Masonry contractor in Whitney, NV - block walls and brick fixed at the cause
R&L North Las Vegas Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in North Las Vegas. In Whitney we repair and build block walls, brick, stone, pavers and chimneys, starting with why something failed.
Masonry work in Whitney, as we see it
Whitney sits on the east side of the Las Vegas Valley. It's unincorporated, so Clark County runs it rather than a city government. On jobs there we mostly see stucco houses with block walls between the yards, some brick or stone on the fronts, and paver or concrete drives and patios. We're based in North Las Vegas and work across the cities around it, from Henderson and Paradise out to Summerlin South, so Whitney is close to home for us.
Because it's county ground, building, altering or repairing a structure here goes through the Clark County Building Department. The owner or someone they authorize has to apply and get the permit before work starts, so we check with the county on each job and take care of the paperwork when one's needed. What moves the price is how much has to come out, how long and tall the wall runs, how easy it is to get material into the yard and how closely we have to match what's already there. The schedule mostly turns on whether a permit is needed and on our crew's calendar. After I walk the job with you, I put the scope and price in writing. On these lots, shared walls and narrow side yards usually shape the job, because they decide how we get block and mortar in and whether a neighbor's side gets touched too.
What we do on Whitney properties
Foundation repair
When a stucco crack lines up with one in the slab, we trace it down to the foundation repair and fix what's actually moving, not just the stucco.
Chimney repair
Sun and hard rain work at chimney crowns, the concrete caps on top, so our chimney repair covers those, plus loose brick and open joints that let water in.
Tuckpointing
On brick-front houses, our tuckpointing grinds out tired joints, refills them in a matching color and runs a thin finishing line so the pattern reads clean again.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks on a planter, step or front wall get cut out in a brick repair and replaced with a close match, after we find why they broke.
Driveway pavers
Driveway pavers flex with summer heat instead of cracking the way a slab can, and single pavers lift out, so a sunken spot is a repair, not a teardown.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down toward a neighbor, our retaining wall construction includes a footing and drain rock behind, because trapped water usually pushes them over.
Masonry restoration
For walls and fronts that have weathered for years, masonry restoration means we clean, repoint and replace failed pieces so the original brick or stone stays.
Fireplace installation
Planning a family room or patio fireplace? Our fireplace installation builds the firebox, surround and hearth in brick or stone, following the clearances the unit's maker sets.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer installation, thin stone over a wall, dresses up a stucco front or column, and we put a drainage layer behind so water has a way out.
Concrete block walls
Block walls between backyards are the masonry we see most in Whitney, and we repair cracked or leaning runs and build new concrete block walls for privacy.
Foundation block wall installation
Additions and garages sit on block foundation walls, so our foundation block wall installation sets them on a level footing with steel and grout where plans call for it.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Most of the year is outdoor weather here, so our outdoor kitchen masonry builds grill islands and counters in block, brick or stone, with room planned for gas and power.
Walkway construction
Our walkway construction runs pavers, brick or stone from the driveway to the door or side gate, on a packed base, which keeps a path level.
Brick wall installation
A brick garden wall or planter out front looks warmer than block, and our brick wall installation uses a real footing and joints pressed smooth so they shed water.
Stone masonry
Natural stone for a wall, step or planter takes more fitting than block, so in our stone masonry we pick and shape each piece to carry the weight.
Brick pointing
When joints just start to crumble, brick pointing rakes out the worn mortar and packs in fresh, which costs less than waiting until the bricks loosen.
What signs mean your Whitney masonry needs a look?
The valley's official record shows only about 4 inches of rain a year, so masonry trouble in Whitney usually starts with sprinkler water, heat or a wall shifting, not storms.
- Stair-step cracks in a block wall
- A wall leaning toward the yard
- Mortar joints crumbling or sandy
- White powder streaks near sprinklers
- Loose or missing cap blocks
- Pavers sinking or rocking underfoot
If you've spotted one of these, call or send the form, and I'll come out, look for the cause with you and tell you what it needs.
Should you repair the wall or replace it?
On Whitney block walls I decide after finding why it failed, because one bad spot needs a repair, and a wall moving as a whole usually needs more.
When a repair is enough
If the wall still stands straight and the trouble sits in one spot, like a cracked block, a loose cap or worn joints, we fix that spot. We also stop the sprinkler water or leak that started it, because a patch alone usually cracks again.
When rebuilding makes sense
If the wall leans, cracks run through several rows of block, or the footing under it has broken, patching only buys time. We take that section down and rebuild it, and if the cause looks structural, I'll tell you to bring in an engineer first.
What Whitney homes ask of masonry work
When you call, I'm the one who comes out, works out why it failed and writes up the scope, and then I'm on the job with our crew doing the work.
The cause found first
I look for the water, movement or failed footing behind a crack before we price any patch.
Same person, estimate to finish
I look at your wall, then work on it with our crew, so nothing gets lost in a handoff.
Licensed and insured before we bid
The state contractors board requires a license before a contractor even bids, and we're licensed and fully insured.
Told what can wait
If a crack is cosmetic, I'll say so and let it wait instead of selling you a rebuild.
Your satisfaction, guaranteed
That's our promise, so I'll explain any repair until you're clear on what you're paying for and why.
Tell us what you're seeing in Whitney
Call (702) 269-8957 any day of the week, into the evening, and describe the crack or the project so I know what to look for when I come out.
Working outside Whitney? Call us
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