Masonry Contractor in Corpus Christi, TX - Brick and Mortar That Holds Up
H&K Corpus Christi Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Corpus Christi. We repair brick, mortar joints, chimneys and foundations, and build walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens across the city.
Masonry work across Corpus Christi
We're based in Corpus Christi. Most calls here come from older brick homes with crumbling joints, a chimney that's started to worry the owner, or a yard project that's been put off for years. We do the same work in Portland, Robstown and the other cities around it.
Three things move the price: how much brick or mortar has to come out, how hard the wall or chimney is to reach, and how closely new material has to match the old. The schedule mostly turns on whether your job needs a permit first and how soon materials come in. I come out myself and put the estimate in writing, so you have your own figure instead of a guess. Lots near the bay and on low ground often sit in the city's mapped flood zones. On those lots, where the water goes and how the ground drains decide how we build a footing, a wall or a walk.
What we do on Corpus Christi homes
Foundation repair
When a brick house here settles and cracks show above doors, we look under it first, because the repair has to fix what the ground is doing.
Chimney repair
Older chimneys here usually lose mortar first at the top and around the flashing. We rebuild what's loose and reset the cap so water stops getting in.
Tuckpointing
On the city's older brick homes, we grind out worn joints and pack in fresh mortar matched to the old color, so the wall looks like one piece.
Brick repair
Cracked bricks, loose bricks and bricks with the face flaking off are a big part of our work here. We cut out bad ones and set matching brick.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway here lives or dies on its base. We dig out, pack the base and set the edges so the pavers don't sink or spread.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down toward a ditch or the water, we build retaining walls with drainage behind them, because trapped water usually pushes walls over.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone houses that have been patched over the years, we clean, repoint and repair so the work matches what was there.
Fireplace installation
We build fireplaces inside homes and out on back patios here, and we lay out the firebox, flue and hearth before the first brick goes down.
Stone veneer installation
On newer homes and entryways here, we set thin stone veneer over a proper backing and water barrier, so moisture can't get trapped behind it.
Concrete block walls
For privacy walls along property lines, we pour a real footing and fill the block's hollow cores with steel and grout so the wall holds straight.
Foundation block wall installation
When a house or addition sits on block, the walls have to be level and solid from the footing up, and that's the part we don't rush.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
An outdoor kitchen is one of the yard projects people here put off. We build the block base, the counters and a stone or brick finish around your grill.
Walkway construction
On flat lots here, a walk that holds water turns slick. We build brick, stone and paver walks with a packed base and enough slope to drain.
Brick wall installation
We build brick garden walls, entry walls and screens to match your house brick, with a footing sized for the wall and the ground under it.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits the older homes and bayside yards here. We set each stone by hand, with the joints sized and finished to match the look you want.
Brick pointing
On a lot of brick houses here, only a few joints are cracked or hollow. We fill those gaps now, before water gets behind the brick.
What masonry problems should Corpus Christi homeowners watch for?
A lot of the brick around Corpus Christi has been up for decades, and small problems in the mortar usually show before the bigger damage behind them does.
- Mortar crumbling out of joints
- Cracks stepping up a brick wall
- Bricks loose or flaking on the face
- White chalky stains on the brick
- Chimney leaning or losing mortar
- Retaining wall bulging or tipping
If you see one of these at your house, call or send the form. I'll come look and tell you straight whether it needs work.
Should you repair the brick or rebuild it?
On most older homes here, I start by finding out whether the brick itself is sound or only the mortar has failed, because that decides how much has to come out.
When repair is enough
If the brick is solid and the wall is straight, cutting out worn mortar and resetting a few loose bricks usually does it. That's most of what we see on older houses, and I'll tell you if that's all yours needs.
When rebuilding makes sense
If a wall is leaning, bulging or cracked clean through, or the bricks are soft and breaking apart, patching only buys a little time. Taking that section down and rebuilding it on a sound footing is usually the better use of your money.
What Corpus Christi homes ask of masonry
I come out to look at every job myself and stay on site with our crew while the work gets done. The person who gave you the estimate is the one checking the work.
The hidden part done right
Footings, drainage and the mortar behind the face decide how a job holds up, so we don't cut corners there.
Permits filed with the city
If your job needs a permit, we file it with the city's Development Services Department and keep you posted as it moves.
Mortar matched to older brick
On older homes here, we match mortar color and strength to the original so repairs don't stand out or crack the brick.
A straight answer, even no
If your brick only needs cleaning or nothing at all yet, I'll tell you that instead of selling you a job.
Covered on every job
We're licensed and fully insured, so you're not carrying the risk while our crew works on your house.
Get your Corpus Christi masonry looked at
Call (361) 232-9674 any day from 7 AM to 11 PM, so you can reach us after work or on a weekend.
Other cities we serve, and yours
If your city is on the list, pick it to see how we work there. If it isn't, call (361) 232-9674 and ask.