Masonry contractor in Cottage Grove, OR - careful work on older brick and stone
Stonecraft Eugene Concrete and Masonry repairs and builds brick, block and stone in Cottage Grove, OR, from crumbling chimneys and worn mortar joints to retaining walls, walkways and fireplaces, with our own masons doing the work.
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Cottage Grove homes, from historic brick to new block
Cottage Grove has plenty of older houses, and the Historic Northwest Neighborhood is full of historic homes. A lot of what we see here is old brick: chimneys, foundations, garden walls and joints worn back from the face of the brick. Newer houses bring other work, like walkways, paver driveways and block walls. We're based in Eugene, and Cottage Grove is one of the cities around it where we work.
The age of the house decides how we work. On an old house we match the brick and use a mortar soft enough to suit it, because a hard modern patch on soft old brick can crack the brick around it. On newer lots the job usually starts with a good base under the walk, wall or driveway.
Masonry services for Cottage Grove homes
Foundation repair
Older Cottage Grove houses often sit on brick or block foundations that have cracked or settled, and we fix the cause before we patch the crack.
See the service Foundation repairChimney repair
A chimney with loose bricks or a cracked crown is one of our most common calls on the older homes here, and we rebuild only what's failed.
See the service Chimney repairTuckpointing
On older brick around Cottage Grove, worn joints are the usual trouble, so we grind them out and refill with mortar matched in color and strength.
See the service TuckpointingBrick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks get cut out and replaced with brick that matches, which matters on the historic homes here where a mismatch shows.
See the service Brick repairDriveway pavers
A paver driveway works on newer and older houses here alike, and we dig out and pack the base well, because the base decides whether it sinks.
See the service Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
Where a yard here slopes, the wall holding it back needs a solid footing and drainage behind it, so we build those before the first block goes on.
See the service Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
Tired brick and stone on Cottage Grove's historic homes gets cleaned, repointed and repaired so it keeps its original look instead of being covered up.
See the service Masonry restorationFireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces in Cottage Grove homes new and old, and we check the chimney it'll vent through before we settle on a design.
See the service Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin stone face, dresses up a plain foundation or chimney on newer houses here, and we leave water behind it a way out.
See the service Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block makes solid garden, yard and property-line walls around Cottage Grove, and we fill and reinforce the hollow cores where the wall has to carry weight.
See the service Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
For an addition, garage or crawlspace, we lay block foundation walls on a proper footing, square and level, ready for whoever frames on top.
See the service Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
A brick or stone outdoor kitchen needs a base that won't shift and joints that handle heat, and we plan the layout and counters with you first.
See the service Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
Brick, stone and paver walks get a dug-out, packed base, because on older lots here tree roots and soft ground are what push a walk out of line.
See the service Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
We build new brick garden and boundary walls to sit right beside older brick, picking a brick and mortar color that won't look out of place.
See the service Brick wall installationStone masonry
Stone steps, walls and chimneys on older properties here get rebuilt or repaired stone by stone, reusing the original stone wherever it's still sound.
See the service Stone masonryBrick pointing
Brick pointing is the routine fix for a few worn joints, and catching them early on an older house here can put off a bigger repointing job.
See the service Brick pointing
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Cottage Grove
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at the work and give you a free estimate on site, with no obligation.
- info@eugeneconcreteandmasonry.com
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- Eugene, OR 97401
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
Permits and pricing on Cottage Grove masonry jobs
Any building permit for your job comes from the city's Building Department, and we don't start until it's issued, so on some jobs the permit sets the start date more than our calendar does. State guidance makes whoever does the work responsible for the permits, so on our jobs that's us. We pull the permit and handle the inspections, and if it isn't clear whether you need one, I check with the city before we start, not after. Whoever you hire, ask for their state contractor license. We're licensed and fully insured. Price follows how much has failed and how hard it is to reach, and the schedule follows the permit and what we find once the old work is opened up.
Ground shapes the work here as much as paperwork does. Where a lot slopes, the city also has permits for hillside development and erosion prevention, so on a retaining wall or a big dig we find out up front whether one applies. I drive down from Eugene to look at each job myself, and our crew works the same way in Creswell and the other cities around Eugene.
Old mortar and leaning walls on Cottage Grove properties
Mortar is meant to wear out before the brick does, and on older houses here it usually has. Once the joints wear back, water gets into the wall, bricks start to flake and chimney crowns crack, and the damage spreads from there. We repoint what's worn and rebuild what's failed, and we leave sound brick alone.
Walls holding back a slope are the other common call. They usually lean because water builds up behind them or they went in without a real footing, so we rebuild with drainage and a proper base rather than prop up the old wall.
How a Cottage Grove masonry job runs, start to finish
Here's what happens from your first call to the final walk-through, and who you'll deal with at each step.
Call or send a message
Call (541) 225-4006 or use the form, and tell us what you're seeing. We get back to you and set a time for me to come out.
I come out and look
I look at the work myself, ask what you want from it and give you an estimate that says what we'll do and why. Nothing starts until you've seen the price and said yes.
Permits first, then the work
If the job needs a permit, we get it before we start. Our own masons and laborers do the work, and I check it as it goes.
We clean up and walk it
We clean up the site and walk the finished work with you before we call it done. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Questions about masonry work in Cottage Grove
What drives the cost of masonry repair in Cottage Grove?
The cost comes down to how much has actually failed and how far the repair has to reach, so the only fair number is the one I give you after seeing the work. Repointing a few joints on one wall is a small job, while rebuilding a chimney above the roofline or taking down a leaning wall is a much bigger one. Matching old brick, hard-to-reach spots and any permit add to it.
How do I check that a masonry contractor is licensed in Oregon?
Look the contractor up with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board, because state law generally requires a license for anyone paid to do construction work that improves a home. If your house was built before 1978 and the work will disturb lead paint, the contractor also needs a special license for that.
Can I get a building permit online in Cottage Grove?
Yes, Cottage Grove takes part in Oregon's statewide ePermitting program, where contractors can buy permits, send in plans for review and track a permit's progress online. Homeowners can submit documents through it too. When we pull the permit, we handle that part.
Do I need a permit to install a fireplace or wood stove in Cottage Grove?
A wood stove or pellet stove needs a mechanical permit under state guidance, and so does gas piping run from the meter or tank to an appliance. For a new masonry fireplace, I check with the city on what it needs before we start, and if it needs a permit, we pull it.
Does a raised brick porch need a permit in Cottage Grove?
Under state guidance, a porch no more than 30 inches above the ground beside it is exempt from a building permit, and one higher than that generally needs one. I measure it at the estimate, and if yours is close to that line, I check with the city before we start.
How do I repair old brick on a historic house in Cottage Grove?
Start by finding out whether the work needs a historic alteration permit, because downtown is a National Register historic district and the city has forms for historic alteration permits. The repair itself is careful work. We cut out only the failed brick and joints and match the brick and mortar to what's there, since a hard modern mortar can damage soft old brick.
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