Foundation repair
When a basement wall cracks or a corner settles, we find what moved it, usually water or soft ground, and fix that along with the crack itself.
Masonry contractor in Timnath, CO - brick, stone and walls built from the base up
Custom Loveland Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Loveland that works in Timnath, repairing brick and stone, rebuilding worn mortar joints, and building retaining walls, walkways, paver driveways and outdoor kitchens for homeowners here.
Masonry work in Timnath, from the footing up
A lot of what we see in Timnath is newer houses on newer lots, so the calls are less about old brick and more about the retaining wall, the paver driveway or the outdoor kitchen someone's had on the list since they moved in. We come over from Loveland, the same way we head out to Windsor, Fort Collins and Milliken.
Permits here come from the town's building official, who issues them for work on buildings and structures, so before any digging I check with the building department about your job. The questions below cover how that goes.
What moves the price is how much digging and base work the job needs, the brick, block or stone you pick, and how easy it is to get a crew and materials to the spot. The schedule turns mostly on the size of the job and whether a permit and inspections come first, and your estimate gives you the price with everything it covers written down in one place.
Footings below the frost line
The town's earlier residential code listed a frost depth of 30 inches here, so we set wall and step footings deep enough that freezing ground isn't pushing up on them each winter.
Materials made for freeze and thaw
That same code rated the area for severe weathering, which in masonry means lots of freeze and thaw, so we use brick, block and mortar made for it and keep water out of the joints.
The same face from estimate to finish
I come out to look at the job and write the estimate, then I work on site alongside our masons, so the person who priced it is there while it's built.
Masonry services for Timnath homes
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked crown, the concrete cap up top, and worn joints let water into a chimney, so we rebuild what's failing and stop the water at the top.
Tuckpointing
We grind out worn mortar to a sound depth and pack in new mortar matched to your brick, because mortar that's harder than the brick ends up cracking the brick instead.
Brick repair
A spalled brick, one with its face flaking off, usually means water got in and froze, so we swap out the damaged ones and fix where the water's coming from.
Driveway pavers
Paver driveways in newer neighborhoods hold up when the base under them is dug out and packed right, so most of our time goes into the ground before a paver goes down.
Retaining wall construction
A retaining wall that leans usually had water pushing behind it, so we build ours on a solid footing with gravel backfill and a way for that water to drain out.
Masonry restoration
Older brick around town wants a gentle hand, so we clean without blasting, repoint with soft mortar and replace only the bricks that are failing, keeping the wall's original look.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces and surrounds indoors or out, sized to the room and laid with firebrick where the heat hits, and we follow the maker's instructions on any insert we set.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer looks like solid stone but is thinner, and it stays put when the wall behind it has the right backing and a path for water, which we build in first.
Concrete block walls
Block walls for yards, garden beds and screening go up on a poured footing, with steel and grout in the block's hollow centers where the wall's height or load calls for it.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and crawlspaces we lay foundation block on a footing set to the right depth, then reinforce and waterproof it before the framers ever show up.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build outdoor kitchens in block, brick or stone, with counters, grill surrounds and a sound base, and leave room for the gas and electric lines your other contractors hook up.
Walkway construction
A walkway in brick, pavers or stone needs a packed base and a slight pitch so water runs off instead of sitting and heaving the path in winter.
Brick wall installation
Brick garden walls, mailbox posts and entry columns go up on a footing that sits below where the ground freezes, with a cap on top that sheds water away.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps, columns and accents, fitting each piece by hand and keeping mortar joints tight so water has fewer places to get in.
Brick pointing
When only some joints are sandy or cracked, we point just those, raking them out and filling with mortar that matches the rest so the patch doesn't stand out.
Get a free on-site estimate in Timnath
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 write an estimate that lists what the price covers, with no obligation.
Questions go both ways
Bring all your questions, and expect a few from me, like when you first noticed the crack or where water sits after a storm, because that's usually how we find the cause.
Licensed and fully insured
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job, and we're licensed and fully insured, so the crew working at your house is covered while they're there.
A straight answer if it can wait
Not every crack needs fixing this season, and if yours is cosmetic or holding steady I'll tell you so and what to keep an eye on, instead of selling you a repair.
Timnath masonry questions we hear
Here's what Timnath homeowners ask me most about permits and water before a wall, walkway or brick repair gets started.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Timnath?
Possibly, and we find out before anything gets dug, because the town's list of work that needs no permit names things like small sheds, not retaining walls or other masonry. We check with the building department on every job, and when a permit is needed we handle the application and set up the inspections.
How long is a building permit good for in Timnath?
A Timnath permit goes void if work hasn't started within 180 days of the permit date, or if work stops for 180 days once it's underway. If the plans haven't changed and the stop lasted no more than a year, a new permit costs half the usual fee. We line up the work once the permit's issued so it doesn't sit.
What happens if work starts before the permit in Timnath?
The town can charge an investigation fee of up to the normal permit fee for that work, on top of every other permit fee. It's collected whether or not a permit is issued later, which is one reason we don't start a job until the permit question is settled.
Can my Timnath yard flood if it's not in a floodplain?
Yes, a property outside a mapped floodplain can still have flood risk, and many areas around the county have flood hazards no floodplain map shows. For masonry, that means we plan drainage behind retaining walls, along foundations and under walkways and pavers, because water sitting against a wall or under a base is what usually moves it.
Masonry service areas around Loveland
These are the cities with their own page on our site, though we work in plenty of others around Loveland. If yours isn't listed, call or send the form and ask.
Tell me about the job at your house
We take calls from 7 AM to 11 PM every day, so ring (970) 292-7476 after work or send the form when it suits you.