Masonry Contractor in Dunn, NC - Brick and Block Repairs That Match Your House
J&D Fayetteville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Fayetteville, NC, and we work in Dunn on brick repair, tuckpointing, chimneys, block foundations, retaining walls and new walks, walls and paver driveways.
Dunn homes we work on most often
What we see most in Dunn is houses that have been standing a while: brick ranches with joints going soft, chimneys letting water into the attic, and homes on block piers or block crawl space walls that have shifted. We build new here too, mostly walks, garden walls and paver driveways, the same kind of work we do in Anderson Creek and Clinton.
What moves the price here is how much brick or block needs work, how far the damage runs once it's opened up, and how hard your brick is to match, and I'll give you your own figure after I've looked at it on site. The schedule usually turns on whether the job needs city paperwork first and on finding brick and mortar that suit your house, because on an older home the new work has to sit right beside the old.
Where Dunn's brick and block homes wear first
Brick, block and mortar last a long time, but on Dunn houses they wear in the same few places, and those places decide what the job turns out to be.
Mortar on older houses usually wears first in the joints that take the most water, near downspouts, window sills and the base of walls.
Chimneys take water from the top down, so a cracked cap or open joints near the roofline often show up as stains inside.
Homes on block piers or block crawl space walls can settle unevenly, which shows up as stair-step cracks in the brick above.
Older driveways and walks often sink at the edges where roof water runs off and slowly washes out the base underneath.
Porches and additions built later meet the original brick at a seam, and that line is usually where cracks and leaks start.
Most of this only shows its full extent up close, so I come out and look at your house myself before we talk about what it needs.
Serving Dunn from our base in Fayetteville
We're based in Fayetteville and work in Dunn and the cities around it, including Spout Springs and Anderson Creek. The cities below have their own page here, and we work in others nearby too.
Masonry services we offer in Dunn
Foundation repair
When a Dunn house on block piers starts to settle, we find the cause first, then rebuild or reset the block that's moved.
Chimney repair
If water stains show up near an older chimney, we check the concrete cap on top and the mortar joints, then rebuild only the brick that needs it.
Tuckpointing
On brick ranches where joints have gone sandy, we grind out the worn mortar and pack in new mortar shaped to match the old joints.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose brick gets cut out and replaced with brick we pick for color and size, so the repair blends into the wall around it.
Driveway pavers
When an old Dunn driveway has sunk at the edges, pavers on a packed base give you a surface that can be lifted and relaid in one spot.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard slopes toward the house or a bank keeps washing out, we build block or stone retaining walls with gravel and drainage behind them.
Masonry restoration
For older brick homes that need more than a patch, we work through joints, brick and sills together, so the whole wall looks like one job.
Fireplace installation
If you want a working fireplace in a family room or addition, we build the firebox and surround in brick or stone sized to the room.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, thin stone set over a prepared wall, dresses up a plain foundation or porch front on a ranch house without the weight of full stone.
Concrete block walls
For a workshop wall, a property line wall or a backyard screen, we lay concrete block on a proper footing and can face it with brick or stone.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition or a new crawl space, we lay the block foundation walls level and square, because everything built on top depends on them.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
On a back patio, we build the grill island, counter base and seating wall in block, brick or stone, set on a solid footing.
Walkway construction
A brick or stone walk from the driveway to the front door can replace cracked concrete, and we set it on a packed base sloped to shed water.
Brick wall installation
A new brick garden wall or entry wall can match the brick on your house, with a footing below and a cap on top to shed water.
Stone masonry
For stone steps, stone columns at the driveway or a natural stone wall, we cut and fit each stone by hand and set it in mortar.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints have cracked or washed out, brick pointing fills just those spots with mortar matched in color and strength to what's there.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Dunn masonry job
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out to your house in Dunn myself, look at the work and give you a free estimate on site, with no obligation to book.
- Call
- (910) 302-3425
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Why Dunn homeowners hire us
I started this business in Fayetteville in 2023 after learning under an experienced mason, and I'd still rather slow down and explain a job than rush it. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
I look at every job myself
I come out to see your house before anyone prices it, and I'm on the job with our crew once the work starts, so the person who looked at it is the one laying it.
Mortar that suits older brick
Repair on older brick is what we're best known for. We match new mortar to the old in color and hardness, because a joint harder than the brick around it can crack the brick.
Explained before we start
I walk you through what I found, what we'll fix and what can wait, because good masonry is meant to last and you should know why each step is there. Call (910) 302-3425.
Questions about masonry work in Dunn
How do I get a building permit for masonry work in Dunn, NC?
Permits in Dunn go through the city's Inspections Department, which handles residential building, renovation, addition and accessory building permits. It takes questions about a property or new improvements at 910-230-3505 or planning_inspections@dunn-nc.org, and new permits are filed through the city's online system, where licensed contractors register before applying. If your job needs a permit, we take care of it with the city and sign for it as your contractor.
Do I need a development application for a new driveway in Dunn, NC?
Yes, the city requires a development application for any work that adds to a property, such as a fence, driveway or garage. It has to be approved before a building permit can be applied for, so a new paver driveway starts there, and other work that adds to your lot can too. We sort out which steps your job needs when I come look.
How long does permit review take in Dunn, NC?
City plan review and permitting in Dunn take up to two weeks, handled in the order applications come in. Any change after a permit is processed carries a $50 processing fee that's paid before inspections, so we settle the plan with you before we apply.
Does masonry repair under $40,000 need a permit in North Carolina?
It often does when the repair touches anything that holds up the house. The state fire marshal's guidance says projects costing $40,000 or less need no permit unless they involve one of six listed items, and loadbearing structure is one of them, which takes in a lot of foundation and structural wall work. Dunn's permit portal also says state law requires a permit before repairing a building, so when it isn't clear, we check with the city before we start.
Does a masonry contractor need a license in North Carolina?
For larger jobs, yes. The NC Licensing Board for General Contractors says a general contractor must be licensed when the total project cost is $40,000 or more. We're fully licensed and insured, so you can ask about it when I come out.
How much does masonry repair cost in Dunn, NC?
The cost comes down to choices we can see on site, so I give you a figure after I've looked at your house. Repointing a few joints costs far less than rebuilding a chimney top, stock brick costs less than brick tracked down to match an older house, and natural stone runs more than block. Jobs that need a development application or a permit add that step too, and I'll walk you through each option when I'm there.
Call about your masonry job in Dunn
We're open until 10 PM on weekdays and from 6 AM on weekends, so call (910) 302-3425 or send the form whenever you get a minute after work.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM