Foundation repair
We find out why a foundation wall cracked or moved before fixing it, checking drainage and grading too, because sealing a crack without stopping the water just brings it back.
Masonry contractor in Mead, CO - brick, block and stone built on a solid base
Custom Loveland Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Loveland that works on Mead homes, repairing brick, chimneys and foundations and building retaining walls, walkways, pavers and outdoor kitchens on a sound base.
What masonry jobs in Mead usually involve
A lot of what we see in Mead is on newer homes, like stone veneer coming loose at a corner, a paver patio that's dipped where a downspout empties, or a backyard wall that's started to lean. There's older brick here too, and that gets a gentler hand, because old brick and soft mortar don't like being treated like new.
We're based in Loveland and work all around it, so a job in Mead is as ordinary for us as one in Longmont next door or up in Fort Collins.
What a Mead job costs comes down to how far the damage goes, what material we're matching, how much digging the base needs and how easy it is to get a crew and materials to the spot. The schedule mostly turns on whether a permit and inspection are needed and how long matched brick or stone takes to arrive, and your estimate gives you the figure for your own job.
Mead's business license
The Town of Mead requires a business license from every business that provides services in Mead, filed with the Town Clerk's Office before they start. It's a fair question to ask any contractor you're considering.
Permits and inspections
On every job we check with the building department, and when a permit is needed we file the application and set up the inspections, so you're not chasing it yourself.
We fix the cause first
When joints crumble or a wall leans, I look for why before we touch it, usually water or a weak base, because a patch over the cause just lets you down again.
Masonry services we offer in Mead
Chimney repair
We rebuild loose crowns, cracked brick and washed-out joints on chimneys, and we look at the flashing and cap while we're up there, since that's usually where the water gets in.
Tuckpointing
On older brick, we grind out the worn joints, refill them with a color-matched mortar and run a thin line along each joint so the wall looks crisp again.
Brick repair
We replace cracked or flaking bricks with the closest match we can find, and we look for the leak or movement that broke them so the new ones hold up.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway is only as good as what's under it, so we dig out, pack a gravel base in layers and edge it firmly before the first paver goes down.
Retaining wall construction
We build retaining walls on a compacted base with drain rock and a drain pipe behind them, because water trapped behind a wall is what usually pushes it over.
Masonry restoration
We bring worn brick and stone back gently, cleaning with the mildest method that works and repointing with mortar suited to the old material, so the wall keeps its look without falling apart.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces and surrounds, indoors and on patios, and we lay out the firebox, hearth and chimney together so it draws well and fits the space.
Stone veneer installation
We install stone veneer over a water barrier and metal lath, leaving a drain gap at the bottom so any water that gets behind the stone can get out again.
Concrete block walls
We lay concrete block walls for yards, garages and planters on a proper footing, with steel and grout in the hollow cores where the wall needs the extra strength.
Foundation block wall installation
We lay block foundation walls for additions, garages and outbuildings, keeping every row level and plumb on the footing so the framing that goes on top starts out square.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build grill surrounds, counters and bar walls in block, brick or stone on a solid slab, leaving room for the gas and power lines other trades will run.
Walkway construction
We build brick, stone and paver walkways on a packed base, sloped just enough to shed water, so the path to your door stays even and doesn't puddle.
Brick wall installation
We build brick garden walls and columns on a proper footing with caps that shed rain, because brick set on a shallow base tends to crack along the joints.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps, columns and accents, fitting each piece by hand so its weight sits on the stone below and not just on the mortar.
Brick pointing
When the joints are sandy but the bricks are sound, we refill only the worn joints with fresh mortar matched in color and strength to what's already there.
Get a written masonry estimate for your Mead home
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out for a free on-site estimate and write down what the price covers, with no obligation.
I come out myself
I'm the one who looks at the job and writes your estimate, and I'm on site with our masons during the work, so what we talked about is what gets built.
Everything written in one place
The estimate spells out what the price covers, so you can see the whole job on one page and know exactly what you're paying for before anything starts.
Licensed, insured and guaranteed
We're licensed and fully insured, with satisfaction guaranteed on every job, whether it's a few joints of repointing or a brand new retaining wall in your backyard.
Questions Mead homeowners ask about masonry
Here are straight answers to the questions we hear about fire permits, codes, soil and old mortar before a masonry job in Mead.
Who handles fire permits in Mead, CO?
The Mountain View Fire Protection District handles fire-code permits and inspections in Mead, including permits for open burning on public or private ground. Any fee is paid to the district before the permit is issued. Burning that the Weld County health department regulates doesn't need a permit from the district.
What building codes does Mead, CO use?
As of 2023, Mead's building regulations adopt the 2018 International Building and Residential Codes, with local changes. Those are the codes footings, walls and fireplaces get checked against when a job is permitted, so we plan the work to them from the start.
Why does clay soil matter for a masonry project in Colorado?
Swelling clay soil is Colorado's most significant geologic hazard and does more property damage than any other natural hazard in the state, because it swells when wet and shrinks as it dries. Water ponding by a foundation, poor drainage and watered plants right against the house all make it worse, so we look at where the water goes before we build or repair.
Do crumbling mortar joints on my Mead house need fixing right away?
Not always, since a few sandy joints can usually wait a season. Deep gaps where water sits, loose bricks or cracks running through the brick itself should be looked at sooner, because water getting in behind the face does the real damage. I'll tell you straight which kind you've got, and if it can wait, I'll say so.
Cities where we do masonry work
These are some of the cities with their own page on our site, and we work in plenty of others around Loveland, so call or send the form if yours isn't listed.
Tell us about your Mead masonry project
Call (970) 292-7476 any day from 7 AM to 11 PM, or send the form, so you can reach us after work or on a weekend.