Masonry contractor in Fernley, NV - solid walls, walkways and brick repair
Anchorstone Reno Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor building and repairing block walls, brick, stone, pavers and walkways on homes in Fernley, NV. We're based in Reno and take on everything from chimney fixes to new backyard walls.
Masonry work on Fernley homes and yards
Fernley sits east of Sparks, and most of the houses we work on there are newer subdivision homes, stucco or siding over frame, with block walls between the backyards and paver or concrete driveways out front. You won't find as many of the old brick houses I see in Reno, so calls here lean toward new work: a wall along the back lot line, a walkway to the side gate or stone veneer on a plain front. We also fix the block walls and steps that have started to lean or crack. Our crew does the same work in Sparks and up the hill in Truckee, and Fernley gets the same crew and the same process.
A wall or walkway added years after the builder left sits on whatever ground is there, so the digging and base work usually decide how long it lasts. What moves your price is mostly the size of the job, the material and how much of that ground work it needs. The schedule turns on the prep, our calendar and the city's inspections if there's a permit, and I'll give you your own figure when I come out to look.
What we do for Fernley homes
A stair-step crack in a Fernley foundation or crawlspace wall usually means something underneath moved, so we find the cause before we repair the masonry.
Brick chimneys are less common on Fernley's newer houses, but where there's one, the cap and top rows of brick wear first, and we rebuild only what's failing.
We tuckpoint the brick fronts and garden walls on Fernley homes, cutting out worn mortar and packing in fresh mortar matched in color.
Loose or broken bricks along an entry, step or planter get cut out and replaced one at a time, so the wall around them stays sound.
Paver driveways suit wide garage fronts, and because each paver lifts out, a settled spot or a utility repair doesn't mean tearing up the whole driveway.
Where a Fernley yard steps down, a retaining wall holds the soil back, and we drain the back side so water doesn't pile up and push it out.
If your house has older brick or stone worth keeping, we restore it with mortar and methods that match the original rather than patching over it.
We build masonry fireplaces indoors or out, and plenty of Fernley backyards have room for an outdoor one beside a patio or kitchen.
Stone veneer, thin stone set over a wall, dresses up the plain stucco fronts and columns on many newer homes without the weight of full stone.
Lots of Fernley backyards meet the neighbors at a block wall, and we build new runs and fix leaning or cracked ones on a solid concrete footing.
For an addition, garage or shop on your lot, we lay block foundation walls level and square, because everything framed on top inherits any mistake below.
We build the block base, counters and stone or brick facing for outdoor kitchens, which fit the roomy back patios we see on Fernley lots.
A walkway to the side gate or patio gets used every day, so we dig out and pack a firm base under the brick, pavers or stone.
For a garden wall, entry columns or a mailbox post, we lay brick on a proper footing with clean joints on both sides.
Natural stone for planters, steps and fire pits gives a Fernley yard some character, and we fit each piece by hand so the joints stay tight.
Brick pointing fills worn or cracked mortar joints on a front, step or planter before water gets behind them, and it's often all a small spot needs.
What Fernley homes and yards ask of us
I come out to look at your job and write the estimate myself, and I'm on site with our crew while the work gets done.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured, and I'm happy to show you the paperwork before we start.
A firm base first
We dig out and pack the ground first, because a wall or walk is only as steady as what's under it.
New work that fits your lot
Before building, we look at your property line, the existing block walls and the slope, so new work ties in cleanly.
Honest about what can wait
If a crack is only cosmetic, I'll tell you so, and you can spend your money where it matters.
Satisfaction guaranteed
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job, and I walk the finished work with you before our crew packs up.
Fernley masonry questions we hear
How do I get a building permit for masonry work in Fernley, NV?
Inside city limits, permits go through the City of Fernley's Building Division, which handles building permits for construction, remodels and structures. When your job needs one, we find out which office covers your address and handle the application before work starts, and if you're not sure, we'll help you ask the right office. If a driveway or wall reaches into the strip along the street or changes your grading or drainage, the city's Engineering staff handle that part.
Does a contractor working on my house in Fernley need a city business license?
Yes, unless the city code exempts them, any business working for profit inside Fernley has to get a City business license first. It's a fair thing to ask any contractor before they start on your house.
How long does it take to get a building inspection in Fernley?
Usually the next available inspection day, as long as the request reaches the city by 4 p.m. Requests that come in later may slip to the following business day, and weekends, holidays, staffing, workload and weather can all stretch the wait. We plan the work around those inspection days so nothing gets covered up before it's been looked at, and you can follow the permit's status on the city's permit portal.
What building codes apply to masonry in Fernley, NV?
The version of the city code I've seen adopts the 2018 International Building Code along with the Northern Nevada Amendments, which are regional changes to that code. The city's handouts page lists a 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments handout, so that's the place to check what's current. We build to whatever the city is enforcing when your permit is issued.
How much does masonry work cost in Fernley?
Your price comes from the size of the job, the material and the ground work it needs, and you'll get your own number once I've seen it. Brick and natural stone usually run more than block or pavers, and a retaining wall costs more than a garden wall of the same length because of the footing and drainage behind it. Repairs depend on how much has actually failed, which is why I look in person before putting a number on it.
What causes block walls and walkways to crack in Fernley?
Usually it's what's underneath: ground that settled, a thin base or water that soaked in and washed soil out. That's why we spend the time on the base. Lyon County's flood advice also tells residents to keep leaves and debris cleared so water flows freely to drainage ditches, and a clear path helps keep water from pooling against a wall or under a walk.
Not in Fernley? Call us anyway
We also work in the cities below, and they aren't the only ones. If yours isn't listed, call (775) 447-1254 and ask.
Plan your Fernley masonry job with us
Call (775) 447-1254 or use the form, and a photo of the crack or the spot for your new wall helps us talk it through.