Masonry Contractor in Sunrise Manor, NV - Cracked Walls Fixed at the Cause
R&L North Las Vegas Concrete & Masonry repairs and builds block walls, brick, stone and chimneys for homeowners in Sunrise Manor, and we start by working out why something cracked.
Masonry work in Sunrise Manor, NV
Sunrise Manor is an unincorporated town in the northeast part of the Las Vegas Valley, so Clark County runs it, even though plenty of homes here use a Las Vegas mailing address. On our jobs here we usually meet stucco houses with block walls between the yards, brick or stone planters out front and backyards that get a lot of use, much like what we see over in Paradise and Whitney.
Because the county runs Sunrise Manor, building permits here come from the Clark County Building Department, which issues them to build, alter, repair, move or demolish a building or structure, and the owner or someone the owner authorizes applies before the work starts. We check with the county on each job and take care of that paperwork when a permit is needed. Price usually comes down to how much wall, brick or stone is involved, how deep the damage goes and what we find once it's open, and the schedule turns mostly on whether a permit is needed, so my written estimate gives you the scope and price for your own job. Walls here tend to run long and get shared between neighbors, so a crack on your side often starts somewhere else along the run, and finding that spot is usually where the job begins.
What we do for Sunrise Manor homes
Foundation repair
When a crack climbs from the slab into a block wall or stucco, we check the foundation first and tell you if an engineer should see it.
Chimney repair
Chimneys on older houses here take years of sun and the odd hard storm, so we find where a cracked crown or open joint is letting water in.
Tuckpointing
Brick planters and front walls with sandy, crumbling joints get the old mortar ground out and new mortar packed in, matched to the color you already have.
Brick repair
Cracked or loose bricks on a mailbox column, planter or porch can usually be cut out and replaced once we know why they moved.
Driveway pavers
If your concrete driveway is cracked and stained, pavers are a common swap here, and we dig out and pack a solid base so they sit flat.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down or a slope pushes against a wall, we build retaining walls with drainage behind them, because trapped water is what usually tips them.
Masonry restoration
For older houses with faded, patched or mismatched brick and stone, restoration means cleaning, repointing and repairing so the front looks like one wall again.
Fireplace installation
An outdoor fireplace makes sense for the cooler months here, and we build it in block, brick or stone with a firebox sized to how you'll use it.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a common way to dress up a plain stucco front or column, and we prep the wall behind it so moisture doesn't push it loose.
Concrete block walls
Block walls are the fence line on many lots here, and when one leans, cracks or needs extending, we build or rebuild it on a proper footing.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, garage or raised floor, we lay the block foundation walls the rest of the build sits on, square and level before anything goes on top.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Backyards here get used most of the year, so we build outdoor kitchen islands and bars in block, then face them in stone, brick or stucco.
Walkway construction
A walkway to the front door or a side gate can be pavers, brick or flagstone, and we set the base so it drains away from the house.
Brick wall installation
When you want a garden wall, planter or entry wall that looks more finished than block, we build it in brick with tight, tooled joints.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits desert landscaping, so we build stone walls, steps and columns here, fitting each piece rather than just stacking them.
Brick pointing
If only a few joints have cracked or dropped out, pointing fills them with fresh mortar before water gets behind the brick and turns a small job bigger.
What signs mean your Sunrise Manor masonry needs a look?
In a recent year Las Vegas logged 137 days at 90 degrees or hotter, and long heat like that can dry out mortar and work at small cracks, so these are worth watching.
- Stair-step cracks in a block wall
- A wall leaning toward the yard
- Mortar crumbling out of joints
- Loose bricks on a column or planter
- White chalky stains on brick
- Pavers sinking or shifting apart
If you've spotted one of these, call or send the form and I'll come out, look at it with you and tell you what I think is causing it.
Should you repair the wall or rebuild it?
On Sunrise Manor walls and brick, the answer usually comes down to whether the cause is still active and how much of the structure has moved, which I check before recommending anything.
When a repair is enough
If the cracks are cosmetic, the wall is still standing straight and the cause is gone or fixable, we repair it. That can mean repointing joints, replacing a few bricks or blocks, or fixing the drainage that started it, and I'll tell you if it can wait.
When rebuilding makes sense
If a wall leans, its footing has failed or cracks keep coming back after repairs, patching just buys time. We take down the bad section and rebuild it on a sound footing, and when the problem is structural, I'll tell you to bring in an engineer first.
What Sunrise Manor homes need from a mason
You get the owner on every job, a straight answer about what failed and why, and a written price before we start, not a guess at the door.
We find the cause first
I work out why the wall cracked or the joint failed, because a repair that skips the cause usually shows up again.
The owner writes your estimate
I come out to every job myself, walk it with you and put the scope and price in writing.
Licensed and fully insured
Nevada exempts only small repairs under $1,000, labor and materials included, that need no permit, and we're licensed and fully insured.
Honest about what can wait
If a crack is cosmetic or needs an engineer before any masonry, I'll tell you instead of selling you the work.
Same people, start to finish
The owner and our crew do the work ourselves, so the person who figured out the problem is there when it's fixed.
Get your Sunrise Manor wall looked at
We pick up until 11 PM on weekdays and 9 PM on weekends, so call (702) 269-8957 after work and tell us what you're seeing.
Elsewhere in the valley? Call us
If your city has its own page below, start there, and if it doesn't, call (702) 269-8957, because these aren't the only places we work.