Masonry Contractor serving Birmingham, AL

Working with Birmingham's Historic Brick and Red Mountain Clay

Here in Birmingham, many older homes were built with red clay bricks sourced from local deposits near Red Mountain. These bricks have a distinctive color and texture that you won't find anywhere else. When you need repairs on historic properties downtown or in neighborhoods like Forest Park and Highland Avenue, matching that original brick is critical to maintaining the home's character and value.

We work with local suppliers who still produce bricks using similar clay sources, and we carefully match mortar colors to blend seamlessly with the original construction. Birmingham's humid climate and heavy spring rains can accelerate brick deterioration, especially on older buildings that were constructed before modern waterproofing techniques. That's why prompt repairs matter so much here.

Properties in Birmingham often deal with foundation settling due to the clay-rich soil throughout the metro. This settling causes stress cracks in brick walls and chimneys. We see this constantly in homes built before 1970. Our team knows how to stabilize these structures and prevent future damage while preserving the home's historic integrity.