Masonry Contractor in Murray, UT - Repairs That Fix the Cause
Precision Lehi Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Murray, UT. We repair brick, chimneys and block walls on the city's older homes, and build new walls, walks and outdoor kitchens around them.
Murray: older brick on settled streets
Murray is one of the longer-settled cities in the Salt Lake Valley, and you can see it in the brick. Near the middle of town the streets are lined with brick ramblers and bungalows that have stood for decades, while newer townhomes and infill houses fill the gaps between them and shops and offices line the busier roads. It's a different picture from the newer neighborhoods we see in South Jordan or Herriman, where most of the masonry is still young.
That age shapes most of what we're called for here. Mortar wears out long before good brick does, chimneys have been through decades of winters, and old garden walls and front steps have usually been patched more than once, so on a Murray job I spend the first part of the visit working out what was done before and why it gave up.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry work we do in Murray
Tuckpointing
Older Murray brick usually outlasts its mortar, so joints crumble when you scratch them. We cut out bad joints and repoint with mortar matched to your brick.
Chimney repair
Murray's older chimneys have seen decades of freeze and thaw. We find where water gets in, then rebuild the cracked cap or loose top bricks.
Brick repair
On Murray's brick ramblers, bricks flake where water has been freezing in them for years. We replace damaged bricks once we've found where the water came from.
Foundation repair
Older basements here crack from water pressure or settling, and the two can look alike. I work out which before we repair anything, because the fix differs.
Retaining wall construction
Older garden walls in Murray often lean once water sits behind them. We rebuild on a solid base with drainage behind the wall.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Mature Murray backyards often have room to cook outside. We do outdoor kitchen masonry in block faced with brick or stone to match your house.
How a masonry job runs in Murray
Building permits in Murray come from the city's Building Inspection Division, and city code says work on a building or structure starts only after the division issues the permit, so on a permitted job your start date waits on the city's review and the inspections set the pace from there. When your project needs a permit, we handle the application and book the inspections with the city, and I'll go over what your job calls for at the estimate. Murray also requires a business license of anyone doing business in the city, so that's a fair thing to ask any contractor you're weighing.
We come up from Lehi on I-15, so Murray's an easy run for us, and on the older streets we plan ahead for tight side yards and driveways when we're getting brick, block and a mixer to the back of the house. The price usually turns on how far the damage runs once we open it up and how much has to come down and go back up, and the schedule turns on the permit wait and the weather, since we don't lay mortar in hard freezes. Your own figure comes from the estimate, after I've seen the wall and asked you what you've noticed.
Your free on-site masonry estimate in Murray
Call (385) 338-6022 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Murray home myself, look at what's going on and ask a few questions, then give you the estimate with no obligation to go ahead. If you hire us, our masons do the work with me on site.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
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Masonry questions from Murray homeowners
How do I apply for a building permit in Murray, UT?
You apply online, because Murray takes every permit application through its eProcess 360 portal. The city posts checklists for common application types, and once the plans are approved and the permit is paid for and issued, a paper copy of the stamped plans has to stay at the job site for every inspection. When we handle the permit, we keep that copy on site for the inspector.
Can I pull my own permit for a masonry project in Murray?
Yes, the city takes applications from the contractor, the owner or someone the owner authorizes. If you're building it yourself, you'll need to read and sign the owner/builder affidavit in the city's application guide and send it in with your plans. If you hire us, we take care of the application for you.
Which building codes apply to a new permit application in Murray?
Applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026 have to meet the construction codes Utah newly adopted, along with the state's amendments, while ones submitted before that date may be reviewed under the codes in effect when they went in. The residential code, the one that covers houses, stayed on the same edition, so the change mostly touches other kinds of buildings.
What is the frost line depth in Murray, Utah?
The city's design criteria put the frost line at 30 inches, which is about how deep the ground can freeze in winter. Footings for a new wall, steps or an outdoor kitchen usually go below that so frost doesn't lift them, and the same criteria set homes at Seismic Design Category D2, the earthquake design level for houses here, which bears on foundations and footings too. I check both against your job before we dig.
Does a contractor need a business license to work in Murray?
Yes, Murray requires a valid business license for anyone doing business in the city, and it counts every craft, trade or occupation done for profit, though an employee working for an employer isn't counted. The license has to be issued before the business opens or operates, and each business location needs its own.
What affects the cost of a masonry job in Murray?
The biggest factors are how much has to come out and be rebuilt, and how hard your brick and mortar are to match. On older Murray homes we often hunt down brick that blends with what's there and mix mortar to suit it, and a new wall costs more when its footing has to go below the frost line. You'll get your own number when I come out and look.