Concrete Block Walls
Concrete block is the strong, practical backbone of masonry. We build reinforced block walls for foundations, garages, shops, boundary walls and structures, and finish them with stucco, brick, stone or paint.
- UnitsStandard and reinforced concrete block
- CoreSteel and grout where required
- FinishStucco, veneer, parging or paint
- UseFoundations, garages, shops and fences
What is included
- 1Strength built inRebar and grout fill the cores where the design calls for it, which makes block walls very strong.
- 2Straight and plumbLines and levels keep courses true, which makes finishing easier.
- 3Faced to suitBlock can be left plain, painted, stuccoed or covered in brick or stone.
- 4Waterproofing consideredBelow grade walls get the right coating and drainage.
From your first call to the final cleanup
We lay, repair and restore brick, stone and block in cities across the country. Find yours below and set up a walk-through.
- 1We walk the siteWe look at the wall, yard or roofline together, talk through the look you want and note what is already there.
- 2We set the layoutLines, levels and measurements are marked first, so every course starts straight and the finished work sits true.
- 3We build course by courseUnits are set on a full bed of mortar, checked with level and line, and the joints are struck as we go.
- 4We finish and clean upJoints are tooled, surfaces are cleaned and the site is left tidy, with a walk-through at the end.
Is this the right choice for your project?
- Foundation and basement walls
- Garages, workshops and outbuildings
- Fence and boundary walls
- Walls that will be faced with brick or stone
What makes structural masonry hold
- The footingEvery wall sits on a footing sized for its weight and the soil beneath.
- The steelReinforcement and grout give block and tall walls their strength.
- The drainageWater pressure is the usual enemy of retaining and foundation walls, so drainage is part of every plan.
Common questions
Is block stronger than brick?
They are different tools. Reinforced block carries heavy loads and is the common structural choice, and brick is often the face over it.
Can I leave block unfinished?
You can, but most owners finish it with paint, stucco or veneer to protect it and improve the look.
Do block walls need footings?
Yes. A properly sized footing carries the load and keeps the wall from settling.
Services that pair with this one
Retaining WallsBlock, stone and brick retaining walls that hold back a slope, with the drainage that keeps them standing.See the service Structure
PargingA smooth cement coat over block and stone foundations that protects them and tidies the look.See the service Structure
Foundation Wall RepairCracked, bowed and crumbling block and stone foundation walls diagnosed and repaired.See the service Find your city
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Ready to build something that lasts?
Call or text Brick Illusions, or send the form, and we will set up a walk-through. Tell us about your wall, chimney or yard and what you would like it to become.