Austin Custom Masonry | Retaining Wall, Brick and Fireplace Contractor Experts
Austin Custom Masonry is a trusted professional contractor for retaining walls, masonry fireplaces, and stone veneers serving Austin, TX homes. Commercial properties also rely on us for brick building masonry, concrete block walls, and structural masonry. We’ve served the metropolitan and nearby areas in Travis County since October 2002, and after 24 years we’re still locally owned. Our work spans limestone, brick, thin brick, cast stone, and concrete block, plus chimneys, paver patios, privacy walls, and ongoing commercial maintenance.
That longevity starts with our founders. Brothers Jordan and Eric launched the company, and both hold masonry, construction safety, or restoration certifications. Jordan brings 15 years of practical masonry experience, plus vocational training and an apprenticeship. Eric complements that with technical training and a construction apprenticeship. Together, they lead a crew of 28 trained, licensed masons, bricklayers, stonemasons, and block masons. We are committed to consistent, reliable service, helping about 50 businesses and 160 families each year. We carry general liability insurance, workers’ compensation, OSHA 10 hour or 30 hour safety cards and EPA Lead Safe (RRP) certification. Call us today and let’s build something lasting.
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Residential Custom Masonry Services In Austin, TX
Masonry Retaining Walls
We install segmental, geogrid segmental, concrete block, dry stack, limestone, and stone retaining walls, plus terraced retaining wall designs for sloped Austin yards and Hill Country lots. Every wall gets proper retaining wall drainage installation and weep holes, so water never builds up behind it. Already have an existing wall problem? Let our concrete wall masons handle your leaning, bulging, and full retaining wall rebuilds. Based on our experience, geogrid segmental walls work best for taller slopes because they hold up under Austin’s heavy storm rains and shifting clay soils.
Masonry Fireplaces
Austin Custom Masonry builds and restores each masonry fireplace to match your home’s style and existing stonework or brickwork. A typical project includes:
- Stone fireplace installation or brick fireplace installation
- Wood-burning masonry fireplace construction and custom outdoor fireplace masonry
- Firebox reconstruction, firebrick replacement, and refractory panel replacement
- Fireplace hearth installation and custom masonry mantel
- Fireplace refacing with stone, stone fireplace refacing, and fireplace tuckpointing
Consider a masonry fireplace for a living room, patio, or covered porch.
Thin Brick, Stone And Cast-Stone Veneer
Our veneer team installs and repairs manufactured stone veneer, adhered stone veneer, thin brick, and cast stone veneer. Your other options for Austin homes and businesses include natural thin stone and faux stone veneer, and stone veneer siding. Our Austin masons also handle loose stone veneer repair, cracked stone veneer repair, manufactured stone replacement, and thin brick replacement, fixing damage from Central Texas heat, hail, and shifting clay soil before moisture gets behind the wall. Our installers train through manufacturer-certified programs like Eldorado Stone, ProVia, and Belgard.
Masonry Chimneys
We repair and rebuild masonry chimneys, from chimney crown repair and rebuild, chimney cap replacement, to chimney flashing repair, repointing, and tuckpointing, matching each fix to your chimney’s materials and damage. Austin Custom Masonry masons handle chimney leak repair and waterproofing. Homeowners also benefit from our spalled chimney brick replacement, partial chimney rebuild, brick chimney replacement, and stone chimney construction. Our services ensure that your chimney stays dry and sturdy through Central Texas storms. Led by our one of our CSIA-certified mason Sam, we have completed over 100-150 chimney projects per year.
Masonry And Paver Patios
We handle flagstone patio installation, brick paver patio installation, interlocking paver patio installation, and natural stone patio installation to fit your yard’s style and layout. This way, you get a flat, durable surface built for Austin’s heat and heavy rain. Whether you need a new patio or a fix for an old one, our team has the expertise to handle these:
- Paver patio repair and replacement
- Patio paver resurfacing
- Polymeric sand for patio pavers
- Patio base repair
- Patio regrading and drainage correction
- Paver patio expansion
One of our proudest moments was working with The Travis ATX in 2018.
