Masonry Contractor in Fernley, NV - Walls, Walkways and Repairs Built on a Solid Base
Stonework Sparks Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Sparks that builds and repairs block walls, brick, stone, pavers and walkways for homes in Fernley, NV, with the owner on site running the work.
- Licensed and fully insured.
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Fernley homes, yards and walls from our jobs
Fernley is a short drive east of Sparks, where we're based as a masonry contractor. Much of the city is newer subdivision housing, with block walls between back yards, paver patios and walkways to the front door. Mixed in are older homes on bigger lots, where we usually find brick that has seen years of wear and joints that need attention, much like the houses we work on in Spanish Springs.
On the newer lots, the walls and pavers usually went in along with the house, so the first thing I look at is what's underneath them. The footing, the packed base and where the water goes decide how a wall or a walkway holds up here.
Masonry services we offer for Fernley homes
Foundation repair
When a crack shows up in your foundation, I look at where the water is coming from before we patch it, so the repair holds.
View service Foundation repairChimney repair
Brick chimneys on older Fernley homes tend to lose mortar near the top first, so we repair the cap and the joints before water works down inside.
View service Chimney repairTuckpointing
If the joints on a brick wall or planter have gone sandy and recessed, we grind out the loose mortar and refill them with a mix that matches.
View service TuckpointingBrick repair
Cracked or spalled brick, where the face has flaked off, gets cut out and replaced with brick close to the original so the patch blends in.
View service Brick repairDriveway pavers
A paver driveway on a wide Fernley lot holds up when the base underneath is dug deep and packed tight, and that's where we spend the most care.
View service Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down or a slope presses against a fence line, a retaining wall with drainage behind it keeps the soil where it belongs.
View service Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
For a brick or stone house that's starting to look tired, we clean, repair and repoint it with materials matched to what's already on the wall.
View service Masonry restorationFireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces for a living room or a back patio, laid out so the fireplace draws well and suits the space around it.
View service Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin layer of stone set over a wall, can dress up a plain front or column, with a gap behind it so water drains out.
View service Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block walls between yards are common in Fernley's newer neighborhoods, and we build new ones or rebuild a leaning section on a proper footing.
View service Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
For an addition, a garage or a shop building that needs a block foundation, we set the footing and lay the block so the building sits level.
View service Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
A grill island or outdoor kitchen in block, brick or stone gives a big Fernley back yard a place to cook, built on a solid slab.
View service Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
We lay walkways from the driveway to the front door or out to the side gate in pavers, brick or stone, on a packed base so they stay even.
View service Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
A brick garden wall, a planter or a low front-yard wall gives the lot a finished edge, and we lay it on a footing sized for the wall.
View service Brick wall installationStone masonry
For natural stone steps, columns, wall caps or garden borders, we fit each piece by hand and set it on a firm base so it stays put.
View service Stone masonryBrick pointing
When only a few joints are cracked or missing, pointing the bad spots is usually all the wall needs, and I'll tell you so before suggesting more.
View service Brick pointing
Get a free masonry estimate for your Fernley home
We reply within one business day to set a time, and I come out myself to look at the job. The on-site estimate is free and written, and there's no pressure to book.
- hi@sparksconcreteandmasonry.com
- Based in
- Sparks, NV 89431
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Working in Fernley: city permits, licenses and what moves the price
Inside the city limits, building permits come from the City of Fernley's Building Division, which handles permits for construction and structures along with plan review and inspections, so a permitted wall or foundation job runs on the city's calendar. Before anything starts, we check whether your job needs a permit, and when it does we handle the application and the inspections. City code also requires any business working for profit in Fernley to hold a City business license first, with some exceptions, and a business that needs a separate state, county or other license shows proof of it when it applies, so it's fair to ask any contractor about both. We're licensed and fully insured.
We come out on I-80 from Sparks for Fernley jobs, the same way we head west to Truckee or south to Carson City. What moves the price here is mostly the ground work under the job and the material you choose, and what moves the schedule is whether a permit and inspections are involved. Your written estimate lays both out for your own job.
Fernley walls and walkways need careful ground work
Many of the block walls and paver areas around newer Fernley homes went in with the house, and when a wall starts to lean or a patch of pavers sinks, the cause is usually underneath, a footing that's too small or a base that wasn't packed, with water finding its way in. We dig down and look before we price anything, because rebuilding the top of a wall on the same weak footing only buys a few years. When the footing turns out to be sound, a simpler repair is often enough, and I'll tell you that.
On older brick, the trouble tends to be the joints. Sandy or missing mortar lets water into the wall, so we grind it out and repoint with a mix matched to the old mortar in color and strength, and the repair doesn't stand out.
What to expect when you hire us in Fernley
Here's how a Fernley job goes from your first call to the cleanup, with me there to look at the work before the estimate and on site while it's built.
Call and set a visit
When you call or send the form, I set a time to come out to your property. It helps if you can be there, so we can walk the job together and I can answer your questions.
Look the job over together
I check the footing, the base, the mortar and where water runs, and I explain what I found before suggesting anything. You get a written estimate that says what we'll do and why, so you know the cost before you decide.
Check permits, then build
Before anything starts, we check which office covers your address and file for a permit when one is needed, keeping in mind the city's permit desk stops taking submittals at 4 PM. Our own crew does the work, with me on site running it.
Walk the finished job
When the work is done, we look over the finished job together and clean up before we leave. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Questions about masonry work in Fernley
How do I request a building inspection in Fernley?
Inspection requests for a City of Fernley permit need to go in by 4 PM to get the next available inspection day, and a request that comes in later may be set for the following business day. Weekends, holidays, staffing, workload and weather can all push the date back. When we pull the permit, we schedule the inspections ourselves, and you can follow its status on the city's online permit portal.
What building code does Fernley use for walls and masonry?
Fernley's city code adopts the International Building Code, along with a set of Northern Nevada amendments. The city also lists a Northern Nevada Amendments handout among its building handouts, which is worth reading alongside the code. On a permitted job, we build to the code the city enforces.
How do I keep water from pooling against a block wall or foundation in Fernley?
Give the water a clear path away from the house, which is what Lyon County's flood guidance asks for when it tells residents to clear leaves and debris so water flows freely to drainage ditches, streams or creeks. On our side, we build walls with drainage behind them and slope walkways and pavers away from the house. If water is already sitting against a wall, I'll find where it's coming from before suggesting a fix.
Where can I fill sandbags in Fernley?
Lyon County, the City of Fernley and the City of Yerington run self-fill sandbag sites, and the Fernley ones include Out of Town Park, the top of Seabiscuit Drive and 1170 W Newlands Drive. Bring your own shovel, and check the county's flood information page, which lists the sites and points to an online map with the most up-to-date locations. A row of bags can keep runoff off a wall or foundation while you plan a lasting fix.
Who handles driveway and drainage work near the street in Fernley?
The city's Engineering department handles grading, drainage and work in the city right-of-way, the strip along the street the city controls. Planning and Zoning handles zoning questions and site plans, so a driveway apron, a walkway to the curb or a wall that changes how water drains can involve more than one department. We sort out which offices a job touches before we start.
How much does a masonry project cost in Fernley?
Your cost comes from the size of the job, the material you pick and how much digging, footing and base work the ground needs. Natural stone and brick usually cost more than block, a repair usually costs less than a rebuild, and a tight side yard that equipment can't reach adds hand labor. I'll give you a written estimate that breaks it down for your job.
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Plan your Fernley masonry project with us
Our hours run into the evening and through the weekend, so you can call (775) 447-1297 or send the form after your own workday.