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Serving Mobile, AL and surrounding areas. (251) 318-1363
Truegrade Mobile Concrete & Masonry handles foundation repair, brick work, tuckpointing, and 16 other masonry services across Mobile and the surrounding Gulf Coast area.
Truegrade Mobile Concrete & Masonry is a licensed masonry contractor based in Mobile, AL, offering 16 services to homeowners and property owners across the Gulf Coast region. Whether your foundation is shifting in Mobile's clay soils, your chimney mortar is crumbling after a wet season, or you want a new paver driveway or outdoor kitchen, our crew has the tools and the experience to get it done right. We cover everything from structural repairs to decorative stonework - all under one roof.
Cracks in your walls or sticking doors? Foundation repair stops soil movement before it gets worse.
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Missing mortar or a cracked cap lets water in every storm. We restore chimneys to weathertight condition.
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Open mortar joints are how water gets into brick walls. Tuckpointing seals them before the damage spreads.
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Cracked or spalled bricks let moisture in and lower curb appeal. We match and replace them cleanly.
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Concrete cracking up? Paver driveways look sharp, hold up to traffic, and can be repaired in sections.
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Erosion eating into your yard? A properly built retaining wall holds soil in place for decades.
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Stained, worn, or weathered masonry? Restoration brings older brick and stone back to solid condition.
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Want a fireplace in a room that does not have one? We build wood-burning and gas fireplace installations.
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Stone veneer transforms plain concrete or framing into an attractive, durable exterior surface.
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Concrete block walls go up fast and last for decades - good for privacy fences, outbuildings, and barriers.
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Block wall foundations support the load above them. We build them plumb, level, and to local code.
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An outdoor kitchen in masonry adds real value and lasts far longer than prefab alternatives.
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Cracked or sunken walkway? A new paver or concrete path is safer and improves the look of your property.
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Brick walls add privacy and character that a wood fence simply cannot match over the long run.
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Natural stone work in walls, steps, or accents adds a look that is unique to your property.
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Worn mortar joints let water in. Brick pointing refreshes the joints before the bricks themselves are damaged.
Learn MoreTell us what you are seeing - cracks, water damage, a wall you want built, or anything in between. We respond within 1 business day and schedule a time to come out and look in person. No phone tag, no runaround.
We walk the job with you, assess the cause of any damage, and explain what the repair involves. You get a written proposal with a clear scope of work and price before anything starts. No obligation to proceed.
Our crew shows up on time, completes the job to the agreed scope, and leaves the site clean. After the work, we walk you through what was done, what to watch for, and what your warranty covers. You are never left guessing.
We hold the required Alabama state contractor license for masonry and structural work, and we carry general liability insurance. Ask for proof before signing - we will provide it without hesitation.
Every estimate includes a written scope of work with materials, timeline, and price. You get the full picture before committing to anything. We never quote blind over the phone for structural work.
We have been working in Mobile County for nearly a decade. We know the clay soils, the hurricane exposure, the older housing stock in Midtown and Spring Hill - and we know how to build and repair masonry that holds up here.
When you contact us - by phone, form, or email - someone from the office follows up within 1 business day to schedule your free estimate. We do not leave inquiries sitting unanswered.
Ready to talk about your project? Call us at (251) 318-1363 or submit a request online.
"Our chimney had been leaking for two seasons and we kept patching the interior wall. The crew came out, found the failing mortar joints, and completed the tuckpointing in one day. The chimney has been dry through two storm seasons since."
Marcus T., Daphne - Chimney repair
"We had stair-step cracks running through the brick on the back of our house. They identified it as soil movement from our drainage issue, repaired the bricks, and recommended a grading fix. The cracks have not come back."
Diane R., Mobile - Brick repair
"We needed a retaining wall on the back slope of our property before it eroded into the neighbor's yard. They finished the block wall in three days, and the crew cleaned up every afternoon before leaving. Solid work."
Kevin L., Saraland - Retaining wall construction
We respond within 1 business day - no waiting around. There is no charge and no obligation for the estimate. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site visit where we assess the job and give you a written quote.
(251) 318-1363Truegrade Mobile Concrete & Masonry is based in Mobile, AL and serves 12 cities and communities across Mobile County and the eastern shore. We cover the full metro area, from Prichard and Saraland to the north, Daphne, Spanish Fort, and Fairhope on the eastern shore, and Theodore and Tillmans Corner to the south. Most jobs can be scheduled within the same week.
