Experienced Masonry Contractor in Newport News VA - Repairs That Fit the Brick You Have
K&R Newport News Concrete & Masonry repoints crumbling mortar and repairs brick across Newport News and nearby Hampton and Poquoson. We also fix tired chimneys on older houses and lay walkways where an old path has sunk.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry contractor services in Newport News, VA
K&R Newport News Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor in Newport News, VA, with 16 services, from crumbling joints and loose brick to new walls, walkways and fireplaces, done so the work holds up and looks like it belongs to your house. On a repair, the price mostly follows how much of the wall needs work and how hard it is to reach, and on new work it follows the size and the material you pick. The schedule turns on the size of the job, when materials come in and whether your address needs a permit or review first. I'll give you your own figure on a free estimate at your house, after we've looked at the work together.
Foundation repair
Cracked block or brick along the base of your house? We look for what's causing it first, then repair the masonry and joints to suit the wall.
Chimney repair
We repoint and rebuild worn chimneys, from crumbling joints and loose brick up top to a cracked crown, the concrete cap that sheds rain off the stack.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing fills worn joints with mortar matched to your brick, then finishes each one with a fine, neat line so the wall reads crisp again.
Brick repair
Have a few cracked, flaking or loose bricks? We cut them out and set replacements matched to your wall's size and color.
Driveway pavers
We lay paver driveways on a packed stone base, with edging to hold the pavers in line under the weight of your cars.
Retaining wall construction
We build block and stone retaining walls that hold back a slope, with drainage behind them so water doesn't push on the wall over time.
Masonry restoration
What is masonry restoration? It's repair across an older brick or stone house, in mortar and methods that suit how it was first built.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces, from the firebox where the fire sits to the hearth and surround, sized to fit the room you have.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin layer of real or manufactured stone set over a wall, and we put it on house fronts, foundations and fireplaces.
Concrete block walls
We lay concrete block walls for garden borders, privacy and outbuildings, filling the hollow centers with grout and steel where the wall needs the strength.
Foundation block wall installation
Building an addition or a new structure? We lay foundation block walls level and straight on the concrete footing below, so the framing above starts out square.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the masonry for outdoor kitchens, the block or brick base, counter supports and stone or brick facing, ready for your grill and appliances.
Walkway construction
Need a path from the driveway to the front door? We lay brick, stone and paver walkways on a packed base, pitched slightly so rain runs off.
Brick wall installation
We build brick garden, boundary and privacy walls on a proper footing, picking brick and mortar that sit right with your house.
Stone masonry
We build walls, steps and facing in natural stone, fitting each piece by hand and setting it in mortar that suits the stone.
Brick pointing
Crumbling or missing mortar between your bricks? We rake out the loose mortar and pack in a mix softer than your brick, the work we're best known for.
Reasons homeowners in Newport News call us
Most of our calls are for older brick that needs care, or new work that has to look right next to the house. Here's how we handle both.
Plain answers about your wall
I look at every job myself and tell you what's wrong in plain words, the way I'd explain it over the fence, so you understand the fix before you decide anything.
Repairs matched to old brick
We match the mortar mix, its color and the tools we use to what your house already has, so the new joints blend in and don't wear down the old brick around them.
Work that fits a lived-in home
We came to existing homes after years of building new ones, so we plan the work around your yard, your family and your daily routine instead of an empty lot.
Historic or waterfront addresses flagged early
If your house sits in a historic district or near the water, we tell you up front which offices need to weigh in, so any review happens before we start.
Our process from first call to final walk
Here's what happens after you reach out, from our reply within one business day to a free, obligation-free estimate on site and the walk at the end.
Call or send the form
Call (757) 782-8614 or send the form on our contact page with a few lines about the job, like which wall it is and what you've noticed. We get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come out to the house, so you're not left waiting on a callback.
Look at it together
I come out, look at the job with you and point out what I see, like where the joints are failing and what's likely behind it. Then I write up a free estimate with no obligation, so you can think it over and compare without anyone pushing you.
