Top-rated masons.

Get matched with top masons in Cortez, CO

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your masonry work project in Cortez, CO?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Masons in Cortez

Avatar for Groundworks
Groundworks
4.7(
42
)
Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation+3 more

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Foundation Repair adjusted existing push piers and installed additional push piers to re-level the house due to settlement. Workers were efficient, competent, courteous, and explained the process thoroughly. Foundation Repair stood by their warranty. We only had to pay for a 5-year service plan with Foundation Repair, for the replacement of concrete (dug up to access push piers) by a third party, and will have to pay for repair to drywall and paint damaged during leveling process (which was anticipated)."
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Concrete
Concrete

+16

Response time30 mins
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Rock Creek Excavation LLC
Rock Creek Excavation LLC
New to Angi
Concrete Foundation - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Rock Creek Excavation specializes in earthmoving services for a wide range of projects. From foundations and trenches to septic systems, land clearing, and site preparation for roads and infrastructure, we handle it all. No job is too big or too small - we're committed to delivering quality results with precision and efficiency.

Riding arena leveling
Riding arena leveling
Riding arena leveling
Riding arena leveling
Water line replacement

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Rock Solid Masonry
Rock Solid Masonry
5.0(
5
)
Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+4 more

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Orlando is the best - I wanted the work done in a tight time period and he made sure that his guys were there into the early evening - they did a great job, were very personable and experienced. I couldn't be happier with Rock Solid Masonry - I will use them again for an upcoming project."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 49
Masonry questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

It’s called cobblestone because it’s made of stones that are “cobbed” together. A cob is a term that refers to rounded lumps. Originally, cobblestone streets were made from pebbles and stones gathered from riverbeds that had been rounded over time by the passage of water. The term has nothing to do with a cobbler, which is the term for someone who makes and fixes shoes.

You can use adhesive strips to hang lights on brick—just make sure you get outdoor mounting tape and not just any old double-sided tape for your project.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

If you’re attempting to mix and pour your own mortar, expect to pay between $5 to $10 for an 80-pound bag of mix. The cost to repair mortar, however, can range from $300 to $500 for a 20-square-foot wall. The larger the area and the more extensive the repair, the higher the cost.

The Cortez, CO homeowners’ guide to masonry services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.