Masonry contractor in Guntersville, AL - brick and stone walls built to drain and last
Capstone Huntsville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Guntersville, AL. We repoint and repair brick, build retaining and block walls, lay pavers and walkways, and fix chimneys and foundations on homes around the city.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Guntersville homes, from older brick to lake lots
Guntersville is a city built around the lake, and a lot of the masonry we're called about here comes back to that. Yards slope toward the water, driveways climb, and the houses run from older brick homes near the middle of the city to newer places on bigger lots.
We do the same kind of work in Arab and the other cities around Huntsville, but Guntersville asks for two different skill sets. On the older houses it's mostly mortar and brick, matched to what's already there. On the sloped lots it's walls, steps and pavers, and whether they hold up comes down to the drainage and base you never see once we're done.
Masonry services for Guntersville homes
Foundation repair
On sloped Guntersville lots, water often pushes on block foundations. We find where it's coming from and deal with that along with the cracks.
Chimney repair
Older chimneys here lose mortar at the top first, where rain hits hardest. We rebuild loose brick and redo the concrete cap to keep water out.
Tuckpointing
On older brick homes where joints are worn across the wall, we cut out the bad mortar and refill with a mix soft enough to spare the brick.
Brick repair
Bricks that flake or crack usually sit under a bad gutter or near wet ground. We replace them with a close match and show you the water source.
Driveway pavers
Pavers on a sloped driveway sink when the base is thin. We dig out, pack a solid base and slope it so water runs off.
Retaining wall construction
Lots that drop toward the lake often need a wall to hold the yard. We put gravel and drain pipe behind it, because trapped water pushes walls over.
Masonry restoration
Older homes here often need worn joints, broken brick and stains handled in one job. We plan it so the repairs blend with the old wall.
Fireplace installation
A new masonry fireplace needs a solid footing under it, since brick and stone are heavy. We build the firebox, hearth and surround to fit your room.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer holds up only while the wall behind it stays dry. We set the backing, flashing and a drainage gap before the first stone goes on.
Concrete block walls
Block walls around yards and outbuildings need a real footing and steel in the hollows where they hold soil or weight. We size both to the job.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and crawlspaces, we lay block foundation walls on a level, well-drained footing, because a crooked first row shows all the way up.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Patios at lake homes here see a lot of outdoor cooking. We build block kitchens faced in brick or stone, on a slab thick enough for the weight.
Walkway construction
Walks down a sloped yard need steps where it gets steep and a firm base underneath. We build them in brick, stone or pavers, graded to shed water.
Brick wall installation
Brick garden and boundary walls suit the older homes here. We set them on a proper footing and cap them so rain runs off the top.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits lake lots, from steps and columns to garden walls. We pick stone that fits the house and lay it so joints shed water.
Brick pointing
Pointing is the fix when joints are just starting to crumble, before water gets behind the brick. We fill the worn spots with mortar matched to the old.
Get a free masonry estimate in Guntersville
We reply within one business day to set a time. I come out myself, look the job over and send a free written estimate, with no pressure and no obligation to go ahead.
- Based in
- Huntsville, AL 35801
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
What to know before a Guntersville masonry job starts
Inside Guntersville, the city's Building Department handles building permits and inspections, so when a job needs a permit, digging waits until it's in hand. I check with the office that covers your address before we start, and we handle the permit when the job needs one. That same department issues contractors their city business license, which anyone providing a service in the city has to hold, so ask to see it, and on bigger jobs check the state home builder license covered in the questions below. We're licensed and fully insured.
We're a masonry contractor based in Huntsville, AL, so on Guntersville jobs I plan deliveries and crew days ahead. Price moves with the size of the job, the material, how hard the spot is to reach and how much has to come out before we build, and on hillside and lake lots, getting block and stone down a steep drive is often what adds time and cost. The schedule turns mostly on the permit and on the ground being dry enough to dig. Your written estimate gives you the figure for your own job.
Water and old mortar cause most repairs here
Water is behind most of what we fix in Guntersville. On lots that drop toward the lake, rain runs downhill across the yard, soaks the soil behind a retaining wall and pushes until the wall leans, or it washes the base out from under pavers and steps. That's why we put gravel and a drain pipe behind the walls we build and pack a sloped base under pavers. Those are the parts you can't see once we leave, and they're the ones I care about most.
The older brick homes have a different problem. Their mortar is usually softer than what's sold today, and when someone repoints with a hard modern mix, the brick takes the stress and its face cracks off. Years behind a sales counter taught me which repairs fail and why, so we match the mortar to the brick.
How a masonry job runs when you call us in Guntersville
From your first call to the last walk-through, here's how a job goes and who you'll be dealing with.
Call or send us a note
Call (256) 417-4326 or send the form and tell us what you're seeing. We'll get back to you and set a time for me to come out.
I come out and look
I look the job over, take photos and tell you what I see, including anything that doesn't need fixing. Then you get a written estimate you can take your time with.
We check permits and build
If you go ahead, I check the permit and any historic district steps with the office that covers your address before anything is dug. Our crew lead runs the work on site with our masons.
We walk the finished job
We clean up, and I walk the finished job with you so you can see what we did. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Questions about hiring a masonry contractor in Guntersville
When does a masonry contractor need an Alabama home builder license?
A builder needs a state home builder license when a residential construction, remodeling or repair job costs more than $10,000, counting labor and materials together. That's the line the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board draws, with an exception for work outside its jurisdiction, so on a bigger job it's worth checking with the board before you sign.
How do I get a street cut permit in Guntersville, and what does it cost?
The city's Building Official issues a written permit before anyone cuts or digs into a street or pavement, and it costs $5.00 plus a $300.00 deposit. You get the deposit back when the street or pavement is put back in acceptable condition within 15 days, so if your driveway or a drain line ties into the street, we plan the patch into the schedule.
How deep does a footing need to go for a wall in Guntersville?
The city's code list puts the frost line, the depth the ground can freeze to, at 12 inches, so a footing has to sit below that. How much deeper we go depends on how tall the wall is and what the soil is like, which I check at the estimate.
What does Guntersville's termite risk mean for a brick house?
The city's code list rates termite risk here as very heavy, so it matters where soil and wood meet your masonry. When we work around a foundation, we keep soil and mulch from piling up over the brick and pull out wood scraps instead of burying them, so termites have less to feed on and their mud tubes stay where you can see them.
How do I find out if my Guntersville property is in a floodplain?
Look up your address on the state's AlabamaFlood lookup, which shows regulatory FEMA floodplain data and lets you download the current flood map panels. If you're near the water and planning a wall or patio, have what you find on hand when I come out.
How much does masonry work cost in Guntersville?
Your price is set by your job, mainly its size, the material and how much has to happen underground before the visible part starts. Here the big swings are the drainage a wall on a slope needs, matching old brick and mortar on older homes, and a street cut if the work touches pavement. The written estimate puts a figure on yours.
Get your Guntersville masonry job looked at
Call (256) 417-4326 or send the form, and I'll tell you plainly what your brick or wall needs, even when the answer is nothing.