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Brickline Allentown Concrete and Masonry
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Masonry contractor in Wescosville, PA - brick and stone work that suits your home

Brickline Allentown Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Allentown, PA. We repoint, repair and build brick, stone and block for Wescosville homeowners, from crumbling mortar and cracked chimneys to new walls and walkways.

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Outdoor kitchen with a gray stone-block counter, stainless steel grill and cabinets, beneath a thatched roof.

Wescosville as we see it on the job

Wescosville sits in the northern corner of Lower Macungie Township, in south-central Lehigh County, a short drive west of us in Allentown. It's a residential place, with older houses and newer neighborhoods close together, much like nearby Emmaus and Breinigsville.

That mix shapes the work more than anything else here. An older brick or stone house and a house built in the last few decades are put together differently, so a repair that suits one can be wrong for the other. Before we choose a mortar, a brick or a base, we look at what your house is made of and what the ground around it is doing.

The masonry work we do on Wescosville homes

We repair what's failing and build what's missing, in brick, stone, block and pavers. Every job starts the same way. I come out, look at the wall or the ground with you and work out what's causing the problem before we talk about fixing it, because patching a symptom just brings you back to the same call later. Then we match materials to your house, so the new work sits right next to what's already there.

  • Foundation repair

    A crack or a step in a basement wall usually means the ground moved or water has been pushing on it. We find the cause first, then repair or rebuild that section.

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  • Chimney repair

    Chimneys on older Wescosville houses usually go first at the top, where loose bricks and a cracked crown let water into the flue. We rebuild the damaged courses and crown so water runs off.

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  • Tuckpointing

    Older brick fronts often had fine, crisp joints that years of patching have smeared. We cut out the worn mortar and rebuild the joints with a matched color and a neat finish line.

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  • Brick repair

    Spalled faces, cracked bricks and loose sections usually trace back to water getting into the wall. We fix the water path, then replace damaged brick with the closest match we can find.

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  • Driveway pavers

    Sunken spots in a paver driveway usually come from a thin or poorly packed base. We dig out, build the base up in compacted layers and then lay the pavers.

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  • Retaining wall construction

    Lots with a grade change need a wall that can hold back both the soil and the water that collects behind it. We set the footing, build in drainage and backfill with gravel.

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  • Masonry restoration

    On older houses, restoration means repairing brick, stone and joints as one job so the wall looks and behaves like one wall. We match the original materials and methods as closely as we can.

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  • Fireplace installation

    Homeowners adding a fireplace to a family room need the hearth, firebox and chimney planned as one piece. We build the masonry to fit the room and tie it in with what's already there.

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  • Stone veneer installation

    Stone veneer dresses up fronts and foundations on newer homes, but it fails when water gets behind it. We install it over a water-resistant backing with flashing at the edges.

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  • Concrete block walls

    Block works well for garage walls, sheds and low property walls where you want strength without the cost of brick. We lay it on a solid footing, reinforced where the wall needs it.

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  • Foundation block wall installation

    New additions and garages start with a block foundation wall that has to carry the building and keep water out. We build it on a sound footing and waterproof the outside face.

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  • Outdoor kitchen masonry

    A backyard kitchen needs a base and countertop structure that stays put when the ground under the patio moves. We build the block core, then finish it in brick or stone.

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  • Walkway construction

    Walks laid straight on soil or a thin base tilt, heave and start catching toes. We dig out, build a packed base and lay brick, stone or pavers with a slope that sheds water.

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  • Brick wall installation

    A new brick wall, whether a garden wall or part of an addition, should look like it belongs to your house. We match brick size, color and joint style before we lay a course.

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  • Stone masonry

    Fieldstone walls, stone steps and older stone foundations need a mason who knows how to fit stone, not just stack it. We lay and repair stone with mortar that suits it.

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  • Brick pointing

    Sandy or recessed mortar joints on walls, steps and chimneys let water into the brickwork. We grind out the worn mortar to sound depth and repoint with a mix that suits your brick.

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What brick, stone and block repair looks like

These photos show the kinds of masonry work homeowners ask us about, from repointed brick to new walls and walkways. They illustrate the trade in general, not particular jobs of ours.

  • A curved stone fire pit with red cushions sits beside tiered retaining walls and a broad brick-paver patio.

  • An irregular stone walkway leads to a home entrance, bordered by dense green shrubs and bright pink flowers.

  • Stone outdoor fireplace beneath a covered patio, with a mounted TV and firewood stacked in built-in side niches.

Working in Wescosville: permits, contractor checks and cost

We work the same way in Wescosville as we do in Hellertown or Allentown, but each place has its own permit office and rules. Here's what that means for a job at your house.

Lower Macungie Township handles the permits here

Wescosville is part of Lower Macungie Township, so permits for your house go through the township, which you can reach at 610-966-4343. Its permit department issues building permits for new construction, additions, structural alterations and demolition. Before anyone builds, expands or structurally alters a structure, or grades a lot, the township's Zoning Officer also has to issue a zoning permit.

We check with the township before any work starts, and if a permit is needed, we take care of the application. That step often sets the schedule. Over-the-counter permits, issued without plan drawings, typically come through within 24 hours once the application is processed and fees are paid. Plan review permits need two identical scaled drawings, and residential plans can sit in review for up to 10 days.

  • A permit stays valid for 180 days after the township issues it.
  • Lots on septic need the septic permit before the building permit is released.
  • We won't give you a start date until the permit question is settled.

Checking a contractor, and what sets the price

Pennsylvania doesn't license most construction contractors, so a state license usually isn't what you check. What you can check is registration. Home improvement contractors must register with the state Attorney General's office unless specifically exempted, though someone doing less than $5,000 of home improvements in a calendar year doesn't have to. The township's business license is for plumbing and electrical contractors.

