Masonry Contractor in Summerlin South, NV - Block Walls, Pavers and Brick Fixed Right
Artisan Henderson Concrete and Masonry is a Henderson masonry contractor working in Summerlin South, NV. We repair cracked block walls, brick and stone, and we build new yard walls, paver driveways, fireplaces and outdoor kitchens for homes here.
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Summerlin South homes and what they mean for masonry
Summerlin South sits on the far west edge of the valley, right up against Red Rock. It's mostly single-family neighborhoods grouped into villages, with apartment and condo buildings mixed in, and we work here the same way we do in Spring Valley and the other cities across the valley.
On our jobs here, we mostly see stucco houses with stone at the entry, block walls fencing in the back yards, and paver driveways and walkways out front. The houses sit close together, so side yards are narrow and the back yard is often only reachable through a gate. That means we plan how block, stone and mortar get back there and how your plants make it through in one piece. Repairs also have to blend in, because a patch in the wrong block or mortar color stands out on a street of houses built alike.
Masonry services we do for Summerlin South homes
Foundation repair
When a crack climbs your stem wall, the short block wall your house sits on, we find out why it moved before we patch anything.
Chimney repair
On homes here with a brick or stone chimney, we repoint worn joints and patch a cracked concrete top before water starts working its way inside.
Tuckpointing
When the mortar on a brick or stone front has gone sandy, we grind out the worn joints and pack in fresh mortar that matches the old color.
Brick repair
A cracked brick, or one with its face flaking off, gets cut out and swapped for one close in size and color to the rest of the wall.
Driveway pavers
We lay paver driveways here in place of plain concrete, and when a few pavers sink or crack, we lift that patch, fix the base and relay them.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps up or down to the next lot, we build retaining walls with drainage behind them so water doesn't pile up against the wall.
Masonry restoration
Stone fronts, columns and garden walls that have stained, chipped or loosened over the years get cleaned, repaired and repointed so they look like one job again.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces for family rooms and back patios, laying the firebox and surround to fit the room and how you'll use it.
Stone veneer installation
On entries, columns and garage fronts, we add new thin stone veneer or replace pieces that have cracked or come loose from the wall.
Concrete block walls
Most back yards here are fenced in block, and we rebuild cracked or leaning sections or build new walls that match the block next door.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, casitas and garages, we lay the block foundation walls the framing sits on, set on a footing and filled where the plans call for it.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Back patios here get a lot of use, and we build the block base, stone or brick facing and counters for grills, sinks and bar seating.
Walkway construction
We lay paver, brick and stone walkways from the driveway to the front door or through narrow side yards, on a packed base that keeps them flat.
Brick wall installation
When you want a garden wall, a planter or a low front wall in brick instead of block, we lay it on a proper footing with clean tooled joints.
Stone masonry
Natural stone fits right in this close to Red Rock, and we build stone walls, columns, steps and planters set one stone at a time.
Brick pointing
On brick planters, columns and garden walls, we clean out cracked or soft mortar and pack new joints before water gets behind the brick and loosens it.
Get a free masonry estimate in Summerlin South
Send the form, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate. There's no obligation, and you'll have a written price in hand before you decide anything.
- team@hendersonconcreteandmasonry.com
- Based in
- Henderson, NV 89015
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
Working in Summerlin South under Clark County rules
Summerlin South isn't a city. It's unincorporated and Clark County runs it, so any permit for building or repairing a wall or other structure here comes from the Clark County Building Department instead of a city hall. When a job needs one, the county has to issue it before work starts, so that wait comes at the front of your schedule. We check with the county on your address, apply for the permit, set up the inspections and meet the inspector ourselves. Before you hire anyone, you can check that they're licensed with the Nevada State Contractors Board and ask whether they hold a Clark County business license.
