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Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas. (337) 549-5482
Lake Charles Concrete & Masonry handles foundation repairs, brick work, chimneys, retaining walls, and more across Lake Charles and the surrounding areas. We give you a clear estimate up front and work you can trust to hold.
Lake Charles Concrete & Masonry is a full-service masonry contractor based in Lake Charles, LA. We work on the problems that keep homeowners up at night - cracking foundations, deteriorating chimney mortar, water sneaking through brick walls, driveways that have started to heave. We offer 16 services across 12 communities in the Lake Charles area, and every job starts with a free on-site estimate.
Cracks in walls or sticking doors? We stabilize shifting foundations before small problems become expensive structural repairs.
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A damaged chimney can let water and carbon monoxide inside. We repair crowns, mortar, caps, and flue liners properly.
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Crumbling mortar joints let moisture in fast. Fresh tuckpointing seals your brick and adds decades to your wall.
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Spalled bricks and failed mortar look bad and let water through. We match your existing brick and restore the wall right.
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Cracked concrete or uneven pavers? A new paver driveway holds up to Gulf Coast heat and heavy traffic for decades.
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Eroding slopes and shifting soil damage your yard and home. A properly built retaining wall holds everything in place.
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Storm damage, age, or neglect wearing down your masonry? We restore the look and integrity of brick, stone, and block.
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Ready for a real fireplace? We build custom masonry fireplaces that are safe, code-compliant, and built to last.
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Want the look of stone without the full cost? Stone veneer transforms walls and facades with lasting curb appeal.
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Need a durable wall for privacy or property division? Concrete block construction stands up to Louisiana weather.
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Building on a block wall foundation means getting it right from the ground up. We set block walls that last.
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Take your backyard further with a masonry outdoor kitchen built to withstand humidity, heat, and everyday use.
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Uneven or crumbling walkways are a safety hazard. We build smooth, level paths from brick, stone, or pavers.
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From garden borders to full perimeter walls, we build brick walls that add value and character to any property.
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Natural stone brings texture and character no other material can match. We cut, set, and finish stone that lasts.
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Failed mortar joints are an open invitation for water damage. Fresh pointing restores the seal and the strength.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or fill out the form on this page. We will ask a few quick questions about what you are seeing and schedule a time to come look at the property. We respond within 1 business day - usually much faster.
A contractor visits your property, walks the affected areas, and gives you a clear picture of what is going on and why. You get a written estimate that spells out the scope of work, the timeline, and the cost - before anyone picks up a tool.
Our crew completes the job on schedule, cleans up completely, and walks you through the finished work before leaving. We are not gone until you are satisfied with what was done.
We hold a current license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and carry full general liability and workers compensation coverage. We hand you proof of insurance before work starts.
Every estimate is free, written, and explained in plain language. We itemize what will be done and why. No pressure, no upselling, no surprise charges after the fact.
We have been doing masonry work in the Lake Charles area since 2015. We know the soil, the climate, and the housing stock here - and we are here year-round, not just after a storm.
If something is not right with the finished job, we come back and make it right. No arguments, no runaround. We stand behind the work we do.
Ready to get started? Call (337) 549-5482 or request a free estimate online.
"The crew showed up when they said they would and finished the foundation work in two days, same as quoted. My doors open and close properly again for the first time in years. No mess left behind, just solid work."
Marcus T., Sulphur - Foundation repair
"I had tuckpointing done on my chimney before hurricane season. They took the time to match the mortar color to the existing brick, which I appreciated. The chimney looks like it was never touched, and I know it is sealed tight going into storm season."
Denise R., Westlake - Tuckpointing
"We had storm damage from Laura that we kept putting off. They assessed everything, gave us a written estimate the same week, and had the brick repaired in a day. Honest pricing and they explained every line item. Happy we finally called."
James P., Moss Bluff - Brick repair
We respond within 1 business day - often the same day. There is no obligation and no pressure. After you submit, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site estimate at a time that works for you.
(337) 549-5482Lake Charles Concrete & Masonry is based in Lake Charles, LA and serves 12 communities across Calcasieu Parish and the surrounding region, including Sulphur, Westlake, and Moss Bluff. We typically schedule free estimates within the week and cover the full Lake Charles metro area.
