Masonry Contractor in Lehi, UT - Brick, Block and Stone Fixed at the Source
Precision Lehi Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Lehi, UT. We repair and build brick, block and stone around Lehi homes, from crumbling mortar joints and leaky chimneys to new walls, walkways and patios.
Lehi: older brick beside newer block
Lehi is home for us, and it sits at the gateway of Utah County, right where the county meets the Salt Lake Valley. One morning I'm looking at a brick house near the older center of the city with joints worn thin over the decades, and that afternoon it's a newer subdivision home with a block wall holding up the backyard. Next door in American Fork it's much the same mix, and out toward Eagle Mountain the houses run newer still.
That spread is why I ask a lot of questions before anyone picks up a trowel, because an old brick wall and a five-year-old block wall can show the same crack for very different reasons.
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Masonry work we do around Lehi
Foundation repair
Foundation cracks on Lehi homes usually come from water or settling, and we find out which first. A foundation repair that skips the cause just cracks again.
Tuckpointing
Older brick homes in Lehi often have joints gone soft and sandy. We rake out the bad mortar and refill with a mix that suits the brick.
Chimney repair
Leaky chimneys here usually start at a cracked cap or open joints up top. We track down where the water gets in and repair that part.
Retaining wall construction
Plenty of Lehi yards are terraced with a block wall holding back the slope. We build new ones with the base and drainage that keep a wall standing straight.
Stone veneer installation
Newer Lehi homes often get stone veneer across the front. We install it with a backing that gives any water behind the stone a way out.
Walkway construction
Walkways around newer Lehi homes often sink in spots where the base was rushed. We dig out and pack the base first so the stone stays flat.
What to know before masonry work starts in Lehi
Lehi City's Building and Inspection Department issues every building permit in the city. Its permit list names new homes, additions, basement finishes, and detached garages and sheds, not walls, chimneys or walkways, so whether your job needs one is a question for that department, and I'll go over what your job calls for at the estimate. When it does need a permit, we handle the application and book the inspections, so the city's review and inspection dates become part of your schedule. Lehi also requires a business license for every business located in the city, home-based ones included, and since it's good for 12 months, it's fair to ask any Lehi contractor to show you a current one.
Price mostly follows what's causing the damage and the material you pick, and the schedule follows the size of the job and whether a permit is involved, so I'll give you your own numbers once I've seen it. Out front, the streets, storm drains, water and sewer are the responsibility of Lehi's Public Works Department, which matters when a new walkway or wall runs toward the curb, so we sort out where your part ends before we dig. We do the same work from Provo up into the Salt Lake Valley, including Draper.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Lehi
Call (385) 338-6022 or send the form, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Lehi home myself, look over the brick, block or stone, ask a few questions and give you the estimate. It's free, and there's no obligation.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry ideas for Lehi homes
Masonry questions from Lehi homeowners
How do I schedule a building inspection in Lehi?
Call Lehi's Building Inspection Office at 385-201-1035 at least 24 hours ahead, because inspections are booked by phone only, not by voicemail, email or online. If the inspector comes out and the work clearly isn't ready, the city charges a re-inspection fee. On permitted jobs we do, we book the inspections ourselves and time them to where the work actually is.
Who is responsible for meeting building codes on a permitted masonry job in Lehi?
The general contractor, the firm running the whole job, is responsible for building a permitted project in full compliance with state and local codes. When we're the contractor on your permitted job, that responsibility is ours.
How are building permit plans submitted in Lehi?
Lehi takes all permit plans electronically, from the application and compliance checks to any structural or geotech reports, the engineer's findings on the structure and the soil. After approval, the contractor prints the plans with the city's stamp and keeps them on site for every inspection, and on permitted jobs we take care of that along with the application.
How much does masonry repair cost in Lehi?
Your price comes from what I find at the estimate, mostly how far the damage runs and how much has to come out before new work goes in. Matching old brick and mortar takes more time than laying new block, and a tight side yard where we carry everything by hand costs more than a wall we can back a mixer up to.
What causes mortar joints to crumble on older brick homes in Lehi?
Usually it's water getting into the joints over the years, along with plain age and sometimes a mortar that was wrong for the brick from the start. That's why I look for where the water comes from before we repoint, because new mortar over the same leak just wears out again, and a mix harder than the brick makes the brick crack instead.
How do I know if a leaning retaining wall in my Lehi yard needs rebuilding?
If the lean keeps growing, the wall bulges, or blocks are cracking and shifting, it usually needs more than a patch. Most of the time the cause is water building up behind the wall or a base that wasn't packed well, so a wall that moved a little and stopped can sometimes be fixed in place, while one that's still moving usually comes down and goes back with drainage behind it.