Outdoor Kitchen Masonry
Build a permanent outdoor kitchen with a properly footed masonry structure that survives Spokane winters.
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Cracked, bowing, or aging foundation walls put your home at risk. We install reinforced concrete block walls with proper drainage and waterproofing so your basement stays dry and your home stays solid.
Foundation block wall installation in Spokane means building or replacing the concrete masonry unit walls that hold your home up from below - most residential jobs take three to seven days of active work on site, not counting the permit approval period. If you have an older home with a block foundation that is cracking, leaning, or letting water in, this is the repair that addresses the cause rather than the symptom.
Spokane homeowners most often call us after noticing horizontal cracks, water seeping through basement walls after snowmelt, or stair-step cracks tracing the mortar joints. In many cases, the original wall was simply not built with enough reinforcement or waterproofing to handle Spokane winters. If the damage is limited to the mortar joints, a foundation repair may be enough - but when the blocks themselves are compromised, a full installation gives you a properly reinforced, waterproofed wall that is built to current standards.
Cracks that run sideways across your block wall, especially near the middle, are a sign the wall may be bowing inward from soil pressure outside. In Spokane, this often shows up after a wet spring when saturated soil pushes hard against the foundation. This is not cosmetic - a wall that is moving needs professional attention before it gets worse.
Cracks that zigzag diagonally along the joints between blocks usually mean the wall has shifted or settled unevenly. Spokane's variable soils, which can range from dense basalt to loose fill on the same lot, make this type of movement more common here. If the pattern has grown over time, have a mason take a look.
A chalky white crust or damp patches on your block walls after rain or snowmelt means water is getting through. Spokane's spring snowmelt can push a lot of water against foundations in a short period, and block walls without proper waterproofing are vulnerable. This is often the first visible sign the wall's exterior coating has failed.
When a foundation wall shifts even slightly, it can change the shape of the openings around it - making doors and windows harder to open or close. If you cannot explain the sticking by humidity alone, it may be worth checking whether the nearby foundation wall has moved. Older Spokane homes built without modern reinforcement are especially prone to this.
We handle the full scope of foundation block wall work - from replacing a single damaged section to installing a complete new foundation for an addition or accessory dwelling unit. Every installation includes steel reinforcement inside the cores, properly mixed mortar, and an exterior waterproofing application before backfill. We pull the required permits through the City of Spokane or Spokane County, schedule all inspections, and hand you the paperwork when the job is done.
For homeowners planning larger projects, our foundation work pairs naturally with outdoor kitchen masonry that needs a proper footing, or with full-scale structural masonry that includes above-grade walls. If your existing wall has drainage problems that are contributing to the damage, we address those as part of the installation rather than treating them as a separate project. Our goal is a finished wall that performs for decades, not just passes inspection.
Best for homes with severely compromised block walls that have bowed, cracked through, or lost structural integrity - we remove the old wall and build a new reinforced CMU foundation to current standards.
Best for homeowners with localized damage where one or two sections have failed while the rest of the foundation remains sound - we rebuild the affected area with matching materials and new waterproofing.
Best for homeowners adding living space, a garage, or an ADU - we extend or install a new block wall foundation that meets current building code and integrates cleanly with the existing structure.
Best for homes with water intrusion but structurally intact walls - we apply exterior waterproofing membrane and install drainage components to stop water before it reaches the block.
Spokane's climate puts foundation walls through real stress every year. Hard freezes from November through February cause the soil around your foundation to expand and contract repeatedly. Water gets into small gaps in the blocks or mortar, freezes, and pushes the wall. A foundation that was built without adequate reinforcement or exterior waterproofing will show this wear within a decade or two - and many Spokane homes from the 1940s through the 1970s were built to standards that predate modern drainage and waterproofing requirements. The South Hill, Browne's Addition, and the North Side all have concentrations of homes in this age range that benefit from updated foundation work.
Spokane also sits on variable soils - some lots hit basalt bedrock just a few feet down, while others have loose glacially deposited fill that shifts more under wet conditions. This soil variability is one reason foundation problems here can look different from property to property even in the same neighborhood. Homeowners in Spokane Valley and those closer to the river in central Spokane both deal with foundation issues, but the soil conditions, frost exposure, and drainage challenges can be quite different. A contractor who knows the local geology brings that knowledge to your estimate - not just a standard price per square foot.
You reach out by phone or the contact form and we respond within one business day. We ask a few questions about your home's age, what you are seeing, and what you are hoping to accomplish - enough to know whether a site visit makes sense before we discuss any numbers.
We come to your property, look at the foundation, and give you a written estimate that breaks down labor, materials, and any drainage or waterproofing included. Foundation work is too variable to quote accurately over the phone - this visit is free and takes 30 to 60 minutes.
Once you agree to move forward, we apply for the required building permit before any work begins. Permit approval typically takes one to three weeks. We then excavate around the foundation - expect equipment in your yard and a significant amount of displaced soil during this phase.
We set the blocks, fill cores with steel and concrete, and a city inspector verifies the work mid-project. After inspection, we apply exterior waterproofing, install drainage components, backfill, and clean up the work area. The wall is stable within days and reaches full strength over the following weeks.
Free on-site estimates. We pull every permit. No surprises on the final invoice.
(509) 418-9962We apply for the required City of Spokane or Spokane County building permit before work begins - every time, no exceptions. You get a paper trail proving the work was inspected and approved, which matters when you sell your home.
Every foundation wall we build includes steel rods and poured concrete in the block cores, plus an exterior waterproofing membrane before backfill. These are not add-ons you have to negotiate for - they are how we build every wall.
Spokane's soils vary more than homeowners expect - basalt rock close to the surface in some areas, loose glacial fill in others. We account for that variability in our estimates rather than leaving cost surprises for after excavation starts.
Our license is current with the Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries, which means we carry required insurance and can be verified by name before you sign anything. You are protected if something goes wrong.
Foundation work is expensive, it is underground, and it is hard to verify once it is done - so we make the process as transparent as possible at every step. You see the inspection results, you get photos of the reinforcement before it is covered, and you leave with a complete permit record.
Build a permanent outdoor kitchen with a properly footed masonry structure that survives Spokane winters.
Learn moreWhen the damage is limited to mortar or small cracks, targeted foundation repair can restore your wall without a full replacement.
Learn moreSpokane's construction window is short - most contractors book out weeks in advance from May through September, so reaching out now locks in your start date before cold weather shuts things down.