RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS
Residential Repairs
Residential Masonry Services for The Woodlands, TX
Masonry repairs in the greater Houston, TX area come with their share of challenges. Homes here have endured snow, sleet, and a devastating hurricane. Between snow and Harvey, we experience heavy rains and extreme temperatures. Houston's homes also contain complex masonry aspects. Precast, block, stone, and brick all are very common in just one home, and each material comes with its own properties. Homes built in The Woodlands and Champion Forest in the late 80s and early 90s used a Mexican adobe brick, which is difficult to find and tough to work with.
Furthermore, many custom home builders and homeowners have chosen to use antique brick or material that can be difficult to find. Brick work is more creative today, sometimes pushing masonry to the limits. Soldier courses, more roll locks, more arches, double arches, and new patterns all require tremendous skill to mimic. Newer homes and older homes styles can conflict. Plus, we find that newer homes often need brick repair within the first year or two, while older homes get repairs and don’t give their owners trouble again.
Luckily, Mason Crew LLC has the experience, local knowledge, and technical ability to navigate this brave new world of masonry and ensure your 100% satisfaction. We’ve successfully completed hundreds of such projects and are always adding to our list of services we can take on. We use a trusted Houston supplier to provide us with stunning handcrafted brick. We have experience working with all masonry materials and work in a timely manner. We’ll provide confident masonry repairs that will protect your home.
Fixing cracked mortar joints in older homes in Houston is our most requested service. Homes that were built from 2003-2008 are starting to age and require early masonry maintenance. We not only repair masonry cracks, but we also install new brick. Most of our work will last a lifetime, but we carry a three-year warranty with any of our masonry services. We offer a wide range of masonry services, and we get the job done right the first time. Most importantly, every project has the same goal: to save the homeowner time and money.
Learn a little more about the many services we provide and how we provide residential masonry services below. Then get in touch with us
to learn more and schedule your next job. We proudly serve The Woodlands, TX and its surrounding areas.
Providing Brick Cleaner , Brick Restoration , & Other Services!
Residential masonry repairs can be very complex. Architects and custom home builders have been using masonry products in a more detailed way. Houston residential homes are being built higher and larger. Even if one area of your wall is cracked and another shows signs of masonry failure, it doesn't mean the entire structure is in need of maintenance. We can help fix the cracks and repair the structure, no matter what the damage might be.
The trick to providing quick masonry service without comprising quality is to source local. We use suppliers that have been in business for many years, like A&A Stone, Best Masonry, Emerald, and Boral. Revels Block, Acme Brick, and Town and Country Brick
are also very strong companies that have helped us in our success.
Here’s just a taste of what we can do for your home:
Repairing Wall Cracks:
We repair masonry wall cracks by replacing broken brick or shifting existing brick. In some cases, we find that adding control joints in or near the area will greatly increase the likelihood that the crack will not return. Once we feel we have an actionable plan, we proceed with our proven methods to ensure our brick repair will never fail you. Brick cracks and mortar repair is a common request from most customers. In our opinion we believe every home built out of brick will need this service. Many times we can tell you why a mortar crack surfaced; gravity stress,home movement,etc..Sometimes a mortar crack is just a mortar crack! Mortar matching and brick matching is not an exotic art. Mortar matching should not be a marketing ploy it should be expected. Every masonry contractor has their method. Our team uses straightforward approach, mortar with mortar. No need to re-invent the wheel! Mortar works best. More difficult to remove weak mortar and add new, but that is the standard. Mason Crew can repair brick mortar cracks by using custom mortar matching.
Brick Lintel Replacement:
We can replace all brick lintels. Every window, door, and garage opening has brick lintels. Our team has dedicated time to research on brick lintel replacement. Most of our information that we can gather is found on project in Europe or the UK. (Interesting)Not to worry! In our profession, as bricklayers, we are required to install 100's of brick lintels on every project. The real skill is to replace or repair brick lintels on existing brick walls. Too much demo, cost home owner more time and money. If the lintel is not the right size, failure can happen in 2-3 years. Sometimes, a replacement is not required. Homeowner must use good judgment, hire a trustworthy company. Mason Crew brick lintel replacement in Champion Forest and in Lakewood Forest. Call for scheduling our fill out our Request for Service Form for our most responsive service.
Brick Wall Repairs:
As your home settles and the Houston heat comes and goes, the masonry on your home contracts. Mortar joints separate and fall out. Cracked mortar joints will let moisture enter your home and may cause future damage. Residential brick mortar joints keep bricks bonded to one another, but many times brick may become loose. This could serve as a major liability to the property owners. We can match your existing masonry and also use modern brick repair techniques to leave the wall stronger than it was before.
Masonry Planter Boxes:
If planter boxes no longer retain the root systems of the plants, brick or stone can begin to shift, compromising the original, desired look. We can provide repairs to make the planter box look as good as new.
High Window Arches:
These tend to pull away from walls after water seepage, causing bricks to fall. It is important to monitor these areas and notify us if you see a problem. We would love to walk the property with you and help you determine when a repair is necessary or if the area just needs to be monitored.
Foundation Repairs Contractor:
Many contractors try their best to tuckpoint after brick is cracked. Don't hire a landscaper to sheetrock your home, and please don't hire a painter to tuckpoint brick. Hire us, the real pros!
All of these common issues are no challenge to our team. We specialize in Mexican adobe brick, and we use methods that have been proven to be safe and effective. For reliable brick repair, masonry and stone work taken care of in a timely manner, there’s only one team of pros to rely on: Mason Crew LLC.
Changing with the Times
Since the early 80s, many new masonry methods and designs have been modified. Masonry weep holes, garage lintels, and rubber flashing are used now. Brick wall ties and nails are galvanized to add longevity with less maintenance.
The masonry industry has grown, adding new products that assist professional masons produce a better product. Today, there are many brick cleaning solutions, brick waterproofing, and additives to prevent masonry efflorescence. We take advantage of all of our resources.
Besides changing our methods with the times, our team values your time. Many of our clients need us to repair masonry after a home inspection. We are glad to do our part to expedite your brick repair. Some of our clients need a proposal so they may move forward with home negotiations. We provide masonry estimates knowing how important our commitment is to your real estate transaction.
Experienced Residential Masonry Services for the Entire Area
If you own a home in the greater The Woodlands, TX area, it's important to keep a careful eye on any and all brick or masonry on your property. This includes chimneys, outdoor fireplaces, patios, retaining walls, and even the home's structure itself, depending on your home's age. Working with a professional masonry contractor is the only option if you detect a problem. Not only does the team at Mason Crew LLC have years of experience handling brick cleaning, repair, and restoration services, but we have the specialized knowledge you need to work with homes in the area. Working with a skilled professional is vital; we can keep the work site safe, restore your home's curb appeal, preserve your property value, and ensure that you don't need follow-up work for years to come. If you have any questions about the residential masonry services that we offer, don't hesitate to reach out to our office today. Our team looks forward to working with you!
