Is there a crack in your basement wall, or water seeping through it? We find what's pushing on the wall, then repair the block or concrete to suit that cause.
Top-Rated Masonry Contractor in Appleton WI - Brick and Stone Work That Suits Your House
Heritage Appleton Concrete and Masonry repairs crumbling mortar joints, cracked foundations and chimneys in Appleton and nearby cities like Grand Chute and Neenah. We also restore brick on older homes and build walkways that stand up to snowy winters.
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We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out and look at the job. The estimate is free, written at your home, and comes with no obligation.
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Masonry contractor services in Appleton, WI
Each job below is priced on its size, the material and how much damaged work has to come out, and scheduled around weather and any permit. Your estimate sets out what we'd do and why.
Loose bricks, a cracked cap on top or crumbling joints let water into a chimney, so we repair the brick, mortar and cap before the next winter works on them.
Tuckpointing means grinding out worn mortar joints and packing them with fresh mortar matched to your brick, so the wall sheds water and the old brick isn't harmed.
When bricks crack, flake or work loose, we cut out the damaged ones and set replacements chosen to match the size, color and texture of the brick around them.
We build paver driveways on a dug-out, packed gravel base with edging that keeps the pavers in place, a good choice when a concrete or asphalt drive has worn out.
We build block and stone retaining walls on a solid base with drainage behind, turning a sloped yard into level ground you can actually use.
Older brick and stone homes need a lighter hand, so we clean, repair and repoint them with mortar and materials suited to the original, keeping the house's character.
We build brick and stone fireplaces, from the hearth and firebox to the surround, for homeowners adding one to a living room or a remodel.
Want the look of stone without a full stone wall? We set thin real or manufactured stone veneer over foundations, walls and fireplace surrounds, with the backing it needs.
We lay concrete block walls for garages, sheds, screen walls and additions, with level rows and filled, reinforced cores where the wall needs extra strength.
For a new home, addition or garage, we lay the concrete block foundation walls on the footing, set true and square so the framing above starts level.
Planning a grill station or outdoor kitchen? We build the brick, block and stone base, counters and surrounds, using materials that suit Wisconsin's freeze and thaw.
We build walkways in pavers, brick, stone or concrete, set on a packed base and pitched slightly to shed water, so the path to your door is even underfoot.
We build freestanding brick walls for gardens, property lines and entrances, on a solid footing with a cap on top, in brick that suits your house.
From fieldstone walls to stone steps and pillars, we lay natural stone by hand, picking pieces and mortar that fit the stonework already on your property.
Seeing sandy mortar or gaps in a few patches of brick? We refill those joints with mortar matched in color and strength before water gets in.
Why I build with brick and stone
I spent my first working years at a desk, and I left because I wanted to build things with my hands that would still be standing long after I'd finished. I learned masonry working under experienced masons around Appleton, and I started Heritage Appleton Concrete and Masonry in 2013. You can read more about how we got started.
We're best known for careful mortar work on older brick and stone homes, and we also build walls, walkways, driveways and fireplaces. I care that the work suits the house it's on, so we choose the mortar, the base and the material for how each will be used, and new work sits easily beside the old instead of fighting it.
You deal with me from the first visit to the final look at the job, so the person who plans your work is the one who checks it. I'll point to the actual crack or joint and explain what I found in plain words, and I'd rather do a smaller job well than sell you more than your house needs. Thank you for considering us.
What masonry in Appleton has to handle
Masonry here in Appleton answers to the city, the state and a long winter. These three points shape almost every brick, block and stone job on Appleton homes.
Permits come from the city
In Appleton, building permits come from the city's Inspection Division, and whether your job needs one is that office's call. Under state guidance, repairs still follow the code your house was built under, alterations need a permit, and a city can ask for more. So we check with the office before work starts and pull any permit ourselves.
Ask about state certification
For a one or two family home, the state ties a building permit to the contractor's dwelling contractor certification, and that contractor must hold or employ a qualifier who has completed a state-approved course in dwelling construction. The city checks these before it issues a permit. If a contractor pulls yours, it's fair to ask about their certification.
Long winters and wet Junes
Appleton's weather station averages July highs of 82°F and January lows of 10°F, with about 49 inches of snow a year and June the wettest month. Water in a cracked joint freezes and pushes it apart, which is why we plan most mortar and concrete work for the warmer months, when it can cure properly.
What happens after you get in touch
Most jobs follow the same four steps, whether it's a few joints on a chimney or a new retaining wall. Here is how it usually goes from your first call.
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Call or send us a message
Call (920) 454-9038 or send a message through the form, and tell us a little about what you're seeing. We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come and look.
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Walk the job with me
I walk the job with you and look for what's causing the problem, not only the crack on the surface. Then I write up a free estimate that explains what we'd do and why, with no obligation.
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Let our crew do the work
If you'd like to go ahead, we check with the local office and take care of any permit the job needs. Our crew of experienced masons then does the work, and I check it as it goes.
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Look over the finished job
Before we leave, I go over the finished job with you, show you what we did and answer your questions. I'll also tell you what to watch for as new mortar or pavers go through their first seasons.
Brick, stone and paver work
These photos show the kinds of brick, block, stone and paver work this trade does, to help you picture joint styles, colors and finishes for your own house.
Questions homeowners ask about masonry in Appleton
How much does masonry repair cost in Appleton, WI?
It depends on the job, and the honest number comes from seeing it. Price moves with how much brick, stone or mortar has to be removed and replaced, how hard the spot is to reach, and how closely new material has to match the old. I look at it in person and write down what we'd do and why.
How soon can you start masonry work on my house in Appleton?
That depends mostly on the season, the size of the job and whether a permit is needed. Outdoor mortar and concrete work goes best in the warmer months, for the cold-weather reasons above, so it helps to ask early for a spring or summer job. At the estimate, I'll tell you when your job can realistically start.
What should I do before a masonry contractor comes to look at my house?
Very little. It helps to clear a path to the wall, chimney or foundation, and to jot down when you first noticed the crack or damp spot and whether it has grown. If you have papers from earlier repairs, keep them handy, because they tell me what's been done before.
Can I pull the building permit myself if I live in the house in Appleton?
Yes. The state exempts an owner who lives in the house, or will, from the contractor certification when they apply for a permit to work on it. The applicant agrees to build to the submitted plans and to follow city and state codes, and calls the city for required inspections. When we do the job, we pull the permit ourselves.
Does the Wisconsin dwelling code apply to an older house in Appleton?
For the state, a house built before its dwelling code took effect, around 1978 to 1980, falls outside it. The city can still set stricter local rules of its own. That's one reason we check with the city before starting work on an older home, so the job is done the way the office expects.
Do you do masonry work in cities outside Appleton?
Yes. We're based in Appleton and work in the cities around it, including Grand Chute, Neenah, Menasha, Kaukauna and Oshkosh, along with many others nearby. The same careful mortar work and the same estimate visit apply wherever your house is.
Tell us about your masonry project
Describe the crack, wall or chimney you're seeing, then call (920) 454-9038 or use our contact form, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come look.