Foundation repair
When a crack opens in a basement or foundation wall, we look for what's pushing on it before we repair the block or concrete.
Masonry contractor in Grand Chute, WI - sound mortar, walls and chimneys
Heritage Appleton Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Grand Chute, WI. We repair mortar joints, brick, chimneys and foundations on homes here, and we build walls, walkways, paver driveways and fireplaces.
Heritage Appleton Concrete and Masonry takes on the full range of masonry work in Grand Chute, from repointing worn mortar on older brick and stone homes to building retaining walls, paver driveways, walkways and fireplaces. Most calls start with something a homeowner has noticed, such as crumbling joints, a crack in the foundation or a chimney that needs attention.
Masonry work on Grand Chute homes
Grand Chute sits right against Appleton, and the houses we work on here are much like the ones across the line. Some are older brick homes where the mortar has gone sandy and soft, and others are newer houses with stone veneer fronts, paver walkways and block foundations. Each one asks for something different, so I start by looking at what your house is built of before I suggest anything.
On older brick, I'd rather match the mortar to the brick than reach for the hardest mix available, because mortar that's harder than the brick around it can push the damage into the brick itself. On newer homes, the calls are more often about a walkway that has settled, a retaining wall that has started to lean, or a patio or outdoor kitchen a family would like to add.
- Based in
- Appleton, WI 54911
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
Masonry services for Grand Chute homes
Chimney repair
For a chimney with loose bricks, crumbling joints or a cracked top, we rebuild what's failing and leave the sound brick where it is.
Tuckpointing
When the joints between your bricks have gone soft or sandy, we grind out the worn mortar and pack in a new mix chosen to suit the brick.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks get cut out and replaced with brick matched as closely as we can manage for size, color and texture.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway holds up when the base under it is dug deep enough and packed well, so that's where we put most of our care.
Retaining wall construction
When a slope in your yard is washing out or an old wall has started to lean, we build a new wall with drainage behind it.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone homes get repaired with mortar and materials that suit their age, so the repair wears in with the house rather than against it.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces and surrounds inside the house, sized and laid out so they suit the room and the way you plan to use them.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer on a front wall or chimney needs the right backing behind it, so water that gets in has a way back out.
Concrete block walls
For garage walls, landscape walls and other structures, we lay concrete block on a solid footing and reinforce it where the wall calls for it.
Foundation block wall installation
When you're adding on or replacing a failed foundation, we lay new block walls plumb, level and ready for what will sit on them.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the brick, block and stone shell of an outdoor kitchen, with counters, grill surrounds and seating walls laid out around how you cook.
Walkway construction
A walkway that heaves or tips usually has a base problem, so we dig out, pack a new base and lay brick, pavers or stone on it.
Brick wall installation
New brick walls, from garden walls to screen walls along a property line, are laid with brick and mortar chosen to suit your house.
Stone masonry
Natural stone steps, walls and foundation repairs are fitted by hand, with each stone set so it carries its share of the weight.
Brick pointing
When only some joints have opened or washed out, pointing those joints alone can be the right size of job, and I'll tell you if that's so.
Get a free estimate at your Grand Chute home
Thank you for considering us. Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time, and then I come out to your Grand Chute home myself, look at the work in person and write down what we'd do and why. The estimate is free, and there's no obligation.
(920) 454-9038Working in Grand Chute: permits, price and schedule
Building permits in Grand Chute come from the Town's Community Development Department, which issues them for new construction and for any addition or change to the outside or inside of a structure. When your job needs one, nothing new gets built until it's in hand, so the permit comes first on the schedule. We pull permits ourselves and keep the paperwork in order, and we check with the Town before work starts. You can also call Town Hall at 920-832-1573.
The price moves with the size of the area, how much old mortar or brick has to come out, how closely new material has to match what's there, and how hard the work is to reach, since a chimney or a high wall needs staging. The schedule turns on the permit and on what we find once the old work is open. My written estimate lays out what we'd do and why, so you can see where the cost comes from.
