Serving Spokane, WA and surrounding areas. (509) 418-9962
Spokane homes take a beating from freeze-thaw winters and shifting soil. SKA Spokane Masonry handles everything from foundation repair to chimney work - with written estimates, no surprises, and work that holds up.
SKA Spokane Masonry is a licensed masonry contractor serving Spokane, WA and the surrounding region. We offer 16 masonry services - from foundation repair and chimney work to stone veneer, outdoor kitchens, and retaining walls - across 12 cities in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Whether you are dealing with a cracked brick wall or building something new, we bring the same approach to every job: a written estimate, honest communication, and work that holds up through Spokane winters.
Doors sticking after a hard winter? Cracks spreading across your basement walls? We stabilize and restore foundations so your home stops moving and stays safe.
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Crumbling mortar and a damaged chimney cap let water in every season. We repair what is broken so your fireplace is safe to use when you need it.
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Failing mortar joints let water into your walls before each freeze. We remove the old mortar and repack it tight so the next Spokane winter hits solid joints, not gaps.
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Cracked or spalling bricks get worse every winter. We replace damaged brick and repoint the joints so your wall is sealed and your curb appeal stays intact.
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A cracked, uneven driveway is both a safety hazard and a first impression. Paver installations look sharp, handle freeze-thaw cycles well, and last for decades.
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Soil shifting or a slope starting to slump? We build retaining walls that hold grade, manage drainage, and look like they belong on your property.
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Years of weather wear leave brickwork faded and porous. We clean, repoint, and restore older masonry so it looks right and keeps water out.
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No fireplace yet, or replacing an outdated one? We handle the full masonry build - from footing to firebox - so it functions safely and looks the way you pictured.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through the form below and tell us what you are seeing - sticking doors, crumbling mortar, a crack that appeared after last winter. We will ask a few questions to make sure we send the right person with the right tools. Most homeowners hear back from us within 1 business day.
We visit your property, walk the area with you, and look at exactly what is happening. You will hear what we found and why - in plain language, no jargon. Before we leave, you get a written estimate that breaks down what the work involves and what it costs. No obligation to move forward.
Once you approve the estimate, we take care of permits, scheduling, and the repair itself. You do not have to chase inspectors or figure out city paperwork. When the crew finishes, we walk you through the completed work, explain what was done, and hand you any warranty documentation before we leave.
We hold an active contractor registration with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Full liability insurance is in place on every project - no exceptions.
Every estimate starts with a visit to your property. You get a written breakdown of the work and cost before we ask you to commit to anything.
We live and work in Spokane. We know the housing stock, the soil conditions, and what freeze-thaw winters do to masonry here. That local knowledge shapes every repair we design.
Our work is backed by a written warranty covering materials and the repair method. Foundation work comes with a transferable warranty if you sell your home.
Ready to talk? Call (509) 418-9962 or send us a message.
We had cracks running from the corners of three windows and a door that had been sticking since spring. The team came out, walked us through exactly what was causing it, and finished the foundation repair in two days. The door swings freely now and we finally feel good going into winter.
Daniel R., Spokane, WA - Foundation repair
Our chimney was in rough shape - mortar crumbling on two sides and a cracked crown. They matched the mortar color well and the new crown looks solid. They also told us our liner was fine, which I appreciated because another contractor had pushed us to replace it unnecessarily.
Melissa T., Spokane Valley, WA - Chimney repair
The retaining wall on our back slope had started to lean noticeably. The crew rebuilt it in three days and graded the soil behind it properly this time. It looks better than the original, and the drainage problem we had been dealing with is gone.
Kevin O., Coeur d'Alene, ID - Retaining wall construction
We respond within 1 business day - often the same day. There is no obligation to hire us after the estimate. Once you submit the form, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site visit where we walk the area with you, explain what we find, and leave you with a written quote.
(509) 418-9962SKA Spokane Masonry is based in Spokane, WA and serves 12 cities and communities across eastern Washington and northern Idaho, including Spokane Valley, Coeur d'Alene, and the Tri-Cities area. We typically schedule same-week estimates and can often reach most service areas within a 1-2 hour drive.
