Masonry Contractor in Grandview, WA - Sound Joints, Dry Chimneys, Straight Walls

Premier Yakima Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Grandview, WA from our base in Yakima. We repoint brick, fix chimneys and foundations, and build block walls, walkways and retaining walls for homes across the city.

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Light stone veneer covers a home's exterior around the entry and windows, with rectangular stepping stones crossing the lawn.

Brick outdoor dining table with a pale stone top sits among wicker chairs on a red paver patio beneath a wooden pergola.

Grandview houses as we see them

Grandview is a farm city in the lower valley, and the housing reflects that. Near downtown there are older brick and block homes, the edges have ranch houses on bigger lots, and the newer streets have paver drives and stone fronts. We drive down from Yakima and work the same stretch of the valley around Sunnyside and Toppenish, so the houses here are familiar to us.

Most yards here are irrigated, and a lot of that water ends up on walls and against foundations. Add summer heat and winter freezes, and the trouble we usually find is in the mortar joints and the bottom courses of brick, so that's where I look first.

Masonry work we do in Grandview

Foundation repair
We find out whether a foundation crack is old settling or still moving, because that decides between sealing it and rebuilding the section around it.
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Chimney repair
Water stains near the chimney or loose brick up top usually mean a cracked crown or failed joints. We find where the water gets in and rebuild that part.
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Tuckpointing
When joints turn sandy or sink back from the brick face, we grind them out to an even depth and refill them with mortar matched in color and strength.
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Brick repair
Cracked or flaking bricks get cut out one at a time and replaced with the closest match we can find, so the repair doesn't stand out on the wall.
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Driveway pavers
Want a paver driveway that holds up under trucks? The plan starts below the pavers, with a dug-out and packed gravel base that carries the load.
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Retaining wall construction
For a yard that slopes toward the house, we build block or stone retaining walls with drain rock and pipe behind them so water drains instead of pushing.
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Masonry restoration
Older brick houses and storefronts get cleaned, repaired and repointed with mortar suited to soft old brick, keeping as much original material as we can.
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Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces with a firebrick lining and a brick or stone face, sized to the room and laid out so the chimney above draws properly.
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Stone veneer installation
Want stone on a plain block foundation or front wall? We set veneer over a proper backing with a way out for any water that gets behind it.
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Concrete block walls
We lay block walls for yards, shops and outbuildings on a poured footing, with steel and grout in the cores where the wall's height calls for it.
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Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, garage or shop, we lay block foundation walls to the plan's lines and levels, with the reinforcing the drawings call for.
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Outdoor kitchen masonry
A backyard kitchen starts with where the grill, counter and sink go. We build the block base, then finish it in brick, stone or stucco to suit your house.
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Walkway construction
We build brick, paver and concrete walkways with a slight slope off the path, so sprinkler water and snowmelt run into the yard instead of pooling.
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Brick wall installation
New brick walls, from garden walls to additions, laid plumb and tied in properly, with joints tooled tight so the face sheds water.
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Stone masonry
For stone walls, steps and columns, we pick and fit each stone so its weight sits on solid bearing, then point the joints to suit the stone.
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Brick pointing
When only some joints have failed, we point just those areas with matching mortar, which keeps the cost down and leaves the good brick alone.
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What to know before masonry work starts in Grandview

Inside city limits, building permits go through the City of Grandview, and its forms page has the building permit application and a Building Information Packet. Before we start, I check with the city or county office that covers your address, and if your job needs a permit we take care of the paperwork with you, so any wait for approval is figured into the schedule before we set a start date. You can check on any contractor the same way. The state requires every construction contractor to register with the Department of Labor & Industries, and any business working inside city limits needs a City of Grandview business license endorsement, which runs through the state's Business Licensing Service for a $50.00 fee. We're fully licensed and insured.

The houses here are a lot like the ones we work on in Yakima, and the price moves on the same things. It depends on how much mortar or brick has to come out, how high we're working and how easy the wall is to reach, and whether we're matching old brick and mortar. The schedule turns on whether a permit is needed and on the weather for laying mortar. Your own number comes from me looking at the work in person.

Sprinklers that hit the house keep the bottom courses of brick and block wet, so we check where the water lands before deciding what to fix.
On older, softer brick we use mortar weaker than the brick, so if anything cracks later it's the joint, which is easy to redo, and not the brick.
Paver and walkway jobs on irrigated lots get a base dug and packed deep enough, with a slope that sends water off the surface.
Summer afternoons dry fresh mortar too fast, so we plan pointing for the cooler hours and keep new joints damp while they set.
Late fall and winter work waits for a stretch of weather above freezing, because mortar that freezes before it sets won't hold.

Get a straight answer on your Grandview masonry

Tell us what you're seeing, whether it's crumbling joints, a leaking chimney or a wall you want built, and we'll get back to you within one business day. I come out to your property for a free estimate, look at the work myself and walk you through what it needs, with no pressure and no obligation. You can also call (509) 452-1015.

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Grandview masonry questions we hear

Does a masonry contractor in Grandview, WA need to be registered with the state?

Yes, every construction contractor in Washington has to register with L&I, and state law also requires them to be bonded and insured. Registration takes a $30,000 bond for a general contractor or $15,000 for a specialty contractor, plus liability coverage of $200,000 public liability and $50,000 property damage, or a $250,000 combined limit. Contractors also have to show their registration number on ads, estimates and bids, so look for it before you hire anyone.

What paperwork should I get before a home masonry job over $1,000 in Washington?

For any residential job of $1,000 or more, a registered contractor has to give you the state's Model Disclosure Statement Notice to Customer. That's on top of the registration number, which has to appear on the estimate itself.

Which building codes apply to masonry work in Grandview?

Washington's 2021 building codes, with the state's amendments, are the statewide minimum right now. The State Building Code Council says the 2024 codes will take effect May 3, 2027. The city's own ordinances are online in its municipal code.

Can I get money back if a contractor's work cost me money in Washington?

You may be able to, because L&I says eligible construction consumers can apply for recovery payments for financial loss from a contractor's work starting July 1, 2026. L&I covers it on its contractor laws and rules page.

Service areas

We're a masonry contractor based in Yakima, WA, and we take jobs in the cities around it. These are the ones with their own page. If you don't see your city listed, call and ask.

I'd rather tell you a repair can wait than sell you one you don't need, so call (509) 452-1015 or use our contact form even if you're not sure it's time.