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Masonry and Concrete Contractor in New Bern NC for Storm Damaged Steps, Surge Worn Foundations, and Failing Historic Brick

Foundations, steps, brick, driveways, and patios built for storm surge off the Neuse and Trent rivers, by one crew that handles both trades. Zavala Masonry and Concrete Contractor LLC is the masonry contractor New Bern NC homeowners call for foundations, piers, brick steps, storm repair, and historic brick. We are also the concrete contractor New Bern NC families use for driveways, patios, walks, and slabs. Every foundation goes to the elevation on your approved plans. Our crew is based in Greenville NC, about 40 miles away, and we schedule visits so the drive fits your job across Craven County NC.

  • Masonry and Concrete From One Crew
  • Built for Storm Surge
  • Historic Brick, COA Checked First
  • Storm Repair
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Flood Ready Foundations, Piers, and Steps After Hurricane Florence and Fran

Hurricane Florence pushed a 10.41 foot storm surge into New Bern NC in 2018, with up to 16 inches of rain, and flooding reached several blocks inland from the Neuse and Trent rivers.

Hurricane Fran brought an almost 10 foot surge in 1996, per the City of New Bern NC flood information, and surge, river flooding, and rain arrive together, per NC Sea Grant. Since base flood elevations run highest near the rivers, we build:

  • Each flood zone foundation New Bern NC owners need, whether block walls, piers, or stem walls, to the elevation on your approved plans, with flood vents where required
  • Raised brick steps and landings for elevated homes
  • Slabs and driveways on compacted stone, sloped to drain
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Outdoor stairs leading up to a modern building entrance, porch steps in New Bern NC

Brick, Block, and Stone Work
From a Masonry Contractor New Bern NC Homeowners Trust

Most options in town pour concrete and stop there. Our brick mason New Bern NC crew lays brick, block, and stone:

White concrete wall, stone masonry in New Bern NC

Block Foundations

Crawl spaces, piers, and stem walls for flood zone lots and elevated homes.
Block foundations
Brown vines on stacked stone blocks, stone masonry in New Bern NC

Steps, Stoops, and Porches

Raised brick steps and landings, plus handrails for easier access.
Steps and porches
A rustic wall made of rough white stones and small red bricks, stone masonry in New Bern NC

Masonry Repair and Tuckpointing

Repointing and brick repair on historic homes, with mortar matched to the brick.
Masonry repair
Black wooden door on brown brick wall, stone masonry in New Bern NC

Brick and Block Walls

Garden and property walls for riverfront and in town lots.
Brick and block walls
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Brick Mailboxes and Columns

As a masonry company New Bern NC neighborhoods use, we build mailboxes and entry columns to state road rules.
Brick mailboxes
Brown brick wall, stone masonry in New Bern NC

Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits

Fire pits and fireplaces for patios and waterfront yards.
Fire pits
Gray and black brick wall, stone masonry in New Bern NC

Outdoor Kitchens

Masonry kitchens for entertaining at home, matched to your house.
Outdoor kitchens
Gray and black brick wall, stone masonry in New Bern NC

Pavers

Brick and paver walks and patios that drain between joints.
Pavers

Driveways, Patios, and Slabs
From a Concrete Contractor New Bern NC Families Rely On

Unlike most concrete contractors New Bern NC homeowners compare, we also handle the brick. As a concrete company New Bern NC builders call, we pour:

Modern house with carport and car parked outside, concrete driveway in New Bern NC

Concrete Driveways

Each concrete driveway New Bern NC homeowners order sits on compacted stone.
Concrete driveways
Two cars parked in front of a garage, concrete driveway in New Bern NC

Sidewalks and Walkways

Level walks and accessible entries without trip hazards.
Concrete walkways
A house with a tree in front of it, concrete driveway in New Bern NC

Concrete Patios

Backyard and pool side patios sloped away from the house.
Concrete patios
White and red wooden house near bare trees during daytime, concrete driveway in New Bern NC

Concrete Slabs

Garage and shed slabs, plus parking pads under raised homes.
Concrete slabs
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Footings

Footings for piers, stem walls, additions, and decks.
Footings
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Stamped and Decorative Concrete

Stone look patios with grit in the sealer for wet pool decks.
Stamped concrete
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Concrete Cutting for Plumbing

Slab cuts and flat patches for plumbing leaks and remodels.
Concrete cutting

Storm Damage Repair for
Steps, Piers, Walls, and Driveways

Our storm damage masonry repair New Bern NC work starts with finding the cause.

Damage after a storm, what we check, and what we do
Damage After a Storm What We Check What We Do
Steps pulling away or tilting Footing and base Rebuild on a sound footing
Cracked or leaning piers Footings, mortar, and lean Repair or rebuild to plan height
Cracked or washed out driveway or walk Base under the slab Replace sections on compacted stone
Loose brick or a leaning chimney top Mortar and brick condition Repoint or rebuild the damaged section
Knocked down wall or mailbox Footing and alignment Rebuild on a proper footing

After a storm, we put New Bern NC customers on the schedule as soon as the roads are clear.

How We Build Slabs and Footings
for Coastal Plain Ground Near the Rivers

New Bern NC sits on sandy and loamy Coastal Plain ground with a high water table near the rivers, so a lasting slab or footing depends on base, drainage, and reinforcement.

