Foundation repair
When a basement wall shows a stair-step crack or starts to bow, we find what's pushing on it before we repair it, so the fix holds.
Masonry Contractor in Kimberly, WI - Brick, Stone and Block Work That Fits the House
Heritage Appleton Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Appleton that works in Kimberly, WI, repairing brick, stone and foundations, and building walls, walkways, driveways and fireplaces suited to each house.
Heritage Appleton Concrete and Masonry repairs and builds masonry on homes in Kimberly, WI. That runs from tuckpointing worn joints and fixing cracked foundations to new block walls, paver driveways, walkways and fireplaces, always with the mortar and materials that suit the house they're on.
Masonry work on Kimberly's older and newer homes
Calls from Kimberly usually start with something a homeowner has noticed: mortar crumbling out of the joints, a crack running across the basement wall or a chimney losing bricks near the top. On older houses, my first job is finding out why, because a joint that failed from water getting behind it tends to fail again if we only refill it. I'd rather point to the actual cause than guess at it.
Kimberly also has newer homes in subdivisions, where the work leans toward building: a retaining wall to level a sloped backyard, a paver driveway or stone veneer across the front. On that work the base underneath matters most, because pavers and walls settle when the ground below them wasn't dug out and packed properly. We do the same work nearby in Harrison and Little Chute.
- Based in
- Appleton, WI 54911
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
Masonry services we offer in Kimberly
Chimney repair
Chimneys take more weather than any other masonry on a house, so loose bricks, a cracked concrete cap or open joints up top are worth fixing early.
Tuckpointing
When mortar has gone sandy or sunk back from the face but the bricks are sound, we grind out the worn joints and refill them to match.
Brick repair
Bricks whose faces have popped off or split can be cut out one at a time and replaced with a close match, so the wall keeps its look.
Driveway pavers
If your concrete driveway is cracked and heaved, pavers on a properly dug and packed base can replace it, and single pavers can be lifted and reset later.
Retaining wall construction
On a sloped yard, a retaining wall holds the soil back and gives you flat ground, as long as it has drainage behind it so water can't push it over.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone homes that need more than one repair, we work through the joints, bricks and trim together, keeping original material wherever it's sound.
Fireplace installation
A new masonry fireplace is built around its firebox and flue, and we plan it with you first so the size suits the room and the chimney above it.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer gives a plain block or concrete wall the look of stone, and it lasts when the waterproofing and drainage behind it are done right.
Concrete block walls
Block walls suit garages, sheds and garden walls where you want strength without much fuss, and they can be faced with brick or stone later if you like.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions and garages, we lay block foundation walls on solid footings, checking level and square row by row, so the framing on top starts true.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
A brick or stone outdoor kitchen needs a solid base and room planned for the grill, gas and power, so we sort that out before we lay anything.
Walkway construction
When a front walk has sunk, cracked or turned into a tripping hazard, we rebuild it in brick, stone or pavers on a base that keeps it flat.
Brick wall installation
A new brick wall, whether a garden wall or a garage wall, is built with brick and mortar chosen to look right beside the house it stands next to.
Stone masonry
Fieldstone and cut stone walls, steps and foundations need mortar soft enough to let the stone move and dry, which is why we don't patch them with hard modern mixes.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints have cracked or opened, brick pointing fills just those, so a sound wall gets a smaller repair rather than a full repoint.
A free estimate at your Kimberly home
We reply to every call and form within one business day to set a time that works for you. I'll come out to your house in Kimberly myself, look at the job in person and write down what we'd do and why. The estimate is free, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
(920) 454-9038What to know before masonry work starts in Kimberly
Permits here come from the Village of Kimberly, and its Municipal Services Center is the place to ask. A permit has to be issued before work starts and before any inspection, so a job that needs one can't begin until it's in hand. Whether yours needs one is the village's call, so I check with them first, and when it does, we pull it ourselves and keep the paperwork in order.
Two things are worth checking about any contractor you're considering in Kimberly. A building permit on a one- or two-family home requires a contractor certified as a Dwelling Contractor by the state's Department of Safety and Professional Services, with a certified qualifier as the holder or an employee, so it's fair to ask to see that certification. Anyone selling door to door also needs a village permit, approved before they start.
