Trusted Masonry Contractor in Clarksville TN - Repairs Aimed at the Real Cause
A&K Clarksville Concrete and Masonry repairs worn mortar joints, chimneys and brick walls in Clarksville, Oak Grove and the cities around them. We also build retaining walls for sloping yards and walkways where grass has worn a path.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
A Clarksville masonry contractor since 2021
A&K Clarksville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Clarksville, TN, which I started in 2021 after learning the trade beside an experienced mason. Before that I ran a different small business, so I know what it means to answer your own phone and put your name on the work. We're licensed and fully insured, and in five years most of our calls have been for careful repairs to mortar, chimneys and walls, though we build new walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens too. You can read more about me and how we work.
What to expect from our masonry crew
When you hire a mason, you should expect someone who looks past the crack to what caused it, explains it plainly and stands behind the work. Here's how we handle that.
You deal with me
I look at your job, write the estimate and walk the finished work with you, so the person who priced it is the one who stands behind it.
Cause before the fix
We find what's pushing the brick or letting water in before we patch anything, so the repair has a better chance of lasting.
Plain answers, no rush
I explain what I see in plain words, and if the problem is smaller than you feared, I'll tell you so before you spend money on it.
Permits handled for you
When a job needs a permit, we find out which city or county office covers your address and take care of it as part of the job.
Tell us about the wall, chimney or walkway you're looking at on our contact page, or call (931) 272-0045.
Masonry contractor services in Clarksville, TN
A&K Clarksville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Clarksville, TN, and we handle 16 kinds of brick, block, stone and concrete work, from a chimney shedding mortar to a new outdoor kitchen. On a repair, the price mostly turns on what's causing the damage and how far it has spread, which often only shows once we look closely. On new work, it's the size, the material you pick and how easy the spot is to reach. The schedule depends on the weather on work days, any permit the job needs and how much has to come apart first. I'll give you your own figure at a free on-site estimate, after we go over what I see together.
Foundation repair
Seeing cracks in your foundation wall or a corner that's settling? We find what's moving it first, then repair the damaged block or brick.
Learn moreChimney repair
We rebuild loose or crumbling chimney brick, reset the cap and repoint the joints, for chimneys that are shedding mortar onto the roof or leaking around the base.
Learn moreTuckpointing
What is tuckpointing? It's grinding out worn joints and filling them with mortar plus a thin contrasting line, which gives older brick a crisp, sharp-edged look again.
Learn moreBrick repair
For cracked, chipped or loose bricks, we cut out the damaged ones and set replacements that match your wall's size and color as closely as we can find.
Learn moreDriveway pavers
We lay paver driveways over a dug-out, packed base with edging to hold them, so a damaged section can be lifted and reset instead of torn out.
Learn moreRetaining wall construction
We build block and stone retaining walls to hold back a slope or level a yard, with drainage behind them, since trapped water pushes walls over.
Learn moreMasonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's worn, stained or badly patched gets cleaned, repointed and repaired with materials suited to its age, so the work blends in.
Learn moreFireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces and hearths, planned with you around the room and the chimney, for homes adding a fireplace or replacing a tired one.
Learn moreStone veneer installation
What's stone veneer? It's a thin stone layer set over a wall, so a house front, column or fireplace gets the look of full stone.
Learn moreConcrete block walls
Concrete block suits garage walls, sheds and privacy screens, and we lay it with steel and concrete in the hollow cores where a wall needs more strength.
Learn moreFoundation block wall installation
For a new addition, garage or crawl space, we lay the block foundation walls on the footing, square and level, so everything built on top starts straight.
Learn moreOutdoor kitchen masonry
Planning to cook outside more? We build the brick, block or stone frame of an outdoor kitchen, sized with you around your grill and counter space.
Learn moreWalkway construction
A brick, paver or stone walkway gives you a firm, even path to your door, and we build each one on a packed base to keep it level.
Learn moreBrick wall installation
Want a garden wall, a property-line wall or brick entry columns? We lay them in the pattern and mortar color you pick, so they suit the house.