Freestanding Boundary, Privacy And Screen Walls
Our certified masons build brick fences with columns, CMU privacy walls, and stone privacy walls that define property lines while blocking street noise and prying eyes from neighboring yards. We match existing bricks or stones for your garden masonry wall, courtyard masonry wall, or landscape block walls so you get that custom seamless look. We also handle masonry fence repair, masonry column repair, and masonry wall cap replacement. Our crews carry OSHA 10-hour safety cards and are MCAA members, so you know your freestanding wall is built to code and lasts for decades.
Our Custom Commercial Masonry Services in Austin, TX
Brick Building Masonry
As Eldorado Stone certified installers, Austin Custom Masonry specializes in brick veneer installation, brick facade installation, and brick cladding installation for commercial properties throughout Austin and Travis County. Our professional bricklayers handle structural brickwork, load-bearing brick walls, and brick arch construction with precision, plus brick infill installation in case you have renovations and additions. When existing masonry needs attention, we offer brick facade restoration, brick spall repair, lintel repair, along with brick replacement and accurate brick color matching. You get precise and seamless results whether you're building new or restoring historic structures.
CMU, Cinder-Block And Concrete-Block Masonry
We handle everything from split face and burnished CMU installations to architectural block and breeze block walls, always starting with a property assessment to figure out the right block type and design for your space. Need an opening modified or a new lintel installed? We've got that covered too, along with commercial partition walls and CMU infill work. And if your existing block is showing cracks, spalling, or just needs repointing, we'll repair or replace damaged sections and clean everything up so it looks brand new again.
Structural Masonry Construction
Reinforced CMU walls, grouted block wall construction, and engineered masonry walls give your property the structural backbone it needs to handle seismic activity and heavy loads without cracking or shifting over time. Load-bearing masonry walls, CMU bond beams, and CMU pilaster construction work together to create a true masonry shear wall system built to code from the ground up. That’s the Austin Custom Masonry expertise. Choosing reinforced masonry construction basically saves you from the stair-step cracks, wall movement, displacement, and storm damage that plague poorly reinforced structures down the road.
Full-Depth Natural Stone Building Masonry
Austin Custom Masonry installs full-depth stone veneer using limestone masonry, sandstone masonry, and full bed stone installation techniques to build genuinely solid, load-bearing natural stone walls. Choose from cut stone facade installation, natural stone cladding, or commercial cast stone installation to match your property's architectural style. Given these options, we recommend limestone wall construction for most residential clients, as it offers timeless durability with precise stone color matching. We also handle stone facade restoration, stone lintel repair, stone opening modification, loose stone repair, and stone replacement masonry for existing structures.
Thin Brick, Stone And Cast-Stone Veneer
Using manufactured stone veneer and adhered stone veneer installation methods, we transform building facades into architectural focal points with thin brick, cast stone facade, and custom stone veneer facade designs. Precise alignment keeps every course level and every joint consistent from corner to corner, framing your property's exterior perfectly. In the final phase, we finish every project with proper sealing, a vital step that protects your commercial stone or brick veneer installations from moisture intrusion and weathering. We also handle loose stone veneer repair, thin brick repair, and thin brick replacement for existing installations.
Commercial Masonry Maintenance And Recurring Repair
For reliable, ongoing upkeep of your commercial property, choose our commercial masonry repair service covering everything from brick repointing maintenance to masonry joint repair and masonry unit replacement. Our team handles commercial brick, block, or stone repair, along with masonry coping repair and commercial expansion joint repair to keep your building's envelope sound. It goes without saying that we also offer commercial masonry cleaning and masonry waterproofing and sealing, so you get a building that looks sharp and stays protected from water intrusion year-round.
Why Choose Austin Custom Masonry Services for Your Property?
MCAA Membership
As members of the Mason Contractors Association of America, we hold ourselves to industry-wide standards for craftsmanship, safety, and ethics. This affiliation keeps our team current on best practices and building code requirements, so every wall, veneer, or repair we complete meets professional masonry standards from start to finish.
Manufacturer-Certified Installer Programs
Our installers are certified through leading manufacturers like Eldorado Stone and Belgard, meaning we've completed specialized training on proper installation techniques for their specific products. This certification matters because improper installation can void manufacturer warranties, while our certified status ensures your materials perform as intended for the long haul.
General Liability Insurance & Workers' Compensation
We carry full general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage on every job. This protects your property from unexpected damage during construction and ensures that if an on-site injury occurs, you're never held financially responsible. It's a basic safeguard that gives you peace of mind throughout the project.
