Brick wall installation in Reno NV - built to hold up through cold winters
Planning a new brick wall and wondering what will survive Reno's winters? We pick the brick, mortar and timing so it lasts.
What goes into building a new brick wall in Reno?
Brick wall installation in Reno means building a new wall of brick laid in mortar, and how strong it ends up and how it looks come down to the brick, the mortar and the weather while it goes up.
Most people who call us about a new brick wall want privacy, a border for the yard or a wall that matches the house, and they want it to still look right after a few hard winters. The price mostly follows the wall's length and height and the brick you choose, while the schedule turns on the weather, because mortar gains strength as the cement in it reacts with water and cold slows that down. If you have an older wall that's cracking instead, brick repair may be the better fit. When I come out, I lay out what we'd do and why, and that's where your own figure comes from.
Why Reno owners pick Anchorstone for brick walls
You can count on straight explanations, careful work in any season and someone who wants you to understand your own wall by the time we pack up.
The owner writes your estimate
I look at the spot with you, write the estimate myself and stay on site with our crew while it's built.
Years laying brick and block
I spent my first years in the trade laying brick and block on new houses before starting this business in 2023.
Licensed and fully insured
You won't have to wonder who's covered if something goes wrong while our crew is working at your house.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
We walk the finished wall with you, so you can point out anything that doesn't look right before we leave.
Honest about what can wait
If a simpler wall or a warmer month would serve you better, I'll tell you plainly and explain why.
Ways we build a brick wall
The look you want decides the option, but every one starts the same way, with brick made for outdoor exposure and a build date planned around the weather.
What happens when you call about a brick wall in Reno?
We plan each brick wall around your yard, your timing and the weather, so you know what's happening and why before any brick goes down.
Call or send the form
Call (775) 447-1254 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set up a time to see the spot.
I look at the spot
I come out, walk the spot with you and explain what I see, from where the wall meets your house to how you use the yard.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that lays out the brick, the mortar and the timing we'd use, and why each one fits your wall.
Building and walk-through
We protect your home and yard, build the wall with me on site, then walk you through the finished job so you know what you have.
Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.
(775) 447-1254Questions about brick walls in Reno
What brick holds up outdoors in Reno?
Use brick made to the industry standard for exterior exposure, because outdoor walls here take hard weather year after year. When you compare quotes, ask which outdoor rating the brick carries, since that one choice shapes both the price and how the wall holds up.
How do I choose the right mortar for a brick wall?
Brick industry guidance is to pick the lowest-strength mortar type that meets the wall's needs, not the strongest one available. Mortar with more cement can be harder to clean and may raise the risk of shrinkage cracks, so stronger isn't always better.
Can a brick wall be built in winter in Reno?
Yes, but once it's below 40°F the job moves to cold-weather steps, and Reno winters regularly drop under that. Brick is laid only when it's 20°F or warmer and has no frozen moisture, ice or snow on its surface. Planning those steps from the start keeps a winter job from stopping and starting.
How long does new brickwork need protection from the cold?
Cold-weather guidance from a mason contractors' group calls for protecting new masonry for 24 hours after it's built, and walls with grout poured into their cores for 48 hours. Wet mortar or grout that freezes can be damaged for good, so plan for that time on a winter schedule. A trade institute also notes the code calls for covering finished and partly finished masonry at the end of every work day in any weather, which is the daily cover mentioned above.
What is the best time of year to build a brick wall in Reno?
Days between 40°F and 100°F are the easiest, because normal masonry practice fits that range. Above 100°F, or above 90°F with wind over 8 mph, hot-weather steps apply, so spring and fall usually give us the most room.
How much does it cost to build a brick wall in Reno?
The cost comes down to the wall's length and height, the brick you choose and the season we build in. Brick with a higher outdoor rating and a winter build with protection both add to it, while a shorter run or a warmer month keeps it down. I give you your own number after I see the spot, since access and how the wall ties into your yard change it too.
Brick wall installation built for Reno's climate
Washoe County's design criteria rate the risk of weathering damage around Reno as Severe, so we build with brick made for outdoor exposure rather than brick meant for sheltered spots. The county also lists a winter design temperature of 17°F, well under the 40°F where cold-weather masonry steps start, which is why a winter job here gets those steps planned in from the first day. It's like dressing for a ski day instead of a walk to the mailbox, the wall gets ready for the worst weather it'll see, not the average day.
We see the same cold winters on jobs in Sparks and Carson City, so we choose brick and plan timing the same way there. We're based in Reno and work in the cities around it, and if yours isn't listed, just ask.
Plan your brick wall with Anchorstone
Getting in touch early leaves time to choose your brick and plan the build around the weather, and the in-person estimate is free.