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Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas. (360) 603-9790
From cracked foundations to crumbling chimneys, Bellingham Masonry & Concrete handles the masonry problems that other contractors leave behind. Serving Bellingham and Whatcom County since 2020.
From cracked foundations to crumbling chimneys, Bellingham Masonry & Concrete handles the masonry problems that other contractors leave behind. Serving Bellingham and Whatcom County since 2020.
Bellingham Masonry & Concrete is a full-service masonry contractor based in Bellingham, WA, offering 16 specialized services to homeowners throughout Whatcom County. Whether your foundation is showing cracks after a wet winter, your chimney mortar has started to fail, or you want to add a stone veneer or outdoor kitchen to your home, our team handles both structural repairs and decorative masonry work. We serve 12 cities and communities across the region.
Cracks in your walls or sticking doors? Foundation problems get worse over time - and Bellingham's wet winters accelerate the damage.
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A crumbling chimney cap or cracked mortar lets rain in with every storm. Get it fixed before the burn season.
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Failing mortar joints are how water gets into your walls. New mortar keeps moisture out through years of Pacific Northwest rain.
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Loose or crumbling bricks are a water-entry point and a safety concern. We match your existing masonry so repairs blend in.
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Cracked or sunken driveway? Pavers handle Bellingham's freeze-thaw cycles better than plain concrete and look sharp for decades.
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Sloped yards and heavy rain are a tough combination. A properly built retaining wall keeps your soil and landscaping in place.
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Older homes with stained, damaged, or deteriorating masonry can look and perform like new again with the right restoration work.
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A masonry fireplace adds warmth and lasting value to your home - built to last far longer than prefab inserts.
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Stone veneer transforms the look of a home or wall without the weight and cost of full natural stone construction.
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Concrete block is durable, cost-effective, and handles heavy loads. Good for foundations, retaining structures, and utility walls.
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A correctly built block foundation keeps your home level and dry for decades, even in Bellingham's high-moisture environment.
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A brick or stone outdoor kitchen holds up to the elements and handles high heat in ways that metal frames simply cannot.
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A stable, well-laid walkway handles foot traffic and weather without heaving, cracking, or shifting over time.
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New brick walls add structure, privacy, and curb appeal that holds up through decades of Pacific Northwest weather.
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Natural stone work - walls, steps, features - built by hand for strength and a look that improves with age.
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Worn mortar joints let water in and weaken your brickwork. Fresh pointing seals gaps and restores your wall's strength.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through the contact form and tell us what you're seeing - sticking doors, crumbling mortar, a crack that appeared over winter. We'll ask a few quick questions to understand the scope and get back to you within 1 business day to schedule a free on-site visit.
We come to you, walk the problem with you, and give you a clear written estimate. We explain exactly what we found, why it happened, and what the repair involves - in plain language. No pressure to approve anything on the spot. If a permit is required in Bellingham, we handle the application.
Our crew arrives on schedule, works cleanly, and keeps the site tidy each day. When the job is done, we walk you through the finished work, hand you warranty paperwork, and answer any follow-up questions. Most residential jobs are completed in one to three days.
Washington State requires masonry contractors to hold an active license through the Department of Labor and Industries, carry liability insurance, and post a bond. You can verify our credentials on the L&I website before we ever show up. Every job we take is fully covered.
We live and work in Bellingham. We know the neighborhoods, the soil conditions, the rainfall patterns, and the older housing stock in areas like the Lettered Streets and Fairhaven. That local knowledge shapes how we approach every job - not just what we do, but why we do it the way we do.
We come to your property, assess the work in person, and give you a written estimate - at no charge. You don't owe us anything until you decide to move forward. No verbal quotes, no vague ballpark numbers, no pressure to approve work on the spot.
Every repair we complete comes with a written warranty. We put the terms on paper before work begins so you know exactly what is covered and for how long. A warranty is not just a promise - it's our confidence in the quality of the work we do.
Ready to get started? Call (360) 603-9790 or send us a message.
“The crew showed up on Monday, assessed the foundation crack that had been growing for two winters, and finished the repair by Wednesday. No surprises on the invoice - exactly what they quoted. The repair held through the rest of the rainy season without any issues.”
David M., Bellingham - Foundation repair
“I noticed the mortar between the chimney bricks was crumbling and called before the burn season started. They matched the mortar color to my older brick exactly - you can barely tell where the new work is. Fireplace has been working well since October.”
Karen S., Ferndale - Chimney repair
“We had a section of retaining wall that was leaning after a wet spring. They rebuilt it properly with better drainage behind it this time. The work took two days and the wall looks solid. My yard is finally staying put.”