When water gets into a small crack and freezes, it expands and makes the crack bigger. Spokane averages around 25 freeze-thaw cycles per winter - each one pushing masonry a little further apart. Catching small cracks before the next cold season is almost always less expensive than fixing the damage after.
Efflorescence is the white chalky residue that appears on brick after rain or snowmelt. It means water is moving through the masonry and carrying mineral salts to the surface. It is not an emergency, but it is a reliable sign that water is finding a way in - usually through failing mortar joints.
Hairline cracks are common and often harmless. Cracks wider than a pencil tip, cracks wider at one end than the other, or cracks that were not there six months ago are worth having assessed before another freeze-thaw season. The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors provides a helpful overview at nachi.org.
Routine maintenance like mortar repointing generally does not require a permit. Structural work - foundation repairs, retaining walls, chimney rebuilds - typically does. The City of Spokane's Building Services Division reviews and inspects permitted work, which is a protection for you, not just bureaucracy.
Much of Spokane sits on loess - a fine, wind-deposited soil that compresses and shifts when it gets wet. When loess absorbs spring snowmelt, it can settle unevenly under a home and cause differential foundation movement. This is different from clay soils common in western Washington, and repairs need to account for it.
Homes built before the mid-1900s typically used softer lime-based mortar. Using modern high-strength mortar on older brick can cause the bricks themselves to crack over time. The Brick Industry Association at gobrick.com has detailed guidance on mortar compatibility for historic masonry.
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors publishes free homeowner guidance on foundation issues and what to look for during an inspection.
SKA Spokane Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor company based in Spokane, WA, serving eastern Washington and northern Idaho since 2024.
We hold an active contractor registration issued by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries - the licensing authority for all construction contractors in the state. Our registration is publicly verifiable at the L&I contractor lookup tool.
Since opening, we have completed masonry projects across all 16 service categories we offer, working in neighborhoods across Spokane and in surrounding cities including Spokane Valley, Coeur d'Alene, and the Tri-Cities area.
Learn more about our company or contact us to schedule a free estimate.
Small surface cracks often stay stable for years. But cracks that are widening, diagonal, or appear after a hard winter deserve a professional look. Freeze-thaw cycles turn small gaps into bigger problems over multiple seasons.
Good tuckpointing lasts 25 to 30 years. If the mortar feels soft when you press it, looks recessed or crumbly between bricks, or you see efflorescence on the wall face, it is past its useful life and worth addressing.
A qualified mason walks the exterior of your home, looks at mortar joints, checks for water staining or efflorescence, and goes inside the crawl space or basement if relevant. The visit usually takes 30 to 60 minutes and should end with a plain-language explanation of what they found.
The Brick Industry Association publishes technical guidance on mortar compatibility, repair methods, and maintenance schedules for brick masonry. If you have questions about your home, call us and we will give you a straight answer.
Spokane is Washington's second-largest city, with around 230,000 residents. It sits roughly 280 miles east of Seattle and serves as the main hub for eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of Montana. The city is home to landmarks like Riverfront Park and the natural waterfall at Spokane Falls, and is anchored by major employers in healthcare, education, and the military, including Gonzaga University.
More than half of Spokane's homes were built before 1970, and a large share date back to before World War II. Neighborhoods like Browne's Addition, the South Hill, and the Garland District are filled with Craftsman bungalows, American foursquares, and brick-construction homes from the 1910s through the 1950s. These homes have original masonry that has weathered decades of hard winters and seasonal soil movement. Many have never had professional masonry work done, which means the mortar is at or past the end of its natural lifespan.
Spokane gets around 45 inches of snow per year and sees repeated freeze-thaw cycles from late fall through early spring. That combination is hard on brick, mortar, foundations, and concrete flatwork. Spring snowmelt also saturates the loess soil that underlies much of the city, which can shift under older foundations and accelerate settling. SKA Spokane Masonry is based here, works in these neighborhoods regularly, and designs every repair with Spokane's specific soil and climate conditions in mind.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
SKA Spokane Masonry
1851 W College Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 418-9962contact@spokanemasonrycompany.comMonday to Saturday: 8 AM to 6 PM. Sunday: 10 AM to 3 PM.
From foundation repair to chimney work and stone veneer, we handle all 16 masonry services with written estimates and no surprise costs.
