Masonry Services

Brick & Block Masonry Construction, Repairs and Structural Work

Crescostone provides residential and commercial masonry services throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee. Our masonry work includes brick construction, concrete block (CMU) walls, retaining walls, foundations, structural repairs, and reconstruction of damaged masonry.

From new construction to complex restoration projects, we handle masonry work requiring careful preparation, reinforcement, and coordination with concrete construction.

Brick & Block Masonry

We construct and repair masonry structures for homes, businesses, and commercial facilities. Our crews work with brick and concrete masonry units (CMUs) for both structural and architectural applications.

Our masonry services include:

• Brick wall installation and reconstruction
• Concrete block and CMU wall construction
• Reinforced masonry walls
• Brick and block retaining walls
• Masonry foundations and crawl space walls
• Commercial building walls and additions
• Structural masonry repairs
• Damaged masonry removal and replacement
• Masonry work integrated with concrete footings and slabs

Each project is evaluated according to its intended use, existing conditions, and structural requirements.

Structural Masonry & Foundations

Block foundations and load-bearing masonry walls require proper support and reinforcement. Inadequate footings, settlement, and moisture problems can compromise an otherwise well-constructed wall.

Crescostone performs masonry construction associated with building foundations, additions, garages, and commercial structures.

Our concrete and masonry capabilities allow us to coordinate excavation, footing construction, reinforcement, block installation, and related concrete work within the same project.

For work requiring engineered plans or structural permits, construction must follow applicable design specifications and building requirements.

Masonry Retaining Walls

Retaining walls must do more than hold back soil. They must withstand lateral pressure, manage water buildup, and remain stable as surrounding ground conditions change.

We construct, replace, and repair brick and block retaining walls for residential and commercial properties.

Our work may involve removing failed masonry, preparing new footings, installing reinforcement, improving drainage, and rebuilding compromised wall sections.

We pay particular attention to drainage behind retaining walls, where trapped water and increasing soil pressure can contribute to cracking, movement, or structural failure.

Masonry Repair & Reconstruction

Cracked brick, deteriorating mortar, shifting block walls, and leaning structures can indicate problems extending beyond the visible damage.

We approach masonry repairs by examining the condition of the structure and identifying factors that may be contributing to its deterioration.

Depending on the circumstances, repairs may involve replacing damaged materials, rebuilding wall sections, reinforcing structural elements, or correcting drainage and foundation-related problems.

Our repair work includes:

• Cracked and deteriorating brick walls
• Damaged concrete block walls
• Failing masonry retaining walls
• Settlement-related masonry damage
• Structural wall reconstruction
• Masonry associated with deteriorating foundations
• Repairs involving existing concrete structures

Where practical, we also work to preserve original materials and architectural details during restoration.

Commercial Masonry Construction

Crescostone provides commercial masonry services for building additions, concrete block structures, equipment containment areas, structural walls, and other specialized construction applications.

Commercial projects frequently require coordination between site preparation, footings, reinforcement, masonry installation, and concrete slabs.

Our crews handle these related phases of construction, helping maintain continuity between the foundation and masonry portions of a project.

Applications include commercial CMU walls, industrial block structures, equipment pits, reinforced masonry, and building expansions.

What Affects Masonry Construction Costs?

Masonry pricing depends on more than the number of bricks or blocks required. Important considerations include:

Materials: Brick, concrete block, reinforcement, mortar, and specialty materials
Structural requirements: Wall height, load-bearing conditions, reinforcement, and footing dimensions
Site conditions: Slopes, access limitations, excavation, and existing structures
Drainage: Waterproofing, backfill, and water management requirements
Repair complexity: Demolition, temporary support, and preservation of existing materials

Hiring a masonry contractor directly may also avoid additional markups charged by companies that subcontract the actual installation.

Crescostone provides its own masonry and concrete crews, allowing customers to work directly with the contractor responsible for the construction.

Masonry Projects Completed by Crescostone

Centerview Fire Department — Commercial CMU Construction

Crescostone completed a 60-by-40-foot addition to the Centerview Fire Department in the Bybee/Newport area, expanding the existing station with four tall garage bays.

The project included excavation, site preparation, concrete footings, CMU block walls, lintels, slab construction, and drainage-related work.

The addition demonstrates our experience coordinating masonry and concrete construction on a multi-phase commercial project.

Morristown — Structural Brick Wall Reconstruction

A residential project in Morristown involved a deteriorating brick wall supporting a concrete carport structure.

Our crew stabilized and reconstructed the damaged masonry while preserving reusable original bricks, which were carefully cleaned and reset to maintain the appearance of the existing home.

The project also required concrete replacement, structural reinforcement, and drainage improvements.

Fountain City — Commercial Block Retaining Wall Repair

At a commercial property in Fountain City, Knoxville, a failing masonry retaining wall had been compromised by pressure from the soil behind it.

Our crew stabilized the structure, rebuilt damaged block sections, and corrected drainage conditions to reduce water pressure behind the wall.

This project illustrates why successful masonry repairs often require addressing the conditions causing the damage rather than simply replacing cracked or displaced blocks.