wall, fireplace or footing to when a permit is involved, and it's what we build to. Manufactured homes are the exception, since the state division inspects those under an older edition of the same code.
Does a small masonry repair in Henderson need a licensed contractor?
A repair worth less than $1,000, counting labor and materials together, can be done without a contractor's license under the state contractors board's rules. That exemption doesn't apply if the work needs a building permit or is part of a larger project worth $500 or more, so splitting a wall rebuild into small bills doesn't get around it.
Can I build or fix masonry on my own Henderson home without a license?
Yes, if you're building or improving a home to live in, not to sell or lease, you can apply to the Nevada State Contractors Board for an owner exemption. If you sell, lease or list the home within a year of finishing, the board assumes it was built to sell, and it's up to you to show it wasn't.
How do I know if masonry work on my manufactured home in Henderson needs a permit?
Structural work on a manufactured home needs a permit from the state division, including additions and framing remodels, and so does putting in a wood-burning fireplace or stove. We check your job against that list at the estimate and get the permit in hand before we start.
What is the best way to match new block to an old Henderson yard wall?
The best way is to find block from the same maker and color line if it's still made, and to stain or paint the new section if it isn't. Block here fades in the sun, so even the right block can look bright at first, and I'll hold a sample up to your wall before we order.
How much does masonry repair cost in Henderson?
The cost comes down to what's causing the damage and how much has to be rebuilt, so two cracked walls on the same street can price very differently. Hauling off the old wall, reaching a back yard through a narrow side gate and matching faded block or old brick all add to it. I'll put a written number on your job when I come out.
Henderson, NV
Have your Henderson wall looked at soon
A crack that's only in the joints today is a smaller fix than a wall that's started to lean, so the sooner I see it, the more of your wall we can usually keep.