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5 Best Masonry Companies in Houston, TX (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 5 masons in Houston, TX. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 5 because only 5 met them. The list was last reviewed on November 4, 2026.

Brick Restoration, Inc., J.Q. Brick Repair & Restoration Services and Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation lead our list of the five best masonry companies in Houston, TX. All five have at least 4.5 stars from 50 or more Google reviews, a working website, a logo and a Houston address. We checked each one on November 4, 2026 and list them in the order Google returned them. No company paid to be here.

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The Ranking

Our top 5 masons in Houston

Masonry work in Houston starts with the ground. Most of the city sits on expansive clay that swells in wet months and shrinks in dry ones, so foundations move, and brick veneer that cannot bend cracks along the mortar joints or pops at the corners. Bungalows in the Heights and Montrose, ranch houses in Spring Branch and Meyerland, and townhouses with stucco walls around Highland Village and Greenway all show it in different ways. Houston humidity adds to the damage. Water gets into open mortar joints and behind stucco, white salt deposits called efflorescence bloom on brick faces, and hidden rot can build up behind a wall that looks fine from the street. Two checks protect you. Texas has no state masonry licence, so there is no state lookup for the mason, bricklayer or stucco contractor who works on your house. Ask each company for a certificate of insurance, a written scope that names the repair method and the mortar or brick match, and the warranty in writing. Chimney rebuilds and structural wall work can need a City of Houston permit, so ask who pulls it and confirm with the Houston Permitting Center. If the cracks keep returning, have a foundation specialist look at the house before you pay for cosmetic repairs. The five companies below include two brick repair specialists, a fireplace and chimney builder and two stucco contractors. Some are large firms with financing and written warranties, others are owner-led shops that publish little beyond a phone number. This is a short list on purpose. Many Houston names that rank well on Google are brick and stone suppliers, chimney sweeps, companies with a handful of reviews or sites that point to a home address, and we left them out.

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  1. 01

    Best for color-matched brick and crack repair

    Brick Restoration, Inc.

    4.8(417 Google reviews)
    Best forCracked brick and mortar that has to blend in
    In business33 years
    WarrantyOne year written warranty on all work, with longer coverage available per project at extra cost.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 417 Google reviews, in Houston since 1993 with more than 40 employees and a patented flexible crack compound.

    What we like

    • Mortar and replacement brick colored to match old work, per reviewers
    • Free estimates with proposals aimed within 24 hours
    • Financing from 11.9 percent APR and a one-year written warranty

    Things to consider

    • Longer warranty terms cost extra on each project
    Key details
    Best for
    Cracked brick and mortar that has to blend in
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    8830 Emnora Ln
    Years in business
    33 years
    Warranty
    One year written warranty on all work, with longer coverage available per project at extra cost.
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    General liability insurance, $2 million
  2. 02

    Best for leaning walls, arches and chimney leaks

    J.Q. Brick Repair & Restoration Services LLC

    4.7(116 Google reviews)
    Best forBrick cracks, leaning walls and chimney leaks
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.7 from 116 Google reviews, family owned for over 21 years with more than 10 service vehicles.

    What we like

    • Piers and jacks for leaning brick walls
    • Reviewers report clean worksites and a pressure-washed walkway
    • Owner Jose Quintero is named on the website

    Things to consider

    • Website phone number differs from the Google listing
    Key details
    Best for
    Brick cracks, leaning walls and chimney leaks
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    8433 Northern St
    Credentials
    A+ rating, Better Business Bureau
  3. 03

    Best for fireplaces, chimneys and outdoor kitchens

    Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation

    4.9(58 Google reviews)
    Best forFireplace and chimney rebuilds in brick or stone
    In business34 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 58 Google reviews, building since 1992 with in-house design and masonry crews.

    What we like

    • Free written, itemized estimates
    • Reviewers praise permit handling and brick matching on a 1940s house
    • Open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Things to consider

    • No warranty terms are stated on the website
    Key details
    Best for
    Fireplace and chimney rebuilds in brick or stone
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    14103 Owens Rd
    Years in business
    34 years
    Credentials
    Licensed and insured, general liability and workers compensation
  4. 04

    Best for stucco rot and balcony repairs

    Solid Stucco, LLC

    5.0(97 Google reviews)
    Best forStucco homes and townhouses with water damage
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 97 Google reviews, with reviewers describing daily photo updates and rot found and documented behind old stucco.

    What we like

    • Daily photos during the job, per reviewers
    • Founder Luis A. Amador is named on the site
    • Saturday morning hours

    Things to consider

    • Website states no licence, insurance or warranty details
    Key details
    Best for
    Stucco homes and townhouses with water damage
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    4210 Bettis Dr
  5. 05

    Best for stucco leaks at windows and balconies

    Monterra Stucco

    4.9(210 Google reviews)
    Best forStucco homes with window or balcony leaks
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 210 Google reviews, building its proposals from independent stucco inspector reports with a written scope.

