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Serving Reno, NV and surrounding areas. (775) 447-9279
RNO Reno Masonry is a licensed masonry contractor serving Reno, NV with foundation repair, tuckpointing, retaining walls, and chimney work - serving the Reno area since 2024, with free estimates and responses within 1 business day.
Reno sits on soils that shift with every wet season - sandy and gravelly in most neighborhoods, clay-heavy near the Truckee River corridor. That movement is one of the main reasons Reno homes, especially those built in the 1970s and 1980s, develop foundation cracks over time. If you are seeing cracks in your foundation wall or doors that no longer close properly, our foundation repair team can assess the damage and recommend the right fix.
Reno gets over 300 sunny days a year, and that UV exposure breaks down mortar joints faster than most homeowners expect. Once mortar starts to crumble, water finds its way behind the brick face. Tuckpointing removes the worn mortar and replaces it with fresh material matched to your existing brick, stopping water intrusion before the cold season arrives.
Reno winters regularly bring hard freezes, and chimneys take the brunt of that freeze-thaw cycle because they are fully exposed on all sides. Spalling bricks, cracked crowns, and deteriorating mortar are common on Reno homes, especially those built before 1990. Catching chimney damage before a winter sets in keeps your home safe and avoids more expensive repairs later.
Many Reno properties sit on sloped lots, particularly in the hills above downtown and in newer developments on the south end of the city. Without a properly built retaining wall, seasonal rain and snowmelt erodes soil and puts pressure on adjacent structures. We design and build retaining walls sized to Reno soil conditions and local building codes.
Reno's mild spring and fall seasons and low humidity make outdoor living practical for a good chunk of the year. Homeowners here are increasingly building permanent outdoor cooking areas, and masonry construction - block bases, stone counters, built-in grills - holds up well in the high desert climate where wood and composite materials break down faster.
Older Reno neighborhoods near Midtown and the University of Nevada campus have homes with original brick dating back to the 1930s and 1940s. Freeze-thaw damage and decades of UV exposure cause spalling and cracking that, if left unaddressed, spreads to adjacent units and eventually threatens the wall's integrity.
Reno sits at about 4,500 feet above sea level in a high desert basin. The climate here combines cold winters with genuine snow and hard freezes, and summers that push into the mid-90s with intense UV exposure. That temperature swing - sometimes 40 degrees in a single day during shoulder seasons - puts relentless stress on masonry. Mortar joints expand and contract, brick faces absorb and release moisture, and concrete slabs shift with the soil beneath them. A masonry contractor who does not know these local patterns will miss the problems that are specific to Reno.
Reno's housing stock adds another layer of complexity. A large share of homes were built in the 1970s and 1980s, when fast suburban growth pushed new neighborhoods out from downtown. Those homes are now 40 to 50 years old and reaching the point where original concrete work, chimney masonry, and foundation walls need serious attention. At the same time, newer subdivisions in South Reno and Northwest Reno are hitting the 15-to-20-year mark - old enough that stucco, driveways, and block fences are showing the effects of Reno's climate for the first time.
Our crew works throughout Reno regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect masonry work here. We pull permits through the City of Reno Community Development Department for structural projects, and we know which types of repairs in Reno's older neighborhoods require code review versus what can be completed as straight maintenance work.
Reno is a city of distinct neighborhoods. The older streets near Midtown and the University of Nevada, Reno campus have homes with original brick and masonry from the 1920s through the 1940s - a very different kind of job than the stucco-clad tract homes in South Reno or the newer construction near the Sparks line along Interstate 80. We have worked in all of these areas and know what each one typically needs. From properties along the Truckee River corridor to newer subdivisions near the airport, we are familiar with what Reno's soils, sun, and winters do to masonry over time.
We also regularly serve homeowners in Sparks just to the east, where the housing stock and climate conditions are closely related to Reno. Our service area covers the full Truckee Meadows, so if you are on either side of the city line, we are nearby and ready to help.
Reach us by phone or through our contact form. We respond to all requests within 1 business day and can usually schedule a site visit within the week.
We come to your property, look at the work, and walk you through what we see. You get a written estimate before anything else happens, so there are no surprises on pricing.
Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the job at a time that works for you. Most repair and restoration work does not require you to be home, though we coordinate with you on access and any specific needs.
We leave the site clean when the work is done and check back with you to make sure everything meets expectations. If you have questions about maintaining the work, we are happy to answer them.
We serve all of Reno, NV and the surrounding Truckee Meadows area. Free estimates, no-pressure process, responses within 1 business day.
(775) 447-9279Reno is Nevada's second-largest city with roughly 265,000 residents, set in the Truckee Meadows at more than 4,400 feet above sea level. The city is known for the famous "Biggest Little City in the World" arch on Virginia Street and the Truckee River, which runs through the heart of downtown and is lined with parks and restaurants. Reno's neighborhoods range from historic streets near Midtown and the University of Nevada, Reno campus, with homes dating to the 1920s, to large subdivisions in South Reno and Northwest Reno built in the 2000s and 2010s.
The housing stock reflects the city's growth pattern: a core of older homes near downtown that need period-appropriate repair and restoration, ringed by decades of expansion that produced wave after wave of stucco single-family homes now reaching significant maintenance milestones. Home values have risen sharply over the past decade, and many homeowners are investing in maintenance and upgrades they put off during the slower market years. Adjacent communities like Sparks share similar building stock and climate conditions, and together with Reno form a metro area of roughly 500,000 people where demand for skilled masonry work is consistent year-round.
Restore your foundation's strength and prevent costly structural damage.
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Learn MoreInstall durable, attractive pavers that boost your home's curb appeal.
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Learn MoreBring aging brick and stone back to its original condition.
Learn MoreAdd a custom masonry fireplace to enhance comfort and value.
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Learn MoreConstruct strong, long-lasting concrete block walls for any property.
Learn MoreInstall block wall foundations built for Nevada's demanding conditions.
Learn MoreCreate a durable outdoor kitchen space perfect for entertaining.
Learn MoreBuild safe, attractive walkways from brick, stone, or pavers.
Learn MoreAdd classic brick walls that provide privacy and lasting character.
Learn MoreCraft custom stonework that elevates your home's beauty and value.
Learn MoreRepoint brick joints to stop water damage before it starts.
Learn MoreSchedule your on-site assessment now before peak season fills the calendar. We serve all of Reno, NV and the surrounding Truckee Meadows.