Masonry Contractor in Herriman, UT - Walls and Stonework Built for Sloped Yards
Precision Lehi Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Lehi, UT, working in Herriman. We build retaining walls, stone veneer, walkways and outdoor kitchens, and we repair brick, block and stone once we know why it failed.
Herriman: newer homes on sloping lots
Herriman is mostly newer subdivisions, houses built over the last couple of decades with stone or brick across the front and yards that the builder left for the owner to finish. A lot of those lots climb toward the foothills, so one neighbor's backyard often sits a few feet above the next. When we're out here, the houses and yards remind us of what we see in South Jordan and West Jordan, with fewer old brick homes and more new yards waiting on their first wall or walkway.
That shapes most of the jobs here. The calls lean toward building more than fixing, so we start with the ground under the work and how water runs across the lot before we lay the first block.
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Masonry work we do in Herriman
Retaining wall construction
Plenty of Herriman backyards slope, and a wall gets you flat ground back. We set the base and drainage first, since that keeps it standing straight.
Stone veneer installation
Many Herriman homes have stone across the front, so new stone on a column has to match. Our stone veneer installation starts with the water barrier behind it.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Herriman backyards get a lot of use, so outdoor kitchens are a common call. We build the block frame and stone faces around how you actually cook.
Walkway construction
New houses often have nothing but gravel between the driveway and the back gate. We dig out and pack a solid base so the walkway stays level.
Concrete block walls
Many Herriman lots back right onto the neighbors, so a block wall is a popular fix for privacy. We start with a footing that keeps it straight.
Brick repair
Even newer homes get cracked brick at a corner or under a window. We work out why it cracked before we match and replace the brick.
How a masonry job runs in Herriman
Herriman's Building Department issues the permits for most construction work here, and it only inspects Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., so a permitted job moves at the pace of those inspections. When your project needs a permit, we put in the application, book the inspections with the city and go over what your job calls for while I'm out for the estimate. Before you hire anyone, ask to see their Utah contractor license and their Herriman City business license, since businesses working in the city generally need one and contractors apply for it with a copy of their state license.
What moves the price is how big the job is, what material you pick and how easy the yard is to get into, and you'll get your own figure at the estimate once I've seen the slope and asked a few questions. Herriman is a regular drive for us from Lehi, the same as Eagle Mountain, and the work is a lot alike in both, with newer homes and walls and walkways going in after the house is done. We bring block and stone in from the street, so a narrow side yard or a back gate too tight for a skid steer, the small loader we move pallets with, means more carrying by hand, and that shows up in the time and the price.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Herriman project
Call or send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day. I come out to your Herriman home myself, look at the job, ask a few questions and give you the estimate right there, free and with no obligation. If you go ahead, our crew of masons does the work with me on site.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Stone, brick and block for Herriman homes
Herriman masonry questions
How do I get a permit for a retaining wall in Herriman?
Ask the city before the wall goes in, because Herriman requires a permit for most construction work and the work it lists as needing none is short: fences up to 7 feet, some decks, small one-story buildings and an added shingle layer. I'll tell you at the estimate what your wall calls for and take care of the application if it needs a permit.
Does an outdoor kitchen with a gas grill need a permit in Herriman?
Yes, when it runs on a new gas line, because Herriman requires a building permit for backyard fire pits and barbecues fed by a new gas line. We plan the permit and inspections into the job from the start, then build the block base, counters and stone around the grill.
Do I need a permit to take down a chimney in Herriman?
Yes, Herriman requires a permit to demolish part or all of a house, and a chimney is part of the house. Before it comes down, I'd want to know why you're removing it, since a leaky chimney can often be repaired, and we can price it both ways.
What happens if masonry work skips a permit in Herriman?
The permit cost doubles as a penalty, and the city could add daily penalties until the work complies. Work that breaks city ordinances may have to be torn down, which on a stone or block wall means paying for it twice.
How do I know if a contractor can pull a permit in Herriman?
Generally only the licensed general contractor pulls the building permit in Herriman, and the city confirms that contractors are licensed with the state. If you're the owner and the builder, the city says you need no license and can do all the work yourself. We're licensed and insured, and when a job of ours needs a permit, we apply for it.
How much does a retaining wall cost in Herriman?
A retaining wall here is priced mostly by its height and length, because a taller wall needs a deeper base, more block and more drainage behind it to hold a Herriman slope. Natural stone usually costs more than block, and a permit adds its fee and the inspection visits. You'll get your own number after I've walked the yard.