Foundation repair
When a basement wall shows a stair-step crack or a bow, we find out whether it's settling, water pressure or old mortar before we patch or rebuild anything.
Masonry Contractor in Greenville, WI - Repairs and New Work on Village and Rural Lots
Heritage Appleton Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Appleton, WI. We work on homes across Greenville, repairing crumbling mortar, cracked foundations and chimneys, and building walls, walkways, driveways and fireplaces.
Heritage Appleton Concrete and Masonry handles brick, stone, block and concrete work on houses throughout Greenville. We repair worn mortar joints, cracked foundations and tired chimneys, and we build retaining walls, walkways, paver driveways and fireplaces, fitting the mortar, the base and the material to the house and to how the work will be used.
Greenville homes, from new subdivisions to rural lots
The east side of Greenville is the built-up part, with streets of newer houses on the sanitary district's sewer, and it feels a lot like neighboring Grand Chute. Calls there tend to be for paver driveways, front walks, stone veneer around an entry, or a foundation wall that has started to crack as the house settles in.
Farther from the center, the lots open up and the houses sit farther apart, some newer and some that have stood a long time. There the work leans toward retaining walls, chimney repairs and tuckpointing, which is raking out worn mortar joints and packing in fresh mortar that suits the brick.
- Based in
- Appleton, WI 54911
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
Masonry work we do on Greenville homes
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked crown on top and washed-out joints near the roofline are the usual signs. We rebuild only as far down as the damage goes.
Tuckpointing
If mortar crumbles when you run a key along the joint, tuckpointing replaces it with new mortar matched in strength and color to your existing brick.
Brick repair
Spalled or cracked bricks, where the face has popped off, get cut out one by one and replaced with the closest brick we can find in size and color.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway lets you lift and reset a section that settles instead of tearing out a whole slab, and we lay it on a packed base sized for car traffic.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard slopes toward the house or a drive cuts into a grade, a retaining wall with gravel and drainage behind it holds the soil where you want it.
Masonry restoration
For an older brick or stone house that needs more than one fix, we work through the joints, the bricks and the trim in the order the wall actually needs.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces from the footing up, with a firebox, hearth and surround chosen to suit the room and how often you plan to light it.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer gives an entry or a foundation band the look of stone, and we set it over a proper backing with flashing so water can drain out behind it.
Concrete block walls
Block walls suit garages, sheds and utility walls where strength matters more than looks, and we lay them plumb on a footing sized for the load they carry.
Foundation block wall installation
For a new home, an addition or a garage, we lay the block foundation on its footing with the reinforcing and waterproofing the plans call for.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
A grill island, counter or pizza oven in brick or stone, laid out with you around how you cook outside and where the grill and counters should sit.
Walkway construction
A front walk or a path to the back door in pavers, brick or stone, set on a packed base so it sits flat and sheds water away from the house.
Brick wall installation
Garden walls, piers and low brick walls along a drive, built on footings below grade with caps on top that throw water off the face.
Stone masonry
Natural stone for steps, walls and fireplace faces, or repairs to an older stone foundation, cut and fitted by hand to sit with the stone already there.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints have opened up, pointing fills them with fresh mortar, so a small repair stays small instead of growing into a larger rebuild.
A free estimate at your Greenville home
Send us a few lines about the job and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out to your house in Greenville myself, look at the brick, stone or concrete with you, and write down what we'd do and why. The estimate is free, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
(920) 454-9038Working in Greenville: permits, licenses and your estimate
Whether a masonry job on your house needs a permit is up to the local office, so I check with them before we set a start date. A permit for a new one- or two-family home comes from your municipality if the state has given it that authority, or from the state's Department of Safety and Professional Services if not. When one is needed, we pull it ourselves and start once it's issued.
Wisconsin lets someone take out a building permit for a one- or two-family home only if they hold the state's Dwelling Contractor certification, or the restricted version, and hold or employ someone with a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier certification. Ask any contractor about both, and the state explains them on its Dwelling Contractor Qualifier page. State consumer rules also say a contractor must tell you every permit the job needs before you sign the contract.
