Foundation repair
When a brick home shows stair-step cracks or doors start sticking, we find where the foundation moved and repair the block or brick under it before touching the finish.
Masonry Contractor in Ladson, SC - Brick, Block and Stone Built Square and Level
Legacy Summerville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor serving Ladson, SC. We repoint and repair brick, build retaining walls, block walls, walkways and paver driveways, and fix chimneys and foundations on homes across Ladson.
Legacy Summerville Concrete and Masonry does brick, block and stone work across Ladson, from repointing worn mortar joints and repairing cracked brick to building retaining walls, walkways and paver driveways. We're based next door in Summerville, so Ladson is close to home, and I come out to measure every job myself.
Brick, block and stone work for Ladson homes
Here, as in the rest of our area, most calls come from owners of older brick homes with mortar wearing back from the face, steps and walks that have settled, or yards that need a wall or walk laid out. When I repoint, I pick the mortar to suit the brick, so the joints take the wear and the bricks don't.
Ladson sits between Summerville to the southwest, North Charleston to the south, Goose Creek to the east and Sangaree to the northwest, and we work across all of them the same way. A retaining wall in Ladson gets the same layout, the same packed base and the same checks before mortar as one a few miles over, because how a wall holds up doesn't change at a line on the map.
- Based in
- Summerville, SC 29483
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Masonry services we offer in Ladson
Chimney repair
For a chimney with loose bricks, a crumbling top or open joints near the roofline, we rebuild the damaged courses and reseal the top so water stops getting in.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing suits older brick where the mortar has worn back from the face, so we rake out the joints and refill them with mortar matched to the wall.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks on a wall, step or planter get cut out and replaced with brick matched for size and color, so the patch doesn't stand out.
Driveway pavers
If a cracked driveway needs replacing, pavers on a dug-out, packed base give you a surface where single pieces can be lifted and reset later instead of patched.
Retaining wall construction
When a yard slopes toward the house or a bed keeps washing out, we build a retaining wall with drainage behind it so water doesn't push it over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's been stained, cracked and patched over the years gets cleaned, repaired and repointed in an order that suits the whole wall, not just the worst spot.
Fireplace installation
Adding a fireplace inside or out, we lay the firebox, hearth and surround to the clearances they need and build the chimney above to match the house.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer can face a foundation wall, column or fireplace without the weight of full stone, set over a backing that lets water drain out behind it.
Concrete block walls
Block walls work for privacy, garden walls and the core of a planter or kitchen, and we set the footing, reinforcement and courses square before any finish goes on.
Foundation block wall installation
For a new addition, garage or crawlspace, we lay foundation block on a checked footing, level course by course, so the framing above sits true.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
An outdoor kitchen needs a block or brick base built to carry the grill and counters, with openings planned up front for gas, power and access doors.
Walkway construction
When a front walk has heaved or left tripping edges, we rebuild it in brick, pavers or stone on a packed base pitched so rain runs off.
Brick wall installation
A new brick wall for a garden, entry or property line gets a proper footing and brick picked to sit well next to the brick on your house.
Stone masonry
Natural stone for walls, steps, edging and columns is fitted by hand piece by piece, with tight joints and the water steered away from the work.
Brick pointing
Brick pointing refills open or cracked joints on a smaller area, like a step, sill or chimney section, before water gets in behind the brick.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Ladson masonry job
Tell us about your Ladson job and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at the work and measure it myself, then write you a free estimate you can compare side by side with others. There's no obligation and no pressure to book.
(843) 376-1285Working in Ladson: permits, licenses and what sets the price
Ladson takes in parts of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, so the first thing I find out is which county covers your address, and I check with that office. In the Charleston County part, the county's Building Inspection Services issues building permits, and you can search or apply on Charleston County's website. Permitted work can't start until the permit card is posted on site, so the permit usually sets the start date.
Before you hire anyone, check two things. South Carolina requires residential specialty contractors to hold a state registration or license, and the business license comes from Charleston County for its unincorporated areas or, for an address in North Charleston, from that city. We're fully licensed and insured, and glad to show you before you sign.