Permits, then the work
Once you say go, we check with the permit office for your address and handle the permit paperwork when the job calls for it. If your address needs a historic or waterfront review, that happens first. Then we do the work, keeping your yard and routine in mind.
Walk the finished job
When we're done, I walk the job with you and show you what we did and why. That way, if something changes on the wall a few years from now, you'll know what you're looking at and whether it's worth a call.
Tell us about the wall or project you have in mind
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at the job with you and write up a free estimate, with no obligation.
(757) 782-8614- Based in
- Newport News, VA 23606
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
Brick, stone and block work
A look at the kinds of masonry we're talking about on this site, from repointed brick and rebuilt chimneys to paver walkways, stone walls and outdoor kitchens.
About our masonry business in Newport News
K&R Newport News Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor in Newport News, VA, and I started it in 2020 after my first years laying block and brick on new houses. We're licensed and fully insured, and we offer 16 services across the 9 cities on this site and others nearby, mostly on homes people already live in. I still come out to look at every job and work alongside our masons. You can read more about who we are and how we work.
- services
- 16
- service areas
- 9
- founded
- 2020
- 6 years in business
Masonry work around Newport News
Newport News has more than 20 city parks, and the city calls the biggest, Newport News Park, the largest municipal park on the East Coast. The free park at The Mariners' Museum and Park has the five-mile Noland Trail around Mariners' Lake, and Lee Hall Mansion in the north end of the city shows furnished period rooms and Civil War artifacts.
Add the Virginia Living Museum, and there's plenty here to do close to home. On jobs around the city we see a lot of brick that's earned some wear, chimneys with tired joints, and garden walls and steps that have settled, and we're based right here in Newport News to look after them.
Cities we serve around Newport News
K&R Newport News Concrete & Masonry is based in Newport News, VA, and works in the cities around it, including Hampton and Williamsburg. Below are the 9 cities with their own pages. If you don't see yours, call and ask.
Questions about masonry in Newport News
How much does brick repointing cost in Newport News?
It depends on your wall, so I give you a figure after looking at it in person. Height matters a lot, because a two-story wall or a chimney can mean scaffolding, and so does how hard your old brick and mortar are to match. Sometimes we only find loose brick behind a joint once it's open, and I'll tell you up front where that's likely.
Why are some masonry quotes so much cheaper than others?
Usually because the cheaper quote leaves something out, like cutting the old joints out deep enough, matching the mortar or fixing what caused the damage. When you compare quotes, ask each contractor how deep they'll cut and what mortar they'll use.
How long does it take to get masonry work started in Newport News?
Most of the wait is in planning, since we reply within one business day, then set the estimate visit, and any permit or review comes before we start. The city says residential permits take approximately 15 days to process, so a job that needs one should allow for that.
Are you licensed and insured for masonry work?
Yes, we're licensed and fully insured. If you'd like to see the paperwork, ask when I come out for the estimate.
How do you repoint old brick without damaging it?
We cut out the worn mortar with tools suited to the brick, working carefully so the edges don't chip, then pack the new mortar in and shape the joint to match the rest of the wall. Old brick is often softer than new, so we pick the gentler method when the wall calls for it.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Yes, our work is satisfaction guaranteed. Before we pack up, I walk the job with you, so anything you'd like to talk over comes up while we're still there.
What kind of mortar should be used on old brick?
Old brick usually needs a softer mortar than a modern bagged mix, often with more lime in it, so the joint gives before the brick does. A mortar harder than the brick can crack or flake the brick faces over time, which is why we match the mix to what your wall already has.
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Newport News?
It depends on the job, so it's worth asking the city's Codes Compliance office at City Hall, which issues building permits for alterations, additions and new construction. Its list of work that needs no building permit doesn't name most masonry, and gas or electric lines for a fireplace or outdoor kitchen fall under separate city permits. You can read the city's rules on its permits and zoning page.
Newport News, VA
Ready to have your masonry looked at in Newport News?
Crumbling joints tend to spread, so an early look can keep the repair small. Call (757) 782-8614 or send the form for a free estimate on site, and we'll reply within one business day.