Masonry Contractor in Highland, UT - Brick, Block and Stone Fixed at the Cause
Precision Lehi Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Lehi that builds and repairs retaining walls, chimneys, stone veneer, brick and pavers for homes in Highland. We work out why masonry failed before we fix it.
Highland: bigger lots and stone-faced homes
When I'm up in Highland, I'm almost always at someone's house. The city is mostly homes rather than shops, and many of them sit on roomy lots with stone or brick on the front, long driveways and yards that step down in a wall or two. Neighbors down in American Fork call us for a lot of the same work, but up here the jobs tend to run bigger because there's simply more yard to work with.
That room cuts both ways. A bigger yard leaves space for walls, walks and an outdoor kitchen, and it also means more soil held back and more water to move, so when a wall here leans, I usually start by looking behind it and under it.
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Masonry work we do for Highland homes
Retaining wall construction
Highland yards often step down from the house, so walls carry real soil. We set the footing and drainage first, because that's where most leaning walls start.
Stone veneer installation
Many Highland homes wear stone on the front, and loose or stained veneer usually means water got behind it. We find the leak path before resetting stone.
Driveway pavers
Long Highland driveways see plenty of turning tires, which shifts pavers on a thin base. We dig out and pack a proper base so your driveway pavers stay put.
Chimney repair
On Highland homes, a leaky chimney usually starts at a cracked cap or open joints up top. We trace the water to its source before rebuilding brick.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Bigger Highland backyards leave room for a built-in grill and counter in block and stone. We build it on a solid footing so the counter sits level.
Tuckpointing
Crumbling joints on Highland's brick and stone fronts let water in long before the brick fails. We grind out the old joints and repack them with matched mortar.
What we know about working in Highland
In Highland, permits come from the city's Building Division, which you can call at 801-772-4516, Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm. It issues permits for work that adds to, repairs, changes, enlarges or tears down a structure, so a rebuilt chimney or a tall retaining wall can need one, and when yours does, we handle the application and book the inspections with the city. That puts part of the schedule in the city's hands, since we work around its review and its inspection visits. Before you hire anyone, ask to see their Utah contractor license, because the state requires contractors in the trades it regulates to be licensed unless the work is specifically exempt, along with a business license from the city they're based in, which the state says is all a licensed contractor needs to work its trade anywhere in Utah. We're licensed and insured, and our business is based in Lehi.
Price here mostly follows the size of the job and how much failed masonry has to come out first, and the schedule follows the permit when there is one and whatever we find once the old work is open. Highland is a short drive from our base, part of the same stretch we cover from Provo and Orem up into the Salt Lake Valley, so getting our crew here is the easy part. I come out myself to look at the job and go over what it calls for, and our masons do the work with me on site.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Highland project
Tell us a little about your wall, chimney or walkway in Highland, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out myself, look the job over and walk you through what I found and what I'd use to fix it. There's no pressure and no obligation.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry ideas for Highland homes
Highland masonry questions
Do I need a permit to build a retaining wall in Highland, Utah?
Plan on a permit for a Highland retaining wall that's around 4 feet tall or more, or one that carries extra load above it. The city's permit handout ties a permit to walls 4 feet or higher measured from the bottom of the footing, and its Applications & Fees page calls for one when a wall goes over 4 feet from the lower grade to the higher one or holds up a surcharge, which is added weight like a driveway or a slope sitting above it. Since the two pages measure it differently, we check your wall's numbers with the city before we start.
How do I know if my chimney or brick repair needs a permit in Highland?
Ask whether the work repairs or changes the structure, because Highland requires a building permit for projects that add to, repair, change, enlarge or demolish a structure. The city's list of work that needs no permit is partial and names small jobs like painting, minor roof repairs and swapping light or plumbing fixtures, so for a chimney rebuild or structural brick repair, we check with the city before any work begins.
Which building codes apply to a new masonry project in Highland right now?
Any plans submitted to Highland now have to meet the newer codes the state and the city put in place on July 1, 2026. If you had a wall, an addition or an outdoor kitchen drawn up before then, it's worth having those plans checked against the current codes before they go in, and we go over that at the estimate.
How much does a masonry project cost in Highland, UT?
Your price comes from a few things I can see on site: the material you pick, how easy it is to get equipment into the yard, what's actually causing the damage, and whether the city wants a permit and inspections. Natural stone usually costs more than block, and a tight backyard with no room for a mixer means more work by hand. Fixing the cause, like drainage behind a wall, can add to the job but keeps you from paying for the same repair twice.
How do I check whether my Highland lot has geologic or flood hazards?
Look up your address on the Utah Geologic Hazards Portal, and for flooding, use the National Flood Hazard Layer Viewer that the state links from its floodplain mapping page, which shows current flood risk for a specific address. Most geologic hazards are only mapped inside specific study areas, so a blank spot on that map doesn't mean your lot is clear. If anything turns up near a wall you're planning, tell me at the estimate so we can plan around it.
Do I need a permit for a brick or block fence wall in Highland?
Check with the city before you build, because Highland's Permitting page lists fence permits as their own type alongside building permits. A block or brick wall is far heavier than a wood fence and needs a real footing, and if it also holds back soil, the retaining wall rules above can come into it too, so we sort out which applies before we dig.