Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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"On time. Explained things well. Things I needed to know about my fireplace"
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Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Emergency services offered
"They cleaned our fireplace and noticed our dryer vents were horribly clogged. Knocked them both out. Great service."
+54
Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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"Project: Inspect and clean fireplace. Did a fantastic job."
+31
Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Warranties offered
"Best company ever. Final patio cover is beautiful"
+123
Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2011
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"They worked quickly and provided a quality product. They gentlemen were very kind and respectful. We are so pleased with the results."
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Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2008
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"We bought a cabin and thought we had a rotted log but quickly found out the entire foundation needed to be repaired. Bill & his team laid an all new concrete foundation, built a beautiful back wall & spot for an outdoor fireplace, installed a drainage system & even used the salvageable parts of the logs to recreate the wood siding look. We also hired them to lay gravel down our driveway, repair the mortar on our chimney and install a storm cap on it. We weren't home for a lot of the work and Bill kept me updated on his progress remotely, and worked as quickly and efficiently as any contractor would if the homeowner was present. A real testament to Bill's reliability is that the storm cap we ordered for the chimney was delayed because of supply chain issues and he had to come back to install it. He had already been paid for the job, and I know some less reliable contractors wouldn't have ever shown up but Bill did it happily and even gave me some tips on how best to use our new fireplace. Really nice person, I would use him for any masonry work you want done."
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Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2006
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Warranties offered
"The design was outstanding, shrubs was a perfect fit for our other landscaping, however, three of the plants are not growing as well as expected, lots of brown leaves. I have attempted to contact Eric several times in past month with no response. Eric did a fantastic job, I just need to hear from him."
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Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Emergency services offered
"Yacob patched a hole in my fireplace, cleaned my chimney and my dryer ducts. Did a great job."
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Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
Serving San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas
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Small jobs welcome
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At JB Masonry, I?m proud to offer true quality craftsmanship in stone, brick, and block. Whether you need a beautiful fireplace or a sturdy retaining wall, I handle every project with care and precision?because masonry done right should last for generations.\n\nI?m based right here in Castroville, TX, so I understand the local style and what works best in our area. My goal is to make top?notch work accessible, which is why I now offer financing options. I want you to feel confident investing in the project you truly want.\n\nWhen you hire me, you?re getting a local craftsman who takes pride in every detail. From start to finish, I?ll work with you to create something built to last. Reach out?I?d love to help bring your vision to life.
Start with a professional inspection. If damage is limited to a few bricks or the crown, a targeted repair helps keep costs and disruption to a minimum. Severe leaning, widespread mortar failure, or major fire damage usually signals it’s time for a complete teardown and rebuild. Your contractor will outline both price tags, but remember that rebuilding a failing stack is often cheaper than repeated patch jobs and the water leaks or fire hazards they allow.
Cracks provide water with an easy path into the masonry, weakening the bricks and mortar and increasing the risk of collapse or fire. Gaps can also let hot gases and sparks escape into attic spaces. Call a chimney pro as soon as you see cracking so they can seal small joints or recommend a larger rebuild before minor damage turns into a costly emergency.
Smoke rolling back into the room often indicates a blocked flue, a broken damper, or a drafting issue. Have a sweep inspect the damper, flue liner, and any obstructions right away. Most fixes involve clearing debris, repairing the liner, or adjusting the damper so the fireplace pulls air correctly. Don’t light another fire until a professional pinpoints the cause and confirms your system is venting safely.
Most policies cover chimney repairs caused by a sudden, covered event, such as lightning, a fallen tree, or a house fire. They won’t cover damage that stems from neglected maintenance or everyday wear. Review your policy or contact your agent before scheduling work to determine what documentation your insurer requires and what costs you will be responsible for.
Component life spans vary. Clay tile or cast-in-place liners last close to 50 years, while stainless-steel liners last 15 to 20 years. Mortar requires attention every 25 to 30 years, while crowns last 50 to 75 years. Use these numbers as a maintenance roadmap: schedule regular inspections, budget for future upgrades, and replace parts before age-related cracks develop into more significant problems.
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