Masonry Contractor in South Jordan, UT - Walls Built for Wetter Valley Ground
Precision Lehi Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in South Jordan, UT. We figure out why brick, block or stone is failing and fix it, and we build walls, veneer, fireplaces and outdoor kitchens for homes here.
South Jordan: river lots and newer subdivisions
South Jordan runs west from the Jordan River, and the houses change as you go. Closer to the river you'll find older homes on bigger lots, some with brick that's been through a lot of winters, while farther west it's mostly newer subdivisions with stone veneer across the front, block privacy walls along the lot lines and backyards set up for cooking outside. It reminds me a lot of West Jordan next door, with families, parks and trails right behind plenty of back fences.
The ground is what I watch most here. Lower lots near the river tend to stay wetter, and newer yards often sit on fill that's still settling, so before we set a footing or chase a crack, I want to know what the soil under it is doing.
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- Free on-site estimates.
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Masonry services for South Jordan homes
Foundation repair
Wetter ground near the river can move a foundation, and stair-step cracks in block are the usual sign. We find what's moving before we repair anything.
Retaining wall construction
Yards that slope toward the river or open space often need soil held back. We build retaining walls with drainage planned for wetter ground.
Concrete block walls
Newer subdivisions here have long property-line runs where homeowners want privacy. We set block walls on solid footings and check the lot lines before we dig.
Stone veneer installation
Many newer homes here wear stone veneer up front, and loose pieces usually mean water is getting behind them. We find where it gets in before we reset anything.
Fireplace installation
Newer houses here often have a blank wall where the owners want a fire. Our fireplace installation work builds the firebox, hearth and surround to fit the room.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Big backyards here bring plenty of calls for grills and counters. We build them in block, brick or stone, on a base made for freeze and thaw.
Working in South Jordan: permits, lot lines and ground
The South Jordan Building Department issues building permits here, and both applications and inspection requests go through its Online Portal, so a job that needs a permit runs on the city's review and inspection timing as much as ours. When your project needs one, we handle the application and book the inspections with the city, and I'll go over what your job calls for when I come out for the estimate. Before you hire anyone, it's worth checking they hold a South Jordan business license, because the city makes it unlawful to do business here without one. We're licensed and insured.
Most of the walls we're asked about here run along a back or side lot line, and that's often where a utility easement sits. Building over a recorded easement takes permission from each utility company with a right to get into it, and the city's Planning Department will help you find where yours are, so I check that before we price a wall, not after. Past that, the price moves with the length and height of the work, how deep the footing has to go, the material you pick and how easily we can get a crew into the yard, and your estimate gives you the figure for your own job. We see the same mix of newer lots and long property-line walls in Herriman and the other cities around it.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in South Jordan
Send the form or call (385) 338-6022, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out to your South Jordan home myself, look at the job with you and give you the estimate, 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.
Brick, block and stone for South Jordan homes
Masonry questions from South Jordan homeowners
How much does masonry work cost in South Jordan?
The cost of a masonry job in South Jordan comes down to what's being built or fixed, how much of it there is and what's causing the problem, and you get your own number at a free on-site estimate. A repair where only a section needs rebuilding usually costs less than one where the footing or drainage has to be fixed first, and stone usually runs higher than block. Call (385) 338-6022 to set up a visit.
Do I need a permit for a small shed or pergola in South Jordan?
A detached structure under 200 square feet in South Jordan, like a shed, patio cover or pergola, needs a minor accessory building permit instead of a full building permit. That comes up when an outdoor kitchen plan includes a cover over it, so we'll go through which permit your plan needs at the estimate.
Which building codes apply to masonry work in South Jordan?
South Jordan builds homes to the International Residential Code with Utah's state amendments, and the city's design criteria put it in Seismic Zone D. For masonry that means walls, chimneys and fireplaces are designed for real earthquake loads, so we plan reinforcement and footings before anything goes up.
What is the best way to keep a new block wall from cracking in South Jordan?
Start with a footing set deep enough, because the city's design criteria call for at least 30 inches from the bottom of the footing to finished grade to get below frost, and a shallow footing is what lets winter heave a wall. Ground matters too, since the valleys along the Wasatch Front are especially prone to liquefaction in an earthquake, with susceptible soils and shallow groundwater. That's why I look at the soil and drainage on your lot before we decide how the wall gets built.
Can a contractor start work before 7 am in South Jordan?
Not without an approved Noise Disturbance Permit through the Salt Lake County Health Department, which a contractor needs to work in South Jordan before 7 am or past 10 pm, with a copy sent to the city's Building Department. We plan our days in South Jordan inside those hours.
How do I get answers about a building permit in South Jordan?
Call or email the city's Building Department permit staff, who answer general permit questions at 801-254-3742 or SJCbuildingdepartment@sjc.utah.gov. If your job with us needs a permit, the paperwork and inspection bookings are ours to handle.