Masonry contractor in Clarksville, TN - repairs that fix the real cause
A&K Clarksville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Clarksville, TN. We repair worn mortar, cracked brick, chimneys and foundations, and build retaining walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens for homes across the city.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry work across Clarksville, TN
We're based in Clarksville, so a lot of our work is on houses right here. Some are older brick homes near downtown, where the chimneys and mortar have done their time, and some are in newer subdivisions, where brick fronts sit over block foundations on yards that were graded not long ago. Most people who call have spotted something, like a crack, a loose brick or a wall starting to lean, and they want it explained before it's priced. As a masonry contractor in Clarksville, TN, I'd rather tell you a problem is smaller than you feared than sell you more wall than you need. We do the same work in the cities around Clarksville, including Oak Grove, KY just over the state line and Pleasant View.
That mix shapes the job here more than anything else. An old wall and a new one usually fail for different reasons, so the fix has to start from why yours is failing, not just where it shows.
What we do on Clarksville homes
Foundation repair
Cracked block and stair-step cracks in brick on Clarksville houses usually start below, so foundation repair starts there too. I find the cause before we fix what shows.
Tuckpointing
Older brick homes near downtown often have mortar joints worn soft and sandy. We grind out the bad mortar and pack in new mortar matched to the old.
Chimney repair
Many Clarksville houses have a brick chimney whose concrete cap and top rows crack first, often unnoticed until a leak shows. We rebuild what's failing.
Brick repair
Newer subdivision homes here have brick fronts that pick up cracked or chipped bricks from settling, mowers and cars. We cut out damaged bricks and set close matches.
Retaining wall construction
Sloped Clarksville yards often need a wall to hold back ground and give you flat space. We build on a packed base with drainage behind the wall.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Many newer Clarksville lots have a plain patio and room to cook outside. We build outdoor kitchens in brick, block or stone on a solid footing.
What Clarksville houses need from a mason
On Clarksville's older brick houses, the brick usually outlasts the mortar between it, so joints go soft and sandy, water works in behind them, and bricks start to loosen around chimneys and window edges. We grind out the worn joints and pack in new mortar that's softer than the brick, because mortar that's too hard can crack the old brick around it. Often only part of a wall needs it, and when that's the case I'll say so instead of pricing the whole house.
On the newer houses, cracks usually come from the ground, either settling under a foundation or a slope pushing on a wall, so I look at the footing, the concrete base the wall sits on, and at the drainage before we touch the brick. The price mostly moves with how much has to come out, how hard it is to reach and whether old brick has to be matched, and the schedule turns on permits and materials. You'll get the figure for your own house from the estimate.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Clarksville masonry job
We reply to every call and message within one business day, so call (931) 272-0045 or send the form. I come out to your Clarksville house myself, look at the job with you and go over what I see before you decide anything. The estimate is free, with no pressure and no obligation.
Questions from Clarksville homeowners
Here are answers to what Clarksville homeowners usually ask about permits, digging and price. If yours isn't here, call or send the form and I'll answer it for your house.
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Clarksville, TN?
It can need one if your house is inside Clarksville city limits, because the city issues building permits for work that builds, alters, repairs, enlarges, renovates or demolishes a structure, and a new wall or a structural repair can fall under that. Depending on what's involved, one project can need more than one permit, and you can check yours with the city's building and codes department at (931) 645-7426. When a job needs a permit, we find out which office covers your address and take care of it as part of the job.
Does a masonry contractor need a Tennessee license for a job in Clarksville?
For a project valued at $25,000 or more, yes. The city's permitting page says that work must be done by a contractor licensed by the State of Tennessee, and each permit application includes a copy of the contractor's active license in a classification that fits the work. We're licensed and fully insured.
How long does a building permit last in Clarksville?
A Clarksville permit stays good for the whole project as long as work starts within six months of getting it. If a project sits abandoned for more than six months in a row, the permit is no longer valid, so we plan the start around it.
Do I need a survey or a permit for a new brick wall in Clarksville?
You may need both, because the city requires a current stamped property survey for permanent structures, and its FAQ says fences over 7 feet tall need a permit. That makes the height of your wall and where it sits on the lot worth settling early, and we check with the city before we build.
How do I check for buried lines before digging a wall footing in Clarksville?
Call Tennessee One Call at 1-800-351-1111 before anyone digs, which is what the city's FAQ advises. Footings for retaining walls, block walls and outdoor kitchens go down into the ground, so the lines need marking first.
How much does masonry work cost in Clarksville, TN?
It comes down to your house, mostly the size of the job, how much old mortar or brick has to come out, how hard the spot is to reach and whether we're matching brick on an older home. A chimney top or a tall wall costs more to reach than a front step, and a small crack fixed early usually costs far less than one left to spread. I come out, look at it with you and write the estimate, so you see a figure for your own job before you decide.
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Work near Clarksville, TN
If you live outside Clarksville, check the city pages here, or call (931) 272-0045 and ask, since we work in cities around Clarksville that don't have their own page.