Foundation repair
When brick veneer cracks in a stair-step line or a block foundation wall starts to bow, we find what's moving and rebuild the masonry so it bears square again.
Masonry Contractor in Moncks Corner, SC - Brick, Block and Stone Laid Out Right
Legacy Summerville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Moncks Corner, SC. We repoint and repair brick on older homes, and build walls, walks, patios, chimneys and paver driveways in brick, block and stone.
Legacy Summerville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Summerville, SC, and we do the same brick, block and stone work in Moncks Corner. On older brick homes that's mostly repointing, brick repair and chimney work. On newer lots it's retaining walls, walkways, paver driveways and outdoor kitchens.
Moncks Corner masonry, from older brick to newer lots
The calls we get from Moncks Corner usually come in two kinds. Owners of older brick homes call about joints that have gone sandy, cracked brick near a downspout or a chimney losing mortar at the top. People on newer lots call about a wall to hold back a slope, a walk to the back door or a patio with a grill station.
Both kinds of job start the same way. I come out, measure the work myself and look at where the water goes, because a wall that's square and level but sends water toward the house won't hold up. On repair work I look at the brick and the old mortar too. We do the same work in Hanahan and the other cities around Summerville.
- Based in
- Summerville, SC 29483
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Masonry services for Moncks Corner homes
Chimney repair
For a chimney with loose bricks up top, a cracked crown or open joints letting water inside, we repoint, rebuild the top courses and reset the crown.
Tuckpointing
On older brick homes where the joints have worn back, we pack fresh mortar and run a fine contrasting line so the brick pattern reads crisp again.
Brick repair
Spalled, cracked or missing bricks get cut out one at a time and replaced with brick matched for size and color, set in mortar suited to the wall.
Driveway pavers
If a cracked concrete drive is due for replacement, a paver driveway on a packed base gives you joints that flex and single pavers we can lift and reset later.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard slopes toward the house or a bed needs holding back, we build block or stone retaining walls with drain rock and a pipe behind them.
Masonry restoration
For an older house with worn joints, stained brick and patched-over repairs, we clean, repoint and replace brick so the whole wall reads as one piece again.
Fireplace installation
When you want a fireplace in the living room or out on the patio, we lay out the firebox, hearth and surround in brick or stone, measured to the plans.
Stone veneer installation
To dress up a block foundation, a column or a plain wall, we set stone veneer over proper backing with a drainage gap so water has a way out.
Concrete block walls
Block walls for property lines, garden walls or a raised patio go up on a footing, checked level every course, with the mortar joints tooled tight.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, a garage or a raised slab, we lay the block foundation wall square to the layout lines and level on the footing before anything goes on top.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
A grill island, counter base or pizza oven surround in block, brick or stone, built on a solid base with openings measured for the appliances you've picked.
Walkway construction
A brick, stone or paver walk from the drive to the front door or out to the shed, sloped so rain runs off instead of pooling on it.
Brick wall installation
Garden walls, screen walls and columns at the end of the drive in brick, laid to string lines and checked plumb so the courses stay true end to end.
Stone masonry
Natural stone for steps, wall caps, columns and patio edges, cut and fitted by hand so each piece sits tight and sheds water off the top.
Brick pointing
When the mortar between your bricks has cracked or gone soft, we rake out the bad joints and repoint them with mortar chosen to suit your brick.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Moncks Corner
We get back to you within one business day to set a time, and there's no obligation to book. I come out to your Moncks Corner property, measure the job myself and write the estimate up with the materials, the steps and anything not included, so you can compare it side by side with others.
(843) 376-1285Working in Moncks Corner: permits, licenses and price
Whether your job needs a permit starts with your address. We find out whether it sits inside Moncks Corner city limits or in the county, check with the office that covers it, and handle the permit and inspections when the job needs them. When a permit is needed the start date waits on it, and each inspection sets when the next stage can go ahead, so we plan around both.
