The owner looks at every job
When you call, I come out to see the crack or leak in person myself. Our masons do the work, and I'm back on site to check it, so the person who walked your house and wrote the estimate is the one making sure it's right.
Masonry contractor in Port Arthur, TX - brick, mortar and chimney repairs that blend in
We're a masonry contractor based in Beaumont, TX, and we fix cracked brick, washed-out mortar and storm-worn chimneys on Port Arthur homes so the repair matches what's already there.
(409) 240-0376
Port Arthur houses, as we see them on the job
Port Arthur is flat, low ground close to the water, and a lot of the houses we work on are brick on a slab, some of them older than the people living in them. Salt air and Gulf humidity keep the mortar damp, so joints soften and wash out sooner, and wind-driven rain finds every gap they leave.
Water is the other half of it. Plenty of homes here took water during Harvey, and heavy rain still sits on the low lots, so the calls we get are usually cracks from a slab that's moved, brick flaking near the ground and chimneys loosened by a storm. Our crew sees much the same next door in Groves.
Get a written masonry estimate for your Port Arthur home
We reply to calls and form messages within one business day. I come down to Port Arthur, look at the job myself and send you a written estimate after the visit. It's free, and there's no obligation.
(409) 240-0376Masonry work we do on Port Arthur homes
Most Port Arthur calls are brick repair, chimney repair after a storm, and pointing, which means refilling mortar joints the damp has eaten out. We also do foundation repair on slabs that have shifted, masonry restoration on older brick houses, and retaining walls and walkways on low, wet lots, and every service below is open to Port Arthur homes.
- Foundation repair
- Chimney repair
- Tuckpointing
- Brick repair
- Driveway pavers
- Retaining wall construction
- Masonry restoration
- Fireplace installation
- Stone veneer installation
- Concrete block walls
- Foundation block wall installation
- Outdoor kitchen masonry
- Walkway construction
- Brick wall installation
- Stone masonry
- Brick pointing
What it takes to do masonry work in Port Arthur
Building permits here come from the city's Building Inspections Division, which requires one for all remodeling and renovation jobs, so the permit techs at 409-983-8261 are part of the schedule on most of our jobs here. The city also makes contractors carry a contractors bond and a certificate of general liability, with the bond set at $15,000 for small projects like foundation work and $25,000 for large ones, plus a certificate of insurance of at least $100,000 that lists the city as holder, so ask any contractor for copies before you sign. If your job needs a permit, I tell you at the estimate and we help get it in place before we start. Your price comes down to how much brick or mortar has to come out, how hard your brick is to match and how easy the wall is to reach, and the schedule turns on the permit, the weather and, in a flood zone, the extra paperwork, so your written estimate after my visit puts your number in writing.
Being this close to Sabine Lake and the Gulf changes how we plan. We set mortar work around the rain so fresh joints don't wash out before they firm up, we check a chimney's top cap and roof seal after high wind, and we look at how water drains around the slab before blaming the brick for a crack, because water sitting against a house is often where the trouble starts. It's the same coastal work we do over in Bridge City, and Port Arthur is a short drive down from Beaumont.
Why Port Arthur homeowners call us
Fix the cause, then match the brick
We've done brick, mortar and chimney repairs since 2013, and we're fully licensed and insured. We find what made the wall crack or leak and fix that first, then match the brick and mortar so the repair blends in instead of standing out.
A small repair when that's enough
If a few joints and a handful of bricks will do it, that's what I'll tell you. We keep the mess small on a house you live in. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job. Call (409) 240-0376 or use the form to set up a visit.
Port Arthur masonry questions we hear
Do I need a permit for brick or masonry repair in Port Arthur?
Plan on one, because the city's permit FAQ says building permits are required for all remodeling and renovation jobs. A permit is good for six months, and the city urges you to have the property inspected and the permit in place before work begins, so we set the start date inside that window. I'll tell you what your job needs at the estimate.
How do I know if a brick fence in Port Arthur needs a permit?
A fence four feet or taller needs a fence permit in Port Arthur, and a shed larger than 200 square feet needs one too. Deed restrictions are a separate matter, since the city says they're private and it doesn't enforce them, so check yours before we lay out a wall near the property line.
Can I pull my own permit for masonry work on my Port Arthur house?
Yes, if the house is your primary residence, because the city lets homestead owners obtain all necessary permits. After a major natural disaster, homeowners with proof of homestead can pull residential repair permits, and so can contractors registered with the city. Either way, we help get the permit in place before we start.
How do I handle foundation repair on a Port Arthur house in a flood zone?
Expect an engineer and an elevation certificate, a record of how high the house sits, because in flood zones the city requires an engineer to design residential foundation plans and an elevation certificate before the permit and again after the work. The city's chief building official also serves as floodplain administrator and takes flood zone questions. We build that extra step into the plan and talk it through at the estimate.
How much does masonry repair cost in Port Arthur?
Your price comes from a written estimate after I see the job, because two cracks that look alike can come from very different problems. Repointing a section, which means refilling the worn joints, usually costs less than relaying brick, matching old brick costs more than using new, and permit, engineer or elevation certificate work adds to it. Catching a small problem early is the cheapest option you've got.
Does windstorm insurance affect masonry work on my Port Arthur home?
It can if you're insured through TWIA, because the Texas Department of Insurance says construction has to be certified to be eligible for that coverage, and those certifications now go under the 2024 residential and building codes. The city gives this area's design wind load as 140 mph, the wind a structure here has to be built to take. If you're planning a new wall, chimney or outdoor kitchen, tell me about your coverage at the estimate so it's part of the plan.