Careful Masonry Contractor in Midland TX - Cracks Fixed, Walls Built Straight
G&R Midland Concrete and Masonry handles tuckpointing, brick repair and concrete block walls in Midland and nearby cities like Odessa and Big Spring. We also fix crumbling chimneys and lay paver driveways to replace worn-out concrete.
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We repair and build brick, block and stone work for homeowners, landlords and small business owners across Midland, and we do it so it holds up.
Most folks here know the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, the Museum of the Southwest and the urban playa at Watersong Wild Space. The Midland we see most is in its neighborhoods, where the calls are about brick with tired mortar, block walls along back yards that have started to lean, chimneys shedding brick, and new driveways, walkways and outdoor kitchens.
Inside city limits, building permits go through the City of Midland, and its Development Services Department takes applications and plans and lets you track them through PermitMidland. If your house sits outside city limits in Midland County, driveway permits come from the county's Public Works office instead. Knowing which office your address answers to is part of how we plan a job here.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Our masonry contractor services in Midland, TX
G&R Midland Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Midland, TX, with 16 services for homes, rentals and small buildings. Most calls start with something cracked, leaking or crumbling, and the rest come from people who want something new built right. The price moves with how much brick, block or stone is involved, how much old mortar or damaged material has to come out first, the material you pick and how easy the work is to reach. The schedule mostly turns on whether the job needs a permit and on the weather. Your written estimate spells out what's included for your job.
Foundation repair
Stair-step cracks in your brick or a door that started sticking? We find what the foundation is doing and repair it properly.
Chimney repair
We rebuild cracked chimney crowns, the concrete cap on top, replace crumbling brick and repoint joints on chimneys shedding pieces onto the roof.
Tuckpointing
We grind out worn mortar and pack in fresh joints matched to your brick, for walls whose mortar has gone soft and sandy.
Brick repair
We cut out cracked, flaking or loose bricks and set matching ones, for walls that are mostly sound but damaged in spots.
Driveway pavers
We lay paver driveways over a packed gravel base, and a damaged section can be lifted and relaid instead of torn out.
Retaining wall construction
Where your yard steps up or down, we build retaining walls on a solid footing with drainage behind them to hold the soil back.
Masonry restoration
For older brick or stone buildings worn down by years of quick patches, we clean, repair and repoint the masonry back to sound condition.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces indoors and out, laying the firebox, surround and hearth in brick or stone to suit the room.
Stone veneer installation
What's stone veneer? It's thin stone we set over an existing wall, so a house front or fireplace gets the look of solid stone.
Concrete block walls
We build concrete block walls for property lines and privacy, laid on a real footing and kept straight course by course.
Foundation block wall installation
Building an addition or garage that needs a block foundation? We lay the block walls level and square on the footing, ready for framing.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build outdoor kitchens in brick, block or stone, with the counters and grill surround laid out around how you cook.
Walkway construction
Want a path from the driveway to your door? We build walkways in brick, pavers or stone on a packed base.
Brick wall installation
We build brick walls, from garden and screen walls to fence columns, with clean joints and courses that run level.
Stone masonry
For homeowners who want natural stone, we lay walls, steps, columns and borders, fitting each piece so the joints stay tight.
Brick pointing
Gaps where mortar used to be? We refill the joints with fresh mortar, tooled to shed rain, which is often all a wall needs.
Why Midland homeowners call us
The person at your estimate works your job
After I look at your job, I work on it alongside the crew. What we talked about in your driveway is what gets built, and if something behind the wall surprises us, you hear it from me.
Built like someone's coming to check it
I learned masonry on a municipal crew, where every wall got inspected and had to hold up. Shortcuts there came back around with your name on them, and bad mortar has a long memory. We still lay every course like the inspector is due tomorrow.
Told straight when a small fix will do
If repointing a few joints or swapping a handful of bricks solves it, I'll tell you, even when tearing out the wall would pay us more. I'd rather you call us for the next job than pay for one you didn't need.