You can check on any contractor you're thinking of hiring. The state's Residential Builders Commission licenses or registers residential specialty contractors across South Carolina, and its rules reach homes in Moncks Corner the same as anywhere else in the state, so it's the board to ask about a contractor's standing.
Price turns on the size of the job, the material, how much old work comes out first and how easy the spot is to reach with a mixer and pallets. The schedule turns on the permit, how fast matched brick or stone arrives and dry days for mortar. Your own figure comes from the estimate after I've measured, the same way we work in Goose Creek.
Why we lay it out before we mix mortar
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 started this business in Summerville in 2013 to work that way on homes, so before anyone mixes mortar the job is laid out square and level and planned for the water it'll see.
Our own crew does the work, and I check it as it goes, because a course that's a little off gets worse with every course laid above it. On repointing and brick repair, the work we're best known for, the mortar is chosen to suit your wall instead of whatever is on the truck.
We're fully licensed and insured. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job. If you'd like me to take a look, call (843) 376-1285 or use the estimate form to set up a visit.
What shapes masonry work on Moncks Corner homes
Most jobs here follow a few patterns we see across the cities around Summerville. These are the things that change how we plan your work and what goes into the estimate.
Mortar that suits older brick
Older brick is often softer than the brick sold today, and a hard modern mortar can crack or chip the brick faces as the wall moves. So on older homes I look at the brick and the existing joints before picking a mix, and we match the joint color and shape so the repair doesn't stand out from the rest of the wall.
Planning for where water goes
Water is what breaks masonry down, so we plan every wall, walk and patio around it. Retaining walls get drain rock and a pipe behind them, walks and patios slope away from the house, and stone veneer gets weep holes at the bottom so trapped water can get out. A spot where water sits after rain tells me where the drainage has to go.
HOA approvals come first
If your home is in a neighborhood with an HOA or in a historic district, the brick or stone color, the wall height or where it sits may need approval before the permit stage. We help you line up those approvals first, so the job isn't held up once materials are ordered and the crew is ready to start.
Chimneys on older homes
A chimney takes more weather than any other masonry on the house, so on older homes it's usually the first place the joints open up. We start at the top, checking the crown, the top courses and where the roof meets the brick, because water that gets in up high often shows up as damage lower down the chimney or inside.
Questions about masonry work in Moncks Corner
Can I do masonry work on my own home in Moncks Corner without a permit?
Only if you're doing the work yourself and the job is one of the improvements state law exempts from building permits. That exemption covers just the listed improvements, and you don't need a contractor's license for that owner work either. It's tied to the owner doing the work, so when you hire us, we check with the office that covers your address.
When does a masonry contractor in South Carolina need a license or registration?
A residential specialty contractor has to be licensed or registered with the state board for jobs over $500. Which one depends on the trade, since the mechanical trades take an exam for a license and the other trades register, so ask a contractor which one they hold before you sign.
How much does masonry work cost in Moncks Corner?
The price comes down to the size of the job, the material and how much old work has to come out first. Matching older brick, hand-fitting natural stone and building drainage behind a retaining wall all add time and material, while plain block on open ground costs less. I give you a number for your job once I've measured it on site.
How long does a masonry job take in Moncks Corner?
It turns on the size of the job, whether a permit or HOA approval has to come first and how long matched brick or stone takes to arrive. Mortar also needs dry days to set, so rain can push the schedule. Once I've measured, I can tell you which of those apply to your job.
How should I get ready for a masonry estimate at my house?
Clear a path to the work so I can measure it, and notice where water sits or runs after a rain. If you're in an HOA, have its rules handy, and if there's leftover brick or stone from when the house was built, keep it, because it may be the closest match for repairs.
Do you work in Moncks Corner if you're based in Summerville?
Yes, Moncks Corner is one of the cities we work in. We're based in Summerville and take jobs across the cities around it in Dorchester, Berkeley and Charleston counties. If your city isn't listed on our site, we're still glad to hear from you.
Tell us what you're planning in Moncks Corner
Our phone hours run seven days a week until 11 PM, so call (843) 376-1285 or describe the job on the project form whenever it suits you.