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Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas. (423) 672-1860
Johnson City Concrete & Masonry handles everything from cracked foundations to crumbling chimneys, tuckpointing, retaining walls, and outdoor masonry - all backed by a free on-site estimate and 1-business-day response.
Johnson City Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Johnson City, TN, offering 16 services across 12 cities in the Tri-Cities region. Whether you are dealing with a shifting foundation, a deteriorating chimney, or a retaining wall that has started to lean, our crews work with brick, block, stone, and concrete to fix what is failing and build what you need. Every job starts with a free on-site estimate - no charge just to find out what you are dealing with.
Cracks, sloping floors, or sticking doors? We stabilize shifting foundations before small problems become expensive structural repairs.
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Crumbling mortar, a missing cap, or a cracked liner are safety concerns - not just cosmetic ones. We fix chimneys right.
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Worn mortar joints let water into your brick walls. Fresh tuckpointing seals them out and adds decades of life to your masonry.
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Spalling bricks, stair-step cracks, or crumbling joints? We repair and match your existing brick so the fix blends in.
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Cracked or uneven driveway? Concrete or paver installation that handles freeze-thaw winters and heavy traffic for decades.
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Sloped lots need walls that hold. We build and repair retaining walls that stop erosion and keep your yard where it belongs.
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Old brick and stone can look new again. We restore deteriorated masonry to its original character and structural integrity.
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Adding a fireplace or restoring an existing one? We handle the masonry from the firebox to the flue, built to last.
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Natural and manufactured stone veneer that adds real texture and character to exterior walls, fireplaces, and accent features.
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Concrete block walls for foundations, storage buildings, or property borders - built level, plumb, and weather-tight.
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A solid block foundation supports everything above it. We install and repair foundation block walls to meet structural standards.
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Custom outdoor kitchen counters, pizza ovens, and grilling stations built from brick or stone to hold up outdoors year-round.
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Cracked or uneven walkways are a trip hazard. We build level, attractive walkways from brick, pavers, or flagstone.
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Garden walls, privacy walls, and decorative brick installations that add structure and curb appeal to your property.
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Natural stone work for walls, columns, stairs, and accent features - laid by hand for results that look built to last.
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Repointing restores the mortar joints that hold your brick walls together. Stop water intrusion before it reaches the wall behind the brick.
Learn MoreTell us what you are seeing - sticking doors, crumbling mortar, a leaning wall. We respond within 1 business day to schedule a free on-site visit. No charge, no commitment just to have someone come out and take a look.
A mason comes out, walks the property, and assesses the full scope - not just the obvious spots. You receive a plain-language written estimate before any work is agreed to, so you can compare options and ask questions without pressure.
We schedule your job, handle any required permits, and complete the work to meet structural standards. For permitted jobs, the city inspector signs off before we consider it done. You get a walkthrough of the finished work and your warranty documentation.
We hold a valid Tennessee contractor license issued by the Department of Commerce and Insurance, plus full liability and workers compensation coverage. You can verify the license number before we start - no need to take anyone's word for it.
We do not quote over the phone. A mason comes out, inspects the actual problem, and hands you a written, itemized estimate. If you decide not to move forward, you owe us nothing. The estimate visit is always free.
We have been working on homes in Johnson City and the surrounding Tri-Cities area since 2015. We know the soils, the freeze-thaw cycles, and the older housing stock here - that local knowledge changes how we approach every job.
We respond to every inquiry within 1 business day. You will know your start date, daily progress, and what to expect at each stage. If something changes, we tell you before we proceed - not after.
Ready to talk through your project? Call (423) 672-1860 or send us a message.
We had foundation issues that two other contractors looked at without giving us straight answers. The crew here came out, showed us exactly what was moving and why, and gave us a written plan. Work was finished in two days and the doors that were sticking for years finally close right.
David M., Kingsport - Foundation repair
The mortar on our chimney had been crumbling for a couple of winters and we kept putting it off. They got to it in fall, which was the right call - the chimney held up through the whole winter without any water getting in. Photos of the finished work were a nice touch.
Sarah R., Jonesborough - Chimney repair
Our retaining wall had started to bow outward after all the rain last spring. They rebuilt the section that was failing and matched the stone well enough that you can barely tell which part is new. Finished on time, cleaned up completely, no surprises on the bill.
Mike T., Elizabethton - Retaining wall construction
We respond to every inquiry within 1 business day. There is no obligation - the estimate is completely free. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site visit so we can see the project in person before quoting anything.
