Professional Masonry Contractor in Lincoln NE - Sound Brick, Dry Chimneys, Steady Walls
Mastercraft Lincoln Concrete and Masonry fixes crumbling mortar, leaking chimneys and cracked foundations in Lincoln and the cities around it, like Seward and Gretna. We also tuckpoint older brick homes and build retaining walls on sloped yards.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Fixing a problem or planning a project?
A leak, crack or leaning wall
Call (402) 202-7624 and tell us what you're seeing, like water coming in or a wall starting to lean. We reply within one business day.
A new wall, walk or kitchen
Send us the contact form with what you'd like built. Estimates are free, done on site and come with no obligation, so you can think it over first.
Masonry contractor services in Lincoln, NE
Mastercraft Lincoln Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Lincoln, NE, with 16 services covering brick, block, stone and concrete. Most of our calls are repairs, and on those the price turns on how far the damage runs and what's causing it, like water getting in or a wall that's moving. On new work, the size, the materials and how much digging the site needs set the price. The schedule turns on the size of the job, whether a permit is needed and the weather. Your free on-site estimate gives you the written figure for your own job.
Foundation repair
Seeing a crack in the basement wall, or a wall bowing in? We find out whether water or movement caused it and fix that along with the wall.
Chimney repair
A leaking chimney usually has worn mortar joints or a cracked crown, the concrete cap on top, and we repair whichever is letting water in.
Tuckpointing
We grind out crumbling mortar joints and pack in fresh mortar matched to your brick, so the wall sheds water again and the repair blends in.
Brick repair
When bricks crack, chip or work loose, we set new ones matched in size and color and deal with whatever broke them.
Driveway pavers
We lay paver driveways over a packed gravel base, since the base is what keeps the pavers level under the weight of your car.
Retaining wall construction
For a sloped yard that needs holding back, we build block or stone retaining walls with drainage behind them, so water doesn't build up and push the wall.
Masonry restoration
Older brick home showing its age? We restore the joints, broken brick and worn faces in one job, with mortar soft enough for old brick.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces in brick or stone, for homeowners adding one to a living room or rebuilding an old firebox, the brick-lined box that holds the fire.
Stone veneer installation
What's stone veneer? It's thin stone set over an existing wall, and we put it on house fronts, bare foundations and fireplaces that need a new look.
Concrete block walls
We lay concrete block walls for garages, sheds, screening and yard walls, with steel and grout filling the hollows where a wall carries weight.
Foundation block wall installation
Building an addition or replacing a failed basement wall? We lay new foundation walls in concrete block, square and level, with the drainage the wall needs.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build outdoor kitchens in brick, block or stone, including the grill surround, counter bases and a bar if you want one.
Walkway construction
We build brick, paver, stone or concrete walkways from the driveway to the door or out to the garden, on a packed base that keeps them flat.
Brick wall installation
Want a brick garden or privacy wall? We build them on a solid footing, with brick and mortar picked to go with your house.
Stone masonry
We build walls, steps and trim from natural stone, cut and fitted by hand, for homeowners who want real rock rather than a cast look-alike.
Brick pointing
Mortar joints just starting to wear? Pointing fills the shallow gaps before water gets behind the brick, and it's often a smaller job than full tuckpointing.
Why homeowners hire Mastercraft for masonry
Most people call us because something is crumbling, leaking or cracking. Here's how we handle that, and why I'd rather fix the cause than sell you a patch.
We fix why it failed
Water, the wrong mortar or a wall that's moving is usually behind the damage you see. We find which one it is and fix it along with the crack, because a patch over a leak just washes away.
You deal with the owner
You deal with me from the first look to the final walk through, so the person who quoted your job is the one answering for it. I'm on the job with our crew, too.
Repairs that match your home
We match new mortar and brick to what's already on your house, so the repair blends in. On older brick that usually means a softer mortar that goes easy on the brick around it.
