Masonry Contractor in Pleasant View, TN - Repairs and New Walls on Rolling Lots
A&K Clarksville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Clarksville that works in Pleasant View, TN, repairing worn mortar, brick, chimneys and walls, and building retaining walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens on Pleasant View's rolling lots.
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A masonry contractor for Pleasant View homes
Pleasant View is a quieter place in the rolling hills of Cheatham County, a short drive from our base in Clarksville. The calls we get here mostly come from homeowners in brick ranch houses, newer subdivision homes and houses set back on bigger lots.
Down the road in Ashland City we see much the same mix, and in both places the hills decide a lot about the work. A house built into a slope holds back more dirt on one side than the other, front walks climb to the door and backyards often step down toward a bank. So drainage, how deep a wall's base needs to go and how we get block or stone to the back of the lot come up on most jobs here, and I'd rather talk them through with you up front than surprise you later.
Masonry work we do in Pleasant View
Retaining wall construction
Sloped yards here often have a bank that slumps after hard rain. We build retaining walls with drainage behind them, since trapped water is what tips most walls.
Tuckpointing
Mortar joints on older brick homes wear out before the brick does. Our tuckpointing cuts out the soft mortar and packs in new to match.
Brick repair
When a house on a slope settles, cracks often run in stair-steps through the brick. We check whether it's still moving before we replace any brick.
Chimney repair
Chimneys catch the most weather on a house, so the top rows of brick and the cap crack first. We rebuild what's loose and reseal or replace the cap.
Walkway construction
Walkways here often climb a grade between the driveway and the front door. We add steps where needed and pitch the path so rain runs off.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Roomy backyards here have space for a grill station or a full outdoor kitchen. We build a level, solid base under it first, which a sloped yard needs.
What Pleasant View homes need from masonry
On the rolling ground around Pleasant View, rainwater runs downhill toward whatever is in its way, and on many lots that's the uphill side of the house, the front steps or the back of a patio. Over time that shows up as cracked brick, steps pulling away from the porch and walks that sink at one end. Before I price a repair, I walk the yard and look at the gutters, downspouts and slope, because a crack patched without fixing the water usually comes back.
Winters here swing above and below freezing, and water that soaks into a worn mortar joint freezes and pries it open a little more each time. That's how a small gap turns into loose brick, and catching it while fresh mortar in the joints still fixes it keeps the job small.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Pleasant View job
Call (931) 272-0045 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out to your place in Pleasant View 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.
Pleasant View masonry questions
These cover permits, sloped yards, cost and timing for masonry work in Pleasant View. If your job raises a different question, ask me and I'll explain what I see before anything gets priced.
Who issues building permits in Pleasant View, TN?
For an address inside the Town of Pleasant View, the Building Commissioner issues all building, mechanical and plumbing permits. The city's Buildings & Codes page posts the building permit application and forms for work like driveways, but it doesn't spell out which masonry jobs need a permit, so the commissioner's office at 615-746-0600 ext. 103 is the place to ask. We're licensed and fully insured, and when your job needs a permit, we take care of it as part of the work.
What building codes apply to masonry work in Pleasant View?
Pleasant View has adopted the 2018 International Codes for building safety and fire prevention, and they apply to work inside the city's limits. For a fireplace, a chimney or a wall that holds back soil, that's the standard the work is held to, so we plan the job with it in mind from the start.
How do I know if my address is under Pleasant View or Cheatham County for permits?
If your house is inside Pleasant View's limits, the city's Building Commissioner handles permits, and if it's outside them in unincorporated Cheatham County, the county's Department of Codes, Building Safety, and Land Use does. A house near Pleasant View can sit outside the limits, so it's worth checking before work starts. Finding out which office covers your address is the first thing we do when a job needs a permit.
What causes retaining walls to lean on sloped yards in Pleasant View?
Water trapped behind the wall is the usual cause, because wet soil on a hillside pushes much harder than dry soil. Walls built without gravel behind them, a drain at the bottom or a deep enough base tend to lean or bow after a few wet seasons. When we rebuild one, we put that drainage in so the water has somewhere to go besides against the wall.
How much does masonry work cost in Pleasant View, TN?
The price comes down to how big the job is, what's causing the damage, the material you choose and how easy the spot is to reach. On a sloped lot, hauling block or stone to the back of the yard and digging into a bank adds labor, while a repair on a front wall you can walk right up to costs less to set up, and matching old brick or mortar color can add time. Your own number comes from the estimate, after I've seen the job.
How long does a masonry repair or new wall take in Pleasant View?
A small repair, like repointing a section of wall, is usually quick, while a new retaining wall or outdoor kitchen takes longer, and the weather and any permit wait set the pace. Mortar and concrete need dry days above freezing to set right, so cold snaps and rainy stretches can push the schedule. When I'm out there, I'll go over what could slow your job down.
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Other cities we work in
If your city isn't listed here, call or send a message anyway, because we work in the cities around Clarksville, not just the ones with their own page.