OSHA Safety Certification
Our crews hold OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction safety cards, reflecting formal training in jobsite hazard recognition and prevention. Masonry work involves heavy materials, power tools, and scaffolding, so this training reduces risk on your property and demonstrates our commitment to running a safe, professional operation.
The Craftsmanship Behind Quality Masonry Work
Accurate Measurements
Every project starts with precise measurements and layout planning. We account for expansion joints, wall height, and load requirements before a single unit goes down, ensuring the finished structure meets code and fits your space exactly as designed.
Course Alignment
Keeping each course level and plumb is what gives a masonry wall its clean, professional look. We check alignment continuously throughout the build, not just at the end, so you don't end up with a wall that leans, bows, or looks uneven years down the road.
Precise Cuts
Corners, openings, and curved sections demand exact cuts. We use the right tools and techniques for each material, whether it's brick, CMU, or natural stone, so every piece fits tightly with minimal gaps and a consistent, intentional appearance.
Transitions and Finishing Details
Where masonry meets windows, doors, caps, or adjoining materials is often where problems start. We pay close attention to these transitions, along with mortar joint consistency and final cleanup, so the finished wall looks seamless and stands up to weather and time.
Choosing the Right Stone for Austin: Texas Limestone, Hill Country Stone and Veneer Options
Walk through almost any Austin neighborhood, or past a Hill Country courthouse, and you’ll notice the stone. It’s warm, earthy, and tied to the land. Choosing the right stone for your home or commercial property means knowing what that stone is, how it’s installed, and how it holds up here.
Texas Limestone: Cream, Buff And Gray Tones
Limestone is the stone most people picture when they think of Austin and Hill Country architecture. The most common type is Austin limestone, quarried largely near Austin. It is relatively soft and somewhat porous, and it often appears white, yellow or reddish brown. Several local varieties each have their own character:
Stone
Typical tone
Character
Cordova Cream
Light buff to cream
Smoother and less fossil-heavy than its shell counterpart, and long used around Austin landmarks
Cordova Shell
Buff with visible fossils
Textured, shell-rich surface that originated near Leander
Lueders
Gray, buff, charcoal to caramel
Denser than Austin limestone, quarried near Abilene, and popular for walls, caps and coping
Together, these give you a palette that fits the region, from soft cream facades to darker gray accents.
Full-Depth Stone Versus Thin Or Adhered Veneer
Full-depth natural stone is true masonry. Stone is laid in full beds of mortar and acts as a wall or facade in its own right, supported by ledges, footings and anchors. It makes sense for new construction, additions, site and retaining walls, and commercial facades where you want authentic mass and a long service life. See our full-depth natural stone masonry services.
Thin or adhered veneer is a stone or manufactured stone face applied over a qualified substrate. It suits remodels, fireplace surrounds, interior accent walls, and projects where a wall can’t carry the extra weight of full-depth stone. Done properly, with the right backing, flashing and moisture details, it delivers the look of stone with less structure. Learn more about our stone veneer services.
A quick rule: choose full-depth stone when the stone is the wall, and veneer when the stone is the finish.
How Stone Handles Austin’s Heat, Sun And Freeze Events
Austin’s long, hot summers are easy on natural stone. Stone also acts as thermal insulation, which helps with Texas weather extremes. The bigger test is the occasional hard freeze. Limestone absorbs some moisture, and trapped water expands as it freezes. Texas limestone is generally rated good for freeze-thaw resistance, but these details matter when you’ll have tme installed:
- Flashing, weep holes and drainage keep water from collecting behind or under the stone.
- Breathable sealers can reduce staining without trapping moisture.
- Quality mortar, installed correctly, protects joints from cracking and water entry.
- Caps, copings and sills shed water away from wall faces.
Matching New Stone To Existing Buildings
Matching is one of the most common challenges in older neighborhoods and commercial renovations. Stone varies by quarry, bed and finish, and older stone has weathered over the years. For a good match:
- Compare samples against the existing wall in natural light, wet and dry.
- Consider the finish, such as smooth, chopped or roughback, along with stone size and coursing.
- Match mortar color and joint profile, since they change how the whole wall reads.
- Blend new stone gradually, or use reclaimed stone where available.
Stone For Fireplaces And Outdoor Kitchens
Stone is also a favorite for the features people gather around. Whether it’s an indoor hearth, an outdoor fireplace, or a built-in grill island, the stone choice sets the tone for the space. Explore our Austin Custom Masonry fireplaces and outdoor kitchens.
