Qualified Masonry Contractor in Cedar Rapids IA - Brick and Stone Work That Holds Up
R&S Cedar Rapids Concrete & Masonry repairs worn mortar joints, chimneys and brick in Cedar Rapids, Marion and nearby cities. We also repair foundations on older houses that let water in.
Masonry contractor services in Cedar Rapids, IA
Foundation repair
Is your basement wall cracking or letting water in? We find where the water comes from first, then repair the cracked block or concrete.
Chimney repair
We repair chimneys with loose brick, crumbling mortar or a cracked crown, the concrete cap on top, and we check the flashing where the chimney meets the roof.
Tuckpointing
What is tuckpointing? It's grinding out worn mortar joints and packing in fresh mortar, mixed to suit older brick so the wall keeps shedding water.
Brick repair
When a few bricks crack, flake or work loose, we cut them out and set the closest match we can find, so the patch blends into the wall.
Driveway pavers
We lay paver driveways on a dug-out, packed gravel base, because the base is what keeps the pavers flat under the weight of cars.
Retaining wall construction
We build block and stone retaining walls for sloped yards, with drainage behind the wall and a solid base under it so the soil stays put.
Masonry restoration
Is your older brick or stone house showing its age? We clean it, redo worn joints and repair brick with materials suited to the original wall.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces in brick or stone, laying out the chimney and hearth together so the fire draws well and the fireplace suits the room.
Stone veneer installation
Want the look of stone without a solid stone wall? We install stone veneer, a thin stone facing, over a backing that drains water away from the house.
Concrete block walls
We lay concrete block walls for garages, sheds, privacy screens and outbuildings, set on a proper footing and reinforced where the wall needs it.
Foundation block wall installation
For a home addition or a new garage, we lay foundation block walls on a footing, with drainage planned before the first block goes down.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Planning to cook outside? We build counters, grill surrounds and bar walls in brick, block or stone, set on a packed base so they stay level.
Walkway construction
A front walk gets used every day, so we set brick, stone or pavers on a firm base and slope it to shed water.
Brick wall installation
Our crew lays brick garden walls, screen walls and accent walls with a footing below and a cap on top, so rain runs off instead of soaking in.
Stone masonry
From stone steps to pillars and garden walls, we lay natural stone by hand, fitting each piece so the joints stay tight and the wall looks settled.
Brick pointing
Only some joints worn? We do brick pointing on those spots, matching the mortar to the old color, so you don't pay to redo the whole wall.
Brick, stone and block work
Why Cedar Rapids homeowners call our crew
Owner on every job
I come out to see every job myself, write the estimate and then work alongside the same small crew that does it. The person who quoted your work is the one making sure it's done right, and you can read more about how we started.
We find the cause
I framed houses for years before I switched to masonry, so I look at how your whole house handles water, from the flashing to the drainage to the base under a wall. Finding what's wearing out the brick before we repair it is what lets the repair hold up long after we've gone.
Only what needs fixing
We repair what actually needs it, and if a few cracks can wait, I'll tell you so. The price turns on how much is damaged, what's behind the surface and how hard it is to reach, and the schedule turns on the size of the job and what your city or county office requires, which we check with them before we start.
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About usServing Cedar Rapids and nearby cities
R&S Cedar Rapids Concrete & Masonry is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and our crew works in many of the cities around it. Eight cities have their own page here, including Marion and Hiawatha, and we work in other nearby cities as well.
Tell us about the masonry job you have in mind
Thank you for reaching out. We reply to every message within one business day, and then I come out to look at the job, answer your questions and write a free estimate with no obligation.
- Phone
- (319) 536-8125
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM