Masonry Contractor in Wilmington, NC - Brick and Stone Work Built to Shed Water
B&T Wilmington Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Wilmington, NC. We repair old brick and mortar, fix chimneys and foundations, and build new walls, walkways and paver driveways for homes across the city.
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I walk the job with you, point out what I'm seeing and write it up.
Request an estimateWilmington: old brick, wet ground
Wilmington is home for us, and the work here usually falls into two kinds of jobs. In historic downtown and the older neighborhoods off the river, a lot of what we see is brick and block that's stood for generations, with soft mortar, old patch jobs and chimneys that have taken decades of rain. Farther out, the newer subdivisions bring brick veneer, block foundations, paver driveways and the backyard projects people have been putting off, and that mix carries on out toward Kings Grant.
Much of the ground here is low and sandy and stays wet after a storm, so what sits under a wall and where the water runs off it matter as much as the brick you see. That's where I spend most of my time on a Wilmington estimate.
Working in Wilmington: permits, licenses and what sets the price
Inside Wilmington city limits, building permits come from New Hanover County's Department of Permits & Inspections, not the city, and the county issues them for alterations, new construction and other structures on the lot. When your job needs one, that permit comes before we start, so it's usually the first thing that sets the schedule, ahead of the weather and getting material in. I'll tell you which office handles your address, and we help you get the paperwork together. Before you hire anyone, ask about their state license and their city business license, which the city issues through its Collections office.
What moves the price most is what's hidden, like how far the old mortar has let go and what's under the wall or slab, so I point those out on the walk and put your number in writing. If a new paver driveway runs out to the street, the part in the city right-of-way goes through the city's Right-of-Way Office, which handles driveway permits, so we plan that piece early. We do the same work in Myrtle Grove and Leland, and the estimate works the same way there.
Services in Wilmington, NC
Foundation repair
Wet, low ground keeps working at block foundations here, so cracked walls are a common call. Our foundation repair starts with where the water goes, then fixes the block.
Tuckpointing
Older brick homes across the city have soft mortar that rain washes out of the joints. We clear out the loose mortar and repack it with a mix that suits the old brick.
Chimney repair
Hard rain gets into cracked chimney crowns long before a stain shows inside. We rebuild the crown and repoint the brick so the top sheds water.
Driveway pavers
Sandy ground and heavy rain wash out driveways that went in without a good base. We dig out, pack the base firm and set pavers that let water drain.
Stone veneer installation
With this much rain, veneer that traps water behind it ends up staining and loosening. We set stone veneer with a drainage gap and flashing so water gets back out.
Masonry restoration
Historic homes downtown often carry worn brick, old repairs in the wrong mortar and steps that have shifted. We restore them with brick and mortar that match what's already there.
Get a written masonry estimate for your Wilmington home
We get back to you within one business day to set a time, and the estimate is free, done at your Wilmington property and obligation-free. I come out myself, walk the job with you and put the estimate in writing. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
- Phone
- (910) 218-9550
- Location
- Wilmington, NC 28403
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
- Credentials
- Fully licensed and insured.
What you can count on in Wilmington
We're based in Wilmington, NC, and cover 16 services across 12 service areas on this site, plus plenty of cities around them. Every job starts with a free on-site estimate.
- Based in
- NC
- Wilmington
- Services
- 16
- Service areas
- 12
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does masonry repair cost in Wilmington?
It comes down to the size of the job, what has to come out and what's underneath, and I give you that figure in writing after we've walked it together. On older Wilmington brick, matching the brick and mortar and how many joints have to be cut out move it most. On new walls and driveways it's the base, the drainage and the material you pick, and tight lots add hand work and haul-off.
What causes brick and mortar to wear out faster in Wilmington?
Mostly water, because Wilmington's normal yearly rainfall is now over 60 inches. Rain soaks into old soft mortar and washes it out of the joints, and wet soil keeps working at footings and block foundations. That's why I look at where the water goes before I look at the crack.
How do I apply for a building permit for masonry work in Wilmington NC?
You apply with New Hanover County, either online through COAST, the county's permitting portal, or in person at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 170. Whether your job needs one depends on the work, so let me see it before you file anything.
Does a historic district change in Wilmington need extra approval?
Yes, if your property sits inside one of the city's local historic districts or overlay districts, changes to buildings and structures there need a Certificate of Appropriateness. Outside those districts, that step doesn't apply. When I look at your job, I'll tell you whether a historic district review could come into it.
Which building code is in effect in North Carolina right now?
The state's code office says the 2018 North Carolina State Building Code stays in effect until an official start date for the 2024 Code is set. A building owner or their agent can ask to use the 2024 Code instead, as an alternative method of construction. If that comes up on your job, we'll go over it with you before anything is filed.
When does a contractor need a state license in North Carolina?
The NC Licensing Board for General Contractors says a general contractor has to be licensed when the total project cost is $40,000 or higher. On a bigger build, ask whoever you hire which licenses they carry before the job starts. We're fully licensed and insured.
Call about your Wilmington masonry job
Catching loose mortar early usually keeps a small repair from turning into a rebuild.