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E&M Brownsville Concrete and MasonryE&M Brownsville Concrete and Masonry

Trusted Masonry Contractor in Brownsville TX - Brick Work Done Right the First Time

E&M Brownsville Concrete and Masonry repairs cracked brick and worn mortar in Brownsville and nearby cities like Harlingen and San Benito. We also restore older brick homes and lay driveway pavers built to handle hot, humid summers.

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A gray stone patio has a square fire pit, built-in seating wall, and steps beside a landscaped garden.
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A mason trained the old way, working in Brownsville

We're licensed and fully insured, and our own crew does the work with me on site running it. Most calls are worn mortar, a cracked wall or a yard project someone wants done once, and if a wall can wait, I'll tell you so. You can read more about how I trained and how we work.

About our business

I learned brick, block and stone under an old-school mason who'd make me tear out any joint that wasn't right and lay it again. After years on his crews, I started this business in Brownsville in 2023, and I brought that habit with me.

Masonry contractor services in Brownsville, TX

E&M Brownsville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Brownsville, TX, and we handle 16 kinds of brick, block, stone and concrete work, from one cracked joint to a new wall. What you pay mostly comes down to how much is damaged, what we have to match, how hard the spot is to reach and how big the build is. The schedule turns on the weather, how much old work has to come out first and whether your city or county wants a permit and inspection. I come out, look at it in person and give you a written price for the work we talked about.

  1. A covered outdoor kitchen with a dark pergola, stone-clad columns and counters, and a built-in grill.

    Foundation repair

    Stair-step cracks low on the wall or a corner that's dropped? We find what moved and repair the foundation masonry so the wall carries its weight again.

  2. A curved gray paver walkway borders landscaped beds and a lawn in front of two houses.

    Chimney repair

    We fix chimneys with loose brick, crumbling joints or a cracked cap, rebuilding only the brick that's failed and repointing the rest so water stays out.

  3. A flagstone walkway curves through a leafy garden, edged with low stone blocks and bordered by lawn.

    Tuckpointing

    What is tuckpointing? We grind out worn joints across a wall and pack in fresh mortar, finished so the lines look crisp and even again.

  4. A stone-clad porch with square pillars overlooks a raised gray paver landing and a flower bed.

    Brick repair

    Cracked, flaking or loose bricks come out one at a time, and we set in replacements matched in size and color so the patch blends into the wall.

  5. A wide light-gray paver driveway leads to a white house with wood-tone garage doors, palms, and flowering garden beds.

    Driveway pavers

    We build paver driveways on a dug-out and packed base, because the base is what keeps pavers level under a car and lets rain run off.

  6. A raised stone retaining wall borders a flower bed beside a porch with chunky stone columns and steps.

    Retaining wall construction

    Holding back soil at a grade change or raised bed? We build retaining walls on a solid footing with drainage behind, because trapped water pushes walls over.

  7. Red brick house entrance with a black door, white decorative surround, and autumn plants along the steps.

    Masonry restoration

    For older brick and stone that's worn down over the years, we clean, repoint and replace damaged pieces with matching materials, so the house keeps its original look.

  8. A stone outdoor fireplace stands on a tiled patio among dining and lounge furniture, surrounded by greenery at dusk.

    Fireplace installation

    We build brick and stone fireplaces indoors or on a patio, with a firebox and chimney sized to draw smoke up and out the way it should.

  9. Stone paver patio with a black metal dining set beneath a large umbrella, surrounded by dense tropical greenery.

    Stone veneer installation

    Stone veneer is thin real or cast stone set over a wall, and we put it over a proper backing so water drains out from behind it.

  10. Curved walkway of gray stone pavers with dark brick edging beside a lawn and a circular stone feature.

    Concrete block walls

    We lay concrete block walls for property lines and privacy on a poured footing, with steel and grout in the hollow cores where the wall needs the strength.

  11. Stone masonry fire pit in a circular patio, surrounded by woven chairs and a curved stone seating wall.

    Foundation block wall installation

    Building an addition, shed or raised floor? We lay the foundation block walls it sits on, level and square on a footing, so everything built above starts true.

  12. A covered outdoor kitchen and dining patio features a stone-faced counter, grill, and metal table with chairs.

    Outdoor kitchen masonry

    For an outdoor kitchen, we build the block base and face it in brick or stone, with openings sized for your grill, sink and storage.

  13. A tan paver walkway with a dark raised border leads to a red front door beside a stone-clad wall.

    Walkway construction

    We build walkways in brick, pavers, stone or concrete from the driveway to your door or across the yard, on a packed base that keeps them flat underfoot.

  14. Covered outdoor kitchen with a stone base and wood cabinetry beside a lake and grassy yard.

    Brick wall installation

    Want a brick garden wall, privacy wall or planter? We lay it on a solid footing with full, neatly finished joints, the way I was taught.

  15. A circular stone masonry fire pit filled with rough red and brown rocks sits on a matching paved patio.

    Stone masonry

    We build and repair natural stone walls, steps and columns, fitting each stone by hand so it sits tight and carries its share of the weight.

  16. Stone paver patio with a lit square fire pit and cushioned metal chairs beneath leafy trees.

    Brick pointing

    Mortar turning to sand when you rub it? We rake out the loose joints and refill them with mortar matched to your brick, so water stays out.

Why homeowners call us for masonry work

Bad masonry costs you twice, once to build it and again to tear it out and do it over. So we work the way I was trained, and here's what that means for your job. When you're ready, call (956) 505-5518 or send the form below.

  • You deal with me from estimate to walk-through

    I'm the one who comes out, looks at the job and writes the price, and I'm on site running our crew while the work gets done. The person who priced your job is the one making sure it's built right.

  • We tell you what can wait

    If a joint or a wall is still sound, I'll say so instead of selling you a job you don't need. You pay to fix what's failing now, and we'll point out what to keep an eye on.

  • New mortar matched to your old brick

    Mortar that's harder than the old brick can chip the brick's edges as the wall moves, so we match the mix and materials to what's already there. That way the repair protects your masonry instead of wearing it down.

  • Permits checked before we start

    Before work starts, we check what the city or county office for your property asks for on that job. When a permit's needed, we pull it and call for the inspections, so you're not sorting it out on your own.

A broad driveway of tan and gray interlocking pavers leads to a gray house with two white garage doors.

Built once, so you don't pay twice

I was trained to tear out any joint that wasn't right, and we still work that way. Most masonry that fails early fails from things you can't see later, like a base that wasn't packed, water with nowhere to go or mortar mixed wrong, so that's where we spend our time before the first brick goes down.

Heat matters here too. Brownsville summers are hot and humid, and fresh mortar that dries too fast ends up weak, so we keep new work damp and out of the worst sun while it cures. When the job's done, I walk it with you, and we clean up before we leave.

Service areas

We're based in Brownsville and work across the Rio Grande Valley cities around it, including San Benito, Harlingen, Los Fresnos and Port Isabel, along with others nearby. Pick your city to see how we handle masonry there, or call if yours isn't on the list.

Tell us about the masonry job you have in mind

Send the form or call (956) 505-5518 with the wall, chimney, walk or project you're thinking about, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come look at the job in person, and you get a written price for the work we talked about, free and with no obligation. You can also reach us through our contact page.

(956) 505-5518

If you've got a cracked wall, crumbling joints or a yard project in mind, call and I'll come take a look.

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