Foundation repair
We find out why a foundation wall cracked or shifted before we fix it, whether that's water against the wall or a weak footing, so the repair isn't just covering the crack.
Masonry contractor in Greeley, CO - repairs and new walls built on a solid base
Custom Loveland Concrete and Masonry is a Loveland masonry contractor working in Greeley, CO. We repair worn brick and crumbling joints, fix walls that have moved, and build new walls, walkways and paver driveways from the ground up.
What masonry work looks like in Greeley
Greeley sits east of us in Loveland, and the calls we get there usually come from two kinds of houses. The older neighborhoods near the center of the city have a lot of brick, so we see crumbling joints, loose steps and chimneys that have been letting water in. Out in the newer subdivisions it's more often a block wall that's started to lean, a walkway that's sunk or a paver driveway someone's been meaning to get to for years. We do the same work in Windsor, Severance and up in Wellington.
The price of a masonry job moves with how much is really damaged, which on old brick I often can't tell until we cut out a few joints. It also moves with the materials you pick, how easy the spot is to reach and how closely the new work has to match the old. The schedule turns on whether a permit and inspections are needed, how quickly materials come in and what we find once the job is open, and the estimate I write at your house gives you your own figure.
Permits checked on every job
On each job I check with the City of Greeley, which issues building permits here, and when one's needed we handle the application and set up the inspections.
I'm on site with the crew
I work on site alongside our masons, so the person who looked at your house and priced the job is right there when we open it up and find what's underneath.
Fixing the cause first
A patch over a leak or a weak base just lets you down again, so before we fix the part that shows, we find out why the joint crumbled or the wall moved.
Masonry services we offer in Greeley
Chimney repair
Loose bricks and washed-out joints on a chimney let water into the house, so we rebuild the damaged rows and repair the crown, the concrete cap on top that sheds water.
Tuckpointing
On older Greeley brick houses we cut out crumbling mortar to a steady depth and pack in new mortar that's softer than the brick, so the joints wear before the brick does.
Brick repair
When bricks have cracked or started flaking at the face, we cut out the bad ones and set replacements matched for size and color, so the repair blends into the wall.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway is only as good as the base under it, so we dig out, pack the gravel in layers and lock the edges before a single paver goes down.
Retaining wall construction
We build retaining walls on a compacted base with drainage behind them, because water trapped behind a wall is what usually pushes it forward or tips it over.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone that's worn but sound, we clean gently, refill worn joints and repair what's failing, keeping as much of the original as we can.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces and surrounds, with the firebox, hearth and clearances laid out before we lay the first brick, so the finished fireplace works and fits the room.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer only lasts when water behind it has a way out, so we put in the backing and drainage layer first and then set the stone in the pattern you pick.
Concrete block walls
Block walls for yards start with a proper footing, with steel and grout added where the height or load calls for it, because that's what keeps a block wall from leaning.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and new foundations, we lay block walls true and level on the footing, because anything out of level at the bottom shows up in the framing and floors above.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block and stone base for grills and counters, sizing the openings to your appliances and setting it on a footing so it has something solid to sit on.
Walkway construction
Front walks and side paths in brick, stone or pavers get a packed base and a slight slope away from the house, so water runs off instead of sitting by your foundation.
Brick wall installation
New brick garden walls, screen walls and columns go on a solid footing, with the brick and mortar picked to match your house so the wall looks like it was always there.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps, columns and planters, fitting each piece by hand and keeping the joints tight, because a stone wall that's stacked right carries its own weight.
Brick pointing
If only some joints are cracked or sunk back, we point just those, filling them with mortar matched to the old in color and strength instead of redoing the whole wall.
Get a written masonry estimate in Greeley
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out to your house, look at the job and write a free estimate, with no obligation.
Everything priced in one place
We write down what the price covers, so you can see it all in one place and compare it fairly with any other bid you get.
Plenty of questions first
I'll ask when you first noticed the crack or the loose brick and what's changed since, because that history usually tells me more about the cause than the damage does.
Honest about what can wait
If a few soft joints or a hairline crack can go another season, I'll say so, because your money should go to the part that's actually failing first.
Greeley masonry permit and repair questions
Practical answers about permits, retaining walls and the city's coming contractor license before you start a masonry job in Greeley.
Does flatwork need a permit in Greeley, CO?
Yes, the city's building code says "All flatwork requires a permit." The code doesn't spell out what counts as flatwork, so before a paver driveway, walkway or patio I ask the city whether your project falls under it. If a permit's needed, it's part of our job, application and inspections included.
Does a retaining wall need a permit in Greeley?
Not if it's 4 feet high or less, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, under the city's building code. That exemption ends when the wall supports an added load above it, and fences not over 7 feet high are on the same no-permit list. I check your wall's height and what it holds up with the city before we dig.
When do contractors need a Greeley city license to get permits?
Starting January 1, 2027, the city says contractors will need a city contractor license to get permits in Greeley. It's a coming city rule tied to city permits, so if your project needs a permit, ask any contractor you're comparing about it, and you can read the city's announcement yourself.
Cities where we do masonry work
These are the cities with their own page on our site, but they're just some of the places we work. If yours isn't listed, call or send the form and ask.
Ask about your Greeley masonry project
You can reach us Mon–Sun, 7 AM–11 PM at (970) 292-7476, so call after work or send the form tonight about that wall you've been watching.