Learn moreStone masonry
We set natural stone for walls, steps, columns and accents, cutting and fitting each piece by hand, for homeowners who want solid stone rather than a thin facing.
Learn moreBrick pointing
When joints turn sandy or crack, we rake out the bad mortar and pack in new mortar matched to the old, which helps keep water out of the wall.
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Masonry work in Clarksville and nearby cities
A&K Clarksville Concrete and Masonry is based in Clarksville, TN, and we work in the cities around it, including Oak Grove, KY and Pleasant View, TN. The four cities below each have their own page, and if you're nearby but don't see yours, give us a call anyway.
How our masonry jobs work, start to finish
Call or send a message
Call (931) 272-0045 or send a message through our form, and tell us what you've spotted or what you'd like built, like a cracked wall, loose chimney brick or a new walkway. We reply to every call and message within one business day to set a time for me to come out.
I look at it with you
I come out myself and look at the job with you, not just at the part that's cracked but at what's likely causing it. I'll answer your questions, as many times as you need, and then give you a free estimate. There's no pressure and no obligation to go ahead.
We get the permit and do the work
Once you say yes, we find out which city or county office covers your address and sort out any permit the job needs. Then our own crew does the work, and I check on it as it goes, so the person who priced your job knows how it's coming along.
We walk the finished job
When the work is done, our crew cleans up and I walk the finished job with you, showing you what we did and why. If anything doesn't look right to you, that's the moment to say so. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Masonry questions we hear often
These are questions we hear from Clarksville homeowners before they hire a mason. If yours is about your own chimney, wall or walkway, call and I'll walk you through it.
How much does brick or chimney repair cost in Clarksville?
It depends on what's causing the damage and how much has to come apart to fix it, so I give you a real figure after looking at it on site. A few cracked joints cost far less than rebuilding a chimney top, and the problem sometimes turns out smaller than you feared. The estimate is free, so it costs nothing to find out.
Is it cheaper to repair old brick or tear it down and rebuild?
Repair is usually cheaper when the damage is limited to some bricks or joints and the cause can be fixed. If water or movement has loosened a whole section, rebuilding that part can cost less than patching it again in a few years. I'll show you which one I think your wall needs and why.
How long does a masonry job take in Clarksville?
It depends on the size of the job, whether it needs a permit and the weather on work days, so I'll give you a timeline at the estimate instead of a guess over the phone. Repairs to a few joints or bricks move faster than new walls or chimney rebuilds, which have more steps and mortar that needs time to set between them.
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Clarksville, TN?
Many masonry jobs do, because inside Clarksville city limits the city issues building permits for work that builds, alters or repairs a building or structure. The city's building and codes department handles those permits, one project can need more than one, and a new permanent structure also needs a current stamped property survey. We find out which office covers your address and take care of the permit as part of the job.
What do you look for before fixing cracked brick or a leaning wall?
We look for what's causing the damage before we fix the part you can see, such as water getting in, a gutter spilling onto the wall or ground moving underneath. If the cause stays, the repair usually fails the same way, so I'll tell you what I think it is and what it would take to deal with it.
What if something doesn't look right after my masonry repair?
Call me at (931) 272-0045, tell me what you're seeing and I'll talk it through with you. Some things, like a white powder on new brickwork called efflorescence, are salts coming out as the wall dries and usually aren't a problem, and I'll tell you so if that's the case.
Can you match the mortar and brick on an older house?
Usually we can get close, though an exact match isn't always possible with brick that's weathered for decades. We use mortar no harder than the brick around it, because hard mortar in soft old brick can crack the brick and make its face flake off. We'll go over color and brick choices with you before we start.
Does a masonry contractor in Clarksville need a state license?
Yes for projects valued at $25,000 or more, because the city's permitting rules say that work must be done by a contractor licensed by the State of Tennessee. The permit application has to include a copy of the contractor's active license, in a classification that fits the work.
Examples of brick and stone work
Tell us about your masonry job
Tell us what you're seeing or want built, your city and the best way to reach you. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.