Masonry that keeps Reno, NV homes solid and yards easy to use
Anchorstone Reno Concrete and Masonry repairs the brick, block and stone around homes and yards and builds new masonry, matching each repair to what's already there so the new work doesn't fight the old.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
A Reno masonry contractor who explains the work first
I learned this trade laying block and brick on new houses. Then I started Anchorstone Reno Concrete and Masonry to work on homes people already live in. We're best known for careful repointing and brick repair, and we're licensed and fully insured. You can read more about how we work.
We're based in Reno and work in the cities around it, including Sparks, Carson City and Truckee. If your city isn't listed, ask us. Call (775) 447-1254 or use the form, and I'll come out to look at the job with you.
- Options explained in plain words
- Repairs matched to your brick
- A tidy site each day
Brick, block and stone work in Reno
At Anchorstone Reno Concrete and Masonry, we repair and build masonry around Reno, from worn mortar joints and loose brick to new walls and walkways. Price follows the size of the job, the material and how easy the spot is to reach, and timing turns on any permit. Your free on-site estimate covers both.
- Learn more about Foundation repair
Foundation repair
Cracks in a block or brick foundation? We find out what's moving the wall, then repair the masonry and joints so the base of your house can carry it again.
- Learn more about Chimney repair
Chimney repair
If your chimney is dropping brick or mortar, we rebuild the loose rows, repoint worn joints and repair the crown, the cap on top that sheds water.
- Learn more about Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing means grinding out worn mortar and packing fresh mortar into the joints, matched to your old brick in color and hardness so the wall holds together longer.
- Learn more about Brick repair
Brick repair
Cracked, chipped or loose bricks let water into a wall. We cut out the damaged ones and set replacements that match your house in size, color and texture.
- Learn more about Driveway pavers
Driveway pavers
We build paver driveways on a packed gravel base, laying brick or concrete pavers in the pattern you choose for a drive that's easy to repair later.
- Learn more about Retaining wall construction
Retaining wall construction
What holds back a sloped yard? A retaining wall built on a solid footing with drainage behind it, so water doesn't build up and push on the wall.
- Learn more about Masonry restoration
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone homes, we clean, repair and repoint with materials that suit the old masonry, bringing worn walls back without harming what's original.
- Learn more about Fireplace installation
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces indoors and out, laying the firebox, surround and hearth in brick or stone to fit the room and the way you use it.
- Learn more about Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin layer of natural or manufactured stone set over a wall. We install it on house fronts, columns and fireplaces with proper backing and drainage.
- Learn more about Concrete block walls
Concrete block walls
We lay concrete block walls for privacy, property lines and yard structures, setting them on a footing and filling the hollow centers where the wall needs extra strength.
- Learn more about Foundation block wall installation
Foundation block wall installation
Building a new home, addition or garage? We lay the block foundation walls level and square on the footing, ready for the framing to go on top.
- Learn more about Outdoor kitchen masonry
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block, brick and stone base for outdoor kitchens and grill islands, with room for your appliances and a countertop that suits the space.
- Learn more about Walkway construction
Walkway construction
A cracked or sinking path is easy to trip on. We build new walkways in brick, stone, pavers or concrete on a packed base so the surface sits even.
- Learn more about Brick wall installation
Brick wall installation
We build freestanding and garden brick walls on a proper footing, with joints and caps that shed water and brick that suits your house.
- Learn more about Stone masonry
Stone masonry
For walls, steps, columns and accents in natural stone, we pick and shape each piece by hand so it sits tight and looks like it belongs there.
- Learn more about Brick pointing
Brick pointing
Brick pointing is refilling worn or missing mortar joints with fresh mortar so water stays out of the wall. We match the color and texture to the joints around it.
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Why Reno homeowners call us
I care that you understand your own house when we leave, not just that the job looks good. Old masonry deserves a repair that works with it, and you should hear plainly when something can wait.
Hear what can wait
I show you what's wrong and lay out your options in plain words, so you can decide what to fix now and what can wait.
Your home protected while we work
We work on houses people are living in, so we cover rooms, plants and the brick we're not touching, and leave the site tidy each day.
Permits sorted before work starts
When a job needs a permit, we find out whether the city or the county covers your address and handle the application before we start.
From your call to a finished job
We keep the estimate simple because it's free, on site and comes with no obligation, so you can hear what's going on before you decide anything.
Call or write
Call (775) 447-1254 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit.
I come out
I look at the job with you and explain what I see and why it's happening, in plain words you can check against your own wall.
Your free estimate
You get a free estimate with no obligation that lays out what we'd do and why, so you can decide what to fix now.
Work and walkthrough
If you go ahead, we sort out any permit, protect your home and yard, do the work, then walk you through the finished job.
Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.
(775) 447-1254Masonry in Reno and nearby cities
We're based in Reno and work in the cities around it. Pick your city below to see what we do there, or get in touch if yours isn't listed.
Examples of brick and stone work
Look through these examples of brick, block and stone work to get a feel for finishes, patterns and materials before we talk about your project.
Questions Reno homeowners ask us
How much does masonry repair cost in Reno?
It depends on how much brick or mortar has to come out, what goes back in and how hard the spot is to reach. A few cracked joints cost far less than a wall that has to be rebuilt. I'll give you a figure for your job at a free, on-site estimate.
Is it cheaper to repair old brick or replace the whole wall?
Repair usually costs less when the brick itself is sound and only the mortar or a few bricks have failed. Rebuilding makes sense when a wall is leaning or the bricks are crumbling through. I'll show you which one your wall is and tell you plainly what can wait.
How long does a masonry project take?
It depends on the size of the job, whether it needs a permit and what we find once old mortar or brick comes out. Repointing a few joints moves a lot faster than building a new retaining wall. I'll tell you what the timing turns on for your job when I give the estimate.
Is Anchorstone Reno Concrete and Masonry licensed and insured?
Yes, we're licensed and fully insured. If you'd like to see the paperwork before we start, ask me at the estimate.
Who comes out to look at my masonry job in Reno?
I do. I look at the job in person, write the estimate myself and stay on site with our crew while the work gets done, so nothing gets lost between what we talked about and what gets built.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Yes, satisfaction guaranteed on every job. Before any work starts, I'll explain what we're doing and why, so you know what the finished job should look like. If something doesn't sit right with you, tell me.
What kind of mortar should be used to repoint old brick?
Old brick usually needs a mortar that's softer than the brick, so the joints wear instead of the brick faces. A modern hard mortar can make soft old brick crack or break off at the face. We match the mix and color to what's already in your wall.
Does my Reno masonry project need a permit?
Most building work in Reno needs a permit, and who issues it depends on whether your home is inside city limits or in unincorporated Washoe County. Inside the city, questions go to the Development Services Department, and Washoe County asks owners to confirm where their property sits first. Work done without a required permit picks up compliance fees on top of the permit fees, so we find out which office covers your address and handle the application.
Ask for a free masonry estimate in Reno
Tell us what's going on with your brick, block or stone and where your house is. We reply within one business day to set up a visit, and the estimate comes with no obligation.