Foundation repair
When a foundation wall shows a stair-step crack or a corner has settled, we find what moved it first, then repair the block and deal with the water that caused it.
Masonry contractor in Severance, CO - walls and walkways built right from the ground up
Custom Loveland Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Loveland that works in Severance, CO. We repair worn brick, rebuild crumbling joints and build retaining walls, walkways, stone veneer and outdoor kitchens for homes there.
What masonry work looks like in Severance
A lot of our calls in Severance come from newer houses with yards still getting finished, so we're building retaining walls where the lot steps down, walkways out to the back gate, stone veneer on the front and outdoor kitchens. We come over from Loveland, where we're based, and do the same work in Windsor and Greeley. We're licensed and fully insured.
What moves the price here is the size of the wall or walk, the material you pick, how deep we dig for the footing and how easily we can get into your yard. The schedule turns on the weather, since fresh mortar can't take a hard freeze, and on whether the job needs a permit and inspections, which we check with the Town of Severance Building Department. Your own figure comes from the written estimate.
Footings below the frost line
The Town's building code puts the frost line at 30 inches, and foundations have to go below it, so we dig wall and step footings to that depth to keep winter from lifting them.
I'm on site with the crew
I work alongside our masons on every job, so the details I wrote into your estimate are the ones that get built, and you've got one person to ask when questions come up.
We fix the cause first
When a joint crumbles or a wall leans, we find out why before we fix it, whether it's water, a weak base or the wrong mortar, because a patch over the cause just fails again.
Masonry services we bring to Severance homes
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked crown or mortar washing out near the top of the chimney all let water in, so we rebuild the damaged courses and seal the crown before winter.
Tuckpointing
We grind worn joints out to an even depth and pack in new mortar matched to your brick's color and strength, so the joints shed water and the brick stays sound.
Brick repair
Spalled faces, cracked bricks and pieces knocked loose by a mower or a bumper get cut out and replaced with brick matched as closely as we can to what's already there.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway holds up when the base underneath is dug out and packed in layers, so that's where we spend most of our time before a single paver goes down.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down, we build retaining walls on a proper footing with drainage gravel and a way for water to get out, so it doesn't push the wall out of line.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone get cleaned gently, repointed with a softer mortar where it's needed and repaired piece by piece, so the wall looks right and keeps its character.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces and fire features, laying the firebox, hearth and surround to the plans and clearances the job calls for, whether it's in the living room or out back.
Stone veneer installation
On newer houses we add stone veneer to foundations, columns and fronts over proper lath and a scratch coat, with flashing at the bottom so trapped water can drain out.
Concrete block walls
Block walls for privacy, raised beds or the back of the yard get a solid footing and reinforced, filled cores where they need them, then a cap or a finish coat.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and crawlspaces we lay foundation block on a level footing, keep every course plumb and reinforce the cores, so the framing above sits square.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build counters, grill islands and bar walls on a footing or slab, faced in stone or brick, with room planned ahead for the gas line, power and venting.
Walkway construction
Walkways from the drive to the front door or out to the yard get a dug-out, packed base and a slight slope, so they stay flat and rain runs off instead of puddling.
Brick wall installation
Brick garden walls, mailbox columns and entry walls are laid true with matched mortar and a cap that sheds water, so freezing nights don't open up the top joints.
Stone masonry
We set natural stone for walls, steps, columns and patio edges, fitting each piece by hand so the weight rests on stone and the mortar isn't doing all the work.
Brick pointing
When only some joints have cracked or dropped out, we point those spots with matched mortar instead of redoing the whole wall, which saves you money if the rest is sound.
Get a free masonry estimate for your Severance home
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at the job and give you a free written estimate, with no obligation.
I come out and look myself
I'm the one who walks the job with you, asks what you've noticed and how long it's been going on, and writes the estimate, so nothing gets lost between a salesman and the crew.
Everything written in one place
The estimate lists what the price covers, line by line, so you can compare it with others, ask about anything that looks off and know what you're paying for before we start.
I'll tell you if it can wait
If a crack is cosmetic or a repair can hold for another season, I'll say so, because your money should go to what actually needs fixing now.
Questions about masonry work in Severance
Here's what Severance homeowners usually ask before a masonry job starts, from permits and contractor licenses to wall heights.
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Severance, CO?
Some masonry work does, and the Town lists fireplaces among the projects that need a building permit. For walls, steps and other work, we ask the Building Department before we start, and when a permit is needed we apply for it and set up the inspections. Permits expire 180 days after the last inspection or once a job sits inactive, so we keep the work moving.
Does a masonry contractor need a license to work in Severance?
Yes, the Town requires a contractor license for any job that goes through an over-the-counter permit or plan review. To get one, a contractor passes an ICC building code exam or holds a license from a government that requires that testing, and shows liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 overall. Businesses working inside the Town of Severance also need an annual Town business license.
Do I need a permit for a brick or block fence wall in Severance?
The Town's residential code exempts fences not over 6 feet tall, so height is the first thing we look at. The Town also says some fences do need a permit, and a brick or block wall that holds back soil is more than a fence, so we ask the Building Department how they see your wall before we dig.
What happens if work starts before the permit in Severance?
The Town can charge an investigation fee when work on a building or structure starts before the permit is in hand. That fee can run up to the normal permit fee, it's added on top of all the other permit fees, and the Town collects it whether or not a permit is issued later. That's why we settle the permit question before our crew shows up.
Cities we serve for masonry work
These are the cities with their own page on our site, and they're only some of the places we go. If you don't see yours, give us a call and ask.
Call about your Severance masonry project
We pick up seven days a week from 7 AM to 11 PM, so call (970) 292-7476 or send the form whenever it suits you.