We're a masonry contractor based in Appleton, and we do the same work across Grand Chute and the cities around it, including Little Chute and Greenville, so getting out to your house for a look is easy to arrange. When a job sits near a city line, I sort out which office it belongs to before we plan anything else.
Why Grand Chute homeowners call us for masonry
I started this business in 2013 after leaving an office job, because I wanted to build things that would still be standing long after I'd finished. I learned the trade working under experienced masons around Appleton, and careful mortar work on older brick and stone homes is still what we're best known for. I care that the work suits the house it's on, with the right mortar, the right base and the right material for how it'll be used.
I come out to look at your job myself and write the estimate, and our crew of experienced masons does the work while I check it as it goes. If a smaller repair is what your house needs, that's what I'll recommend, and I'll point to the crack or the joint that makes the case. We're licensed and fully insured, and our work is satisfaction guaranteed. To set up a visit, call (920) 454-9038 or send us a request through our form.
What to know before masonry work in Grand Chute
A few things about Grand Chute shape a masonry job before we lay a single brick, mostly which office your house falls under and what paperwork the work may bring along.
Town or Appleton address
It's worth confirming your house is actually in the Town of Grand Chute, because the line between the City of Appleton and the Town can be tricky, and a mailing address doesn't always follow it. The Town offers a boundary map that shows where its boundaries begin and end. Which side you're on decides whose permit rules apply, so it's a good first step.
Fireplaces and outdoor kitchens
A fireplace or an outdoor kitchen often brings electrical, heating or plumbing work along with the masonry. The Town requires permits for any of that work, separate from the building permit, and those trades file their own applications. We plan the brick, block and stone so they leave room for those lines, and I'll talk through the order of the work with you at the estimate.
Digging and drainage
Retaining walls, new driveways and larger patios mean moving soil, and the Town's forms page lists an erosion control and stormwater management application alongside the building permit. Whether your job falls under it is the Town's call, so on the bigger digs we ask before we break ground rather than after. It's one more reason new work can take a little longer to start than a repair.
After the July storm
If the severe weather on July 27, 2026 left your chimney, walls or walkways damaged, the Town's website lists FEMA disaster assistance and a Multi-Agency Resource Center for residents who were affected. I'm glad to come look at the masonry and write down what I see and what we'd do about it, which can help while you sort out the rest of the repairs.
Questions about masonry work in Grand Chute
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Grand Chute, WI?
A new patio, fence, garage or any addition or exterior change to a structure needs a building permit from the Town of Grand Chute. Repairs like tuckpointing aren't named on the Town's permit requirements either way, so we check with the Town before work starts, and when a permit is needed, we pull it ourselves.
What happens if work starts without a permit in Grand Chute?
The Town stops all work at the site until the owner gets the permits. It charges triple the regular fee for those permits and can fine the owner for every day the work isn't in compliance. That's why we settle the permit question with the Town before anyone picks up a trowel.
Who does building inspections in Grand Chute, WI?
The Town's Community Development Department provides inspections, along with planning and property services for people building or redeveloping in Grand Chute. It's the same department that issues building permits, so when your job has a permit, we keep the paperwork in order and work with that office through the job.
How much does masonry repair cost in Grand Chute?
There's no fair single price, because pointing a few open joints and rebuilding a chimney are very different jobs. Your choices matter too, since matching older brick, choosing natural stone over veneer, or replacing rather than repairing all raise the cost. I'll come out, look at the work and write down what we'd do and why, at no charge.
How long does a masonry job take in Grand Chute?
A repair to existing brick or mortar is usually a much shorter job than new construction, and the biggest variables are the size of the area and what we find once the old work is open. New work that needs a permit can't start until the Town issues it. I'll give you a realistic idea of timing once I've seen the job.
How should I prepare for a masonry estimate at my house?
Make a note of where you've seen cracks, loose bricks, water stains or crumbling mortar, and keep a path clear to those spots if you can. It also helps to know whether your house is in the Town or the City of Appleton, as covered above. I'll walk the job with you and point out what I see.
Call us about your Grand Chute masonry
We take calls every day from 6 AM to 11 PM, so you can reach us at (920) 454-9038 or through the form whenever you notice a crack or a crumbling joint.