When your job needs a permit, we handle it and the inspections, and we help you line up any HOA approval first. Price usually turns on how much brick, block or stone there is, how hard the work is to reach, and what we find once old work comes apart. The schedule mostly follows the permit and inspections. Your written estimate lists the materials, the steps and anything not included.
Why Ladson homeowners call us for masonry
I learned brick, block and stone on a big commercial outfit, where every course got measured and checked before the next one went on. I've worked as a masonry contractor in Summerville since 2013, bringing that same way of working to homes. On your job, that means the layout gets checked square and level before anyone mixes mortar, and the work is built for the water it'll see.
I come out to look at the job and measure it myself, and our own crew does the work, so the person who wrote your estimate is the one checking it as it goes. I'd rather spend an extra hour with a level and a string line than have you find a problem down the road.
We back the work with satisfaction guaranteed on every job. When you're ready to talk through yours, call (843) 376-1285 or send the details through our contact form.
County steps that shape a Ladson masonry job
Ladson's permits run through more than one county, and a few county steps change how we plan a job here. These are the ones that come up most on masonry work.
Dorchester County's single permit
In the Dorchester County part of Ladson, one permit covers the whole job, and the county doesn't issue separate permits to sub-contractors. It wants a list of anyone doing electric, HVAC, gas or plumbing work handed in when you apply. That matters for an outdoor kitchen or a fireplace with a gas line, so we line up who's running gas and power before the application goes in.
Inspections in Charleston County
Charleston County takes inspection requests only through its online portal or by email, and the house's 911 address has to be posted on site before any inspection. On a permitted job, we make sure your number is up and easy to see where the inspector pulls in, so the inspection isn't held up by something that small.
Newer codes for 2027 submissions
Charleston County plans to apply the state's newer building codes to projects submitted on or after January 1, 2027. If you're planning a foundation, addition or other permitted job in the Charleston County part of Ladson and it won't be submitted before then, it will be reviewed under the newer codes, so plans drawn earlier are worth checking against them. We'll look at that when we talk timing.
Checking your flood zone
You can look up your flood zone by address through the state's Floodplain Map Viewer, linked from the state flood maps page, and the local floodplain manager's office keeps paper maps too. It's worth knowing before a new foundation or addition, because in a Charleston County flood zone a new building also needs an elevation certificate showing how high the finished building sits before the county signs off on it.
Ladson masonry questions we hear
Do I need a permit to remodel or add on to my house in Ladson?
Usually, yes. Charleston County requires building permits for renovations, remodels and additions, and Dorchester County's permit list includes additions to an existing house. Charleston County holds the current homeowner liable for fines on unpermitted work and for a retroactive permit or tearing it out, which is why we check with the office covering your address before masonry work starts.
Can a homeowner do their own masonry work in Ladson without a permit?
Sometimes. South Carolina law exempts certain improvements to your own residential property from permit and licensing requirements when you, the owner, do the work yourself. The exemption is a set list covering building, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing categories, so check that your job is on it before you start. When we do the work, we check the permit with the county the usual way.
What license should a masonry contractor have in South Carolina?
A residential specialty contractor needs a state registration or license for any job over $500. The state gives exam-based licenses to the mechanical trades and registrations to the other trades, so ask any contractor which one they hold and see it before you sign.
How much does brick or block work cost in Ladson?
I give you a figure in writing after I've measured the job, because two walls that look alike can cost very different amounts. Matching older brick and mortar color takes time and sourcing, and a section that has moved usually costs more to rebuild than to repoint. I'll walk you through repair versus rebuild on site.
How soon can you start a masonry job in Ladson?
If your job needs a permit, that usually sets the start date more than our schedule does. Once the permit and any approvals are in hand, I give you a start window and tell you up front where inspections or mortar setting time will put a pause in the work.
What do I need to do before a masonry crew comes to my house?
Mostly, give us room to work. Move cars, grills, planters and furniture back from the wall or walk, and tell us about sprinkler lines, pets and where we can park and stage material. If your neighborhood has an HOA, start that approval early, since it comes before any permit.
Call or write about your Ladson job
We take calls at (843) 376-1285 from 6 AM on weekdays and 7 AM on weekends until 11 PM, so you can reach us before or after work, or use our contact form any time.