Concrete block walls in Fargo ND - a wall built for the load it holds back
Need a basement, foundation or retaining wall that holds? We build concrete block walls designed for the soil and weight pressing on them.
When does a concrete block wall make sense?
A concrete block wall makes sense in Fargo when you need a basement wall, a foundation wall or a retaining wall that carries real weight, because concrete block carries heavy loads well and holds up against fire, termites and noise.
Most people who call Masoncraft Fargo Concrete and Masonry about block need a new basement or foundation wall, or a wall to hold back a slope in the yard, and we build them in Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and the cities around them. The price mostly follows the wall's height and length, how much soil or weight it holds back and how deep the footing goes, because a taller or harder-working wall takes more block, more steel and more digging. The schedule turns on the weather and on any permit the city requires, which we check before we start. The estimate I write after looking at your wall puts your own figure on all of it.
Why Fargo homeowners hire us for block walls
You can count on straight answers, a wall planned around your house and what it holds back, and the same people from the first visit to the last block.
I come out, our crew builds
I look at the job and write the estimate myself, and our own crew builds the wall with me on site.
In business since 2017
I started this business in 2017, and we're best known for careful repair work on older brick, stone and block.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured, so the crew working on your property is covered while your wall goes up.
Work you're happy with
Your new wall is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and I'm glad to answer any question about the work along the way.
Reasons before you agree
I explain why each part of the wall is needed, and if a smaller wall would do, I'll say so.
Kinds of concrete block walls we build
The right wall comes down to what it has to hold back, how tall it needs to be and what it sits on, so that's where we start.
Tell me about your block wall
Call (701) 566-7317 or send the form with what the wall is for, and ask for an estimate at your property.
Why homeowners trust Masoncraft Fargo Concrete and Masonry for block walls
The first thing I ask on any block wall is what it has to hold back, because a tall wall or a heavy soil load needs a wall designed for it. Where the new wall meets older block or brick, I also make sure it suits what's already there, so the new work doesn't wear out the old.
On a basement or foundation wall, we make sure the floor is in, or the wall is braced, before any dirt goes back against it, because soil pressing on an unsupported wall can push it out of line. That sometimes means waiting on the framing, and I'd sooner tell you that up front than rush the backfill.
Questions about block walls in Fargo
How much does a concrete block wall cost in Fargo?
Installing a concrete block wall usually costs about $16 to $19 per square foot across the US, so treat that as the national going rate, not our price. A tall wall, a reinforced design or a deep footing adds block, steel and digging, and the estimate I write after seeing your site gives your own number and what it covers.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Fargo?
If the wall is more than 4 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, the City of Fargo issues a retaining wall permit for it. That measurement counts the part below ground, so a wall that looks shorter can still need one. We check with the city before we start, handle the paperwork when a permit is needed and tell you what we found.
Can concrete block walls be built in cold weather in Fargo?
They can, because block construction guidance treats 40°F to 90°F as normal and lets work go ahead below 40°F with cold weather protection. Mortar mixed in the cold sets and gains strength more slowly, so a winter job can take longer. The guidance also says block belongs on a base clear of snow and ice, since movement when that base thaws will crack the masonry.
How tall can a wall be in my yard in Fargo?
In Fargo's SR, MR, NC and NO zoning districts, a city handout limits a wall in any front yard to 3 feet tall. In a rear yard the limit is 6.5 feet, or 8.5 feet if the wall sits at least three feet from the property line. A retaining wall over 4 feet also needs the permit mentioned above.
How do I get utility lines marked before digging for a wall in North Dakota?
North Dakota requires a call to 1-800-795-0555 at least two business days before you dig, and the city's handout points to the same number. It's worth doing even for a small garden wall, because the footing for a block wall goes deeper than a fence post.
What is the best backfill for a concrete block basement wall?
Design guidance says the ideal backfill against a basement wall is free-draining granular fill, loose material that lets water pass, kept free of soils that swell. I'll go over what we plan to put against your wall when I write the estimate.
What happens when you call about a block wall in Fargo?
Every block wall starts with a visit and a conversation about what it has to do, and the plan fits around your house, your schedule and the season.
You get in touch
Call (701) 566-7317 or send the form, and I'll answer or call you back to set up a visit.
I look at the site
I come out and look at the job with you, from where the wall will sit to what's pressing on it.
Your written estimate
I write up an estimate that explains what we'd do and why, so you understand what you're paying for before you decide.
The work and walk-through
If you go ahead, we look into any permit, our crew builds with me on site, and we walk the finished wall with you.
Concrete block walls in Fargo and nearby cities
We're based in Fargo, where a city handout says foundations must sit on footings below frost depth, four and a half feet here, so block foundation walls start that deep. Choose your city below or call us.
Ask for your Fargo block wall estimate
Calling early in the season leaves time to sort out the permit and weather, so call (701) 566-7317 or send the form for a free estimate.