    What we like

    • Project portal with photos and a Docusign contract, per reviewers
    • Balcony and terrace membrane replacement
    • Hearth financing up to $250,000, subject to approval

    Things to consider

    • Website states no licence, insurance or warranty length
    Key details
    Best for
    Stucco homes with window or balcony leaks
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    1000 N Post Oak Rd Suite 220
    Financing
    Available

Side by Side

Compare the top masons in Houston

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 5 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Brick Restoration, Inc.Cracked brick and mortar that has to blend inHouston4.8(417)Not listedView
02J.Q. Brick Repair & Restoration Services LLCBrick cracks, leaning walls and chimney leaksHouston4.7(116)Not listedView
03Artex Masonry and Fireplace InstallationFireplace and chimney rebuilds in brick or stoneHouston4.9(58)Not listedView
04Solid Stucco, LLCStucco homes and townhouses with water damageHouston5.0(97)Not listedView
05Monterra StuccoStucco homes with window or balcony leaksHouston4.9(210)Not listedView

Coverage

Masonry companies serving Houston and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Texas and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

  • Houston

Service coverage across Houston. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best masons in Houston

We searched Google Maps for masonry contractors, brick mason companies, stone masonry, stucco contractors, brick repair and tuckpointing, chimney and fireplace masonry, and ran neighborhood searches for the Heights, Montrose, Memorial, Bellaire, West University and Spring Branch. We checked every candidate's website, address and reviews. To be listed, a company needed a rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, an operational status, a working website, a real logo, at least four real photos and an address inside Houston. We rejected brick and stone suppliers, chimney sweep firms, listings with fewer than 50 reviews, an apartment address, listings whose websites show no business address, a site with broken inner pages, and doorway-style sites with pages for many other cities. Stucco specialists are included because stucco is part of Houston masonry. Companies are listed in the order Google returned them; Monterra Stucco came from a stucco search and is also listed in our waterproofing ranking. Ratings and review counts were read on November 4, 2026. No company paid for a place on this list, and Texas issues no state masonry licence, so we could not check one.

Read our full ranking methodology
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Hiring

How to choose a mason in Houston

  1. Verify insurance and credentials

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm registration or licensing with the authority that issues it, not with the company.

  2. Ask for a written estimate

    Scope, materials, removal, disposal and who pulls the permit should all be named on the page rather than agreed on the doorstep.

  3. Compare multiple quotes

    Two or three bids on the same scope. A number far below the others usually means something has been left out of it.

  4. Understand the warranty

    Separate the manufacturer's warranty on materials from the company's own warranty on the work, and get both in writing.

  5. Ask who performs the work

    Find out whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and who supervises them on the day.

  6. Check recent local projects

    Ask for addresses or photographs of comparable jobs finished nearby in the last year or two.

  7. Avoid high-pressure sales

    A discount that expires today, or a knock on the door after a storm, is a reason to slow down rather than sign.

  8. Get everything in writing

    Change orders, timeline and payment schedule included, before the first payment changes hands.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • No verifiable local business address or registration
  • Pressure to sign on the first visit
  • A demand for full payment up front
  • An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible
  • Refusal to put warranty terms in writing
  • A quote that will not itemize scope

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FAQ

Masonry companies in Houston FAQs

How do I check a Houston masonry contractor's licence?

Texas has no state masonry licence, so there is no state lookup for a Houston mason, bricklayer or stucco contractor. Check the company in other ways: ask for a certificate of insurance, read its Google reviews and Better Business Bureau record, and get a written scope and warranty. For chimney rebuilds and structural wall work, ask who pulls the City of Houston permit and confirm it with the Houston Permitting Center. Electrical, gas and plumbing work done alongside masonry has its own state licences.

How much does brick or stucco repair cost in Houston?

Cost depends on the repair method, how much wall is involved, whether scaffolding or lifts are needed and how hard the brick is to match, so get at least three written quotes for the same scope. A few cracks cost far less than rebuilding a chimney, an arch or a rotted stucco wall. Ask each company what the quote includes, whether cleanup and mortar or brick matching are in the price, how long the warranty runs and how rain delays are handled. Three companies on this list advertise free estimates, and two mention financing.

Why does brick crack on Houston houses?

Most cracking traces back to soil movement. Houston clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, the foundation shifts, and brick veneer cracks along its mortar joints, often at corners and above doors and windows. Water then enters the cracks and can stain the brick or rot the wood behind it. A mason can repair and color-match the cracks, but if they reopen within a year, ask a foundation specialist to check the slab before paying for more cosmetic work.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
November 2026
Last reviewed
November 2026
Companies evaluated
5

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