Masonry Contractor in Decatur, AL - Brick, Mortar and Stone Work Done Right
Advanced Madison Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Decatur, AL. We repair crumbling mortar and worn brick, fix rough chimneys and build walls, walkways, fireplaces and paver driveways, with the owner working alongside our masons.
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Masonry work on Decatur homes
Decatur is a short drive from our base in Madison. The calls we get there run from crumbling joints and rough chimneys on older brick houses to new walls, walks and fireplaces at newer homes, and I come out to look at each one myself, the same as I do in Harvest and Athens.
What moves the price is how much wall is involved, how deep the damage runs once the old mortar comes out, how hard the work is to reach and whether the City wants a permit. The schedule mostly turns on materials and that permit, and you get your own price in writing after I've looked. On older brick houses, most of the job is matching the brick and mortar that's already there, so a repair blends in instead of standing out.
- Mortar matched to your brick
- Price in writing before work
- Permit paperwork handled when needed
- The owner on the crew
Masonry services we offer in Decatur
Here's the masonry we do on Decatur houses and yards, from mortar repair on older brick to new walls, walks and driveways.
Foundation repair
Block and brick foundations under older Decatur houses crack and shift. We find where the water or movement is coming from before we patch anything.
Explore Foundation repairChimney repair
When a chimney on an older roofline has loose brick or a cracked crown, we repair what's failing and tell you plainly if it needs a rebuild instead.
Explore Chimney repairTuckpointing
Crumbling joints on older brick get raked out and refilled with mortar matched to the old brick, so the wall goes back to shedding water.
Explore TuckpointingBrick repair
Chipped, flaking or cracked brick on Decatur homes gets cut out and replaced with the closest match we can find, one brick at a time, not a whole wall.
Explore Brick repairDriveway pavers
For homes with a plain slab or worn gravel, a paver driveway laid on a packed base gives you a surface you can lift and reset.
Explore Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
Sloped yards need walls that drain. We build block and stone retaining walls with gravel and drain pipe behind, because trapped water is what pushes walls over.
Explore Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
Older brick and stone fronts that look tired usually need cleaning, repointing and a few replaced units, not a full tear-out, and we'll tell you which.
Explore Masonry restorationFireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces in additions and existing living rooms, laying firebrick in the firebox and finishing the surround in brick or stone to suit the house.
Explore Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
On newer Decatur homes with plain foundations or porch columns, stone veneer adds a masonry face, set over a proper backing so water drains out behind it.
Explore Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block walls for garages, shops and property lines get a solid footing, steel where the wall needs it, and courses kept straight and level.
Explore Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
For additions and new builds, we lay the block foundation wall on the footing, square and level, so the framing crew starts on something true.
Explore Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
Back patios are where a lot of Decatur homeowners want to cook. We build the block base and finish it in brick or stone to match the house.
Explore Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
Front walks on older lots often sink or tip. We rebuild them in brick, stone or pavers on a packed base so the path drains and sits level.
Explore Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
A brick garden or privacy wall should look like it belongs to the house beside it, so we pick brick and mortar color to suit and lay it on a real footing.
Explore Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone steps, columns and garden walls suit plenty of Decatur yards, and we set each stone so it bears on the one below, not just on mortar.
Explore Stone masonryBrick pointing
When only a few joints are open, pointing those spots is the smaller fix, and I'll tell you if that's all your Decatur house needs.
Explore Brick pointing
Request your Decatur masonry estimate
Tell us what you're seeing and your address. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
What Decatur brick homes ask of a mason
A lot of Decatur houses carry years of brick and mortar, and newer ones want walls and walks that match. Both ask for patience more than speed.
Old mortar, older brick
Patching soft old brick with hard modern mortar cracks the brick. We match mortar to the brick's hardness and color before we fill a joint.
Cracks that look scary
A stair-step crack can be settling, water or an old repair giving out. I find the cause first and point you to the smaller fix when it'll do.
Walks and drives that sink
Most sunken walks and paver drives come down to a thin or soft base. We dig out, pack the base in layers, then set the surface.
Your city not listed? Just call
We're based in Madison and work across Madison, Huntsville, Decatur, Athens and the cities around them. Pick your city from the list to see what we run into there, or call (256) 289-8018 if yours isn't on it and we'll tell you straight whether we can get there.
From your call to a finished Decatur job
I keep the estimate simple. I come out, look at the job myself, tell you what I see and put the price in writing, so there's nothing to guess at.
Call or send a note
Call (256) 289-8018 or use the form, tell us what you're seeing at your Decatur house, and we'll get back to you to set a visit.
I look it over
I come out, look the job over and tell you what I see, what I'd do and whether a smaller fix will handle it.
Price in writing
You get the price in writing, and you sign a written contract with the scope and price before anything gets filed with the City.
Work and walk-through
We check what the City asks for on your job, line up materials, do the masonry ourselves, then walk the finished job with you.
Decatur masonry questions, answered
Who issues building permits for masonry work in Decatur, AL?
The City of Decatur's Building Department issues all construction permits in the city, including new construction, additions and repairs or remodeling. Whether your wall, chimney or repair needs one is that office's call, so we find out on your job and take care of the permit paperwork when one is needed.
How do I apply for a building permit in Decatur, AL?
Permit applications go through a CityView account on the City's CityView portal, where you can also track the application and its inspections. Businesses apply for and renew their City business license there too. When we handle your permit, you'll have signed a written contract with the scope and price before anything is filed.
Who do I ask about setbacks or height limits for a brick wall in Decatur?
The City's Planning Department, which runs Decatur's zoning rules, answers questions on setbacks, building heights and fences. A garden or privacy wall near a property line is the kind of job where we want that answer before we lay out a footing.
How do I find out if my Decatur lot is in a floodplain before building a retaining wall?
Ask the Building Department, which enforces the City's floodplain rules as well as issuing permits. If your yard sits low, we bring it up at the estimate so the question gets answered before any digging starts.
How does a masonry contractor get added to my permit if I already have a general contractor in Decatur?
The masonry contractor contacts the Building Department to be added to the general contractor's master project. That work goes on the master project, not on a separate permit application, so if you're building with a general contractor, we call the department and get added.
How much does masonry repair cost in Decatur, AL?
Your price comes from the size of the job, how far the damage goes and how hard it is to reach, and I put it in writing after I've seen it. Pointing a few open joints costs far less than rebuilding a chimney, which is why I'll tell you when the smaller fix will do. Hunting down matching old brick, staging a tall chimney or adding a permit all push it up.
Talk to us about your Decatur masonry
Call (256) 289-8018 or send a short note while it's a few loose joints, since that's a smaller fix than relaying a wall.