The price moves with how much is really failing, how high or hard to reach the work is, how closely we have to match old brick and mortar, and, on new walls and driveways, how much digging and base the ground needs. The schedule turns on the permit, when one is needed, and on how much old material has to come out first. At the estimate I write down what we'd do and why.
Careful mortar work, and only what your house needs
I started this business in 2013, after leaving an office job because I wanted to build things that would last long after I'd finished them. I learned the trade under experienced masons around Appleton, and careful mortar work on older brick and stone homes is still what we're best known for. Our crew of experienced masons does the work, and I check it as it goes.
If a crack or a crumbling joint turns out to need a smaller repair than you expected, I'll tell you so, because I'd rather explain a problem honestly and do a smaller job well than sell your house more than it needs. We're licensed and fully insured. Satisfaction guaranteed. When you're ready to have the job looked at, call (920) 454-9038 or use our contact form.
Kimberly rules that can shape a masonry job
Beyond the permit itself, a few village rules and property records affect where a wall or patio can go, what drawings the village wants to see and which other trades get involved.
Private covenants on some lots
Several developments in Kimberly carry private covenants or easement restrictions, which are rules tied to the property itself, on top of the village's rules. They can limit where a wall or driveway goes or what it's made of, so it's worth knowing before we plan. A title company or the Outagamie County Register of Deeds can tell you what applies to your lot, and we'll plan around it.
Drawings for patios and additions
The village asks for a site plan, a drawing of where the work sits on your lot, along with a floor plan for additions, garages, porches, patios and fences, among other projects. For a patio under an outdoor kitchen or a garage on a block foundation, that drawing is part of getting the permit, so we work out the layout with you early.
Setbacks and height limits
Village zoning sets minimum setbacks, the required distance from your lot lines, along with limits on building height and floor area. For a garage, an addition or a wall close to the edge of your lot, those distances can decide where it goes. Many of these rules are in the village's Municipal Code, which the village website links to, and we check the distances before we mark anything out.
Fireplaces and kitchens bring other trades
The village's permit application lists every subcontractor on the job, and each one needs its own permit. A gas fireplace, or an outdoor kitchen with a gas line, lights or a sink, usually brings in other trades, so their permits run alongside the main one. We plan the masonry around their work so nothing has to be torn out later.
Common questions about masonry work in Kimberly
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Kimberly, WI?
For new masonry like an addition's block foundation or a patio, yes, because the village says a permit applies to anyone who plans to build or install, and it asks for plans and inspections on that work. Repairs such as tuckpointing or replacing a few bricks are less clear-cut, so I ask the village before we start rather than guess.
How much does a building permit cost in Kimberly, WI?
The village's permit application lists a residential remodel at $13.00 per thousand of estimated cost, with a $125.00 minimum, plus any mechanical permits such as plumbing or electrical. A garage or accessory structure is $150.00, and a fence permit is $50.00. Those are the village's fees, separate from the masonry itself, and I'll tell you at the estimate whether your job is likely to need one.
Can a homeowner pull their own building permit in Kimberly?
Yes, if you live in the house or will live there. The state's Dwelling Contractor rules, which require a certified contractor for a one- or two-family home permit, leave out an owner who resides there and applies to work on it. If you'd rather not deal with it, handling the permit is part of what we do.
Who schedules building inspections in Kimberly, WI?
The contractor for each trade contacts the village's Inspection Department, and the village says its Municipal Code requires a response within 48 hours. On masonry jobs that usually means footings for an addition, pier footings for a patio or the slab for a garage, inspected before we build on them. We make those calls for our part of the work.
What should I do before a masonry contractor comes out to my house in Kimberly?
Make a note of the cracks, loose bricks or damp spots you've seen and when you first noticed them, because that history helps show whether something is still moving. If you're planning a new wall, driveway or patio, find out whether your lot has private covenants, as covered above. Then I'll go over the job with you in person.
Call any day about your Kimberly masonry
We're open seven days a week from 6 AM to 11 PM, so you can call (920) 454-9038 after work or on a weekend, or send us the form whenever it suits you.