Masonry Contractor in Reno, NV - Repairs That Match and Walls Built on a Solid Base
Stonework Sparks Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Reno, NV. We repair brick, block and stone, rebuild chimneys and build walls, walkways and paver drives, matching new mortar to the old so repairs blend in.
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Reno homes, from older brick to hillside lots
On Reno jobs we tend to meet two kinds of houses. Closer to downtown there are older brick homes with chimneys, porches and garden walls that have been patched more than once over the years. Out toward the edges of the city there are newer subdivisions with stucco fronts, block walls between yards and paver or concrete drives, and a good many lots climb toward the hills, so steps, walkways and retaining walls come up often. Reno is a short drive from our base in Sparks, and the same crew works out in Spanish Springs as well.
Those two kinds of houses shape the work differently. On older brick, the job is mostly careful repair, matching new mortar and brick to what's there so the fix doesn't stand out, while on a sloped lot most of the effort goes where you won't see it, into the footing, the base and the drainage behind the wall.
Masonry services we offer Reno homeowners
Foundation repair
When the block or concrete under a Reno house cracks, I find out what's moving it before we patch, so we aren't just covering it up.
View service Foundation repairChimney repair
Older Reno chimneys often lose mortar near the top first, where they're most exposed. We rebuild the loose rows of brick and reset the cap.
View service Chimney repairTuckpointing
On older Reno brick homes where joints have gone sandy, we rake them out, repack mortar colored to the brick and run a thin line along each joint.
View service TuckpointingBrick repair
Bricks that have cracked or flaked on their face can be cut out one at a time and replaced with brick we match to your Reno house.
View service Brick repairDriveway pavers
Paver driveways suit the newer Reno subdivisions, and how long they stay flat comes down to the compacted base under them, which we don't rush.
View service Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
On Reno lots that climb toward the hills, a retaining wall holds back the slope, and the gravel and drain behind it matter as much as the face.
View service Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
For older brick and stone houses near downtown Reno, we clean, repoint and replace worn pieces carefully so the house keeps its original look.
View service Masonry restorationFireplace installation
When you're adding a masonry fireplace to a Reno home, we build the firebox, chimney and hearth as one job so the pieces line up.
View service Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
A thin stone veneer dresses up a plain stucco or block front on newer Reno homes, and we set it over a backing that lets water drain out.
View service Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block walls line a lot of Reno backyards, and we start each one on a solid footing, filling the hollow cells with grout where the wall needs strength.
View service Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and crawl spaces in Reno, we lay the block foundation walls level and square, because everything built above depends on them.
View service Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
If you've been planning a backyard kitchen, we build the block or stone base and grill surround to fit your Reno yard and the way you cook.
View service Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
We build walkways from the drive to the door or across a sloped Reno yard on a firm base, pitched slightly so water runs off.
View service Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
A new brick yard wall can sit beside an older Reno brick house, so we pick the brick and the mortar color to make the two read as one.
View service Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone suits the hillside lots around Reno for steps, planters and low walls, and we fit each stone by hand so it sits tight.
View service Stone masonryBrick pointing
When only a few joints have cracked or dropped out, pointing just those areas keeps a Reno brick wall tight without redoing the whole face.
View service Brick pointing
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Reno
We reply within one business day to set a time. I come out myself to look over the job and write the estimate, and it's free, with no obligation to book.
- hi@sparksconcreteandmasonry.com
- Based in
- Sparks, NV 89431
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
What we check first on a Reno masonry job
Before I price a Reno job, I check which office covers your address, because that decides who issues any permit. Inside Reno's limits, the city's Development Services Department issues building permits, while homes outside Reno and Sparks city limits are handled by Washoe County, and a property can also sit within a city's sphere of influence, which is why the county asks owners to confirm their location first. When a permit is needed, we handle the application and the inspections, and because that can add time before our crew starts, I'd rather sort it out while you're still deciding. We're licensed and fully insured.
We're a masonry contractor in Sparks, NV, so Reno is close for us, and so is Sun Valley, where we do the same kind of block and stone work. The price of a Reno job moves with its size, how much old brick or mortar has to come out, whether we're matching an older wall and how easy the site is to reach, since a steep lot or a narrow side yard means more carrying by hand. The schedule turns mostly on the permit, if there is one, and on what we find once the old mortar is open, and your own figure comes from the estimate I write on site.
Why older brick and sloped lots need masonry work
A lot of older brick in Reno has been repaired before, and not always well. When a past patch used mortar harder than the brick, the brick takes the stress instead of the joint, so you see chipped edges and cracked faces right beside joints that look fine. We take out the bad patches and repoint with mortar matched to the old in color and strength, so the wall wears evenly again, and chimneys usually show the problem first because they're the most exposed part of the house.
On the hillside lots, the trouble is usually water and the ground behind a wall. A retaining wall or block wall that leans or cracks often has no drainage behind it or a weak footing, so we build both in from the start, and when we repair one, we find the cause before we rebuild.
How a masonry job runs when you call us in Reno
Here's how it goes from your first call to the final walk-through, with me on site from the estimate through the cleanup.
Call and set a visit
When you call or send the form, I set a time to come out that suits you. It helps if you're home, so we can look at the work together and you can ask me anything.
Look over the job together
I explain what I found and write an estimate that says what we'll do and why. If a simple repair will do the job, I'll tell you so rather than price something bigger.
Confirm the office, then build
Before anything starts, we confirm which office covers your address and, if a permit is needed, apply for it and book the inspections. Our own crew does the work, and I'm on site running it.
Walk through and clean up
When the work is done, we look over the finished job together so you can point out anything you'd like checked. Then we clean up and haul away the debris.
Questions about masonry work in Reno
Does my masonry project in Reno need a permit?
Most construction and building projects in Reno need a building permit from the city, though the codes the city follows exempt some smaller work. Whether yours needs one depends on what we're building, so I check before we start, and when a permit is needed we file it through the city's online portal and handle the inspections. If you'd like to ask the city directly, questions go to its building permit office.
How do I find out if my home is in Reno or unincorporated Washoe County?
I check it for you before any work starts, because the office that covers your address decides where the permit comes from. If you'd like to look on your own, the county's regional mapping system lets you research your parcel, including its zoning, its size and whether it's on city water and sewer.
How long does a Reno building permit stay valid?
A Reno permit stays valid only if it records a passed or partial inspection within its first 180 days, and again within every 180 days after that. A permit that goes a full stretch without one expires, so we book inspections as the work reaches each stage.
What happens if masonry work in Reno was done without a permit?
Reno charges compliance fees when work that needed a permit was done without one, and those fees come on top of the regular permit fees for that work. That's why we settle the permit question before our crew starts rather than after.
What building codes apply to masonry work in Reno?
The City of Reno sets the building codes for homes inside its limits, and it now accepts plans only under the 2024 edition of those codes, along with its Northern Nevada amendments. A home in unincorporated Washoe County goes through the county's development services instead, which is one more reason we confirm your address first.
How much does masonry work cost in Reno?
I give you a price for your Reno job after I've looked at it on site, because the cost turns on things I need to see: the size, the material, how much old work has to come out and how hard the site is to reach. Repointing only the joints that need it instead of a whole wall keeps the cost down, while matching old brick, hand-carrying block up a steep lot or adding drainage behind a retaining wall adds to it.
Other service areas
Sparks, NV
Ask about your Reno masonry project
Calling (775) 447-1297 or using the form while a crack or a loose joint is still small usually means a smaller repair.