Brick wall installation in Fargo ND - a wall that holds up through freeze and thaw
Planning a garden wall or one that holds back soil? We build brick walls that suit your yard, follow city rules and handle our winters.
What does it take to build a brick wall in Fargo?
Brick wall installation in Fargo means laying brick in mortar on a footing, the solid base under the wall, so you end up with a garden wall or retaining wall that keeps its color and, when it's built well, keeps rain from soaking in.
Most people who call us want a low wall to edge a patio or garden, or a taller one to hold back a slope, and the price mostly comes down to the wall's length and height, whether it holds back soil, the brick you pick and how much digging the footing takes. The schedule usually turns on the weather, since fresh mortar can't be allowed to freeze, and on whether the city needs to issue a permit, which we check before we start. If you'd like the look of natural stone instead, our stone masonry work may suit your yard better, and either way the estimate I write up after seeing the spot explains what we'd do and why.
Why homeowners hire us for brick walls
You'll get plain reasons for every choice before you agree to it, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Our crew, with me on site
Our own crew lays every brick, and I'm on the job with them instead of checking in by phone.
Brick graded for freezing
Before we order anything, we talk through brick grade, SW or MW, which shows how well brick handles freezing when it's soaked.
Fresh work protected from cold
When it turns cold, we protect the new wall so the fresh mortar isn't damaged by freezing before it sets.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured, and I'm happy to answer any questions about either before you decide to hire us.
In business since 2017
We've been in business since 2017 and are best known for new masonry that suits what's already on the house.
Brick walls we build for Fargo yards
The right wall depends on what it has to do, where it stands in your yard and how it sits next to your house, so we settle those first.
Let's talk about your brick wall
Call (701) 566-7317 or ask for an estimate, and I'll come out to see where your wall will stand.
Trusting Masoncraft Fargo Concrete and Masonry with your brick wall
We start by looking at where the wall will stand, how the ground slopes and what's around it, because a wall that suits its spot and the house lasts longer than one squeezed in. I explain each choice, from the brick to the height, before I ask you to agree to anything, and I'm glad to answer questions along the way.
Sometimes the honest answer is that you don't need a new wall at all. If an old brick wall is sound but its joints are crumbling, brick pointing, refilling the worn mortar between the bricks, may be all it needs, and I'll tell you so. I'd sooner save you money than sell you work you don't need.
Questions about brick walls in Fargo
How tall can a brick wall be in my Fargo yard?
The city's residential rules allow a wall up to 3 feet tall in a front yard and 6.5 feet in a rear yard, or 8.5 feet in a rear yard if it stands at least three feet from the property line. Those limits apply in the SR, MR, NC and NO zoning districts, and near a street corner or where a driveway meets the street, nothing can block the view between 2 and 8 feet above the curb. The city's wall and fence handout carries no date, so it's worth confirming the limits with the city before you settle on a height.
When does a retaining wall need a permit in Fargo?
The City of Fargo issues permits for retaining walls more than 4 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, so a wall that looks shorter above ground can still count. Whenever a wall may need a permit, we check with the city's permit office before we start, handle the paperwork if one is needed and tell you what we found.
How long does a new brick wall need to be protected from cold weather?
Mason contractors' guidance says new masonry must be protected for 24 hours after it's built, and 48 hours for grouted walls, whose hollow spaces are filled. Brick industry guidance calls for cold weather steps whenever it's below 40°F, because wet mortar that freezes can be damaged for good. When it turns cold we protect the fresh work, and if you'd rather avoid that, we can plan your wall for warmer weeks.
Does a brick wall need to be painted?
No, clay brick needs no paint or surface treatment, though some people paint it for looks. Once outdoor brick is painted, it needs repainting every three to five years, so leaving it natural keeps your upkeep low.
How much does it cost to build a brick wall in Fargo?
I price each wall after I've seen the spot, because a short garden wall on flat ground and a retaining wall on a slope are very different jobs. The estimate lays out the brick, the size and the work we'd do, so you can see what you're paying for and compare it fairly with other quotes.
How do I check that a masonry contractor is licensed in North Dakota?
Search FirstStop on the Secretary of State's site to see whether a contractor is registered in North Dakota and whether their license is in good standing. The state requires a contractor license for anyone doing a job whose cost, value or price is over $4,000, and the Secretary of State's office accepts certain complaints against contractors.
What happens when you call about a brick wall in Fargo?
We plan each wall around your yard, your calendar and the weather, and you'll know what we intend to build and why before anything is ordered.
Call or send the form
Call (701) 566-7317 or use the form, and I'll answer or call you back to set a time to come out.
I look at the spot
I come out and walk the spot with you, looking at where the wall will stand, how the ground slopes and whether it holds back soil.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that explains what we'd build and why, including the brick we'd use, so you know what you're paying for.
Building and walk-through
If you go ahead, we look into any permit the wall needs, our crew builds it with me on site, and we walk the finished wall with you.
Brick wall installation in Fargo and nearby cities
We're based in Fargo, where clay ground swells and shrinks with moisture and the city requires foundation footings below a 54-inch frost line, so ask us how your wall's footing will be planned. Choose your city below or call.
Plan your brick wall with Masoncraft
Call (701) 566-7317 or use the form, so there's time to settle the brick and any permit before the warm weeks you'd like to build in.