That white residue is called efflorescence - it is mineral salt left behind when water moves through masonry and evaporates on the surface. It means your mortar joints are letting moisture in, and in a city that gets 57 inches of rain a year, that pathway needs to be closed before the damage spreads behind the wall.
Hairline cracks that run horizontally or in a stair-step pattern along mortar joints deserve a professional look - especially in Lake Charles where expansive clay soils swell and shrink with every rain cycle. The American Society of Civil Engineers notes that soil movement is one of the leading causes of structural foundation damage in the Gulf South. American Society of Civil Engineers.
Yes, noticeably. Mortar that holds up for 25 years in a drier northern climate can need attention in 12 to 15 years in Lake Charles because persistent moisture seeps into small cracks, expands, and slowly widens them. Inspecting your brick every few years is more important here than in most other parts of the country.
Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm in August 2020 and created two types of masonry damage: visible cracks from wind pressure and debris impact, and invisible soil saturation that caused slow foundation settlement in the months that followed. Many homeowners did not realize the second type of damage existed until doors started sticking a year later.
Older homes - especially those built before the 1950s - were often built with softer brick that cracks if a hard modern mortar mix is used. The National Park Service has published guidance on this specifically for historic masonry: the mortar must be softer and more flexible than the brick, not harder. National Park Service Preservation Briefs.
Routine mortar repair and minor brick patching generally do not require a permit. Structural work - foundation piers, retaining walls, chimney rebuilding - usually does require one through the City of Lake Charles permits office. A licensed contractor handles the filing and coordinates the required inspection on your behalf.
Lake Charles Concrete & Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor based in Lake Charles, LA, serving 12 communities across the Lake Charles region since 2015.
We hold a current contractor license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and carry general liability and workers compensation insurance on every job.
Since 2015, we have completed foundation repairs, chimney restorations, retaining walls, outdoor masonry projects, and brick and mortar work across all 16 service categories throughout Calcasieu Parish and neighboring communities.
Late fall through early spring is ideal - roughly October through March. Summer heat and humidity can cause fresh mortar to dry too quickly and crack. Fall and winter give more stable curing conditions and better contractor availability.
Water moves in through failed joints and behind the wall. In a wet climate like Lake Charles, this leads to interior moisture, mold, and eventually structural deterioration. The repair cost grows significantly the longer the problem is left alone.
A breathable water repellent applied after repairs can slow moisture absorption, which is especially useful in a high-rainfall area. It should never trap water vapor inside the wall. The Brick Industry Association recommends using only breathable sealants on masonry. Brick Industry Association.
Have questions about your specific situation? Call us at (337) 549-5482 and we will give you a straight answer.
Lake Charles is the parish seat of Calcasieu Parish and home to roughly 80,000 residents, with a homeownership rate that means more than half of households have a direct stake in keeping their property in good shape. Census data shows a large share of the housing stock was built before 1980, much of it on concrete slab foundations that sit on the reactive clay soils common across this part of Louisiana.
The city has distinct neighborhoods - from the historic homes near downtown Lake Charles and the lakefront Civic Center area to mid-century brick homes in Broadmoor and Prien Lake. Each neighborhood has its own age profile and its own maintenance demands. The annual Contraband Days festival on the lakefront is one of the largest in Louisiana, and it is a reminder that this is a community where people are genuinely invested in the place they live.
The 2020 hurricane season brought back-to-back major hurricanes to Lake Charles - Laura and Delta - that created a widespread need for masonry and structural repairs across every part of the city. We have worked on foundations, chimneys, brick walls, and retaining structures throughout the recovery, and we are still here today for homeowners who have ongoing repair needs or new projects to tackle. If your home is in Lake Charles or anywhere in the surrounding area, we know the conditions here and we are ready to help.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Lake Charles Concrete & Masonry
642 Clarence St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
support@lakecharlesmasonry.com
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Call Lake Charles Concrete & Masonry today for a free on-site estimate. We serve all of Lake Charles and 11 surrounding communities across southwest Louisiana.