Masonry contractor in Marshall, TX - brick and stone work that fixes the cause
Superior Longview Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Marshall, TX. We repair brick, mortar, chimneys and foundations on older homes, and build new walls, walkways, paver driveways and outdoor kitchens.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Marshall homes as we see them on our jobs
Marshall is a short drive east of us in Longview, and a lot of what we see there is older brick: houses still on their original mortar, chimneys that have stood a long time, and front walks that have shifted over the years. There are newer homes toward the edges of the city too, and those calls lean toward new brick walls, paver driveways and outdoor kitchens.
On an older house the repair has to suit what's already there, so we match the size and color of the brick and use a mortar soft enough for it, because mortar harder than the brick it holds can crack the brick's face over time. That means more looking before we start, and it's the part of the job I won't skip.
Masonry services we offer Marshall homeowners
When a brick house in Marshall shows stair-step cracks or doors that start sticking, we find what moved underneath before we patch anything you can see.
Older Marshall chimneys usually lose mortar near the top first. We rebuild the cap and the loose top rows of brick before pieces start landing on your roof.
If the mortar joints on your Marshall home crumble when you rub them, tuckpointing replaces that worn mortar so the brick stays tight and sheds water.
On older Marshall houses, cracked or flaking bricks get cut out and replaced with brick matched as closely as we can to what's there.
Paver driveways suit Marshall homes where a cracked slab needs replacing, because a single sunken paver lifts out and resets instead of the whole drive being torn up.
On sloped Marshall yards, or where an old wall is leaning, we build retaining walls with drainage so the water behind them has somewhere to go.
Older brick and stone homes here often need several fixes at once. Restoration pulls the mortar, brick and trim work together so the house looks like one piece.
When you want a working fireplace added to a Marshall home, we build the firebox, chimney and hearth in masonry and plan it around your room and roofline.
Stone veneer gives a wall, column or fireplace front the look of stone at less weight, and we set it so water can drain out from behind.
For a privacy wall along a property line, concrete block goes up solid and can be faced later with brick, stone or stucco.
Where a crawlspace wall or pier-and-beam foundation has failed, we lay new block foundation walls on a sound footing so the house has something solid to sit on.
If your backyard has room to cook outside, we build the grill island, counters and storage in brick, block or stone to go with your house.
When an old front walk has heaved or broken up, we build a new one in brick, stone or pavers on a packed base so it sits level.
New brick garden walls, mailbox columns and entry walls can be laid to match an older brick house, so the addition looks like it was always there.
For stone steps, low walls or a stone-faced porch, we lay natural stone by hand, fitting each piece so the joints stay tight and the weight sits right.
When mortar is just starting to sink back from the brick on a newer Marshall house, pointing fills the joints before water gets in and the job grows.
Ask for a free masonry estimate in Marshall
We get back to you within one business day. I come out myself to look at the job, measure and take photos, then give you a written estimate. It's free, and there's 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
What working in Marshall means for your job
In Marshall, permits go through the city's Permits and Inspections Division, which issues them and inspects residential work, so if your job needs one, the start date waits on the city and the inspections run on its schedule. The city's code also requires contractors to be licensed with the city, and they register online, by email, by mail or at City Hall, so it's fair to ask anyone you're thinking of hiring whether they're registered there. We're fully licensed and insured, and when a job needs a permit we handle the paperwork with the city, set up the inspections and tell you if anything needs your signature.
What moves the price is mostly how much brick, block or stone the job takes, how closely new material has to match old, how hard the spot is to reach, and how far the damage runs behind what you can see, which I usually only know once a wall is open. The schedule turns on the permit, if there is one, and on how long matched brick takes to come in, and your written estimate puts your own figure on it. When a job needs a dumpster, the city requires one from an approved provider, can fine $2,000 a day for an illegal one and can refuse inspections on a property that's out of line, so we sort that out before any rubble comes off the wall, the same way we do in Henderson and the other cities around Longview.
Why Marshall houses end up needing masonry work
Older brick is where most of our calls start. Once a chimney cap cracks, water works down inside the chimney and pushes bricks loose from within, and a brick wall that's settling shows it as cracks running up the mortar lines. I look for what moved before I talk about patching, because a crack filled over a shifting corner usually opens again.
Newer projects bring a different job. When you add a garden wall, a walkway or an outdoor kitchen beside a house that's been standing a while, the new work has to look like it belongs, so we bring brick and stone samples out and hold them against your wall before anything gets ordered.
How a masonry job runs when you call us from Marshall
Here's how a job in Marshall goes from your first call to the final walk-through, and where the city's permit steps fit in.
Call or send the form
Tell us what you're seeing or planning, and we'll set a time for me to come look. It helps if you're home so you can show me where the trouble is.
I look and write it up
I come out myself, measure, take photos and look for what's causing the problem, not just where it shows. You get a written estimate that lays out the work and why it's needed, so you know what you're paying for before you decide.
We file permits and build
If the job needs a permit, we file it with the city first, and the city aims to review residential applications within 3 working days, longer if one comes in incomplete. I work on site with our crew, and city inspections are done between 9 a.m. and noon or between 2 and 5 p.m.
Walk the finished job together
Before we pack up, we walk the job with you and I show you what we did and why. We clean up the yard before we leave, and every job comes with satisfaction guaranteed.
Questions about masonry work in Marshall
Do I need a permit for masonry work on my house in Marshall, TX?
Some masonry jobs need one, and the city's building guide doesn't list every kind of work, so we check before we start. The guide does say a remodel needs a permit for each part of the house it affects, and it names carports, storage buildings and swimming pools among the work that needs one. If you'd like to ask yourself, the city's Services Coordinator answers permit questions at (903) 935-4455.
Does a brick or block privacy wall need a permit in Marshall?
If the wall works as a fence, the city's building guide says it needs a permit only when it's over eight feet high. Any fence also has to be built of traditional fencing materials and can't create a visibility hazard, and the city's ordinances win wherever they differ from the guide. We go over height and placement with you at the estimate so the wall is planned around those rules.
Do I need a permit to put in a new paver driveway in Marshall, TX?
Yes, the city requires a driveway permit for every new or rebuilt residential driveway. Its guide counts the driveway as the stretch in the public right-of-way that joins the paved street to your property. When we build a paver driveway, we handle that permit with the city as part of the job.
How long does a building permit last in Marshall, TX?
Work has to begin within 180 days of the city issuing the permit, and after that at least one inspection has to happen every 180 days. If the gap runs longer, the city treats the work as abandoned and you need a new permit. We call for inspections as each stage of the work is ready, which keeps a permit moving.
How much does masonry repair cost in Marshall, TX?
Your price comes from the size of the repair, the materials and how far the damage goes, and you get it in writing after I've seen the job. On older Marshall houses, matching old brick and mortar takes more hunting and more hand work than new construction, and a tall chimney or wall that needs scaffolding costs more to reach. Fixing the cause, like resetting a footing or a cap, can cost more up front than filling a crack, but it usually saves you paying for the same repair twice.
What causes mortar to crumble on older brick houses in Marshall?
Mortar on older houses crumbles mostly from age and water. It's made to wear out before the brick does, and after enough years of rain soaking into the joints and drying out, it turns soft and sandy and starts falling out. Once the joints open up, water gets into the wall, so we rake out the bad mortar and repoint with a mix suited to your brick, as we covered above.
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Get your Marshall masonry job looked at
Call (903) 309-1954 or send the form, because a crack caught early is usually a smaller repair than the same crack after water has been working in it.