Price here comes down to the size of the job, how much old mortar or brick has to come out, how hard older material is to match, and how much digging the base needs. The schedule turns on any permit and on getting matching brick or stone in. My written estimate sets out what we'd do and why, just as it does for homes in Neenah and the other cities around Appleton.
The owner writes your estimate and checks the work
I came to masonry after years at an office desk, because I wanted to build things with my hands that would still be standing long after I'd finished. I learned the trade under experienced masons around Appleton and started this business in 2013. We're best known for careful mortar work on older brick and stone homes, and most calls still start with crumbling joints, a cracked foundation or a chimney that needs attention.
I come out to look at your house myself and write the estimate, and our crew of experienced masons does the work while I check it as it goes. If a few joints are the problem, I'll say so, because I'd rather do a smaller job well than sell more than the house needs. We're licensed and fully insured. Satisfaction guaranteed. Thank you for considering us, and to set up a visit, call (920) 454-9038.
What Greenville lots mean for your masonry job
Greenville mixes sewered streets of newer homes with larger lots on private wells and septic, and each asks something different of a masonry job. Here's what we watch for on both.
Septic and well on the lot
Many homes outside the built-up east side run on a private well and septic system, and a loaded delivery truck or a small excavator can crack a tank or crush a drain field. At the estimate I ask where the tank, the field and the well sit, and we plan the delivery route, the material pile and any digging to stay clear of them. A drawing of the system, if you have one, helps.
Loose fill around newer houses
On the newer streets, the soil right around a house is usually backfill pushed in after the basement went in, and it can keep settling for a while. A walkway, stoop or paver driveway laid on it without digging out and packing a proper base tends to sink at the house end first. We dig past the loose fill and compact the base in layers before anything goes down.
Matching mortar on older brick
On an older brick or stone house, the first thing we work out is what the existing mortar is, because today's mortar is often harder than old brick. Packed into an old wall, hard mortar pushes the stress into the brick, so the faces crack and pop instead of the joints. We mix to match the strength and color of what's there, even when that takes a few test batches.
Reading a foundation crack
A crack in a basement or foundation wall doesn't always mean the wall is failing. Thin vertical cracks from shrinkage are common in newer poured walls, while stair-step cracks in block or a wall bowing inward usually point to pressure from outside. I look at the crack with you, measure it, and tell you plainly whether it needs repair now or just watching.
Questions Greenville homeowners ask about masonry work
How much does masonry work cost in Greenville, WI?
There's no single price, because jobs here run from a few loose joints to a new paver driveway. Your choices move it most, with natural stone running higher than block, a matched older brick costing more than a stock one, and a full wall of repointing costing more than spot repairs. My estimate sets out what we'd do and why for your house.
How do I find out if Greenville issues its own building permits?
The Delegated Agent List on the state's dwelling code page shows whether a municipality has authority to permit and inspect a project. Where it doesn't, applications go to the state through esla.wi.gov. For our jobs, I sort out which office applies and what your work needs before we start.
Can I pull my own building permit for work on my Greenville home?
Yes, if you live in the house or will live there and you're applying for work on it, the state exempts you from the contractor certification rule. Anyone else pulling a permit for a one- or two-family home needs the certifications described above. When we do the work, we pull the permit ourselves so you don't have to.
Where can I see floodplain maps for a property in Greenville, WI?
The area's online maps portal lists a FEMA Floodplain Viewer that shows current floodplain boundaries, flood insurance rate panels and flood storage areas. It's worth a look before a retaining wall, a block foundation or anything that changes how water moves across your yard, and I'm glad to go over it with you at the estimate.
How should I get my Greenville house ready for a masonry estimate?
Make a note of the cracks, loose bricks or crumbling joints you've noticed and point them out when I arrive, because I'd rather look at the actual problem than guess at it. Clear a path to the wall or chimney if you can, and on a rural lot, know where your septic and well sit, as noted above.
How soon can masonry work start in Greenville after the estimate?
The start date usually depends on whether the job needs a permit and how long matching material takes to arrive. Stock block and pavers are usually easier to get than an older brick or a particular stone. Once you decide to go ahead, I'll give you a realistic start date based on both.
Ask for an estimate on your Greenville home
Call (920) 454-9038 any day between 6 AM and 11 PM, or use our contact form, and we'll find a time for the visit that suits your week.