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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas. (505) 666-0491
Custom Santa Fe Concrete & Masonry handles the masonry repairs and installations that protect your home and property - brick, stone, foundation, chimney, and everything in between.
Custom Santa Fe Concrete & Masonry is a full-service masonry contractor based in Santa Fe, NM, serving homeowners and property owners across northern New Mexico. We offer 16 core masonry services - from foundation repair and chimney work to retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, and decorative stonework. Whether you are dealing with a crumbling mortar joint or planning a new outdoor living space, we have the crew and the experience to do the job right. We serve 12 communities throughout the Santa Fe area.
Cracks in your walls or sticking doors? We stabilize shifting foundations before small problems become major structural repairs.
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Crumbling mortar or water staining on your chimney? We repair and seal chimneys so they are safe to use when temperatures drop.
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Old mortar letting water in? Tuckpointing removes deteriorated joints and replaces them with matched mortar that lasts 20 to 30 years.
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Chipped, crumbling, or spalling bricks? We replace or repoint damaged brick and blend the repair so it looks like it was always there.
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Cracked or uneven driveway? Pavers add lasting curb appeal and handle heavy use without the cracking concrete is prone to.
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Soil shifting on a slope? A properly built retaining wall stops erosion and reclaims usable yard space at the same time.
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Weathered or damaged masonry losing its character? Restoration brings brick, stone, or adobe back to its original integrity.
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Want a working fireplace without the renovation headache? We install masonry fireplaces built to perform in high-altitude climates.
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Stone veneer adds the look of solid stone at a fraction of the weight and cost, installed to stay put through freeze-thaw cycles.
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Need a durable wall for a fence, outbuilding, or property border? Concrete block is strong, cost-effective, and built to last.
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A solid block foundation gives your structure the stable base it needs. We install and reinforce block walls to local code.
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Ready to cook outside year-round? We build custom masonry outdoor kitchens that handle the weather and look great doing it.
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Uneven or crumbling walkways are a trip hazard. We build stone, brick, or paver paths that are safe, level, and built to last.
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A brick wall adds privacy, security, and character. We install garden, property, and boundary walls that stand up to the elements.
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Natural stone brings warmth and texture to any surface. We lay stone for walls, steps, patios, and structural applications.
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Gaps in your mortar joints let water in every rain season. Brick pointing seals those gaps before freeze-thaw damage spreads.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through the contact form. Tell us what you are seeing - cracks, damage, or a new project you want to build. We ask a few quick questions and schedule a free on-site visit. You hear back within 1 business day.
We come to your property, walk the affected areas, and give you a straight answer about what is needed and what it will cost. You receive a written estimate before any work is scheduled. No pressure, no obligation.
Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the job and handle permits if required. Our crew completes the work cleanly and on time, walks you through everything when it is done, and leaves you with a written warranty in hand.
We hold a current New Mexico contractor license for masonry and structural work, and we carry liability and workers compensation insurance on every project. Ask us for proof before we start - we provide it the same day.
We come to your property, assess the work in person, and give you a written estimate before you commit to anything. The estimate is free, and you are never pressured to book on the spot.
We are a locally owned company that has been working in Santa Fe and the surrounding communities since 2016. We know the soil conditions, the local building codes, and the specific challenges adobe and historic masonry present in this area.
Every job we complete comes with a written warranty on labor and materials. If something is not right after we leave, we come back and make it right - no runaround, no excuses.
Ready to get started? Call (505) 666-0491 or send us a message.
"The crew finished the foundation repair in two days, which is exactly what they told us at the estimate. The crack in our drywall that had been growing for three years finally stopped. They also pointed out a drainage problem near the back wall and showed us how to fix it ourselves."
Mark T., Tesuque - Foundation repair
"I called about a chimney that had not been touched since we bought the house twelve years ago. They came out the next week, found two cracked mortar joints and a cap that needed replacing, and had it done before the first cold night. The price was exactly what they quoted."
Linda R., Pojoaque - Chimney repair
"We needed tuckpointing on about forty feet of adobe garden wall. They matched the mortar color so well I can barely tell where the old work ends and the new starts. They were here two days, cleaned up completely, and followed up a week later to make sure everything looked right."
Carlos V., Espanola - Tuckpointing
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation to proceed after the estimate - it is simply a free, in-person look at your project. Once you submit this form, someone from our office will call you to schedule a convenient time for a free on-site visit.
