Foundation repair
When a brick or block foundation shows step cracks or a bowed section, we find what's moving it before we repair it, so the fix isn't just covering the next crack.
Masonry contractor in North Charleston, SC - brick and stone built square and level
Legacy Summerville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in North Charleston, SC. We repoint and repair brick, fix chimneys, and build retaining walls, walks, paver driveways and outdoor kitchens in brick, block and stone.
Legacy Summerville Concrete and Masonry does masonry work across North Charleston, from repointing and brick repair on older homes to new retaining walls, walks, patios and paver driveways. We're based in Summerville, so North Charleston is a short drive, and I come out to look at and measure each job myself.
Masonry work we do across North Charleston
A lot of the calls we get from North Charleston are about brick that's starting to show its age. Mortar joints go sandy and sink back from the face, a few bricks work loose, or a chimney crown cracks and lets water in. We cut out the worn joints and repoint with a mortar chosen to suit that wall, so the new joints and the old brick wear together.
Others are homeowners planning something new, like a retaining wall where the yard slopes, a brick walk to the front door, or a patio with an outdoor kitchen. I walk the spot with you, measure it and talk through how it'll sit on your lot, the same way we start jobs up the road in Ladson and back home in Summerville.
- Based in
- Summerville, SC 29483
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Masonry services for North Charleston homes
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked crown or worn joints up top let rain into a chimney, so we rebuild what's failing and set a crown that sheds water away.
Tuckpointing
On older brick fronts where the joints have gone flat and sandy, tuckpointing fills in new mortar with a fine contrasting line so the wall reads crisp again.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks get cut out and replaced with brick matched for size and color, set in mortar that suits the rest of the wall.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway holds up when the ground under it is dug out and packed right, so we build the base first and slope it so rain runs off.
Retaining wall construction
If a yard slope is washing out or crowding a patio, a retaining wall with drainage behind it holds the soil back without water pressure pushing it over.
Masonry restoration
For an older brick house that needs more than one fix, we work through the joints, damaged brick and trim together so the whole wall matches when we're done.
Fireplace installation
A new masonry fireplace gets its firebox, hearth and chimney laid out and measured first, so the opening and flue line up before the face brick goes on.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer gives a wall, column or foundation skirt the look of stone, and it lasts when the backing and water barrier behind it go in right.
Concrete block walls
Block walls for property lines, planters or garden sections go up on a footing that's level and square, with a cap set to keep water from soaking in.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition or a raised foundation, we lay block walls to the measured layout and check each course for level before the next one goes on.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
An outdoor kitchen in brick, block or stone gets a solid base and openings sized for your grill and doors before the finish face goes on.
Walkway construction
A brick or stone walk to the front door or around the side of the house is laid on a packed base with a slight slope so puddles don't sit.
Brick wall installation
A brick garden or privacy wall starts with a footing sized for its height, and we stake the line out with you on site before we dig.
Stone masonry
Natural stone for steps, wall caps, columns or planters is cut and fitted piece by piece, with tight joints and tops sloped to shed rain.
Brick pointing
When only some joints are cracked or missing, pointing replaces the failed mortar in those spots with a mix chosen to match the strength and color of the rest.
Get a free on-site estimate for your North Charleston masonry job
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out to your North Charleston property, look the job over and measure it myself, then send you a written estimate. There's no obligation to book.
(843) 376-1285What to check before masonry work in North Charleston
Before we set a date, we find out whether your address is in the city or the county, check with the office that covers it, and handle the permit and inspections when the job needs them. If your home has an HOA or sits in a historic district, we help you line up those approvals first, since they come before any permit and can push back the start.
The license is something you can check yourself. South Carolina's Residential Builders Commission licenses residential builders, and its rules cover anyone who builds, repairs or improves a home, or offers to, when the job costs more than $5,000. We're fully licensed and insured.
Price comes down to the size of the job, the brick, block or stone you pick, how much old mortar or damaged brick has to come out, and how much digging and drainage the ground needs. The schedule turns on approvals, rain and the time mortar needs to set. Your estimate puts all of it in writing, the same way we do it in Hanahan and Goose Creek.
How we build so the work holds up
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 bring that way of working to homes, and it's still how we run every job.
I come out to look at your job and measure it myself. Our own crew does the work, and I check it as it goes, because a wall that's off level on the third course only gets worse by the tenth. I'd rather spend an extra hour checking than have you find a problem down the road.
Every estimate lists the materials, the steps and anything not included, so you can line it up against another bid. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job. If that's how you want your house handled, call us at (843) 376-1285 or send the form above and we'll set up a time to come out.
What shapes the masonry on these houses
Most of what we do in North Charleston falls into a few patterns. Here's what we watch for on these homes and how it changes the way we plan and build.
Older brick and its mortar
Older brick homes were usually laid with a softer mortar than the bagged mixes sold today. If a joint gets filled with mortar harder than the brick, the brick ends up taking the stress and its faces can crack or flake. We look at the brick and the old joints first and pick a mix to suit that wall, which is the work we're best known for.
Rain and where it goes
Heavy rain is the real test for outdoor masonry. A retaining wall needs gravel and a drain behind it so water can't build pressure, a walk or patio needs a slight slope, and a wall cap should overhang so water drips clear of the face. We plan those details at layout, because they're hard to add once the work is built.
Statewide codes, local changes
Home building in South Carolina follows statewide codes, but the state's building codes council lets some changes apply only in named local areas, and only after a local government adopts them by ordinance. So a detail that's fine in one city can be handled differently in the next, and we check what applies at your address before we settle the plan.
Layout before mortar
Problems with walls, walks and patios usually start at layout, with a footing that wasn't level or a corner that wasn't square. We stake and string the job, check it for square and level, and walk it with you before anyone mixes mortar, because that's the cheapest point to move a line or change your mind.
Questions North Charleston homeowners ask about masonry
How much does masonry work cost in North Charleston?
The cost depends on the size of the job, the material and how much has to come out before new work goes in, so I give you a figure after measuring it on site. Repointing a few sections costs far less than a new retaining wall with drainage, and natural stone usually runs more than brick or block.
How should I get ready for a masonry estimate?
Clear a path to the wall, chimney or area you want worked on, and if you have an HOA, have their rules handy. It also helps to know roughly when you first noticed the crack or loose brick, because how fast it's changing tells me a lot about what's causing it.
How long does a masonry job take in North Charleston?
The schedule comes down mostly to the size of the job, the weather and any approvals needed before we start. Mortar needs time to set before a wall takes weight or a cap goes on, and rain can stop work for a day, so your estimate lays out the steps in order.
Which building codes does South Carolina use for home construction?
South Carolina homes are built to statewide codes adopted by the state Building Codes Council, and the 2021 South Carolina Building Codes have been in effect since January 1, 2023. The council has since published changes to those codes, and some changes only apply in certain local areas, as covered above.
How do I ask about annexing my property into North Charleston?
Call Eileen Duffy with the City of North Charleston at 843-740-2578. A phone call is the step the city's annexation page lists for owners who want to look into bringing their property into the city.
Do you do masonry work in other cities near North Charleston?
Yes, we're based in Summerville and work across the cities around it in Dorchester, Berkeley and Charleston counties, including Charleston and Mount Pleasant. If your city isn't listed on our site, we're still glad to hear from you.
Call us about your North Charleston masonry
Call (843) 376-1285 or send the form, because a joint or crack that's letting water in usually costs less to fix the sooner we catch it.