Price moves with how much brick or mortar has to come out, whether the base underneath is sound, how easy the spot is to reach and how closely new material must match old. The schedule turns on the permit, if there is one, and on what we find once a wall is open. I'll put your scope in writing after I've seen it.

  • Ask any contractor for proof of their state registration before you sign.
  • Contractors on residential building permits must show state registration and workers' comp.
  • Matching old brick and mortar usually takes longer than laying new material.

Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Wescosville

Send the form or call (610) 424-2415, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out to your Wescosville property myself, walk the job with you, explain what I see and put the scope in writing. The estimate is free, and there's no obligation.

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What we see on Wescosville houses and lots

These are the conditions we run into most on houses and lots around Wescosville. None of them is a reason to panic, but each one changes how a repair should be done.

  • Softer mortar in older brick

    Many older houses were laid with soft, lime-based mortar that gives a little as the wall moves. Repoint them with hard modern mortar and the brick takes the stress instead, so the faces crack and flake. We check what's in the wall and match the mortar to it.

  • Paint and sealers on brick

    We see plenty of brick that's been painted or coated with sealer over the years. Those coatings can hold moisture inside the wall, which is why the brick under them flakes and the paint bubbles. We look at whether the coating is part of the problem before repairing anything.

  • Steps and stoops on settled ground

    Soil packed back against a foundation usually keeps settling for years after a house goes up. That's often why front steps, stoops and patios tip toward the house or pull away from it. We check the ground under them before deciding whether to reset or rebuild.

  • White powder on basement block

    A chalky white powder on basement block means water is moving through the wall and leaving minerals behind. Coating the inside alone rarely fixes it, so we look at gutters, downspouts and the slope of the ground outside before we talk about repairs.

  • Old patches in the wrong material

    Earlier owners often patched cracks with caulk, cement smeared over the joints or whatever was in the garage. Those fixes trap water and hide what's underneath. We remove them carefully, find the actual problem and repair it with material that suits the wall.

Why hire us for masonry work in Wescosville

I started Brickline Allentown Concrete and Masonry in Allentown in 2023, after years behind a desk and time learning the trade under experienced masons. Here's how that shapes the way we work on your house.

I explain the wall before I price it

When I come out, I want you to understand your own house well enough to make the call yourself, not just take my word for it. So I walk the wall with you, show you where the mortar's failing or where water is getting in, and tell you plainly what I can see and what I won't know until we open it up.

Masonry should suit the building it's on, and a rushed job always shows up later, usually as cracked brick or joints that let go early. That's why we'd rather slow down, match materials to your house and get it right. You'll see the same thinking in the written scope, which says what we're doing and why.

  • I'm on the job, not just the estimate

    The person who looks at your wall is the person who helps build it. I come out to see the job myself and work alongside our small crew, so what we talked about in your driveway is what actually gets done.

  • Fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed

    Masonry work puts scaffolding, heavy material and tools around your house, so we're fully insured before we set anything up. The promise we make is a plain one, and we mean it. Satisfaction guaranteed.

  • Repointing older brick is our specialty

    Repointing and brick repair on older homes are what we're best known for. That's the work where joint color, width and finish decide whether a repair disappears into the wall or stands out from the street, so we take our time matching them.

  • Reachable seven days a week

    Our phone hours run Mon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM, so you can call about a loose chimney brick or a cracked step after work or on a weekend. Call (610) 424-2415 or send the form, and tell us what you're seeing.

Common questions about masonry work in Wescosville

These are the questions that come up when Wescosville homeowners plan brick, stone or block work. The answers cover township permits, footings and what drives the cost of a job.

How much does masonry work cost in Wescosville, PA?

I price each job after seeing it, because the cost of masonry work in Wescosville turns on what the wall or ground actually needs. The choices that move it most are repairing a section versus rebuilding it, standard brick or block versus matched old brick or natural stone, and the size of the job. I'll walk you through those trade-offs on site and put the scope in writing, so you can see what each choice involves.

Do I need a permit to widen my driveway with pavers in Lower Macungie Township?

Yes, the township lists new or expanded driveways among the work that takes a zoning permit. That list isn't complete, so other paving or grading work can need one too. You can read the rules on the township's permits page, and as we said above, we check your specific job before we start.

What is the best way to set a retaining wall footing in Wescosville?

Dig the footing below the frost line, which the township's inspection list puts at 36 inches, and set it on undisturbed soil so freezing ground doesn't lift it and the wall doesn't settle. When a job calls for a footing inspection, the township looks for erosion controls in place, forms ready for concrete and virgin soil, ground that's never been dug or filled. We dig and form to that standard and build drainage in behind the wall so water doesn't push on it.

Do I need a permit for a gas fireplace or an outdoor kitchen gas line in Wescosville?

Yes, the township lists gas fireplaces and gas lines to patios among its over-the-counter permits, the quicker kind covered above. Plumbing contractors need the township business license before the permit is issued, so check that the plumber running the gas line has one. We build the masonry, from the fireplace surround to the kitchen base, around their work.

What causes foundation cracks in Wescosville homes?

Most foundation cracks come from soil settling or water pressing on the wall, and they're usually repairable once that cause is dealt with. Parts of Lehigh County also sit on carbonate bedrock, and a state geology report maps areas with a reported history of sinkholes and areas that may be susceptible to them. Those maps are drawn at county scale, not lot by lot, so I look at the crack pattern, the ground and the drainage at your house before saying what's behind it.

Service areas

We're based in Allentown and work in the cities around it, on both sides of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey line, including the places listed here. If your city isn't named, call (610) 424-2415 and ask.

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