Masonry Contractor in Springfield, OR - Brick, Chimneys and Walls Done Right
Stonecraft Eugene Concrete and Masonry repairs and builds brick, block and stone in Springfield, OR. We fix crumbling chimneys and mortar joints, rebuild leaning retaining walls, and lay new walkways, walls and paver driveways.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Springfield houses and lots, as we see them
We're a masonry contractor in Eugene, OR, and Springfield is just across the river, so it's some of the closest work we do. The calls here run from older houses near downtown, where the chimney and the brick have been standing a long time, to newer subdivisions that want a block wall, a stone entry or a paver driveway. On the east side the lots start to climb toward the hills, and that's where retaining walls come up most. We do the same kind of work across town in River Road.
So a request for a new wall or a chimney fix can mean very different work from one Springfield street to the next. That's why I come out and look before I put a number on anything.
Masonry services for Springfield homes
Foundation repair
When a crack in your basement or crawl space wall keeps growing, we find out why first, then repair the block or concrete so the house sits right.
See the service Foundation repairChimney repair
Older Springfield chimneys often have loose brick near the roofline and a cracked crown on top. We rebuild what's failing and tell you what can wait.
See the service Chimney repairTuckpointing
If the mortar between your bricks is sandy or sunk back from the face, we grind out the worn joints and fill them with new mortar matched to the old color.
See the service TuckpointingBrick repair
For cracked or spalling bricks, the kind with the face popping off, we cut out the bad ones and set in matching brick so it blends in.
See the service Brick repairDriveway pavers
A paver driveway suits Springfield's newer subdivisions and older lots alike, and when a section settles, we can lift and relay those pavers instead of tearing everything out.
See the service Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
On the sloped lots toward Springfield's east side, a retaining wall holds the yard in place. We build them with drainage behind so water has somewhere to go.
See the service Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
When an older brick house has years of patches, worn joints and stained brick, we bring it back with materials that suit its age, not modern shortcuts.
See the service Masonry restorationFireplace installation
A new masonry fireplace in a Springfield home means the hearth, firebox and chimney have to work together, so we plan the whole run before laying the first brick.
See the service Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Stone veneer dresses up a plain foundation wall or entry on Springfield's newer houses. We set the backing and drainage right so water doesn't get trapped behind it.
See the service Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Around Springfield yards, concrete block makes a solid property line wall, garage wall or raised bed, with steel and grout set where the wall needs it.
See the service Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
When an addition or new outbuilding on a Springfield lot needs a foundation, we lay the block level and square, since everything above carries its mistakes.
See the service Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
For a grill station or outdoor kitchen in a Springfield backyard, we build the base in block and face it in brick or stone to match your house.
See the service Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
When an older Springfield front walk has heaved or sunk, we dig out, pack a proper base and lay brick, stone or pavers that sit flat.
See the service Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
A new brick wall in a Springfield yard should look like it belongs, so we match brick and mortar color to the house beside it.
See the service Brick wall installationStone masonry
For stone steps, garden walls or a stone face on a Springfield hillside lot, we fit each stone by hand so the wall carries its own weight.
See the service Stone masonryBrick pointing
When only a few joints have opened, usually at a chimney base or under a window, we refill just those instead of redoing the wall.
See the service Brick pointing
Get a free estimate for your Springfield masonry job
We get back to you within one business day. I come out to your place in Springfield, look at the work and write the estimate myself. It's free, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
- info@eugeneconcreteandmasonry.com
- Based in
- Eugene, OR 97401
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
Permits, inspections and price in Springfield
Building permits in Springfield go through the city's building safety office, which reviews the plans and inspects the work. When a job needs one, that review and the inspection stops become part of the schedule, so we work them in from the start. 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. We're licensed and fully insured, and the city's Community Development Division keeps the information on local business licenses if you have questions there.
What moves the price here is how much needs fixing, how hard it is to reach, whether old brick or stone has to be matched, and whether the work is structural. The schedule turns mostly on the permit, if there is one, and on what we find once the old work comes apart. Your estimate spells out what we'll do and why. Our own masons and laborers do the work here, the same crew you'd get in Eugene, and I check it as it goes.
Older brick and sloped yards in Springfield
Most of the older brick we see in Springfield needs its mortar fixed more than its brick. Joints wear out first, and once they open up, water gets in behind the face and starts working bricks loose, so we cut out the worn mortar and refill the joints with a mix that suits the brick. On chimneys that usually starts at the top, where the crown and the last few rows of brick take the most wear.
Sloped yards are the other reason we get called. A leaning retaining wall usually has soil and water pushing behind it with nowhere to go, and patching the face won't stop that, so we look at what's behind the wall first. If it needs rebuilding with drainage, I'll tell you, and if it can hold a while longer, I'll tell you that too.
How a masonry job runs when you call us in Springfield
Here's how a Springfield job goes from your first call to the final walk-through, and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send a message
Call (541) 225-4006 or use the form, and we get back to you to set a time for me to come out. Tell us what you're seeing, a crack, a lean or loose brick, and send a photo if you have one.
I look at the job
I come out, look at the work and ask what you want from it, so it helps if you're home for that part. The estimate I write says what we'll do and why, and what can wait.
We do the work
Once any permit is in hand, our own masons and laborers do the work and I check it as it goes. Where the city inspects, we hold the next step until the inspector has seen it.
We clean up and walk it
We clean up the site, then walk the finished work with you before we call it done. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job, so that walk is the time to tell me anything you don't like.
Questions about masonry work in Springfield
Do I need a building permit for masonry work in Springfield, Oregon?
Structural masonry work usually does, because Oregon requires a permit for all new construction and for structural changes to a house. The state's permit guidance lists examples such as cutting a new window or door opening. For smaller repair work it isn't always clear-cut, so I check with the city before we start, not after.
How do I book a building inspection in Springfield, OR?
Get your request to the city's building safety office before 7 a.m. on the day you need the inspection, because requests that come in later go to the next business day. On jobs where we pull the permit, we book the inspections ourselves, so you don't have to track them.
Where do I send a building permit application in Springfield?
You can email it to permitcenter@springfield-or.gov any time, upload it through the city's online portal, or bring a paper application to the Development Center at 225 5th St., phone 541-726-3753. Whoever does the work is responsible for getting the permit, so on our jobs we apply for it, not you.
How long do I have to start work after a permit is issued in Springfield?
Under state guidance, a permit expires if work hasn't started within 180 days of being issued, or if work stops for 180 days or more. If you need more time, you can ask the local building official for an extension. We line up our start date with the permit for that reason.
How much does masonry repair cost in Springfield, OR?
The price comes down to how much brick, block or stone needs work, how hard it is to reach and whether it's structural. A tall chimney that needs scaffolding, old brick that has to be matched or a wall that needs drainage dug in behind it all add cost, while refilling a few joints costs far less than a rebuild. I'll give you a figure for your job once I've seen it.
How do I find out when my Springfield house was built before restoring the brick?
The Springfield History Museum, run by the Springfield Public Library, has a research library on Lane County history that people use to look into their family home. Knowing the age helps on brick work, because older brick usually needs a softer mortar than a newer wall, and the wrong mix can crack the brick around it.
Other service areas
Eugene, OR
Get your Springfield masonry looked at
Open joints and leaning walls usually cost more the longer water works on them, so call (541) 225-4006 or send the form and I'll come take a look.