(505) 666-0491Custom Santa Fe Concrete & Masonry is based in Santa Fe, NM and serves 12 communities across northern New Mexico, including Espanola, Pojoaque, Tesuque, and the surrounding area. We typically schedule estimates within the same week and aim to start jobs within a reasonable timeframe after approval. If you are not sure whether we serve your community, give us a call.
At 7,000 feet, Santa Fe goes through hundreds of freeze-thaw cycles per year - water seeps into mortar joints, freezes, expands, and widens the crack. A joint that looks minor in October can be noticeably worse by March.
Santa Fe monsoons hit from July through September with short, intense bursts of rain. Any open joint or crack in your masonry acts as a funnel. Repairs scheduled before July get the best curing conditions and the best protection.
All three last generations when properly maintained. The key variable is mortar - adobe and soft historic brick require lime-based mortars that are intentionally softer than the masonry units themselves. Using the wrong mortar damages the wall faster than the weather does.
Hairline cracks in concrete are common and often normal. Diagonal cracks running from window corners, cracks that are wider at one end, or cracks that are visibly growing are signs of active movement that warrant a professional look.
A wall that tilts more than 1 inch for every 4 feet of height, or that shows cracking along horizontal joints, is under stress. The National Park Service Preservation Briefs offer detailed guidance on masonry wall assessment.
The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends annual inspections. In Santa Fe, the combination of intense freeze-thaw cycles and heavy monsoon rain means chimneys here face above-average stress - once per year is a minimum, not just a guideline.
The Chimney Safety Institute of America publishes free homeowner resources on chimney inspection and fire safety standards.
Custom Santa Fe Concrete & Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor company based in Santa Fe, NM, serving 12 communities throughout northern New Mexico since 2016. We hold the required New Mexico contractor license for masonry and structural work, issued through the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department. Over the years, we have completed hundreds of projects across 16 service categories - from foundation stabilization and chimney repair to outdoor kitchens and decorative stonework.
Learn more about our companyCall when cracks are visibly widening, when doors or windows suddenly stick, or when you see water stains near the fireplace or foundation after a storm. Waiting rarely saves money.
Yes. Homes built before 1970 in Santa Fe often used softer lime-based mortars. Using a modern Portland cement mix on those walls can crack the masonry itself. An experienced local mason will assess what is already there.
A written scope of work, a clear material description, a project timeline, and a total price - before any work begins. If an estimate is verbal only, ask for it in writing before you agree to anything.
The Brick Industry Association publishes technical standards for masonry construction and repair that apply to both residential and commercial projects. If you have questions about what your specific property needs, call us at (505) 666-0491 or send us a message.
Santa Fe is one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in the United States, founded around 1610, and its housing stock reflects centuries of building tradition. Most homes in the city follow the Pueblo Revival or Territorial style - adobe or stucco exteriors, flat or low-pitched roofs, and thick walls built to handle the dramatic temperature swings that come with sitting at 7,000 feet above sea level. The historic Plaza at the center of downtown and the galleries and adobe homes along Canyon Road are among the most recognized landmarks in the city - and they represent exactly the kind of older masonry construction that requires skilled, careful repair work.
The Sangre de Cristo Mountains rise directly east of the city and are visible from nearly everywhere in Santa Fe. That backdrop comes with real weather - hard freezes from October through March, intense UV exposure at altitude, and monsoon storms from July through September that can drop an inch of rain in under an hour. Flat roofs, adobe walls, and poorly graded lots are all vulnerable to this kind of rapid, concentrated rainfall. The National Weather Service documents the city climate in detail, and it confirms what anyone who has lived here knows: the conditions are hard on exterior materials.
Custom Santa Fe Concrete & Masonry has worked in Santa Fe since 2016. We understand how adobe and historic masonry behave differently from modern poured concrete, and we know which neighborhoods fall within the city historic design review area - which affects what materials can be used and what approvals are needed before work begins. Whether your home is a small in-town property near the Plaza or a larger place out in the foothills, we have the experience to assess it correctly and do the work right.
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Custom Santa Fe Concrete & Masonry
313 Staab St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Always open, 24/7.
Custom Santa Fe Concrete & Masonry offers free on-site estimates for all masonry, brick, stone, and foundation work in Santa Fe and surrounding communities.