We're based in Henderson and work anywhere in Summerlin South, from Charleston Boulevard down to Russell Road and from Hualapai Way west toward Red Rock, just as we do in Enterprise and the other cities around the valley. What moves the price here is mostly how much wall or paving there is, which block, brick or stone you pick, and how much old work has to come out first. The schedule turns on the permit, if there is one, and on getting material that matches yours, and the written estimate I leave you gives you your own number.
Masonry wear on Summerlin South homes and yards
Most of the houses here went up in the same long building stretch, so the block walls, veneer and pavers on a street are often the same age and wearing out the same way. We see joints going soft at the bottom of walls, caps working loose, veneer cracking where it meets the stucco, and pavers sinking where the driveway meets the street. I'd rather find out why each one happened than just patch it, because a patch over the cause only buys you a little time.
The other thing we see is add-on work, like an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit or a taller wall going in years after the house. My old boss used to say new work is only as good as where it ties into the old, so we give new masonry its own footing and match the joints, because that seam is where it cracks first.
How a masonry job runs when you call us in Summerlin South
Here's how a job goes from your first call to the last walk-through, and who you'll see at each step.
Call or send the form
Call (702) 832-0706 or send the form and tell us what you've noticed, whether it's a crack, a loose cap or a wall you want built. We get back to you and set a time for me to come out.
I look the job over
I come out myself, walk it with you and ask what you've seen, because how a crack showed up tells me a lot about why it's there. You get a written estimate, so you know the price before anything gets torn out.
We handle permits and build
Once you say go, we apply for any permit the county requires and start once it's issued, then our own crew does the work while I check it along the way. You don't need to be home as long as we can get to the yard.
We walk it together
Before we pack up, I walk the finished job with you and we leave the yard clean, the way my old boss made us. If something doesn't sit right with you, that's the time to say so, because satisfaction guaranteed means something to me.
Questions about masonry work in Summerlin South
Do I need a permit to repair or build a block wall in Summerlin South?
Often you do, because the county's permits cover work that builds, alters or repairs a structure. The county's list of work that needs no permit, in an unofficial online copy of county code, names finish work like painting, cabinets and countertops, not masonry. We check with the county for your address before we start, and if your job needs a permit, we apply for it and set up the inspections.
How do I check if a masonry contractor needs a license in Nevada?
Look at the job against the state contractors board's exemption rules, which only exempt repair or maintenance work under $1,000, counting labor and materials together. That exemption ends when the work needs a building permit, or when it's part of a bigger project worth $500 or more. We're licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask about it at the estimate.
Does a masonry contractor from Henderson, NV need a Clark County business license to work in Summerlin South?
It may, because the county says a business based in another city that travels into the county can need a county license on top of its city license. Summerlin South is unincorporated, and the county requires a business license from anyone who operates a business in unincorporated Clark County. It's a fair thing to ask any contractor before work starts, us included.
How much does masonry repair cost in Summerlin South?
On a job here, the price moves with access and matching as much as with the size of the work. It costs more when we have to carry everything through a side gate instead of working from the driveway, when your block, stone or mortar color is hard to match, or when the problem goes deeper once the wall is open. A permit and inspections add some cost and time when the county requires them, and I'll give you a written number for your own job after I've seen it.
What causes the white crust and crumbling mortar at the bottom of my block wall in Summerlin South?
Usually it's water, most often from sprinklers or drip lines that wet the bottom of the wall day after day. The water carries salts out of the block and leaves them on the face as that white crust, and it keeps the lower joints damp so they wear out first. We'll show you where the water's coming from so it can be moved, then clean the wall and repoint the bad joints.
Can I build my own garden wall in Summerlin South without a licensed contractor?
You may be able to, because the state contractors board lists an exemption for an owner building or improving a home they live in, not one they plan to sell or lease, and you apply to the board for it. If you sell, lease or offer the house within 1 year of finishing, the board starts from the view that you built it to sell or lease, and it's on you to show otherwise. If you'd rather hand the job off, we're glad to come take a look.
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Small cracks and loose joints are easier to fix before water gets in and pushes them wider, so it's worth having a look now.