Concrete work steps and what we do at each step
Step What We Do
Base Compacted crushed stone at the right depth
Drainage Slabs sloped away, water led off the site
Reinforcement Steel set to plans and the North Carolina Residential Code
Joints Control joints cut on time to guide cracking
Curing Cure time matched to the weather before traffic

Safer Steps, Level Walks, and
Easy Upkeep Patios for Retirees

Many local homeowners are retirees, including in Fairfield Harbour. We rebuild uneven steps, add handrails, level walks with trip hazards, build gentle ramps where space allows, and add low upkeep patios.

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Historic Brick Repair, Mortar Matching, and HPC Approval in the Historic Districts

In the two local historic districts of New Bern NC, any exterior alteration needs a Certificate of Appropriateness. Minor, in kind work can be approved by city staff as Minor Works, while major works go through Design Review and the Historic Preservation Commission. We contact the city’s HPC administrator before any exterior work, since the administrator decides which path applies. See the City of New Bern NC Historic Preservation page.

Our historic masonry repair New Bern NC method:

  • Mortar matched to the brick’s strength, color, and texture
  • Soft mortar on soft historic brick, because hard modern mortar can crack it
  • Original brick reused wherever possible

Every brick repointing New Bern NC job follows these steps. See masonry repair and tuckpointing.

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Brown concrete bricked wall, masonry repair in New Bern NC

Why New Bern NC Homeowners Choose Our Crew

  • Both trades, one crew

Footings, block, brick, stone, and concrete all come from the same team.

  • Written estimates

You see what you are paying for before we start.

  • Built for local ground

Base prep, drainage, and slope planned for Pitt County clay and rain.

  • Real local address

You can find our shop at 2003 Jackson Ave in Greenville NC.

  • Clear updates

You know what is next and when concrete is ready.

  • Clean job sites

We protect your lawn and clean up daily.

Zavala Masonry and Concrete Contractor LLC handles brick, block, and concrete, so one crew finishes the job.

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Your New Bern NC Project, From Photos to Final Walkthrough

As a masonry contractor near New Bern NC, we work this way:

  1. You send photos and your address.
  2. We schedule an estimate visit so the drive fits your job.
  3. We confirm permits with the City of New Bern NC or Craven County, the HPC administrator in the historic districts, and CAMA and Neuse buffer rules near the water.
  4. We do the work and walk the finished job with you.
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Recent Foundation, Step, and
Concrete Work in Craven County NC

Block stem wall with flood vents

Craven County NC

Raised brick steps and landing

Craven County NC

Storm damaged steps rebuilt on a new footing

Craven County NC

Repointed brick on an older home

Beaufort County NC

Driveway on compacted stone

Pitt County NC

Stamped patio with grit in the sealer

Pitt County NC

Reviews From Homeowners in
New Bern NC and Nearby Communities

"Our front steps pulled away from the house after a storm. They found the washed out footing, poured a new one, and rebuilt the steps."
Charles Whitford, New Bern NC
"We needed a stem wall foundation for an addition near the Trent River. They built it to the height on our approved plans."
Susan Mallard, New Bern NC
"Our 1920s house had soft mortar. They checked with the city first and matched the new mortar to the old brick."
Thomas Aldridge, New Bern NC
"Every other company we called just did concrete. This crew rebuilt our brick mailbox and poured the new driveway too."
Nancy Pollock, Trent Woods NC
"They rebuilt our uneven front steps and added a handrail. Getting in and out is much easier now."
George Hargett, River Bend NC
"Our patio drains away from the house now, and the crew cleaned up every day."
Linda Ferebee, New Bern NC

Serving New Bern NC and Nearby Craven County Communities

We work as a masonry contractor Craven County NC homeowners call for storm repair and historic brick. Our crew is also the concrete contractor Craven County NC builders use for footings and slabs. We work downtown, in the historic districts, and in riverfront neighborhoods. Nearby, we serve Trent Woods NC. We also work in River Bend NC and James City.

Our wider area includes:

  • Belhaven, NC
  • Chocowinity, NC
  • Washington, NC
  • Bath, NC
  • Blounts Creek, NC
  • Aurora, NC
  • Vanceboro, NC
  • Grimesland, NC
  • Greenville, NC
  • Winterville, NC
  • Farmville, NC
  • New Bern, NC
  • Ayden, NC
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Historic District, Flood Elevation,
Storm Repair, and Permit Questions in New Bern NC

Yes, for any exterior alteration. Small in kind work may be approved by city staff as Minor Works, and we check with the HPC administrator first.

Yes. We build foundations, piers, and stem walls to the elevation on your approved plans, with flood vents where required.

Yes. We repair steps, piers, walls, chimneys, driveways, and walks after finding the cause.

City of New Bern NC Development Services handles permits inside city limits, and Craven County outside.

Yes. We schedule visits there so the drive fits your job.

Get a Free Estimate From a Masonry and Concrete Contractor in New Bern NC

Call us or send photos of your steps, foundation, brick, or driveway. Zavala Masonry and Concrete Contractor LLC will find the cause, check the flood and historic rules, and give you a clear, written estimate.

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