Tell us what's cracked, leaking or needs building on our contact page.
About G&R Midland Concrete and Masonry
I started G&R Midland Concrete and Masonry in 2023 to do careful masonry for homes, rentals and small buildings in Midland, TX. We're licensed and fully insured, and our 16 services run from tuckpointing and brick repair to retaining walls and outdoor kitchens across Midland and the cities around it. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job. There's more about us and how we got here.
Tell us about the masonry job you have in mind
We'll get back to you to set up a visit, and I'll come look at the job myself before any estimate is written. There's no obligation to hire us.
(432) 219-3791Why wall footings go deeper than they look
An unsigned copy of a city code amendment lists Midland's frost line at 12 inches, which is how deep the ground here can be expected to freeze. A new garden wall, block wall or retaining wall usually needs its footing below that line, because ground that freezes and thaws under a footing can heave it and crack the wall on top.
What happens after you call
Call or write
Call (432) 219-3791 or send the form and tell us what's cracked, leaking or needs building. We reply within one business day.
I look myself
I come out and look at the job myself, checking what's behind the problem, like soft mortar, water getting in or a footing that's moved.
Written estimate
You get a free written estimate in plain words, with what's in and what's out, so you can line it up against other bids. No obligation.
Permit, then work
If you hire us, we take care of any permit and wait for it before starting. Then the crew and I do the work.
Walk-through and care
Before we pack up, I walk the finished job with you and go over how to treat it while the new mortar cures and hardens.
Brick, block and stone work
Masonry questions from Midland homeowners
Do I need repointing or new brick for cracks in my Midland house?
If the cracks run through the mortar and the bricks are solid, repointing the joints is usually enough. If bricks are split or flaking, those get cut out and replaced along with the mortar around them. A crack that runs in a stair-step line or keeps getting wider can point to the foundation, so I check that too.
Does masonry work on my Midland home need a building permit?
It can, since the City of Midland says most construction projects need a building permit, and its residential permits cover repairs as well as new construction and additions. For your address, ask the city's Development Services Department. Contractors who build or renovate in the city also have to register with it and post a $10,000 bond before the city issues them permits.
How long do I have to start work after a Midland building permit is issued?
Construction has to start within 180 days of the date the city issues the permit. Work also can't stop for more than 180 days in a row, or the permit expires on its own and a new application is needed. To ask for an extension, the city's number is 432-685-7390.
Does a retaining wall in Midland need drainage behind it?
Yes, a retaining wall needs a way to let water out, because wet soil pushes on a wall much harder than dry soil does. That usually means gravel behind the wall and a drain or openings near the bottom. The details depend on the wall's height and your yard, which I check on the site visit.
Can you match new mortar and brick to my older house?
Usually close, yes. We mix mortar to match your color and look for brick in the same size and shade, then compare them against your wall before we commit. Old brick has weathered, so a new patch can look a little fresher for a while before it blends in.
Do you need access to my back yard for a block wall or patio job?
Usually, yes. The crew has to get block, mortar, sand and a mixer to where the work goes, so a gate wide enough for a wheelbarrow and a clear path make the job easier. If access is tight, I'll plan around it when I come out.
How should I care for new masonry work after it's done?
Mostly leave it alone while the mortar cures and hardens, which means no pressure washing, no hanging things off it and no heavy loads against a new wall for a while. We go over what to watch for on your job at the walk-through.
Do you do masonry work outside Midland, like Odessa or Big Spring?
Yes. We're based in Midland and work in Odessa, Big Spring, West Odessa and other cities around Midland. Call (432) 219-3791 or send the form and tell us where the job is.
Where we work around Midland
G&R Midland Concrete and Masonry is based in Midland, TX, and works across the four cities listed here, including Odessa and Big Spring. We also work in other cities around Midland, so ask if yours isn't shown.
Talk to us about your Midland masonry job
A loose joint or a small crack usually costs less to fix now than after water has worked into it, so call (432) 219-3791 or send the form.
(432) 219-3791