Masonry Contractor in Lumberton, NC - Brick Repair That Suits Your House
J&D Fayetteville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Fayetteville, NC, and we work in Lumberton too, repairing worn mortar joints, cracked brick and leaky chimneys and building new walls, walks and driveways.
Lumberton houses and the brick work they need
The calls I get from Lumberton sound a lot like the ones from Spring Lake and Barbecue, just a longer drive down from our base in Fayetteville. In the older parts of the city it's usually brick houses with joints worn thin, a chimney that's started to leak or a front step that's pulled away from the porch. Where the houses are newer, folks more often want something built, like a paver driveway, a walk to the front door or a low brick wall along the yard.
What moves your price is how much old brick and mortar has to come out and how close a match the house needs, and the schedule turns mostly on whether a permit is needed and what we find once a wall is open. Your estimate gives you the number for your own house. On a house that's stood a long while, the old brick and mortar decide most of the job, so I match the new to what's there instead of using whatever's in the truck.
Why masonry on Lumberton homes needs care
Most of what we fix in Lumberton isn't the brick itself. It's the mortar, the water and the ground under a wall, and these are what I look for when I walk around your house.
Older brick homes often have soft lime mortar, and patching them with a hard modern mix can crack the brick beside the patch.
Mortar joints wear out well before the brick does, so a wall can look fine from the street and still let water in.
Chimneys stand above the roofline with nothing to shelter them, so the top rows of brick and mortar usually wear first.
A downspout that dumps right against the house is behind a lot of the foundation cracks and stained brick we're called out to see.
Block foundations can crack in a stair-step along the joints when one corner of the house settles more than the rest.
These usually show up as a crack, a stain or a loose brick first, so it's worth having me look while the fix is still small.
Working in Lumberton from Fayetteville
We're based in Fayetteville and drive down to Lumberton for jobs, the same way we head out to Hope Mills and Clinton, and to other cities nearby that don't have a page here.
Masonry work we do for Lumberton homes
Foundation repair
When a foundation wall cracks or a corner of the house has dropped, we find out why it moved before we repair the damaged section.
Chimney repair
A leaky chimney usually starts at a cracked crown or open joints, so we rebuild the worn brick and redo the crown to keep water out.
Tuckpointing
On brick that's sound but has joints worn thin, we grind out the old mortar and fill new joints in a color and strength that suit the wall.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks get cut out and replaced with the closest match we can find, so the repair doesn't stand out from the street.
Driveway pavers
For a paver driveway, we dig out, pack a solid base and lay the pavers tight, because the base decides whether the driveway stays level.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down toward the house or a driveway cuts into a bank, a retaining wall holds the soil back, and we build drainage in behind it.
Masonry restoration
Older brick homes that have had years of mismatched patches can be brought back with careful cleaning, rebuilt sections and mortar matched to the original.
Fireplace installation
If you want a real masonry fireplace in a den or living room, we build the firebox, hearth and surround, and plan the chimney with you first.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin layer of stone set on a wall, can dress up a plain foundation, porch base or chimney, and we set it to shed water.
Concrete block walls
A block wall suits a garage, a shed or a property line, and we lay it with steel and filled cores where the wall needs the strength.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition or a new crawl space, we lay the block foundation on a solid footing, level and square, so the framing above starts out right.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
If you want a grill station or a bar out back, we build the base in block and face it with brick or stone to suit the house.
Walkway construction
A brick, stone or paver walk from the driveway to the front door gets a packed base and edging, so it stays even underfoot.
Brick wall installation
A brick garden wall or a low wall along the front yard can tie in with an older brick house when we match the brick and joint style.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for steps, wall caps, columns and garden walls, fitting each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the wall looks settled.
Brick pointing
When only some joints have cracked or fallen out, pointing fills just those spots with matched mortar, which usually costs less than redoing the wall.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Lumberton house
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time to come out. I'll walk your Lumberton house with you, look at the brick, block or chimney and give you a free estimate, with no pressure to book.
- Call
- (910) 302-3425
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Why Lumberton homeowners hire our crew
I started this business in Fayetteville in 2023, after learning the trade under an experienced mason, and here's what that means when you call us about a job in Lumberton.
The owner on every job
I come out to look at every job myself, and I work alongside our crew when we build it, so the person who walked your house with you is there laying brick.
Mortar matched to old brick
Repair on older brick is what we're best known for. I'd rather slow down and explain why the match matters than rush a patch that sticks out and wears out early.
Licensed, insured and guaranteed
We're fully licensed and insured, and we put our promise plainly. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job. When you're ready, call (910) 302-3425 or send us the form.
Lumberton masonry questions we hear most
Who handles building permits for masonry work in Lumberton, NC?
The city's Department of Inspection handles building permits in Lumberton. It covers everything inside the city limits plus the extraterritorial areas, the land around the city where state law gives Lumberton authority, so living just past the limits doesn't always put you outside its reach. If your job needs a permit, we take care of it with the department and sign for it as your contractor.
How do I find out if my masonry project needs a permit in Lumberton?
The city's Department of Inspection is the office to ask, and you can reach it through city offices at 910-671-3800. You can also leave it to us, because when it isn't clear whether your job needs one, we check with that office before we start.
What does a Lumberton building permit application ask for when a project adds square footage?
It asks for the setbacks, the distance from the new work to your property lines, or a site plan showing where the work sits on the lot. On masonry that comes up when the job adds space, like a block garage or the foundation for an addition, and we'll work out those measurements with you so the building permit application goes in complete.
Which building code applies to masonry work in Lumberton?
Building work in Lumberton follows the North Carolina State Building Code, applied and enforced by the city's Department of Inspection. So the rules for a block wall or a foundation here are the state's rules, checked by the city, and we build to them and have the work ready for the inspector when the permit calls for it.
How much does masonry work cost in Lumberton, NC?
Masonry cost in Lumberton is set job by job, because a few loose joints and a full chimney rebuild sit at very different ends. The big things are how much brick and mortar has to come out, how hard the old brick is to match, how high or tight the work sits, the material you pick, like brick, stone or pavers, and whether a permit is needed. I'll give you the number for your house once I've seen it.
How do I request an inspection in Lumberton for an electrical or plumbing permit on an outdoor kitchen?
Give the city the permit number when you ask, because Lumberton only schedules electrical, plumbing, mechanical and insulation inspections when the request comes with that number. If your outdoor kitchen has power, a gas line or a sink, whoever pulled that permit should keep the number handy for each inspection.
Call us about your Lumberton masonry job
Our phone hours run seven days a week, early on weekends too, so call (910) 302-3425 or send us the form whenever you get a minute.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM