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Serving Longview, TX and surrounding areas. (430) 267-1978
Longview Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor serving Lindale, TX with stone veneer installation, brick repair, and retaining wall construction for Smith County homeowners - and we reply to every inquiry within one business day. From the older neighborhoods near downtown to the newer subdivisions along the I-20 corridor, we work throughout Lindale.
Lindale has been growing steadily, and many homeowners in both established neighborhoods and newer subdivisions are updating older brick-and-siding exteriors with stone veneer accents to add curb appeal without a full renovation. Because Smith County clay soil can cause subtle wall movement over time, proper moisture barrier prep and flexible joint detailing matter here - our stone veneer installation process accounts for those local conditions from the start.
Brick ranch homes are common in Lindale's established neighborhoods, and many of them are reaching the point where original mortar joints are failing and individual bricks are cracking or spalling from years of East Texas heat and moisture cycling. Addressing brick damage early prevents water from working behind the wall and causing far more expensive repairs to the structure underneath.
With close to 47 to 50 inches of annual rainfall, Lindale properties see persistent moisture working against mortar joints year after year. Tuckpointing removes deteriorated mortar and packs in fresh material before water finds its way through - on older homes near downtown Lindale, this is often the most cost-effective way to extend the life of original brick walls by another decade or more.
Expansive clay soil throughout Smith County is one of the leading causes of foundation movement and slab cracking in Lindale. Homes on the edges of town near larger rural parcels can also deal with drainage issues where water pools near the foundation perimeter after heavy rain, compounding the seasonal soil movement problem.
Properties on the outskirts of Lindale blending into rural Smith County often have sloped terrain or raised yard sections that need proper retention. A well-built masonry retaining wall channels water away from the house and prevents the kind of erosion that accelerates after East Texas spring storms.
Lindale's newer subdivision homes often have long concrete driveways that are starting to show cracking and settling from clay soil movement - and paver replacement is a popular upgrade that handles the look and adds flexibility to handle future ground movement better than a plain concrete slab. Older homes closer to downtown frequently have driveways that have been patched multiple times and are past the point where another patch makes sense.
Lindale sits in Smith County on the East Texas clay belt, and that soil composition is the defining factor behind most of the masonry problems homeowners here deal with. The clay swells during wet periods and shrinks during dry ones - and Lindale gets close to 47 to 50 inches of rain per year, so that cycle runs on a regular schedule. Over time, the movement opens mortar joints, cracks driveways and sidewalks, and causes exterior brick veneer on older homes to shift and pull away from its original plane. Homeowners who have lived here for more than ten years have almost certainly seen the signs even if they have not yet called anyone about them.
Lindale's growth along the I-20 corridor has added a newer layer of housing stock to the area. Subdivision homes built in the 2010s and 2020s are reaching the age where first-round maintenance needs - mortar repointing, concrete flatwork repair, and exterior sealant replacement - are coming due for the first time. Older homes near the downtown core present a different set of challenges, with original brick that has been through decades of East Texas heat and humidity. A contractor who works across both ends of that spectrum regularly will give you better results than one who only handles new construction or only works on old homes.
Our crew works throughout Lindale regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect masonry work here. For permit questions on structural or exterior work, we coordinate with the City of Lindale to confirm what is required before any project begins. The mix of older homes near the historic downtown core and the newer subdivisions that have grown up along State Highway 69 and the I-20 frontage roads means we regularly handle jobs at both ends of the age spectrum in the same week.
Interstate 20 defines Lindale's layout - most of the newer growth has happened along both sides of the highway as the city has expanded east and west over the last decade. The older residential streets closer to the Lindale ISD schools and the downtown commercial area are where most of the mid-century brick homes are concentrated. Properties further out from the city center blend into rural Smith County, where larger lots and longer driveways are the norm. The February 2021 freeze affected a number of Lindale homeowners hard, and some of that damage to exterior masonry and concrete has still not been fully addressed.
We also serve nearby communities, including Tyler about 20 miles to the west and Kilgore to the northeast. If you are between any of these cities on the I-20 corridor, we cover the area.
Reach out by phone or through our contact form and we will respond within one business day. We ask for basic information about the property and the work you need so we can set up an on-site visit at a time that works around your schedule.
We come to your Lindale property, assess the work, and give you a written estimate with a firm cost - not an open-ended range. This is where we discuss the project scope, the timeline, and whether any permits are required for your specific job.
Our crew shows up on the agreed start date and completes the job to the scope in your estimate. For exterior work you do not need to be home, but we notify you before we arrive each day so you are never surprised.
When the work is finished, we walk through it with you so you can see exactly what was done and ask questions. If anything needs adjustment before we leave, we handle it on the spot. We remain available by phone after the job is complete.
We serve all of Lindale and the surrounding Smith County area. Call us or send a message and we will get back to you within one business day.
(430) 267-1978Lindale is a city in Smith County, Texas, located about 20 miles east of Tyler along Interstate 20. The city has grown steadily over the past decade as families move in from larger metro areas looking for more space, lower costs, and a smaller-town feel - without giving up access to Tyler's employment and services. Most residents own their homes and plan to stay, which is reflected in the care put into maintaining and upgrading properties across both the older core neighborhoods and the newer subdivisions. Lindale ISD is a source of community pride, and the schools draw families specifically to the area.
The housing stock in Lindale spans several eras. Brick ranch-style homes from the 1960s through 1980s are common closer to the original downtown, while the neighborhoods developed along the I-20 corridor since 2000 have larger two-story homes with covered patios and two-car garages. At the edges of the city, standard residential lots give way to rural Smith County parcels with acreage and outbuildings. All of these property types share the same underlying challenge - East Texas clay soil that moves with every rainfall cycle. Communities close to Lindale, including Tyler and Gladewater, deal with the same conditions, and we serve all of them.
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