Masonry contractor in Roswell, GA

Roswell's red clay soil has low permeability, so water from heavy spring rain moves laterally rather than draining down. Retaining walls set without gravel backfill and drainage outlets accumulate hydrostatic pressure behind them, which causes the wall to lean or crack. Proper drainage provisions during installation prevent this from happening.

Properties near the Chattahoochee corridor in Horseshoe Bend and Martins Landing sit on soil that stays wet longer after rain. Masonry retaining walls and foundation block work in these areas need drainage provisions sized for the higher moisture load. There may also be riparian buffer setbacks that affect where walls can be placed.

Yes. Properties near Roswell's Historic District include original brick and stone masonry from the 1800s and early 1900s. Repair work requires sourcing material that matches the original in size, color, and texture, and using a mortar mix that is softer than the surrounding historic brick to avoid causing spalling.

Brick repointing and stone masonry retaining walls are the most common requests in Horseshoe Bend and Willow Springs. Homes in these subdivisions were built in the 1980s and 1990s on lots with varied topography, and both the brick exteriors and any existing retaining walls are at the age where maintenance and repair are routine.