Masonry contractor in Gladewater, TX - brick repair that fixes the cause
Superior Longview Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Gladewater, TX. We repair brick, chimneys and mortar joints on older houses, and build new walls, walkways, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens for homeowners here.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Gladewater houses as we see them on the job
Most of our calls in Gladewater are for houses. Some are brick ranch homes that have stood a good while, some are older places near the downtown antique district with tired chimneys and worn joints, and some are newer homes where the owner wants a retaining wall, a walkway or an outdoor kitchen. We're a masonry contractor based in Longview, TX, a short drive away, and we do the same work next door in White Oak and up the road in Gilmer.
Those older houses shape most of our work here, because brick that's weathered for decades takes some hunting to match, and the new mortar has to be soft enough that it won't crack the old brick around it.
Masonry services for Gladewater homes and yards
When brick cracks in a stair-step line or a door starts sticking, the footing may be moving, so we find out why before touching the brick.
Older chimneys here often show loose top bricks and mortar washing out where rain hits hardest. We rebuild the loose rows and repair the cap on top.
When mortar between your bricks turns sandy or recessed, we grind out the worn joints and pack in fresh mortar matched to the old color.
On older homes, cracked brick or brick with a flaking face can be cut out and replaced with a close match, so the wall stays whole.
Pavers suit a driveway on shifting ground because each piece can move a little without cracking, as long as the base underneath is dug and packed right.
A few feet of slope at a driveway or back yard needs a wall with drainage behind it, because trapped water is what usually pushes walls over.
For an older brick house that's been patched over the years, we clean the brick, repair the worst spots and redo the joints so the whole face matches again.
We build brick and stone fireplaces, indoors or on a patio, sized to the room and laid out so the firebox and chimney draw the smoke out.
Thin stone veneer can dress up a plain front, porch columns or a foundation skirt, and it holds up when the moisture barrier behind it is done right.
Block walls suit privacy and property lines, and we set them on a footing with steel and grout in the hollow cores where the height calls for it.
For an addition, garage or crawl space, we lay the block foundation wall level and square on its footing, because everything built above inherits any mistake.
We build brick and stone grill islands and counters on a solid slab, with room planned for gas, power and storage before the first block goes down.
A brick, stone or paver walk from the driveway to the door stays flat longer when the base is dug and packed, so we don't skip that part.
New brick garden walls, mailbox posts and entry columns can match a house's brick, and we hunt down the closest color and size before laying the first row.
Natural stone suits a garden wall, steps or a fire pit, and each piece gets fitted by hand so the joints stay tight and the wall sheds water.
Small patches of cracked or missing mortar, under a window or beside a downspout, are worth filling with fresh mortar before water gets behind the brick.
Get a free written estimate for your Gladewater job
We get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out myself, measure and take photos, and give you a free written estimate with no pressure to book.
(903) 309-1954- Based in
- Longview, TX 75601
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
Working in Gladewater: permits, schedule and price
Permits in Gladewater go through the city's public works office, which takes permit questions at 903-845-2196. I check with the city before we schedule anything, because whether your wall or walkway needs a permit depends on the job. If it does, we handle the paperwork and set up the inspections, and the work follows those sign-offs instead of racing ahead of them. We're fully licensed and insured for the masonry we do.
Gladewater sits on US 80 between Longview and Tyler, so it's an easy run for our crew and our brick and stone deliveries. Your price comes down to the job itself. That means how much brick or stone it takes, how much old mortar or brick has to come out, how close we can get a truck to the work and whether the trouble starts down at the footing. The schedule turns on the same things plus the weather, because we don't lay mortar in a hard freeze or a downpour, and your written estimate lays out the work and the price.
Clay ground and aging brick around Gladewater
The land around Lake Gladewater is low-rolling to flat with clay and sandy loams, and clay swells when it's wet and shrinks when it dries, so footings on it can move a little with the seasons. That's what tips garden walls, heaves walkways and settles one corner of a house, so we deal with the footing or the drainage first and don't just patch over a wall that's still moving.
A lot of houses here have had their brick and chimneys for decades, and mortar wears out long before brick does. Once the joints go soft, rain gets into the wall, and we repoint before that turns into loose brick.
What to expect when you hire us in Gladewater
From your first call to the last walk-through, here's what happens and when you'll want to be home.
Call or send the form
Call (903) 309-1954 or use the form and tell us what you're seeing, whether it's a crack, a loose chimney or a wall you want built. We'll set a time for me to come out to your house.
I look at the job myself
I measure, take photos and look for what's causing the damage, and it helps if you're home so I can show you what I find. You get a written estimate that spells out the work and the price before anything starts, so you know the cost going in.
We handle permits and build
If the job needs a permit, we file it with the city, set up the inspections and tell you if anything needs your signature, and that approval sets when we can start. Then I work on site alongside our crew until the job is done.
Walk the finished job together
Before we pack up, we walk the job with you, show you what we did and why, and clear away the mortar, brick scraps and dust. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Questions about masonry work in Gladewater
What building code applies to masonry work in Gladewater, TX?
The city's building inspector checks construction against the International Building Code as the City of Gladewater has adopted it, along with the city's own code of ordinances. The city's code books are online and get amended from time to time, but where the online text differs from the official hard copy, the hard copy governs. When a job needs a permit, we build to the code that applies and let the inspection show it.
How much does masonry repair cost in Gladewater?
There's no set price, because a few loose bricks and a leaning wall are very different jobs. On older Gladewater houses the big swings are how far the damage goes behind the face and how hard your brick is to match. If a permit's needed, the city's posted fee schedule was last updated in 2021, and the city asks you to call City Hall at 903-845-2196 for current fees.
What causes stair-step cracks in brick houses in Gladewater?
Stair-step cracks usually mean the footing under that wall has moved and the mortar broke along the easiest path. On the clay ground around Gladewater, that movement often follows wet and dry spells. I check whether the crack is still opening before we touch the brick, because repointing a crack that's still moving just means doing it twice.
Do I need a permit to repair or move a septic system in Gladewater?
Yes, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires a permit and an approved plan to build, alter, repair or extend a septic system, and anyone who helps with the install, even digging the trench, has to be a licensed installer. Emergency fixes like a tank lid can go ahead without a permit, but they have to be reported in writing to the permitting authority within 72 hours of starting. We don't do septic work, so if a wall, walkway or driveway would run over your system, we lay the job out around it.
How do I find out which county my Gladewater house is in?
Your property tax bill names it, and most of Gladewater lies in Gregg and Upshur counties, with small parts of the southwest side in Smith County. It matters most if your project touches a septic system, because on the Gregg County side the Gregg County Health Department issues septic permits. It also requires an inspection before a system is covered, and owners arrange it at least one working day ahead.
Does an outdoor kitchen in Gladewater need a licensed electrician?
Yes, the wiring for lights, outlets or a fridge should go to a state-licensed electrician, because the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation regulates electricians statewide. We build the brick or stone and leave room for the conduit where your electrician needs it.
Other areas we serve
Longview, TX
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Cracked mortar lets water in every time it rains, so a small repair caught now is usually far less work than a wall rebuilt later.