Masonry Contractor in River Road, OR - Brick, Block and Stone Work That Stays Put
Stonecraft Eugene Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Eugene. In River Road we fix older brick, chimneys and worn mortar joints, and build retaining walls, walkways and stone work for homes.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
River Road homes and the masonry they need
Eugene's River Road neighborhood runs along the Willamette River, and nearly everything we do there is for houses. We're a masonry contractor in Eugene, OR, so it's close to home, and the calls from River Road sound a lot like the ones from Santa Clara next door.
What we see most are houses with some age on them. Mortar joints have gone soft and sandy, brick chimneys have been patched more than once, and concrete walks and steps have cracked or sunk. On a house like that, the job usually starts with finding out what's been done before, because an old patch often hides the real problem underneath.
Masonry services for River Road homes
Foundation repair
Cracked or crumbling foundation walls under older River Road houses can often be repaired in place. We find out why it cracked before we patch anything.
See the service Foundation repairChimney repair
Plenty of houses here still have their original brick chimney. If yours has loose bricks, a cracked cap on top or a lean, we fix what's failing.
See the service Chimney repairTuckpointing
When the mortar between your bricks has gone sandy or sunk back, we grind out the worn joints and pack in new mortar matched to the old.
See the service TuckpointingBrick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks on a front step, planter or wall get cut out and replaced with brick that matches what's already there.
See the service Brick repairDriveway pavers
If an old concrete driveway here is cracked through and sinking, pavers on a properly packed base make a good replacement that's easy to repair later.
See the service Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
For a slope in the yard, a grade change by the driveway or a wall that's started to lean, we build with drainage behind it so it stays upright.
See the service Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
When an older brick house or chimney needs more than one fix, we work through it in order, worst first, and tell you what can wait.
See the service Masonry restorationFireplace installation
Adding a masonry fireplace, or rebuilding a tired one in an older living room, starts with checking the chimney and floor it will sit on.
See the service Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Thin stone over a plain block wall, foundation skirt or fireplace front changes the look without new structure, as long as water can drain behind it.
See the service Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block makes solid garden walls and planters. We set it on a proper footing and fill the hollow cores with grout where the wall needs strength.
See the service Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
For an addition, a garage or a crawlspace foundation that needs replacing, we lay block foundation walls to the plans and have them ready for inspection.
See the service Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
Many lots here have room out back for a grill station or outdoor kitchen. We build the block base, the stone or brick face and the countertop support.
See the service Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
A front walk that's heaved, cracked or tips toward the house gets replaced with brick, stone or pavers on a packed base, sloped to shed water.
See the service Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
A brick garden or entry wall can match the brick already on your house. We build it on a footing sized for its height and weight.
See the service Brick wall installationStone masonry
For steps, planters, columns or low walls in natural stone, we pick and fit each stone so the work looks like it belongs and stays tight.
See the service Stone masonryBrick pointing
If only a few joints are cracked or open, on a chimney, a step or one wall, spot pointing fixes them now before water gets behind the brick.
See the service Brick pointing
Get a free estimate for your River Road masonry job
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at the work and give you a free written estimate, with no obligation.
- info@eugeneconcreteandmasonry.com
- Based in
- Eugene, OR 97401
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
Permits, licenses and price in River Road
For houses inside Eugene city limits, the City of Eugene issues the building permit, and the city counts retaining walls, garages and additions among the typical projects that need one. A permit adds plan review and inspections, so when we can start depends partly on the city. The license worth checking is the state one, because the Oregon Construction Contractors Board says Oregon law generally requires anyone paid for construction work on your property to hold its license. Eugene doesn't issue a general business license, so there's no city license to ask a mason for. We're licensed and fully insured.
If your job needs a permit, we pull it and handle the inspections, and if it's unclear, I check with the city before we start, not after. Price and schedule mostly turn on how much is failing and whether a permit is in the mix, and your own number comes from the estimate, which says what we'll do and why. On houses that front River Road itself, with sidewalks and bus stops out front, we plan where the materials sit so the walk stays clear. We do the same work across the rest of Eugene.
Why River Road brick and concrete wear out
Older brick usually sits in softer mortar than what's sold today, and that's on purpose, since the joint is meant to wear before the brick does. Once those joints open up, water gets into the wall or chimney, bricks loosen and the damage spreads. We match new mortar to the old brick, because a hard modern mix packed into a soft old wall can crack the faces off the brick.
Concrete walks, steps and driveways here have usually been down for decades. Roots from big yard trees and a base that was never packed well let them crack and tip, so we dig out to firm ground and rebuild instead of skimming over a slab that's still moving.
What to expect when you hire us in River Road
Here's how a job runs from your first call to the final walk-through, and who you'll deal with at each step.
Call or send the form
Call (541) 225-4006 or send the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out. A few words on what you're seeing help me know what to look at.
I look and write the estimate
I come out myself, look at the work and ask what you want from it. The estimate says what we'll do, why, and what can wait, so you're not paying for work you don't need.
We handle permits and the work
We sort out any permits first, then our own masons and laborers do the work. I check it as it goes, not just at the end.
Clean up and final walk-through
We clean up, then walk the finished work with you before we call it done. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Questions about masonry work in River Road
Do I need a City of Eugene permit for masonry work in River Road?
Bigger structural work like retaining walls and garage or addition foundations usually needs a building permit from the City of Eugene. The city's no-permit list does include masonry repair, but each exemption holds only off public pipes and outside utility easements, setbacks and stormwater systems, among other conditions, and separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits can still apply. We check before we start, and the city's Residential Plan Review takes questions at 541-682-5611.
How tall can a retaining wall be in Eugene without a building permit?
The city's no-permit list covers retaining walls up to 4 feet. That stops applying when the wall carries extra load beyond soil, like a driveway or a building above it, or when the slope behind it is steeper than 3 feet across for every 1 foot up. I check the height, the load and the slope at the estimate and pull the permit if the wall needs one.
Does a brick or block garden wall in River Road need a permit?
The city's no-permit list covers fences of heavier material, which takes in brick and block, up to 6 feet tall. It doesn't cover a wall that serves as a required pool barrier, and a wall that also holds back soil falls under the retaining wall rule instead. I sort out which rule fits your wall before we build.
How much does masonry repair cost in River Road?
The cost comes down to how much is actually failing, what it's made of and how hard it is to reach. Pointing a few joints costs far less than repointing a whole chimney, matching old brick or stone adds time, and a tall chimney needs more setup. Call (541) 225-4006 and I'll come out and put a number on it.
How long does a City of Eugene residential permit stay valid?
A residential permit from the city stays active as long as construction starts within 360 days of issue, and each inspection request adds another 360 days. If you need more time during construction, the city offers a one-time 180-day extension at no cost. We schedule inspections as the work reaches each stage, which keeps the permit active.
How do I know if my River Road chimney needs repair?
Look for loose or missing bricks, open mortar joints, a cracked cap on top, white staining on the brick or a chimney that leans away from the house. Any of those means water is getting in, and a lean shouldn't wait. I'll look at it and tell you whether it needs a few joints pointed, a new cap or a rebuild from the roofline up.
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Get your River Road masonry looked at
Open joints and a leaning wall only get worse and cost more the longer they sit, and I'll tell you straight if yours can wait.