Masonry Contractor in Orem, UT - Repairs That Start With the Cause
Precision Lehi Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Orem, UT. We repair and rebuild brick, block and stone on Orem homes, from worn mortar joints and leaky chimneys to new retaining walls and walkways.
Orem: older brick homes, sloping yards
Orem sits between Lehi and Provo, and the houses tell you roughly when each street went in. On the older blocks near State Street you'll find brick ramblers and split-levels from the middle of the last century, a lot of them with a brick chimney and a block or poured basement wall. Head east toward the mountains and the homes get newer, with stone veneer across the front and backyards that slope enough to need a wall or two. Along the busier roads, houses sit close to shops and offices, and a lot of the owners have been in the same place for years and want it kept up right.
That mix shapes the work. On the older brick, the job is usually matching mortar and brick to a house that's stood for decades, and on the newer east-side lots it's more often building walls and walks that hold the slope.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry services we do in Orem
Tuckpointing
Mortar joints on older Orem ramblers often turn sandy and soft. We grind out the worn joints and repack them with mortar matched to your brick.
Chimney repair
Chimneys on Orem's older homes often leak at the top cap or flashing before the brick fails. We find where water gets in, then rebuild what needs it.
Retaining wall construction
Sloped yards on Orem's east side often need a wall to hold a level patio. Our retaining wall construction starts with drainage and a solid footing.
Brick repair
Chipped and flaking brick on Orem's mid-century homes usually traces back to water. We stop the water first, then replace damaged brick with a close match.
Stone veneer installation
Newer Orem homes often carry stone veneer that loosens or stains when water gets behind it. We repair it or install new veneer over a proper water barrier.
Walkway construction
Older Orem lots often have cracked concrete paths lifted by tree roots. We tear them out and lay walkways in brick, stone or pavers on a packed base.
Working in Orem: permits, licenses and lived-in lots
Building permits in Orem come from the city's Community Development office, which also does the progress inspections as new work goes up. Applications go in online and anything that needs plans gets reviewed first, so on a job that needs a permit, that review is usually what sets the start date. When yours needs one, we put in the application and book the inspections, and I'll go over what your job calls for at the estimate. We're licensed and insured, and the city also licenses businesses working inside its limits for a year at a time, which is a fair thing to ask any contractor about.
Orem jobs tend to be on lived-in lots with big trees, tight side yards and driveways that open onto busy roads, so getting block, stone and mortar to the spot is part of the plan. The price here mostly moves with how big the wall or brick area is, how much has to come out before we build back, and how easy the access is, while the schedule turns on permit review and how long it takes to find a brick that matches. It works the same way when we're up in Draper, and your own number comes from the estimate once I've seen the job.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Orem
Tell us about the wall, chimney or walk at your Orem home, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out myself, look it over, ask you a few questions and explain what I found and what I'd use to fix it. There's no obligation to hire us, and if you do, 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.
A look at masonry for Orem homes
Orem masonry questions
Do I need a permit to build a retaining wall in Orem?
The city's list of what needs a permit says a retaining wall under 4 feet high, measured from grade, needs no building permit unless it holds up a surcharge, which is extra weight above the wall like a driveway, a building or more slope. A taller wall, or one carrying that kind of load, needs a building permit, and I'll tell you at the estimate which side of that line your wall falls on.
Does a brick or block fence need a building permit in Orem?
Yes, a masonry or concrete fence goes through the city's building permit portal, and so does any fence that includes a retaining wall. Fences of other materials need only a fence permit, so the material you pick changes the paperwork.
How do I find out if my masonry project needs a permit in Orem?
Call the city at 801-229-7198, because Orem says its permit lists aren't complete and asks residents to check on any work that isn't on them. That's also the number for scheduling inspections or asking a question, and I'll flag anything that looks borderline when I come out.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Orem?
Small jobs like a replacement water heater or minor electrical work can normally be done within one business day, but permits that need plans and review take longer. If your masonry project needs a permit, we apply as soon as the plan is set, because the review is often what decides when we can start.
What causes mortar to crumble on older brick homes in Orem?
Usually it's water working into the joints over the years, and sometimes an earlier patch done with mortar harder than the brick, which makes the brick take the damage instead of the joint. Before we repoint, I look for where the water is coming from, like a bad gutter or a cracked chimney cap, because new mortar over the same leak just crumbles again.
What affects the cost of masonry repair on an older Orem home?
The biggest factors are how much brick or mortar is damaged, what's causing it, and how hard the old brick and mortar color are to match. A chimney that has to be rebuilt above the roof costs more than one that needs a new cap, and a lot of tear-out or a permit adds time and cost. Call (385) 338-6022 or use the form to have me come take a look.