Serving Hoover, AL and surrounding areas. (205) 407-1623
Hoover Concrete & Masonry provides masonry contractor services throughout Birmingham, AL - including foundation repair, tuckpointing, and brick restoration - with crews who have been working on this city's historic brick homes since 2016.
Birmingham's combination of pre-1960 housing and expansive clay soil produces foundation problems that compound gradually over decades - cracked block walls, displaced sections, and stair-step cracks in the brick above. Foundation repair addresses the structural damage and the drainage conditions that allowed it to develop in the first place.
Birmingham neighborhoods like Avondale, Woodlawn, and Norwood are filled with brick bungalows and Craftsman homes whose mortar is now 80 to 100 years old. Tuckpointing removes the degraded material and fills those joints with new mortar, closing the water entry points before they cause interior damage.
Birmingham's hilly terrain means many lots drop several feet from street level, and without a proper retaining wall the soil moves toward the foundation every time it rains. We build block, brick, and stone retaining walls sized to handle the grade and the volume of water this city's annual 54-plus inches of rainfall produces.
Older Birmingham homes - particularly in Southside, Crestwood, and Forest Park - show spalled brick faces, freeze-thaw cracking, and displaced bricks from a century of Alabama weather. We match replacement brick to the existing wall so the repair integrates with the character of the home rather than looking like a patch.
Many of Birmingham's historic brick homes have accumulated decades of surface staining, eroded joints, and spalled faces that go beyond a simple repoint. Masonry restoration brings those walls back - cleaning, repointing, and replacing damaged brick - so the original character of the home is preserved.
Birmingham's older homes often have original masonry chimneys with crowns that have never been repaired and mortar joints that have been open to the elements for generations. A deteriorating chimney lets water into the flue and the roof structure - problems that get significantly more expensive the longer they are ignored.
Birmingham was founded in 1871, and many of its core neighborhoods were built between 1900 and 1950 - a period when brick was the standard building material for everything from small bungalows to large commercial buildings. More than half of Birmingham's housing units were built before 1970, which means the city has one of the older residential building stocks of any major Alabama city. That age shows in mortar joints that have reached the end of their service life, foundation walls that predate modern drainage requirements, and chimneys that have never been professionally inspected or repaired.
The terrain makes masonry work here more demanding than in flat suburban neighborhoods. Birmingham sits in a valley surrounded by ridges, and Red Mountain runs along the city's southern edge. Homes in Southside, Crestwood, Norwood, and other hillside neighborhoods sit on sloped lots where drainage regularly runs toward foundations. Birmingham also receives over 54 inches of rain per year - well above the national average. That combination of old construction, hill terrain, and heavy rainfall creates ongoing demand for foundation work, retaining walls, and mortar repair that a contractor unfamiliar with the city simply will not anticipate.
Our crew works throughout Birmingham regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect masonry work here. When permitted work is required, we work with the City of Birmingham Building, Safety and Permits Department directly - pulling permits for foundation repairs, retaining walls, and structural block work as part of the job scope.
We work on homes across Birmingham's distinct neighborhoods - from the 1910s and 1920s Craftsman bungalows in Avondale and Woodlawn to the postwar ranch houses in Roebuck and East Lake. Homes near Red Mountain in Southside and Forest Park often have sloped lots, steep driveways, and retaining walls that are part of the original construction and need periodic repair. Crestwood and Highland Park have some of the city's most intact historic brick, and we have matched mortar and brick on those properties enough times to know what suppliers carry materials that come close to the original. We also serve homeowners in nearby Trussville and work throughout the metro area east of Red Mountain as well.
Birmingham's spring storm season is something we account for in our scheduling. The period from March through May brings the heaviest rainfall and the highest risk of severe weather, and we prioritize open mortar joints and drainage issues that need attention before storm season makes them worse. If your home took storm damage, we can assess the masonry impact and give you a clear picture of what needs repair before the next round of rain.
Contact us by phone or through the online form. We respond to all Birmingham inquiries within one business day and can typically schedule an on-site visit within the same week.
We visit your property and assess the masonry in person. You get a written estimate before committing to anything - covering scope, materials, cost, and timeline. No charge, no pressure.
Our crew handles the project from setup through cleanup. If the job requires a city permit, we pull it and coordinate inspections. Most homeowners do not need to be present during the work.
When the job is finished, we walk through the completed work with you and answer any questions. We are reachable after closing if anything comes up, and we stand behind what we build.
We serve Birmingham homeowners across the city with no-charge written estimates. Call or submit the form and we respond within one business day.
(205) 407-1623Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, with a population of roughly 212,000 within the city limits and a broader metro area of over 1.1 million people. The city was founded in 1871 at the intersection of two railroads, grew rapidly through the iron and steel industry, and became known as the "Magic City" for its speed of development. Today Birmingham is home to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), one of the state's largest employers, as well as a thriving medical corridor and a downtown that has undergone significant reinvestment in recent years. The city's neighborhoods range from walkable historic districts like Avondale and Woodlawn to postwar residential areas in Roebuck and East Lake, with Vulcan Park and Red Mountain providing the city's most recognizable backdrop.
The city's residential building stock reflects its industrial origins - brick was cheap and available, so it became the dominant exterior material for homes built from the early 1900s through the mid-20th century. Craftsman bungalows in Avondale and Norwood, brick ranches in East Lake and Roebuck, and larger traditional homes in Forest Park and Highland Park all share that material history, even if their scale and style differ. We serve homeowners across all of these neighborhoods and also work in the nearby suburbs of Mountain Brook and Homewood, which sit just over Red Mountain from the city's south side.
Restore structural integrity with expert foundation crack and settlement repair.
Learn MoreControl erosion and grade changes with solid retaining wall construction.
Learn MoreRevive aging masonry structures to their original strength and appearance.
Learn MoreAdd a custom brick or stone fireplace that becomes your home's centerpiece.
Learn MoreUpgrade any surface with natural or manufactured stone veneer accents.
Learn MoreInstall solid block foundation walls engineered for load and longevity.
Learn MoreCreate a custom outdoor kitchen with built-in masonry that entertains for years.
Learn MoreDesign and build attractive, slip-resistant walkways in brick, stone, or pavers.
Learn MoreConstruct handsome brick walls for privacy, enclosure, or landscaping.
Learn MoreRepoint deteriorating mortar to protect your brickwork from moisture damage.
Learn MoreCall us today or submit the form for a free written estimate. We serve homeowners throughout Birmingham and the surrounding metro area.