Straight talk on what can wait
If a smaller repair will do the job or something can safely wait, I'll say so plainly. For a straight answer on yours, call (402) 202-7624 or send the contact form.
How a masonry job runs with us
From your first call to the last walk around the finished work, here's what happens and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send the form
Call (402) 202-7624 or fill out the form and tell us what you're seeing, whether it's a leak, loose brick, a crack or something you'd like built. We reply within one business day to set up a visit. Photos help if you have them, but they're not needed.
I look and write it up
I come out myself and look at the damage and what's causing it, whether that's water, mortar that's wrong for the brick or a wall that's moving. I walk you through what I'd do and why. Then you get a written estimate, free and with no obligation.
Permits and the work
If you go ahead, we handle any permit the job needs, applying with the right city or county office and setting up the inspections. Our own small crew of masons does the work, and I'm there with them, so your questions come straight to me.
The final walk through
When the work's finished, I walk the job with you before we call it done. You see the repair, the cleanup and anything we found along the way, and you can ask about any of it while we're still there.
About Mastercraft Lincoln Concrete and Masonry
I started Mastercraft Lincoln Concrete and Masonry in Lincoln, NE, in 2021, after learning the trade alongside other masons here. We're licensed and insured, and we offer 16 masonry and concrete services in Lincoln and the cities around it. I grew up on a family farm, where if something broke you worked out why before you fixed it, and that's still how I run every job. You can read more about me and our crew.
Brick, stone and block work
Photos of the trade, from fresh mortar joints and chimney tops to stone walls, block walls and paver walks, to give you ideas for your own project.
Service areas around Lincoln, NE
Mastercraft Lincoln Concrete and Masonry is based in Lincoln, NE, and works in the cities around it, including Seward and Gretna. Below are the 4 cities with their own page here. If yours isn't listed, give us a call and ask.
Masonry questions Lincoln homeowners ask
How much does masonry repair cost in Lincoln, NE?
It depends on what failed and how far the damage runs, so the honest answer comes after I've seen it. A few cracked bricks or worn joints in one spot cost far less than a chimney rebuild or a foundation wall that's moving. Your free on-site estimate puts the figure in writing.
Is it cheaper to patch mortar or tuckpoint the whole wall?
A patch is cheaper up front, and it's the right call when the rest of the joints are still sound. If the mortar is soft across the whole wall, patching one spot usually just moves the leak, so I'll show you which joints need work now and which can wait.
How long does a masonry repair take?
It depends on the size of the job, whether a permit and inspections are needed, and the weather. Fresh mortar shouldn't freeze while it sets, so cold snaps can push work back. I'll give you a realistic schedule with your estimate once I've seen what's involved.
Do masonry contractors in Nebraska have to register with the state?
Yes, Nebraska requires contractors who work on property that isn't their own to register with the state Department of Labor. The department says registration doesn't ensure quality or protect against fraud, so it's a starting point rather than proof of good work. We're licensed and insured.
What should I do before a masonry contractor comes out for an estimate?
Not much, just note where you've seen water, cracks or loose brick, inside and out. If the house has had masonry repairs before, tell me what you know about them, because the wrong mortar from an old repair is often part of the problem.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Yes, it's satisfaction guaranteed on every job. If something about the finished work doesn't sit right with you, tell me, and we'll talk it through face to face.
Should I replace cracked bricks or can they be repaired?
Usually only the damaged bricks need replacing, not the whole wall, as long as the joints and the wall behind them are sound. Brick with a flaking face, called spalling, usually means water is getting in, so we look for where it's coming from before setting new brick.
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Lincoln, NE?
Some masonry jobs in Lincoln need one, and Lincoln Building and Safety is the office that issues them. The city's list of projects that need a permit includes putting up or taking down a wall, and the permit is how it checks work against its residential code and zoning rules. If it's unclear for your job, we'll check with the office that covers your address.
Tell us about your masonry job
We reply within one business day to set up a time for me to come out and look. The estimate is free, done on site, and there's no pressure to book.
(402) 202-7624