Mobile averages over 60 inches of rain per year, more than almost any other major city in the U.S. That constant moisture cycles through mortar joints, brick faces, and foundations, accelerating breakdown far faster than in drier climates. Regular inspection and early repair is the most cost-effective strategy.
Pavers allow water to move between joints rather than pooling on a solid slab, which reduces cracking from ground movement and thermal expansion. In Mobile's clay soil environment, pavers also offer the advantage of individual unit repair - one cracked paver can be replaced without resurfacing the whole driveway.
Yes. In Mobile's mild climate, trees grow year-round, and large roots can extract moisture from clay soil near a foundation, causing localized soil shrinkage and settlement. The USGS documents how clay soil movement affects foundations in coastal Alabama. If your foundation cracks are near mature trees, the soil moisture is worth evaluating.
Tuckpointing works when the bricks are structurally sound but the mortar joints have deteriorated. Once bricks are spalling, cracked through, or have lost structural integrity, those units need replacement. The dividing line is whether the brick face is still intact - crumbling mortar alone is a tuckpointing job; crumbling brick faces are a repair or replacement job.
Historic brick made before 1940 is typically softer and more porous than modern brick. Using a hard portland cement mortar on it traps moisture inside the brick rather than allowing it to escape through the joint - this causes spalling. Older brick requires a lime-based mortar with lower compressive strength so moisture can move freely through the joint as intended.
Horizontal cracks in block or brick walls, stair-step cracks in mortar joints, cracks wider than a quarter inch, or any crack that is actively widening are structural warning signs. Hairline vertical cracks or surface-only drywall cracks are usually cosmetic. The pattern and direction of the crack often reveals the cause - a licensed masonry contractor can evaluate which category applies to your home.
Truegrade Mobile Concrete & Masonry is a licensed, insured masonry contractor company based in Mobile, AL, serving 12 cities across Mobile County and the Baldwin County eastern shore since 2016. We hold the required Alabama state contractor license for masonry and structural work, issued by the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Our crew has completed projects across all 16 service categories listed on this site - from pier installations on clay-soil foundations to historic mortar matching in Midtown bungalows to full outdoor kitchen builds. We have seen the full range of what Gulf Coast conditions do to masonry, and we know how to repair and build work that holds up here.
If the masonry structure is sound but the mortar and cap are worn, repair is almost always more cost-effective. A full rebuild makes sense when bricks are severely spalled, the crown is crumbling, and the liner is damaged throughout. An honest inspection will tell you which situation you are in.
Water enters the wall, saturates the brick, and carries dissolved salts to the surface (efflorescence). Over time, that moisture causes brick faces to flake (spalling), and the repair scope grows from a tuckpointing job into a partial brick replacement. The Mason Contractors Association of America recommends inspecting exposed masonry annually in high-rainfall climates.
Not immediately. Fresh mortar needs several days to cure before the fireplace is lit, and in Mobile's humidity that process can take longer than in drier climates. Using the fireplace too soon weakens the repair. Your contractor will give you a specific waiting period - follow it.
Most masonry problems on Gulf Coast homes come down to two things - moisture and soil movement. Addressing those root causes is the difference between a repair that lasts decades and one that fails the next wet season. Call us at (251) 318-1363 to discuss what you are seeing on your property.
Mobile is one of the oldest cities on the Gulf Coast and the county seat of Mobile County, with a population of roughly 180,000 to 200,000 within the city limits. The city is home to established neighborhoods like Midtown and Spring Hill - areas filled with brick bungalows and craftsman-style homes built between the early 1900s and 1960s - as well as newer subdivisions in west Mobile and along the corridors heading toward the suburbs. The City of Mobile has a long tradition of community identity, including the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, and a working port economy that has supported stable homeownership in the area for generations.
The same factors that make Mobile a great place to live - the proximity to Mobile Bay, the warm climate, the mature tree canopy in older neighborhoods - are also the factors that put masonry under stress. Over 60 inches of annual rainfall, clay soils that shift with the wet and dry seasons, and Gulf Coast storm exposure all combine to accelerate the breakdown of mortar joints, foundations, and masonry walls. Homes near the bay face the added challenge of salt air. Our crew works across the full city - from properties near Dauphin Street and the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park to homes out in west Mobile - and we know exactly what these conditions do to brick and concrete over time.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Truegrade Mobile Concrete & Masonry
356 S Dearborn St
Mobile, AL 36603
Truegrade Mobile Concrete & Masonry provides free on-site estimates for all masonry, concrete, and brick work across Mobile and the surrounding area.