Local masonry contractor in Manchester NH - the real problem fixed, not covered up
Capstone Manchester Concrete and Masonry fixes cracked foundations, leaking chimneys and crumbling brick in Manchester and nearby cities like Bedford and Nashua. We also repoint and restore older houses whose mortar joints have worn thin over the years.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Masonry contractor services in Manchester, NH
Capstone Manchester Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Manchester, NH, and most of our calls start with a crack, a leak or worn joints someone wants explained. Across our 16 services, we repair brick, stone, chimneys and foundations, and we build new walls, walkways, paver drives and fireplaces. The price mostly turns on what's causing the damage, how far it's spread and how hard the spot is to reach, so a chimney top costs more to get at than a garden wall. The schedule depends on the job's size and whether your city wants a permit first. I'll come look, explain what I see and put your figure in writing.
Cracks in a basement wall usually point to water or settling underneath. We find which one it is, then repair the wall and deal with the cause.
Loose brick at the chimney top or water stains by the fireplace? We rebuild the crown, the cap on top, and reset loose brick so water runs off.
We grind out worn mortar, pack in fresh and run a thin line along each joint. It's for brick fronts where the joints have gone soft.
Cracked, chipped or flaking bricks let water into the wall behind them. We cut out the damaged ones and set in the closest match we can find.
Want a paver driveway? We dig out, pack a gravel base and lay the pavers on it, which gives them a firm bed under your car.
We build block and stone retaining walls for yards with a slope to hold back, with drainage gravel behind so water doesn't build up and push.
Old brick and stone that's stained, cracked and patched can usually be brought back. We repair, repoint and clean it gently enough for older masonry.
We build masonry fireplaces, from the firebox to the surround, for homeowners adding one to a living room or replacing one that's past saving.
What's stone veneer? It's thin stone set over an existing wall. We put it on foundations, house fronts and fireplaces for the look without the weight.
We build concrete block walls for garages, sheds, partitions and yard walls, filling cores with concrete and steel where a wall needs more strength.
Building an addition or a new garage? We lay the block foundation walls on the footing, the concrete base underneath, square and plumb so the framing sits right.
Want to cook outside? We build the block and stone base of an outdoor kitchen, with room for your grill, counters and storage.
We build brick, stone and paver walkways from the drive to your door, set on a packed base that gives them firm footing.
We lay new brick walls for gardens, property lines and the edges of driveways, each on a concrete footing so it starts from solid ground.
We build and repair walls, steps and piers in fieldstone and cut stone for homeowners who'd rather have solid stone than block or veneer.
Mortar crumbling out of the joints? We rake out the loose mortar and refill the joints with a mix suited to your brick to keep water out.
Why homeowners and landlords call us
Masonry problems rarely look the same twice, so here's how we approach a job and what you can expect from us while we're working at your house.
The cause found before the fix
A crack is usually a symptom. I look for what's behind it, like water running where it shouldn't or ground moving under a footing, so your money goes to the reason it broke, not a patch over it.
The person who quotes it does it
I come out to see your job and write the estimate myself, and I'm on the crew while we do the work. Nothing gets lost between the person you talked to and the person on site.
Used to lived-in homes and tenants
We got our start doing upkeep for a property management company, so working around tenants, neighbors and families at home is normal for us. We keep the site tidy and the paths clear.
A smaller fix when it'll do
If your problem turns out smaller than you feared, I'll tell you so and price that, not a bigger job. Call (603) 314-0526 or send us a message and I'll come take a look.
How a masonry job with us runs
From your first call to the final walk-through, here's what you can expect, and the estimate along the way is free.
Call or send a message
Call (603) 314-0526 or send the form with a few words about what you're seeing, whether it's a crack, a leak or joints that have gone soft. We get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come out.
I look and write it up
I come out and walk the job with you, free and with no obligation. I look at the problem, hunt down what's causing it and explain what I see in plain words. Then I write up what I'd fix and why, so you can decide.