(423) 672-1860Johnson City Concrete & Masonry is based in Johnson City, TN and serves 12 communities throughout northeast Tennessee, including Kingsport, Bristol, and Elizabethton. Most jobs are scheduled within one to two weeks, and we respond to every new inquiry within 1 business day.
At roughly 1,600 feet elevation, Johnson City goes through more freeze-thaw cycles each winter than lower-elevation Tennessee cities. Every cycle expands water trapped in mortar joints, grinding them apart from the inside. Catching wear early - before it reaches the brick itself - is almost always the cheaper repair.
The Appalachian Ridge and Valley region around Johnson City has clay-heavy soils that swell when wet and shrink when dry. Combined with roughly 44 inches of annual rainfall, that repeated expansion and contraction is the leading cause of foundation movement here. Drainage is rarely optional when repairing a foundation in this area.
Homes built before the 1960s commonly used softer brick and a lime-based mortar that flexes more than modern mixes. Using hard modern mortar on old soft brick causes the bricks themselves to crack under freeze-thaw stress. A mason working on an older Johnson City home should assess the existing mortar type before choosing a replacement mix.
If you can scrape mortar out with a fingernail or see gaps wider than a quarter inch, do not wait another winter. That water will freeze, expand, and push bricks loose. Surface weathering with no gaps or recessing can usually wait until the next good weather window. The distinction is whether water can currently enter the joint.
Tennessee licenses contractors through the Department of Commerce and Insurance. A licensed masonry contractor has met state experience and financial requirements and carries a bond - which gives you a formal path for complaints if work is not done correctly. For structural work like foundation repair or chimney rebuilds, the license is not optional. You can verify any contractor license at tn.gov/commerce.
If water from an uphill slope is pooling against your foundation or eroding your yard, a retaining wall solves the problem permanently. The University of Tennessee Extension notes that proper site grading and erosion control are among the most effective ways to prevent foundation damage. On sloped lots common in northeast Tennessee, a retaining wall is often both a landscaping and a structural decision.
Johnson City Concrete & Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor based in Johnson City, TN, serving 12 communities across northeast Tennessee since 2015. We hold a Tennessee contractor license issued by the Department of Commerce and Insurance, which covers structural masonry work including foundation repair, chimney rebuilds, and load-bearing wall construction.
We have completed masonry projects across all 16 service categories on this site - from routine tuckpointing to full foundation pier installation - for homeowners throughout the Tri-Cities region. Our crews understand the clay soils, older housing stock, and freeze-thaw conditions that shape how masonry behaves in this part of Appalachian Tennessee.
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Hairline cracks in drywall or surface staining on brick are usually cosmetic. Cracks wider than a quarter inch, cracks growing over time, stair-step patterns in brick, or sticking doors and windows after a wet winter are signs something structural is changing. When in doubt, have a mason look - the inspection visit is free.
In Johnson City's climate, minor mortar wear becomes major brick damage within one to two winters. Foundation cracks that let water in worsen with every freeze-thaw cycle. The repair that costs $800 today often costs $3,000 to $5,000 after another wet winter and another season of freeze-thaw stress.
A properly repaired and documented foundation - with a transferable warranty - typically does not hurt resale and often helps, because buyers and their inspectors can see the problem was addressed professionally. An untreated foundation issue, on the other hand, is one of the most common deal-killers in a home sale.
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors provides detailed guidance on what foundation conditions inspectors flag during a home sale. If you have questions about your home, call us at (423) 672-1860 and we will walk you through what we see during the estimate visit.
Johnson City sits in the Appalachian Highlands of northeast Tennessee at roughly 1,600 feet above sea level, surrounded by ridges and valleys that give the city its distinct character. Johnson City has grown steadily to a population of around 73,000 to 75,000 and is home to East Tennessee State University, one of the city's largest employers and a defining presence in the surrounding neighborhoods.
The city's older residential areas - including the Tree Streets neighborhood near downtown, the homes around ETSU, and established streets in Munsey Park and surrounding corridors - include a large share of brick homes built between the 1940s and 1970s. Many of these properties still have original masonry that has been through decades of Appalachian winters. Community gathering spaces like Buffalo Mountain Park and Founders Park at Cardinal Park are landmarks that help define the city's identity beyond its housing stock.
Many lots throughout Johnson City sit on sloped terrain, which means drainage challenges, retaining walls, and foundation stress are common. Newer subdivisions in Gray and Boones Creek are now entering their first major maintenance cycles. Johnson City Concrete & Masonry has worked on homes across all of these neighborhoods, and we understand what the local soils, climate, and construction history mean for your masonry.
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Call Johnson City Concrete & Masonry today for a free on-site estimate - we serve Johnson City and 11 surrounding communities across northeast Tennessee.