Masonry contractor in Fultondale, AL - brick, block and stone built to stay put
Caliber Hoover Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Fultondale, AL. We repoint and repair older brick, fix chimneys and foundations, and build retaining walls, walks and paver drives.
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Masonry work on Fultondale homes
We're based in Hoover and work across the Birmingham area, Fultondale included. The calls we get from here sound a lot like the ones from Birmingham, mostly homeowners who've noticed joints crumbling on a brick house, a yard wall starting to lean or a project they've had in mind for a while.
What moves the price on a Fultondale job is how much old work has to come out, how hard your brick or stone is to match and how easy it is to reach the wall, and I'll go over your own number with you in person at the estimate. The schedule turns mostly on dry weather, since fresh mortar and concrete don't want a hard rain on them, and on whether the city needs a permit before we start. On an older house, a good part of the job is finding out why the brick or block failed before we fix what you can see, because a crack or a washed-out joint is usually pointing at water or a moving footing somewhere close by.
Our masonry services in Fultondale
Foundation repair
Cracked block under an older house gets a look at what's moving it first, because a patch over a crack that's opening won't last.
Explore Foundation repairChimney repair
Chimneys take more weather than anything else on a house. We reset loose brick and fix the cracked cap on top before water gets inside.
Explore Chimney repairTuckpointing
Worn joints get mortar matched to the brick, then a thin, crisp line down the middle, so an older front wall looks sharp again.
Explore TuckpointingBrick repair
On older houses, flaking or cracked bricks come out one at a time and get replacements matched in size and color.
Explore Brick repairDriveway pavers
We dig out and pack a solid gravel base before a paver goes down, so your drive stays flat under the weight of cars.
Explore Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
If your backyard falls away from the house, we can build a wall that holds the slope and gives you level ground to use.
Explore Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
When an older house needs joints, brick and caps at once, we plan the work together so it reads as one wall, not patches.
Explore Masonry restorationFireplace installation
In a family room or out back, we build brick and stone fireplaces sized to the room and laid to fit the house.
Explore Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Thin stone set over a plain block foundation or porch front changes how a house looks from the street without rebuilding the wall.
Explore Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block walls for yards, sheds and garages start on a poured footing, because a wall is only as straight as the concrete under it.
Explore Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and crawl spaces, we lay foundation block level and square, since every wall above follows what we set.
Explore Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
We build outdoor kitchens in block faced with brick or stone, so the grill surround and counters hold up out back.
Explore Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
A front walk that heaves or holds puddles usually has a thin base or no slope, so we build ours to shed water.
Explore Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
We lay brick garden walls, columns and mailboxes to match your house, so the new work looks like it was always there.
Explore Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone steps, walls and borders get each piece fitted by hand, which is slow, but a rushed stone wall shows it.
Explore Stone masonryBrick pointing
When joints have washed out near a downspout or under a window, we refill just those and leave the sound mortar alone.
Explore Brick pointing
What Fultondale houses and yards ask of masonry
I learned masonry on a city crew, patching old brick on public buildings that had to pass inspection, and started this business in 2021 to bring that by-the-book care to homes. We're best known for repointing older brick and for walls and walks built to stay where we put them.
New work that matches the old
We match mortar color, brick size and joint shape to what's already on your house, because a repair should disappear into the wall instead of standing out from the street.
No rushing the parts you can't see
Footings, gravel base and drainage get buried when the job's done, and they're what your wall stands on for years, so we don't rush them.
You'll know the price and the reason
I'll explain what goes into the price and why before any work starts, and I'll tell you straight when a repair can wait.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Fultondale
Tell us what you're seeing and where in Fultondale the house is. We reply within one business day, and I come out myself to give a free estimate at your property with no obligation.
Fultondale masonry questions
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall or masonry repair in Fultondale, AL?
Ask the city's Inspections & Permits department, because that's the Fultondale office that handles permit questions for work on a home. Before we start any job, we check with them about what yours needs, and when a permit is required, we handle it with them.
How do I contact the City of Fultondale about a permit or inspection?
Call the city at (205) 841-4481, or go by city hall at 1210 Old Walker Chapel Road. Inspections and permits are handled in the same department there, so one conversation can cover both questions.
How much does masonry repair cost in Fultondale?
The price is set by the size of the job, the brick or stone it needs and how much old work has to come out first, and I give you your number in person after seeing it. Matching an older brick costs more than using a common new one, work high on a chimney takes more setup than a garden wall, and a wall or walk that needs a new base and drainage costs more up front but holds longer.
How do I tell if the brick on my Fultondale house needs repointing?
Scratch a joint with a key, and if the mortar comes out like sand or has sunk back from the face of the brick, it's due for repointing, grinding out the old joints and packing in fresh mortar. If the mortar's hard and only worn on the surface, it can usually wait, and I'll tell you so.
What causes a retaining wall to lean in a sloped backyard?
Water building up behind the wall is the most common cause, followed by a base that wasn't dug deep enough or packed well. Soaked soil gets heavy and pushes, so we put gravel and a drain behind the walls we build and set the first row of block below the ground. If yours has started to lean, I'll look at whether it can be reset or needs rebuilding.
Who handles business licenses for contractors in Fultondale?
The city handles its own business license, and its license and taxes page said that for 2024 those licenses would go through Avenu Insights. That page is where a contractor working in the city starts, and it points anyone with further questions to call the city. We're licensed and insured.
Pick your city or give us a call
Pick your city below to see what we do there. If yours isn't listed, call (205) 236-6688, since we work across the Birmingham area.