We do the work
Once you say go, we check with your city's building office and take care of the permit paperwork if the job needs one. Then our crew does the work with me on site, and we keep the area tidy because you're still living there.
We walk the finished job
When we're done, we walk the finished job with you. I show you what we fixed and what was causing it, and answer your questions before we pack up. Every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Tell us about the masonry job you have in mind
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate. I'll walk the job with you and put what I'd fix in writing, with no obligation.
(603) 314-0526- Based in
- Manchester, NH 03104
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Brick, stone and block work
Photos of brick, stone and block work like the jobs we take on, from repointed joints and chimney tops to retaining walls and paver drives.
About Capstone, your Manchester masonry contractor
Capstone Manchester Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Manchester, NH, and we're licensed and fully insured. I learned the trade doing upkeep on older buildings for a property management company, and we started this business in 2023. Today we offer 16 masonry and concrete services and work in 12 cities listed on this site, plus others around them. You can read more about how we got started.
- services
- 16
- service areas
- 12
- founded
- 2023
- 3 years in business
Masonry work in Manchester, the Queen City
Manchester is our home base. We see a lot of older brick here, chimneys, foundations and front steps that have taken years of wear, along with newer homes that want walls, walkways and paver drives. The City of Manchester runs the permit offices you'll deal with on bigger projects.
The historic Amoskeag Millyard holds the Millyard Museum, which tells the city's story from its earliest inhabitants to today, and the hands-on SEE Science Center. In winter, people head to McIntyre Ski Area for skiing and snow tubing, or to Dorrs Pond in Livingston Park for skating once it's cleared. Since we're based here, a job anywhere in the city is a short drive for us.
Cities we serve around Manchester, NH
Capstone Manchester Concrete and Masonry is based in Manchester, NH, and works in many of the cities around it, including Bedford and Methuen, just over the line in Massachusetts. These 12 cities have their own pages here, and if yours isn't listed, call and ask.
Questions about masonry in Manchester, NH
How much does masonry repair cost in Manchester, NH?
It depends on what's causing the damage, how far it's spread and how hard the spot is to reach, so I give you a written figure after I've seen it. Repointing a few soft joints on a garden wall is a small job, while a chimney that needs rebuilding from the roofline up takes staging, more material and more hours. The estimate is free, with no obligation.
Is it cheaper to repair brick or rebuild the whole wall?
Repair is usually cheaper when the damage is limited to some bricks and joints and the cause can be fixed. A wall that's leaning or cracked through because of what's under it may need rebuilding, and I'll tell you which one you've got after I look.
How long does a masonry repair take?
It depends on the size of the job, what we find once it's open and whether your city needs a permit before we start. A few joints or bricks is a much shorter job than rebuilding a chimney or a wall, and I'll talk the timing through with you at the estimate.
Is your masonry company licensed and insured?
Yes, we're licensed and fully insured. Ask me about it when I'm out for the estimate and I'll go over it with you.
What do you check before repairing a crack in brick or a foundation?
We look for where water is getting in and whether the ground or the footing under the wall has moved, because those decide the repair. A fine crack in an old wall is often just settling, while one that's widening or letting water in usually points to something underneath.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Yes, our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. I'll go over what I'm fixing and why before we start, so you know what you're paying for.
What kind of mortar should be used on old brick?
Old brick needs a mortar that's softer than the brick itself, so we match the mix to what's in your wall. A mortar that's too hard can make the brick crack and flake instead of the joint, which is the opposite of what you want.
Who issues building permits in Manchester, NH?
The city's Building Division handles building permits in Manchester, along with plan review and field inspections. Many permits for outdoor projects need a site plan, a drawing to scale of everything on your lot with the distances to your lot lines. We check with the office before work starts and take care of the paperwork when a job needs a permit.
Manchester, NH
Want a masonry contractor in Manchester to take a look?
A small crack or a few soft joints usually cost less to fix now than after more water gets in. Call (603) 314-0526 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day.