Foundation repair
When a brick or block foundation shows stair-step cracks or a pier has settled, we find what moved it before we rebuild. The cause is often water at the footing.
Masonry contractor in Hanahan, SC - brick and stone built for the water nearby
Legacy Summerville Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs brick, block and stone in Hanahan, SC. We repoint older brick homes and build new walls, walkways, pavers and outdoor kitchens, all laid out and built by our own crew.
Legacy Summerville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Summerville, SC, and Hanahan is one of the cities we work in. Here we repoint and repair brick and fix chimneys and foundations. We also build walls, walkways, paver driveways and outdoor kitchens, and we check the layout before anyone mixes mortar.
What we build and repair in Hanahan
The calls we get from Hanahan usually come in two kinds. Owners of brick homes want worn joints repointed, cracked or loose bricks replaced, or a chimney top rebuilt before more water gets in. Other homeowners are planning something new in the yard, like a garden wall, a walkway out back, a paver driveway or a patio with an outdoor kitchen. They want it built to last on the ground they have.
Either way, the work starts with measuring. We check what's level and square and where the water runs before we talk materials, because a wall or walk that starts out of line only gets worse as it goes up or out. We plan every job this way, from Hanahan down to James Island.
- Based in
- Summerville, SC 29483
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Masonry services for Hanahan homes and yards
Chimney repair
If the bricks near the top of your chimney are loose or the crown is cracked, we rebuild what's failing so water stops getting into the stack.
Tuckpointing
For sound brick with worn, sunken joints, we cut out the old mortar and fill with mortar matched to your brick. Then we run a thin line for a crisp, even look.
Brick repair
We cut out cracked, flaking or loose bricks and replace them with brick matched for size and color, mortared in flush with the wall around them.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway on ground that stays damp needs a deep, packed base and an edge that holds. We dig and compact the base before the first paver goes down.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard slopes toward the house or the water, a retaining wall with drainage behind it holds the soil. We lay it out level before building.
Masonry restoration
Brick that's been patched over the years can be brought back with matched mortar, cleaned faces and rebuilt sections, so the house keeps its original look.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces and surrounds indoors or out. Each one is laid out for the firebox size and its clearances before we set the first course.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer gives a block wall, foundation or column the look of stone. We set it over a backing built so water can't get trapped behind it.
Concrete block walls
Block walls for privacy, garden borders or a backyard structure start with a footing poured level, so every course above it stays plumb and square.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, crawlspace or garage, we lay foundation block on a measured footing and check each course for level before the next one goes on.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counters and brick or stone facing for an outdoor kitchen. The slab and layout are planned around your grill and appliances.
Walkway construction
A brick, stone or paver walkway that sheds water and sits on a packed base keeps from heaving or puddling in a yard that stays wet.
Brick wall installation
New brick walls, from a low garden wall to a column-and-panel fence, get a proper footing and a cap that sheds rain off the top.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps, patios and columns. We fit each piece by hand and set it in mortar or dry-lay it, whichever the job calls for.
Brick pointing
When mortar joints are cracked, crumbling or missing, we rake them out to an even depth. Then we repack them with mortar chosen to suit your brick.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate for your Hanahan home
Tell us about the work at your Hanahan home and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time to come out. I look at the job and measure it myself, then write up your free on-site estimate. There's no obligation and no pressure to book.
(843) 376-1285Working in Hanahan: permits, licenses and the county line
Whether your job needs a permit is up to the local building official for your address, because South Carolina lets each jurisdiction interpret and enforce the building codes itself. Hanahan sits at the south end of Berkeley County, and its city limits run to the Charleston County line. So we first confirm whether you're inside city limits or in the county, then check with that office. If your job needs a permit, the review and inspections set when we start and how the job moves along.
Before you hire anyone, check their state registration. The state's Residential Builders Commission registers masons, and the law requires that registration once a job runs over $500. We're fully licensed and insured. We handle the permit and inspections when your job needs them, and if your neighborhood has an HOA, we help you get its approval, which comes before the permit.
