Masonry contractor in Spanish Springs, NV - walls, walkways and careful repairs
Stonework Sparks Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Sparks that builds and repairs brick, block and stone work in Spanish Springs, from block walls and retaining walls to walkways, chimneys and worn mortar joints.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Spanish Springs as we see it on jobs
Spanish Springs fills its own valley along the northern edge of Sparks, so it's a short drive from where we're based, and the calls we get here tend to be about yard projects. Homeowners ask us about a block wall along the property line, a walkway out to the side gate, a paver driveway, or the outdoor kitchen they've been planning for a few summers. We do the same kind of work in Cold Springs, so the problems we find here are ones we already know.
Many houses here sit on graded valley lots, some flat and some stepping down toward the back fence. That ground decides the job more than the brick or stone does, because a wall or walkway only holds up as well as the footing, base and drainage under it.
Masonry services we offer in Spanish Springs
Foundation repair
When a crack opens in a house's block foundation, we find out why it moved before we patch it, so the repair deals with the cause.
View service Foundation repairChimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked cap or open joints at the top of a chimney let water in, so we repair those before the damage spreads.
View service Chimney repairTuckpointing
When the mortar joints on a brick front start to crumble, we rake out the worn mortar and pack in fresh mortar matched to the old color.
View service TuckpointingBrick repair
A brick with a cracked or flaking face can be cut out and replaced with one that matches, so the wall keeps the look it had.
View service Brick repairDriveway pavers
Paver driveways on valley lots hold up when the base under them is dug and packed properly, so that's where we spend most of our time.
View service Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
Where a yard drops toward the back fence, a retaining wall holds the soil, and we build drainage in behind it so water doesn't push it over.
View service Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
For a brick or stone wall that's worn in several places, we repair joints, units and caps together so the whole face matches when we finish.
View service Masonry restorationFireplace installation
A new masonry fireplace is built from the footing up, so we plan the firebox, chimney and clearances with you before any block goes down.
View service Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Stone veneer on an entry or column holds when the backing behind it sheds water, so we prepare the wall properly before any stone goes on.
View service Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block walls line a lot of yards here, and we build ours on a proper footing with the base packed first, so they stay straight and level.
View service Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
For an addition, garage or crawlspace on a new footing, we lay the foundation block wall to the plans and have it ready for inspection.
View service Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
A backyard kitchen needs a footing that stays put and block laid out around the gas and water lines, which we plan with you before building.
View service Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
A walkway from the driveway to the side gate or patio needs to drain away from the house, so we set the grade before laying anything.
View service Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
A new brick garden or entry wall goes up on a footing dug to the right depth, with brick and mortar chosen to suit your house.
View service Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone planters, steps and wall faces suit a lot of yards here, and we fit each stone by hand so the joints stay tight and even.
View service Stone masonryBrick pointing
Small patches of loose mortar on a chimney, step or planter usually need only spot pointing, and I'll tell you when that's all the job needs.
View service Brick pointing
Get a masonry estimate for your Spanish Springs home
We reply within one business day. I come out myself to look at the work and write the estimate, which is free, done on site and comes 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
Working in Spanish Springs: permits, licenses and price
Washoe County's building office issues building permits for any project that isn't on the county's exempt list, and because Spanish Springs sits right against Sparks, we check with the office that covers your address, such as the City of Sparks or Washoe County. When a permit is needed, we handle the application and the inspections, and that review is usually what sets the start date. Before you hire anyone, you can check that the contractor holds a Nevada contractor's license and, for work in unincorporated Washoe County, a county business license. We're licensed and fully insured.
Price comes down to a few things: the length and height of the wall or walk, how deep the footing has to go, the brick, block or stone you choose, and how easy it is to get material into a backyard behind an existing wall. Matching new mortar to an older wall also takes time, because we mix it until it blends with what's there. The on-site estimate is where you get your own figure, and we price jobs the same way in Sun Valley and the rest of the area.
Why masonry here starts below the ground
The county's design requirements for homes set the frost line at 24 inches, which is how deep the ground can freeze. A footing that sits shallower than that can lift and settle as the ground freezes and thaws, and that's how a block wall ends up leaning or a step cracks clean across. We dig footings for walls, steps and outdoor kitchens to the depth the plans and the county call for, and we pack the base before any block goes down.
Many yards here are lined with block walls and have paver or concrete walks along the side of the house. When we see a wall cracking along its joints or pavers sinking by the garage, it usually comes down to the base or the drainage, so we fix that first instead of just resetting the surface.
How a masonry job runs when you call us in Spanish Springs
Here's how a job goes from your first call to the final walk-through, so you know who you'll talk to and when it helps to be home.
Call and set a time
When you call, I set a time to come out to your house. It helps if you're home so we can look at the work together and I can answer your questions.
Review the work and estimate
After looking it over with you, I write an estimate that explains what we'll do and why. If a simple repair will do, the estimate says so.
Check the permit and schedule
Before anything starts, we check which office covers your address and, if a permit is needed, file it and book the inspections. Your start date waits on that approval, and I'll keep you posted on where it stands.
Build, look over, clean up
Our own crew does the work with me on site, and the job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. At the end we look over the finished work together and clean up before we leave.
Questions about masonry work in Spanish Springs
Does a masonry wall or chimney repair in Spanish Springs need a county permit?
It can, because Washoe County requires a building permit for any project that isn't on its list of work that needs no permit. Walls, fireplaces, chimneys and foundation work each need to be checked against that list and your address. I look at that during the estimate and tell you what applies to your job.
Does a contractor need a Nevada license to bid on masonry work in Spanish Springs?
Yes, the Nevada State Contractors Board says anyone who builds, alters or repairs a building or other structure must be licensed before contracting, and that includes bidding or negotiating a price. It covers specialty contractors and subcontractors too. Ask to see the license before you take a bid seriously.
What building codes apply to masonry work in Spanish Springs?
New permit submittals in Washoe County have to meet the 2024 code editions, so any masonry job that needs a permit is built to those. The county's design requirements for homes also put the area in Seismic Design Category D2, a high earthquake rating, which usually means steel reinforcement in block walls, chimneys and fireplaces built to the plans.
How much does masonry work cost in Spanish Springs?
Your price comes from an on-site estimate, because two jobs that look alike can need very different work underneath. Repointing a few joints costs far less than rebuilding a wall, and a project that needs a permit, steel reinforcement or a deep footing costs more than a low garden wall. Color matching on older brick adds time as well, and the estimate shows you where your money goes.
What causes mortar joints to crumble on brick homes in Spanish Springs?
Usually water and weather, and the county rates weathering damage here as severe, so mortar takes a beating. Cracked caps on walls and chimneys and mortar that's harder than the brick both speed it up. When we repoint, I match the new mortar to the old wall in color and strength, so the repair blends in and the brick isn't the part that gives.
How do I know if my Spanish Springs block wall needs repair or a rebuild?
If the wall is still straight and the cracks follow the mortar joints, a repair usually does the job. If it's leaning or the footing has moved, it usually needs rebuilding, and I'll tell you plainly which one I see rather than sell you more wall than you need.
Other service areas
Sparks, NV
Tell us about your Spanish Springs project
Send your address along with the project, and I can check which office covers it before I come out, so we can talk through any permit at the first visit.