Tom R., Lynden - Retaining wall construction
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation to move forward after your estimate - it is simply a free conversation about what your home needs. After you submit, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site visit so we can see the work in person and give you a written quote.
(360) 603-9790Bellingham Masonry & Concrete serves Bellingham, WA and 11 surrounding cities and communities throughout Whatcom County and the northern Skagit Valley. Our service area includes Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine, and communities as far south as Burlington and Mount Vernon. We schedule most jobs within the same week.
Bellingham averages around 57 inches of rain per year - well above the national average. That sustained moisture soaks into mortar joints, pushes against foundation walls, and over time breaks things down faster than in drier climates. Most masonry problems here are not unusual - they are predictable given the weather.
Yes. When water saturates a mortar joint or concrete crack and then freezes overnight, it expands and widens the gap. Bellingham dips below freezing regularly from November through February. Catching cracks and worn joints before winter keeps small repairs from becoming large ones by spring.
Routine maintenance - mortar repointing, chimney cap replacement, crack patching - typically does not require a permit. Structural repairs like foundation underpinning, chimney rebuilds, or load-bearing wall changes do. The City of Bellingham Development Services department manages permits. A reputable contractor handles this paperwork for you.
Homes built before 1950 used softer, lime-based mortars. Using modern hard mortar as a replacement causes the bricks themselves to crack over time - because the mortar is now stiffer than the bricks it is holding. Matching mortar to the original material is one of the most important skills in historic masonry repair.
Hairline cracks in mortar joints are normal wear. Diagonal cracks stepping across multiple bricks near corners or windows often signal foundation movement. Horizontal cracks in foundation walls can mean soil pressure is pushing inward. When in doubt, have a mason look at it before another wet season passes.
Washington State requires masonry contractors to pass a business and law exam, carry liability insurance, and post a bond through the Department of Labor and Industries. You can verify any contractor active license status on the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website before hiring. They maintain a free public lookup tool.
Bellingham Masonry & Concrete is a licensed and insured masonry contractor based in Bellingham, WA, serving homeowners throughout Whatcom County and the surrounding region since 2020. We hold an active contractor license through the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, carry general liability insurance, and are bonded on every project.
Our credentials include a Washington State General Contractor license issued by the WA Department of Labor and Industries - the same agency that maintains the public contractor lookup tool homeowners use to verify who they are hiring.
Since 2020, we have completed masonry projects across all 16 service types we offer, working on homes in Bellingham neighborhoods including the Lettered Streets, Sehome, Fairhaven, and Cordata, as well as communities throughout Whatcom County. Learn more about our team and background.
If the masonry structure is sound and only the joints or a few individual bricks are damaged, repair is almost always the right answer. Full replacement makes sense when structural integrity is compromised - a wall that leans or a foundation that has shifted significantly.
Small mortar cracks become water channels. Water channels in Bellingham's rainy climate become wet walls, then damaged framing, then mold. A $500 tuckpointing job left alone for two wet winters can turn into a $5,000 water damage repair. Early action is almost always cheaper.
A licensed Washington State contractor who assesses before quoting, matches mortar to your existing masonry, handles permits when required, and backs the work with a written warranty. These are not extras - they are the baseline for quality work in this state.
The National Park Service Preservation Briefs are a trusted resource on masonry repair standards for older buildings. If you are ready to talk through your specific situation, reach out for a free estimate.
Bellingham is the largest city in Whatcom County, with roughly 92,000 residents and a housing stock that spans more than a century of construction styles. According to Census data, a large share of the city housing units were built before 1980 - many dating back to the early 1900s. Older homes like these require contractors who understand how materials from that era behave differently from modern construction.
The city is made up of several distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character. Fairhaven in the south is a historic district with Victorian-era homes and brick commercial buildings - many over 100 years old. The Lettered Streets neighborhood near downtown is full of craftsman bungalows built in the 1910s through 1940s. Birchwood and Cordata in the north have more postwar and newer suburban-style homes. Bellingham neighborhood profiles give a sense of the variety of housing types across the city.
The city averages around 57 inches of rain per year, and that sustained moisture is the primary driver of masonry wear here. Whether your home is near Whatcom Falls Park, up in Cordata, or in one of the older downtown neighborhoods, the wet Pacific Northwest climate means masonry problems are common and worth addressing early. Bellingham Masonry & Concrete works throughout all of Bellingham and schedules most jobs within the same week.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Bellingham Masonry & Concrete
415 Gladstone St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Always open, 24/7.
Call Bellingham Masonry & Concrete for a free on-site masonry estimate - we respond within 1 business day and serve all of Bellingham and Whatcom County.