The ground and the brick already on the house move the price more than anything else here. A soft yard means more digging and base, an older brick takes time to match, and a permit adds its own steps. We work the same way in North Charleston and Goose Creek, and your estimate lays out the materials and steps for your job.
Measured, checked and built by our own crew
I learned brick, block and stone at a big commercial outfit, where every course got measured and checked before anyone started the next one. In 2013 I started this business in Summerville to bring that same way of working to homes. That's why the levels and string lines come out before the mortar does. I'd rather spend an extra hour checking than leave you a problem to find later.
Our own crew does the work, and I check it as it goes. We're best known for repointing and brick repair, using mortar chosen to suit your wall. A mortar harder than the old brick can push the damage into the brick itself. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Our written estimates list the materials, the steps and anything not included, so you can set ours next to another contractor's and see what each one covers. When you're ready, call (843) 376-1285 or fill out our contact form and tell us what you're planning.
How the water around Hanahan shapes the work
Several Hanahan neighborhoods have tidal water behind them, and the city reaches the Cooper River and Charleston Harbor. Goose Creek Reservoir sits right in the middle. All that water decides a lot about how we build here.
Soft ground behind the house
On lots that back onto tidal water, the ground near the back of the yard often stays soft, and that's where a lot of walkways and patios end up. A base that holds water will settle and leave the surface uneven. So we dig out the soft soil and pack a deeper base in layers before any pavers or brick go down.
Slopes that run toward the water
Yards that fall toward a creek, the reservoir or a tidal edge usually need a retaining wall to hold a level spot. A wall with water trapped behind it gets pushed over time. So we set the footing level, put gravel and a drain behind the wall so water can get out, and step the wall down with the grade.
Patios and kitchens that shed water
A patio or outdoor kitchen slab should sit close to level for furniture and counters. It still needs a slight fall away from the house so rain doesn't sit against the foundation. We set that pitch with string lines before we pour or lay anything, and we plan where the water goes after it runs off the edge.
Getting into the backyard
Much of this work happens behind the house, so before we schedule, we look at gate widths, fences and how close the neighbors are. We lay boards over the lawn where wheelbarrows and pallets run and keep materials in one spot. When we're done, we clean up the path so your yard looks the way it did before we came.
Questions Hanahan homeowners ask about masonry
How do I check if my house in Hanahan is in a flood zone?
Type your address into Berkeley County's FEMA flood map or the state's SCDNR Floodplain Map Viewer, and either one will show your flood zone. The county map shows FEMA flood data only. Where new preliminary maps exist, the state viewer lets you switch between those and the current ones. We look it up too before planning a wall or patio near the water.
Do I need a permit to build a brick walkway or driveway in Hanahan?
South Carolina law lets a homeowner who builds a sidewalk or driveway at their own home skip the building permit application. That exemption is written for an owner doing the work, though. When our crew builds it, we check with the office that covers your address first and take care of a permit if they want one.
How much does a masonry contractor cost in Hanahan, SC?
Your price comes down to the size of the job, the material you choose and how much prep the site needs before we lay anything. Natural stone and matched older brick cost more than pavers or block, and a taller wall or a bigger outdoor kitchen adds labor. A simpler layout keeps it down, and our written estimate spells out each of those for your job.
How soon can a masonry job start in Hanahan?
We can usually set a start date once you've accepted the estimate, any permit is in hand and the materials are on site. Matched brick or natural stone can take longer to get than block or pavers. On a permitted job, inspections decide when we move to the next stage. We'll go over the order of the work with you before we begin.
What should I do to get ready before a masonry crew comes out?
Clear a path from the driveway to the work area, and move cars, planters and patio furniture out of the way. Tell us where sprinkler heads, pet fences and any lines you know about run in the yard so we can mark them before we dig. If the work is on the house, keep nearby windows closed while we cut out mortar.
Tell us what you're planning in Hanahan
Our phone hours run seven days a week until 11 PM, so you can call (843) 376-1285 after work or send our contact form any time.