What is the Cost of Custom Masonry in Austin?
Austin Custom Masonry never treats two masonry projects the same. So, we can only give you estimates of what your specific project will cost based on our experience and industry averages. This way, you can be sure you’re not overpaying for services. Custom masonry costs in Austin vary widely by project type, but two of our most requested services give a useful starting point.
Most retaining walls in Austin cost $35 to $40 per square foot for walls from 3 to 6 feet tall, according to Angi. A second local guide, HomeBlue, shows a wider spread. Retaining wall costs in Austin run from $14 to $44 per square foot, depending on material, with block walls at the lower end and boulder and poured concrete walls near the top.
Outdoor living projects follow a similar pattern. Paver patios in Austin average between $8 and $25 per square foot, per Angi. Most projects total between $2,354 and $6,867, with an average of $3,728. Labor is a large share of that total, since 50% to 70% of the cost goes toward labor.
Urgent or emergency repairs may carry a surcharge, and preventive maintenance helps avoid costlier repairs down the line. Catching a cracked chimney crown, loose veneer, or failing mortar early usually keeps a small fix from becoming a rebuild.
The key factors influencing masonry costs are:
- Project Type and Size
- Material Type (Limestone, Brick, Concrete Block, Pavers, Veneer)
- Site Conditions, Slope and Drainage
- Labor, Engineering and Permits
- Urgent Service
Areas we serve
Austin
Round Rock
Cedar Park
Pflugerville
Georgetown
Leander
Hutto
Bee Cave
Lakeway
Buda
Kyle
Dripping Springs
What Our Austin Customers Say About Our Masonry Services
“Our backyard slopes toward the house, and after one heavy rain the old timber wall started leaning. The crew tore it out, put in a limestone retaining wall with proper drainage behind it, and even matched the stone to our patio. We’ve had several big storms since, and it hasn’t moved an inch.”
Melissa Hartmann
Homeowner and mother of three, Circle C neighborhood
“We needed our restaurant’s front wall refaced before our reopening, and we couldn’t afford a long shutdown. The Austin Custom Masonry team put up stone veneer in sections, so our patio stayed open the whole time. Customers still ask about the new look.”
Daniel Okafor
Owner of a family restaurant in East Austin
“I manage six apartment buildings, and cracked block walls and loose brick come up every few months. This crew handles it all: they patch the block, repoint the brick and seal the walls before the rainy season. I just send a text, and they’re on the schedule.”
Priya Raman
Property manager for a multifamily community in North Austin
Custom Masonry FAQs
Yes. Our crew includes trained, licensed and expert masons, bricklayers, stonemasons and concrete block masons. Austin Custom Masonry carries general liability insurance and workers’ compensation, and our team holds OSHA 10 hour or 30 hour construction safety cards
Yes. We hold EPA Lead Safe (RRP) Certification, which is required when repair or restoration work disturbs paint in homes built before 1978. That covers repointing, chimney work and veneer repairs on older properties.
A trained crew of 28, led by our founders, brothers Jordan and Eric. Jordan has 15 years of practical masonry experience, plus vocational education and a masonry apprenticeship. Eric has technical training in vocational education and an apprenticeship in general construction. Both hold relevant masonry, construction safety or restoration certifications, and we’ve been locally owned since October 2002.
Yes. On average, we help 40 businesses and 160 families each year. Residential work includes retaining walls, fireplaces, chimneys, stone veneer, paver patios and privacy walls. Commercial work includes brick building masonry, concrete block walls, structural masonry, natural stone facades and recurring maintenance.
We work with Texas limestone and other natural stone, brick, thin brick, cast stone, manufactured stone veneer, concrete block and pavers. For Austin projects, that includes Hill Country limestone for walls, fireplaces and outdoor features.
Yes. We serve the greater Austin area, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, Lakeway, Bee Cave and Dripping Springs.
Quality Stone, Brick and Block Work Starts Here
Whether you’re planning a limestone retaining wall, a stone fireplace, or a commercial facade, Austin Custom Masonry is ready to help. For 24 years, our crew of 28 has served Austin homeowners and businesses with quality brick, stone, and block work. Have a masonry project in mind? Call Austin Custom Masonry and talk to one of our professional masons.