Hollis Masonry Contractor
Masonry in Hollis, Queens
Chimneys, brick and block walls, piers and stoops rebuilt or repaired for Hollis homeowners by a licensed and insured crew.
- Chimney and wall rebuilding
- Block, brick and stone work
- Free written estimate
Local Conditions
What Masonry Work Do Hollis Homes Need?
Hollis homes are mostly detached, so masonry shows up in chimneys, front steps, garden and yard walls, driveway side walls and foundation parapets. These features stand exposed to rain and frost on all sides. Over the years, they crack, lean or lose their mortar.
A chimney is the most common request. It rises above the roof where wind and water hit hardest. Loose bricks, a cracked crown or a leaning stack can let water into the house and, in the worst case, drop bricks onto the roof or yard.
Yard walls and piers come next. Many detached homes have a low wall along the front or a pair of piers at the driveway. Settling soil and damp ground crack the footing, and the wall starts to lean outward.
Southeast Queens has a record of heavy rain flooding and high groundwater. Walls built on wet soil move more than walls on dry ground, so base work counts for a lot here.
When Should a Wall or Chimney Be Rebuilt Instead of Repaired?
Repair works when damage is limited, such as a few loose bricks or open joints. Rebuild when a wall leans, bulges or has cracks running through the bricks and not only the mortar. A leaning chimney is a rebuild. We tell you which one applies after we see the structure.
Rebuilding means taking the wall down to sound material, checking the footing and laying it back up with fresh mortar. Old bricks that are still good go back into the wall. Damaged ones are replaced with a close match.
Where a wall holds back soil, we pay extra attention to drainage. Water pushing against the back of a wall is the main reason retaining walls fail, so we plan weep holes or gravel backfill where needed.
Do you build new walls too?
Yes. We build new brick, block and stone walls, piers and stoop sides, and we match them to what is already on your property.
Notice a lean or a wide crack in a wall? Have it checked before it gets worse.
Book an Inspection Call NowCost Factors
What Influences the Price of Masonry in Hollis?
Scope
Repointing a corner costs less than rebuilding a full chimney.
Height
Work high on a roof needs staging and safety gear.
Materials
Brick, block and stone differ in cost and in labor time.
Footings
A failed base adds excavation and concrete work.
We state the scope in plain language so you can see exactly what is included.
Request Your QuoteProcess
How Does a Hollis Masonry Job Run?
Assessment
We examine the structure, the footing and the surrounding drainage.
Estimate
The written scope names materials, methods and the price.
Permits
Structural work and retaining walls can involve the Department of Buildings, and we confirm that for you.
Construction
The crew takes down unsound work and rebuilds in sound courses.
Cleanup
We clean the area and haul away old masonry.
Are Permits Needed for Masonry in Hollis?
Small repairs on a private house often need no filing, but structural work, new retaining walls and changes visible from the street can involve the Department of Buildings. We cannot confirm a historic district in Hollis. Confirm current rules with the city.
We tell you early if your job needs a permit, and we handle the paperwork so it does not delay your project.
Nearby
Masonry Near Hollis
We also build and repair masonry in the areas next to Hollis.
FAQ
Hollis Masonry Questions
A chimney that leans usually needs to be taken down and rebuilt from a sound level. We inspect it and explain how far down the problem goes.
Soil pressure and water behind the wall are common causes. We check the footing and drainage, then repair or rebuild.
Yes. We work in brick, concrete block and stone, and we can parge or face block for a finished look.
We source a close match for color and size. An exact match is not always possible on older brick, and we say so up front.
We protect planting where we can and keep the work zone tight, but some disturbance beside a wall is normal.
Call (718) 468-8803 or use the form. We visit and send a written estimate at no charge.
Contact
Request Your Hollis Masonry Estimate
Tell us what needs work and add photos of the wall, chimney or steps. We will arrange a visit.
- Call us(718) 468-8803
- HoursMon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Free on site estimate with a written price
- Licensed and insured, 25+ years in business
- We handle DOT sidewalk permits
- Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx
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Takes about a minute. No cost and no obligation.